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Study: Topical minoxidil reverses hair loss caused by radiation for brain, head, neck cancers
Treatment with topical minoxidil helps restore hair loss caused by radiation treatment for brain tumors and other head and neck cancers, a study published Wednesday by JAMA Dermatology found.
Health Canada recalls more than 50 hand sanitizers in evolving list
Health Canada is recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers that contain ingredients 'not acceptable for use' that may pose health risks.
COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in mouse studies
A new study has found that the investigational vaccine known as mRNA-1273 protected mice from infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Researchers discover predictor of laser treatment success in patients with glaucoma
More than 70 million people worldwide suffer from glaucoma. Treatment options have traditionally included eye drops to reduce the fluid the eye produces or surgery to unclog the eye's drainage....
Discovery could lead to more potent garlic, boosting flavor and bad breath
Their work could boost the malodorous - yet delicious - characteristics that garlic-lovers the world over savor.
Cheap, fast breast cancer test 100% accurate, study finds
Researchers have developed a rapid and affordable test for breast cancer designed for use in developing regions, where patients often face long wait times for a diagnosis, negatively impacting their...
Goodbye to some PFAS in food packaging
Companies agree to phase out short-chain substances that contain 6:2 fluorotelomer alcohol
Sick, injured Americans avoided ERs amid COVID-19 fears
Visits to hospital emergency rooms fell off sharply in March when the COVID-19 pandemic started keeping people at home -- and a new study reports they never returned to normal.
Half of Low-Income Communities Have No ICU Beds
While the shortage of ICU beds in the United States has been documented since the pandemic began, the new report, published Monday in the August issue of Health Affairs, is the...
'Pikmin 3' heading to Nintendo Switch with new content
Nintendo has announced that an upgraded version of "Pikmin 3" with new content is coming to the Switch console on Oct. 30.
HHS chief Alex Azar to visit Taiwan in most senior U.S. trip since 1979
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will lead a U.S. delegation to Taiwan this week, becoming the highest-ranking Cabinet official to visit the island in four decades.
Gov't reaches deal with Johnson & Johnson for COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it plans to produce and deliver 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine as part of a new agreement with the U.S. government.
Silk scaffolds and magnetism to generate bone tissue and be able to use it in implants
The journal Materialia has recently published the outcome of research conducted by a group of researchers including several from the Department of Physical Chemistry at the UPV-EHU's Faculty of Science...
Scientists discover the switch that makes human brown fat burn energy
The receptor responsible for activating the energy-burning property of brown fat in humans has been identified. The next step is to investigate drugs that fit the receptor and trigger the...
New strategy against osteoporosis
An international research team has found a new approach that may be able to reduce bone loss in osteoporosis and maintain bone health.
How tumor cells evade the immune defense
Scientists are increasingly trying to use the body's own immune system to fight cancer. A new study now shows the strategies tumor cells use to evade this attack. The method...
Emily Balskus wins Waterman Award with $1M in research funding
Two plush microbes stare up at everyone who visits Emily Balskus’ office. One, a buttercup yellow, mimics the fuzzy hotdog-shaped E. coli. Another, baker’s yeast or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is just a white sphere...
En tiempos de coronavirus, los superhéroes callejeros y las demás atracciones de Hollywood Boulevard atestiguan la caída de su economía
Las mascotas vagan cerca de las calles vacías. Dos negocios cierran permanentemente. El virus significa problemas para uno de los bloques más emblemáticos de Los Ángeles.
Blood donor study suggests more than 120,000 Quebecers have been infected with COVID-19
A study of recent blood donors suggests three times as many Quebecers could have been infected with the novel coronavirus than is reflected in the official numbers.
Research reveals microplastic content levels in seafood
Levels of plastic contamination has been found in samples of popular seafood such as prawns, oysters and crabs, with the highest content found in sardines, according to University of Queensland...
COVID-19 vaccine developer Moderna posts major revenue hike in Q2
U.S. biotech company Moderna, which is in the late stages of testing a potential COVID-19 vaccine, reported a five-fold increase in revenue Wednesday for the second quarter.
Study finds Perth's urban reptiles are accumulating toxic levels of rat poison
Curtin University-led research has found that common reptile species in Perth are accumulating rat poisons at an alarming rate, posing serious implications for the wider urban food web in Australia,...
New U.S. COVID-19 cases rise to nearly 60,000; nurses strike
New cases of COVID-19 in the United States increased to nearly 60,000 on Tuesday after two straight days under 50,000, updated data showed early Wednesday.
32% of Canadians may hold off on getting eventual COVID-19 vaccine, survey shows
A third of Canadians want to hold off on getting an eventual vaccine for COVID-19, new survey results show — and vaccine experts warn that while the skepticism comes from...
Google promotes wearing a mask in new Doodle
Google is urging users to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic in a new Doodle.
Marlins shut out Orioles in return from COVID-19 outbreak
Starting pitcher Pablo Lopez propelled the Miami Marlins to a shutout of the Baltimore Orioles in the team's first game since their season was paused July 26 due to a...
Google promotes wearing a mask in new Doodle
Google is urging users to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic in a new Doodle.
How scientists aim to make a safe COVID-19 vaccine in record time
Vaccine development normally takes years, if not decades. But scientific teams around the world are aiming to develop a COVID-19 vaccine in 12 to 18 months. Here’s how they’re speeding...