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San Francisco airport first in U.S. with rapid COVID-19 testing for employees
San Francisco International Airport has become the first airport in the United States to begin a rapid COVID-19 testing program for employees, officials said Monday.
Mail delays may affect meds supply for nearly 1 in 4 Americans over 50
The timeliness of mail delivery may affect access to medication for many middle-aged and older adults, according to a new analysis of data from a national poll of people aged...
Recent studies show no link between COVID-19 severity and blood group
New work suggests that previous studies connecting blood type and COVID-19 risk didn't compare relevant patient sets
Failure to 'flatten the curve' may kill more people than we thought
New research finds that every six additional ICU beds or seven additional non-ICU beds filled by COVID-19 patients leads to one additional COVID-19 death over the following week.
Antibodies that may protect against COVID-19
A new study suggests that COVID-19 specific IgA monoclonal antibodies may provide effective immunity in the respiratory system against the novel coronavirus -- a potentially critical feature of an effective...
Blood pressure medications don't increase depression risk, study finds
None of the most commonly used high blood pressure medications increases the risk for depression, according to a study published Monday by the journal Hypertension.
Hong Kong scientists report 1st case of COVID-19 reinfection
Researchers in Hong Kong said Monday they have confirmed the world's first documented case of a patient becoming reinfected with COVID-19 following recovery.
Fight against overdose crisis must do more than target prescription opioids, study says
Canada needs a new approach to tackle its overdose crisis, says the lead author of a new study that highlights a prevalence of overdoses involving non-prescribed fentanyl and stimulants in British Columbia.
New technique to pinpoint source of food poisoning
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have developed a new technique which could help to identify the source of food poisoning or infection more quickly and accurately than current methods.
How to recycle a huge ship – safely and sustainably
Shipbreaking is among the most dangerous jobs in the world, according to the International Labour Organisation. This is the process of breaking up huge old ships into spare parts. It...
Economic hardship from COVID-19 will hit minority seniors the most
For Americans 60 and older, COVID-19 is widespread and deadly. Its economic impact could also be devastating.
Adapting ideas from quantum physics to calculate alternative interventions for infection and cancer
Published in Nature Physics, findings from a new study co-led by Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University teams show for the first time how ideas from quantum physics can...
Agricultural pesticides can affect prawns and oysters
Exposure to imidacloprid, an agricultural insecticide, at environmentally-relevant concentrations in food or water, leaves both crustaceans and molluscs vulnerable to insecticides, weakening their immune system and leaving them susceptible to...
German authorities say it's 'likely' Alexei Navalny was poisoned
Authorities in Germany say it's "likely" that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned and are providing him with special security at a hospital in Berlin.
Deep chest compressions can prevent brain damage during cardiac arrest
Deep chest compressions can crack ribs, but they reduce brain damage during cardiac arrest, reports a new study.
None of the most common blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, some lowered the risk
Among the 41 most common blood pressure medications, none of them raised the risk of depression, according to an analysis from Denmark. The study also found that some high blood...
None of the most common blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, some lowered the risk
None of the 41 most common high blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, while nine medications appeared to lower it, according to a study from Denmark, published today in Hypertension, an...
Yoga linked with improved symptoms in heart patients
Yoga postures and breathing could help patients with atrial fibrillation manage their symptoms, according to new research. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder. One in four middle-aged...
Colton Dixon's wife, Annie, gives birth to twin daughters
Colton Dixon and his wife, Annie Dixon, welcomed twin daughters, Athens Elizabeth and Ava Dior.
Lea Michele gives birth to first child with Zandy Reich
Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry on "Glee," welcomed a son, Ever Leo, with her husband, Zandy Reich.
U.S. COVID-19 cases under 35K for first time in 2 months
There were fewer than 35,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the United States on Sunday, according to data Monday from researchers at Johns Hopkins University -- the lowest number in...
Scientists develop air quality sensor that could save the lives of babies and asthma sufferers
Scientists at the University of Sussex have collaborated with an Oxford company, M-SOLV, and a team of scientists from across Europe to develop a highly sensitive and accurate nitrogen dioxide...
Fresh peaches recalled in Canada after salmonella outbreak in U.S.
Canadians are being warned to avoid some fresh peaches from a California company after a salmonella outbreak in the United States. Prima Wawona has recalled fresh peaches with various brand...
As COVID-19 deaths surpass 60,000, Mexico hits 'catastrophic scenario' officials warned about
With a lack of widespread testing, an underfunded and mistrusted health care system and a government that's prioritized opening the economy back up, Mexico is one of the countries hardest...
Pregnant inmates are getting prenatal care far below health standards, study shows
Pregnant women in Ontario jails are getting prenatal care that falls far short of international standards, says a new study from McMaster University.
Protests in Wisconsin after black man shot, injured by police
Protests erupted in the Wisconsin city of Kenosha after a Black man was airlifted in serious condition to a Milwaukee hospital after being shot multiple times by police Sunday evening.
New treatments aim to treat COVID-19 early, before it gets serious
The sooner, the better is an adage that’s especially true when treating viral infections. Usually, drugs that tamp down a virus are given within the first couple of days of symptoms. But...
Contaminated water sickens nearly 500 in China
Hundreds of people in eastern China have been infected with bacteria which can cause dysentery after drinking contaminated water, state media said Monday, prompting the closure of a local water...