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U.S. sees 44K new COVID-19 cases; CDC head expects more declines
For the third day in a row, new COVID-19 cases in the United States remained below 50,000 but new deaths exceeded 1,000, according to new research data Friday.
Toronto is getting its first safe drug supply sites — here's how they'll work
Thanks to nearly $1.6 million in federal funding, Toronto community health organizations are opening multiple safe drug supply sites. It's a first for the city and comes amid a worsening...
NBA playoffs, Champions League, NASCAR highlight sports weekend
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, but won't be the only live sports event on the weekend schedule. NASCAR will host races Saturday and Sunday in Delaware. Soccer's Champions...
NBA playoffs, Champions League, NASCAR doubleheader highlight sports weekend
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, but won't be the only live sports event on the weekend schedule. NASCAR will host races Saturday and Sunday in Delaware. Soccer's Champions...
Blood clots and lung injuries found in patients who have died of COVID-19
A new post-mortem study of patients who have died from COVID-19 found severe damage to the lungs and signs of blood clotting in major organs.
Barr: U.S. will not seek death penalty for 'ISIS Beatles'
The United States said it would not seek the death penalty for two men known as the "ISIS Beatles," while calling for Britain to release evidence related to their case.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' contestant Chi Chi DeVayne dies at 34
Chi Chi Devayne, who competed on two seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," died at the age of 34, the show announced.
ACA prevents loss of coverage due to COVID-19 job loss
Widespread layoffs amid the COVID-19 pandemic threaten to cut off millions of people from their employer-sponsored health insurance plans. But the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will protect many of these people and their...
Study finds signs of altruism in people's COVID-19 worries
A new study demonstrates that people are more concerned about whether their family members could contract COVID-19 or if they are unknowingly spreading the virus themselves than they are with...
Firefighters exposed to more potentially harmful chemicals than previously thought
On-duty firefighters experienced higher exposures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, which are a family of chemicals that are known to have the potential to cause cancer.
Sen. Bill Cassidy tests positive for COVID-19
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and has entered quarantine after being exposed to an individual infected with the coronavirus.
"Super-spreaders" caused up to 20% of all COVID-19 cases in Georgia, study finds
About 20% of all COVID-19 infections in Georgia during the early stages of the outbreak were "directly" linked with 2% of the cases, according to a study published by the...
Gut bacteria might flip the effects of a common cancer-causing mutation in an unexpected way
Microbes in the gut can change the effects of genetic mutations (LJNovaScotia/Pixabay/)Health blogs and diet websites often tout antioxidants as a cure-all for gut health. But the story of the gut microbiome and...
One in three U.S. high school students vaped in 2019, CDC says
Nearly one-third of all American high school students used e-cigarettes in 2019, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Robotic surgery may improve outcomes in mouth and throat cancer
Robotic surgery for patients with early stage, oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer is associated with improved health outcomes, including better long-term survival, according to a new study. Oropharyngeal cancer occurs in...
Relationship between COVID-19 deaths and morbid obesity
The prevalence of morbid obesity in a population is associated with negative outcomes from COVID-19, according to a new analysis of morbid obesity data and reported COVID-19 deaths in the...
Firefighters exposed to more potentially harmful chemicals than previously thought
A new Oregon State University study suggests that firefighters are more likely to be exposed to potentially harmful chemicals while on duty compared to off duty.
Fluoridated water protects baby teeth, too
Fluoride in drinking water reduces the odds for severe cavities in baby teeth, researchers from New Zealand report.
Dilated blood vessels in the lung may explain low oxygen levels in severe cases of COVID-19
A new pilot study suggests that COVID-19 is causing significant dilation of the blood vessels of the lung, specifically the capillaries.
Prevention strategy for substance use disorder
There are well documented risk factors associated with developing substance use disorder across all age groups. A recent study found those risk factors affect age groups differently and proposes a...
Study focuses on low-carb, high-fat diet effect on older populations
Medical researchers noted improvements in body composition, fat distribution and metabolic health in response to an eight-week very low-carbohydrate diet. Older adults with obesity are at particularly high risk of...
Exoskeleton research marches forward with study on fit
Exoskeletons, many of which are powered by springs or motors, can cause pain or injury if their joints are not aligned with the user's. To help manufacturers and consumers mitigate...
Vaccine that harnesses antifungal immunity protects mice from staph infection
Immunization of mice with a new vaccine consisting of fungal particles loaded with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) proteins protects mice against S. aureus infection, according to a new study.
Viagra, Cialis may help boost colon cancer survival
Erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra may do more than restore sexual function -- they may also prolong the lives of men with colon cancer.
Orange County reports its first coronavirus-related death of a child
The teenage girl, whose age and identity were not released, had underlying medical conditions, the county's health department said.
Research shows air pollution could play role in development of cardiometabolic diseases
Air pollution is the world's leading environmental risk factor, and causes more than nine million deaths per year. New research shows air pollution may play a role in the development...
Shinzo Abe's health under question following hospital visits
Japanese ruling party politicians are dismissing speculation that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is ill following unexplained hospital visits.
U.S. lung cancer rates among Black women now lower than White women
Lung cancer rates across the United States are now lower for Black women than White women, an analysis published Thursday by JNCI Cancer Spectrum found.