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At least six killed, 22 injured in Ukraine as Russia keeps up the pressure on civilian targets
At least six people were killed and 22 injured in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces continued an intense campaign targeting civilian population centers with drones, missiles and artillery for a...
How to protect your pets from bird flu
A subtype of avian influenza, known as H5N1, continues to spread among wildlife, dairy cows, domestic birds, and some pets in a string of global outbreaks that began in 2020. The highly pathogenic...
This month's 'blood moon' eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people with in 1504
On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries...
Maryland confirms first measles case of 2025 as outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico expand
Health officials in Maryland have confirmed the state's first measles case for the year amid expanding outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico.
Famous birthdays for March 10: Bad Bunny, Chuck Norris
Musician Bad Bunny turns 31 and actor Chuck Norris turns 85, among the famous birthdays for March 10.
Search underway in Dominican Republic for missing University of Pittsburgh student
Authorities in the United States and the Dominican Republic are searching for a University of Pittsburgh student who has gone missing in the Caribbean country.
Five injured in small plane crash in Pennsylvania
A small plane has crashed in rural Pennsylvania, injuring all five on board, officials said.
Possible measles exposure at Pearson airport and Mississauga hospital, health officials warn
Health officials in Peel Region are warning that the public may have been exposed to a measles case at Pearson Airport, a hospital and a walk-in clinic in Mississauga last week.
North Bay confirms its 1st measles case in 30 years as Ontario numbers rise, health units urge vaccination
North Bay has confirmed its first case of measles since 1995 amid rising numbers in Ontario.
Could you soon be forced to pay for a missed medical appointment in Quebec?
The province’s health minister’s office estimates there will be more than 640,000 no-shows in 2025. But some medical experts say charging patients isn't the right approach.
University of Calgary team tracking national respiratory virus trends among kids
University of Calgary researchers are leading a national surveillance system, tracking respiratory virus trends among Canadian children who seek care in hospitals.
2 new travel-related cases of measles confirmed in Metro Vancouver
Health officials in British Columbia say two new travel-related cases of measles have been confirmed in the Lower Mainland, bringing the number of those recently infected to four.
Getting diagnosed with cancer in your 20s and 30s can be isolating. But there are programs that can help
From family planning to financial burdens, young adults with cancer face a unique struggle — and need support systems tailored to their needs, say doctors.
2 dead amid invasive strep outbreak at Maplehurst jail, health officials say
Two people have died at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton, Ont., due to an outbreak of invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS), according to Halton Region.
Over 450 homeless people died in B.C. in 2023, according to coroner
A new report says at least 458 homeless people died in 2023, up 23 per cent from 2022 and close to triple the 155 deaths reported in 2020.
Medical researchers working to reverse ‘the Newfoundland curse’
Stem cell researchers are trying to reverse a deadly genetic variant that's plagued families in this province for generations. Those who carry the mutation say the medical research is straight...
Former USAID head warns disease outbreaks could grow after cuts to agency
The former administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development says major funding cuts to the agency could lead to more cases of diseases such as paralytic polio and malaria.
A play-by-play of how measles outbreaks can spiral out of control
As measles infections tick up and up across multiple provinces, local public health alerts of new cases come with detailed descriptions of the person's whereabouts before they were diagnosed. Here's...
A child who got CAR-T cancer therapy is still disease-free 18 years later
The long-term survival of a patient with neuroblastoma suggests the personalized cancer treatment may work for solid tumors, not just blood cancers.
Treating male partners along with women may help stop bacterial vaginosis
In a clinical trial, treating both partners in a relationship significantly reduced the likelihood of recurrence of bacterial vaginosis.
Reports: Rebecca Gayheart, Eric Dane reverse divorce petition
Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane have reportedly filed to vacate the divorce petition they requested seven years ago.
K.C. Chiefs leading receiver Xavier Worthy arrested on assault charge in Texas
The Kansas City Chiefs' leading wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on a domestic assault charge involving a domestic dispute in Georgetown, Texas.
Arsenic Detoxification: How Bacteria and Minerals Work Together
A pioneering study has uncovered a novel approach to detoxifying toxic arsenic in contaminated soils, offering hope for tackling one of the world's most pressing environmental health challenges.
Media Advisory: Advocate Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine to Host Oncology Research Panel
Advocate Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine to Host Going Beyond the Science: The Importance of Oncology Research for our Patients and Communities.
Exposing the 'DIRT' on Dust
In one of the few studies of its kind, a University of Miami doctoral student and others have documented the particle size of household dust found on children's hands after...
An Aerosol Test for Airborne Bird Flu
Researchers in ACS Sensors have developed a prototype sensor that detects a type of influenza virus that causes bird flu (H5N1) in air samples. The low-cost handheld sensor detects the...
Making Heart Scar Tissue a Nonissue
New Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist Ahmed Mahmoud, PhD, and his team focus on how to repair adult hearts by restoring the regenerative powers they once possessed early in development. He...
L.A. isn't a walking city? The man behind Great Los Angeles Walk would like a word
Michael Schneider founded the Great Los Angeles Walk in 2006. Now in its 19th year, it's still going strong.