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Hydroxychloroquine plus azithromycin increases heart risk, finds global study
In the largest observational study of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, the drug combination has been linked to significant cardiovascular risks, including death.
Vinson carrier departs Bremerton, Wash., for sea trials, then San Diego
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson has left Bremerton, Wash., for sea trials after 17 months of maintenance. The vessel will arrive at its home port in San Diego later...
COVID-19 plasma treatments may be safe, but we don’t know if they work
With emergency permission for using plasma donated by recovered COVID-19 patients to treat sick ones, some researchers are once again raising concerns that the push for speed is getting ahead of the science....
Less 'sticky' cells become more cancerous
Researchers have investigated the structure of tumor tissue and the behavior of tumor cells in detail, gaining important insights that could improve cancer diagnosis and therapy in the future.
Magnetic stimulation dramatically improves fecal incontinence
Painless magnetic stimulation of nerves that regulate muscles in the anus and rectum appears to improve their function and dramatically reduce episodes of fecal incontinence, a debilitating problem affecting about...
Effectiveness of cloth masks depends on type of covering
Wearing a mask while out in public has become the recommended practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers have now experimentally visualized the flow fields of coughs under various common mouth...
Kremlin says no need for investigation into Alexei Navlany falling ill
The Kremlin said Tuesday there is currently no need to start a criminal investigation into Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny after German physicians said they believe he was poisoned.
British Columbia marks 3rd straight month with more than 170 overdose deaths
A statement Tuesday said the service has detected "a sustained increase" of illicit drug toxicity deaths since the first peak of the pandemic in March, and is now confirming five...
Treating COVID-19 could lead to increased antimicrobial resistance
Research suggests that the increased use of antibiotics in the treatment of COVID-19 patients could be placing an additional burden on waste water treatment works, particularly those serving large or...
Most adults with lupus or common types of arthritis have similar risks of getting admitted to hospital as other COVID-19 patients
Most adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are not at increased risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 due to medications used to dampen their altered immune system, the cause of their...
COVID-19 taking a toll on everyday lives, research suggests
Research shows that COVID-19 has severely affected people's daily emotional lives and mental health.
In sickness and in health: Cardiovascular disease in couples
Researchers show that the wives of men with major cardiovascular disease risk factors, namely hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia, are more prone to suffer from the same disorders.
Melania Trump, Pompeo, Eric and Tiffany Trump to speak at RNC Tuesday night
First lady Melania Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are among the speakers scheduled to speak Tuesday evening on the second night of the Republican National Convention.
Look: Maddie Brown says daughter is 'recovering beautifully' after amputation
Maddie Brown gave an update after her 1-year-old daughter, Evie, underwent an amputation surgery.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Tuesday
Two European patients are confirmed to have been reinfected with the coronavirus, raising concerns about people's immunity to the virus as the world struggles to tame the pandemic.
Just like COVID, severe flu can trigger heart crises
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new U.S. study serves as a reminder of how severe the seasonal flu can be.
No safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women and would-be mothers
Women who are pregnant or trying to conceive should be advised to avoid caffeine because the evidence suggests that maternal caffeine consumption is associated with negative pregnancy outcomes and that...
Metabolic syndrome linked to worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who had a combination of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes were over three times more likely to die from the disease, according to a new...
Rate of asymptomatic kids with COVID-19 roughly equal to overall community rate
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, said Tuesday that they have developed a "robust" way to estimate prevalence of COVID-19 in children with no outward symptoms.
Polymers prevent potentially hazardous mist during dentist visit
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago couldn't stop thinking about the spinning, vibrating tools in a dentist's office that turn water into mist and send it flying into...
Effectiveness of cloth masks depends on type of covering
Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask while out in public has become the recommended practice. However, many still question the effectiveness of this.
What is the chemical agent that was reportedly used to poison Russian politician Alexei Navalny?
The medical evacuation of Alexei Navalny, the outspoken political critic of Vladimir Putin who was allegedly poisoned last week, has shed more light on his illness.
Excessive Fructose Consumption May Cause a Leaky Gut, Leading to Fatty Liver Disease
Excessive consumption of fructose — a sweetener ubiquitous in the American diet — can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is comparably abundant in the United States. But...
In one cancer therapy, two halves are safer than a whole
Splitting one type of cancer drug in half and delivering the pieces separately to cancer cells could reduce life-threatening side effects and protect healthy, non-cancerous cells, a new study suggests....
What we can learn from how a doctor’s race can affect Black newborns’ survival
At the beginning of life, babies face racial health disparities that imperil their survival. The infant mortality rate in the United States is more than twice as high for Black infants as...
Nanoengineered biosensors for early disease detection
University of Queensland researchers have developed biosensors that use nanoengineered porous gold which more effectively detect early signs of disease, improving patient outcomes.
$30M collaboration focuses on therapies for viral infections
Harvard University and AbbVie today announced a $30 million collaborative research alliance, launching a multi-pronged effort at Harvard Medical School (HMS) to study and develop novel therapies against emergent viral infections, with a...
U.S. reports fewer than 40K new COVID-19 cases for 2nd day
The United States saw fewer than 40,000 new COVID-19 cases for the second straight day on Monday, the first time it's made that mark in two months, according to data...