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U.S. reports fewer than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases for 3rd day in a row
For the third day in a row, new COVID-19 cases in the United States have totaled fewer than 50,000 -- the first time in more than a month that the...
Unexpected role of two lipid-binding mitochondrial proteins associated with heart disease and diabetes
Mitochondria are the powerhouse of cells, continuously converting energy from food into the chemical energy currency called ATP. This essential process depends on large protein complexes within the inner membrane...
Researchers find new way to make bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics
Researchers from Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, have discovered a new way to reverse antibiotic resistance in some bacteria using hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Wednesday
German health minister Jens Spahn on Wednesday said Russia's COVID-19 vaccine had not been sufficiently tested, adding the aim was to have a safe product rather than just being first...
Women in Science May Suffer Lasting Career Damage from COVID-19
They bear a greater proportion of childcare and household responsibilities, making it much harder for them to publish their work and get ahead -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Officials investigate 30-year-old corpse found in Paris mansion
French authorities on Tuesday launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a body that had gone unnoticed in an abandoned mansion for 30 years.
How Ebola prepared one doctor for Covid-19
How Ebola prepared one doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo to treat coronavirus.
School outbreaks of COVID-19 will happen. Doctors offer tips to keep them in check
Familiar public health advice needs to be adapted as people form new routines for back to school.
IG report: State Department's $8B arms deal complied with law
The inspector general said Tuesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's emergency declaration to fast-track an $8.1 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan complied...
COVID-19 cases continue to grow among SoFi Stadium workers
More workers at the SoFi Stadium construction site in Inglewood have tested positive.
French authorities launch investigation into 30-year-old corpse found in mansion
French authorities on Tuesday launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a body that had gone unnoticed in an abandoned mansion for 30 years.
'Sanford and Son,' 'Good Times' actor Raymond Allen dies at 91
Actor Raymond Allen, best known for his roles on "Sanford and Son" and "Good Times," died Monday at the age of 91.
Here’s what we know about Russia’s unverified coronavirus vaccine
Russia has launched a new Sputnik — this time, a vaccine to combat the coronavirus. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in a televised cabinet meeting August 11 that the country is ready...
Carney, Churchill guided-missile destroyers headed to Florida for repairs, upgrades
BAE Systems announced Tuesday that the guided-missile destroyers the USS Carney and the USS Winston S Churchill will head to its Jacksonville, Fla., shipyard for modernization work.
Moderna, U.S. government reach deal for 100M doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna reached a deal Tuesday to deliver 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate to the U.S. government.
Toronto had record 27 suspected overdose-related deaths in July
Toronto had 27 suspected opioid overdose-related deaths attended by paramedics in July, a number that the city says is the highest number of deaths recorded in a month since it began...
Health officials warn community transmission affects schools, as B.C. records 46 new cases
With the start of the school year weeks away, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix are emphasizing the importance of keeping community transmission as low as possible.
Study: Obesity increases risk of hospitalization for COVID-19 patients
Adults with severe obesity are more than three times as likely to be hospitalized with severe COVID-19 than those who maintain a healthy weight, according to a study published Tuesday...
Politics, not necessarily science, seen as key driver of Russian vaccine claim
Touting a Russian vaccine is 'huge gamble' for Putin, but could carry rewards as well
Study: Seniors can handle receiving Alzheimer's disease risk test results
As detection methods for Alzheimer's disease risk improve, mental health professionals have worried what the psychological fallout of that knowledge might be. But new research suggests that people can handle...
Multifocal contact lenses slow myopia progression in children
Children wearing multifocal contact lenses had slower progression of their myopia, according to new results. The findings support an option for controlling the condition, also called nearsightedness, which increases the...
Does high blood sugar worsen COVID-19 outcomes?
Preliminary observations of COVID-19 patients with diabetes inspired an algorithm for glucose monitoring that's suspected to help combat the virus' serious complications.
Excess weight among pregnant women may interfere with child's developing brain
Obesity in expectant mothers may hinder the development of the babies' brains as early as the second trimester, a new study finds.
Inexpensive, accessible device provides visual proof that masks block droplets
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers report that a simple, low-cost technique provided visual proof that face masks are effective in reducing droplet emissions during normal wear. They found that the...
Right under your nose: A more convenient way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease
Scientists discover a new way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease by analyzing the levels of specific proteins in nasal discharge. This simple and inexpensive method could help in timely diagnosis of...
Clot permeability linked to first-attempt success of aspiration thrombectomy
A multicenter study reports that clot perviousness, or permeability - the ability for contrast used during the initial imaging workup to seep through a clot, as estimated by CT imaging...
Immunotherapy-resistant cancers eliminated in mouse study
In a mouse study, researchers have found that an antibody that targets the protein TREM2 empowers tumor-destroying immune cells and improves the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.
GI symptoms linked to behavioral problems in children, especially those with autism
A new study found that common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation and bloating are linked to troubling sleep problems, self-harm and physical complaints in preschool children. According to...