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After universal masking, health care worker COVID-19 rates drop at Mass General Brigham
A new study makes it clear: after universal masking was implemented at Mass General Brigham, the rate of COVID-19 infection among health care workers dropped significantly.
Watch: Metallica to release 'S&M2' live album, concert film
Metallica will release a concert film and live album from "S&M2," its 2019 performance with the San Francisco Symphony, on Aug. 28.
Drug helps preserve cognitive function in study of Alzheimer's disease patients
The drug rotigotine might slow progression of Alzheimer's disease enough to allow sufferers to continue normal day-to-day activities for a longer period of time, a study published Wednesday by JAMA...
Ups and downs in COVID-19 data may be caused by data reporting practices
As data accumulates on COVID-19 cases and deaths, researchers have observed patterns of peaks and valleys that repeat on a near-weekly basis. A new study reports that those oscillations arise...
COVID-19 may attack patients' central nervous system
A new study finds that depressed mood or anxiety exhibited in COVID-19 patients may be a sign the virus affects the central nervous system. These two psychological symptoms were most...
Boosting immune memory could reduce cancer recurrence
A new study on how immune memory can be targeted and improve immunotherapy and prevent cancer recurrence.
Spread of flu virus in hospital environment common
One in four inpatients with influenza in a given season showed signs of having become infected during care.
The force necessary to kill a single bacterium
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health and food security today according to the World Health Organization. This process occurs naturally, but misuse of antibiotics in...
Montreal calls for more testing capacity as thousands of bar-goers line up to see if they're infected
Public health officials in Montreal say they need more capacity to test for the coronavirus, as thousands of young adults respond to a citywide call to get checked out if they've been...
Trump administration bypasses CDC on coronavirus hospital data
As states struggles to control the spread of the coronavirus, the Trump Administration stripped the country's leading public health agency of the ability to collect hospitalization data on COVID-19.
Column: Car insurers gave everyone a pandemic discount. Now some are raising rates
Insurers say they aren't trying to recoup losses from the discounts. They're just placing the onus on policyholders to seek further breaks.
Current Clinical Trial Assessing Potential of CBD in Treatment of Autism
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine are recruiting eligible children between the ages of seven and fourteen years for a Phase III clinical trial to determine...
HIV testing people who spit at police or health workers won't actually protect them
People who expose a police officer or emergency worker to body fluids would be compelled to have their blood tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, under a proposed...
Jeff Sessions loses bid to regain Senate seat in Alabama primary
A slate of primary elections on Tuesday determined the challengers this fall for incumbent Sens. Doug Jones of Alabama, John Cornyn of Texas and Susan Collins of Maine.
Washington WR Kelvin Harmon to miss NFL season after ACL tear
Washington wide receiver Kelvin Harmon will miss the 2020 NFL season after he tore the ACL in his right knee.
Watch: Tom Hanks says wearing a mask is 'the least you can do'
Tom Hanks appeared on "The Late Show" to discuss being diagnosed with COVID-19, the importance of wearing a mask and the experience he had working with his son on new...
CDC Director Robert Redfield: U.S. could control COVID-19 if all wore masks
The United States could have the coronavirus pandemic "under control" in a matter of weeks if only everyone would start wearing masks, said U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
COVID-19 candidate vaccine induces strong immune response; late-stage trial to start July 23
U.S. biotech company Moderna said a vaccine it is developing has shown to induce a "rapid and strong" immune response against COVID-19, stating it will begin late-stage testing in less...
Jeff Sessions loses bid to regain Senate seat in Alabama Primary
A slate of primary elections on Tuesday determined the challengers this fall for incumbent Sens. Doug Jones of Alabama, John Cornyn of Texas and Susan Collins of Maine.
Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born
Nearly every country will see their populations fall as the world has fewer babies.
COVID-19 candidate vaccine induces strong immune response; late-stage trial to start July 23
U.S. biotech company Moderna said a vaccine it is developing has shown to induce a "rapid and strong" immune response against COVID-19, stating it will begin late-stage testing in less...
Obesity in childhood quickly harms heart health, researchers say
In a finding that suggests the seeds for heart disease are sown early in life, researchers report they found evidence of stiff, thickened arteries in children who had been obese...
Florida reports a record 132 COVID-19 deaths; hospitals strained
Florida on Tuesday reported a new single-day record of 132 COVID-19 deaths as the health crisis continues to put a strain on state hospitals.
No COVID infections at hair salon shows masks work, study says
While Americans continue to debate whether face masks can stop the spread of coronavirus, a new report offers compelling evidence that the coverings do indeed work.
CDC director: U.S. could have COVID-19 'under control' if everyone wears a mask
The United States could have the coronavirus pandemic "under control" in a matter of weeks if only everyone would start wearing masks, said U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Clinical trial results indicate Moderna coronavirus vaccine is on the right track
Results from the phase 1 clinical trial of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine show it's on the right track, though there were serious side effects at high doses.
Clinical trial results indicate Moderna coronavirus vaccine is on the right track
Results from the phase 1 clinical trial of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine show it's on the right track, though there were serious side effects at high doses.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for treatment for possible infection
The Supreme Court announced that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized early Tuesday for treatment for a possible infection.