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Former VA nursing aid pleads guilty to murder in deaths of 7 patients
Former nursing aide Reta Mays pleaded guilty in the deaths of seven patients who were wrongfully injected with insulin at a West Virginia Veterans Affairs medical facility.
California sets new priorities for who is tested for coronavirus as demand surges
State officials have adopted a tiered system that prioritizes tests for hospital patients in California with COVID-19 symptoms.
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine safe, generates immune response
An investigational vaccine, mRNA-1273, designed to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was generally well tolerated and prompted neutralizing antibody activity in healthy adults, according...
CDC: Three of four Americans wear masks to prevent COVID-19 spread
More than 75 percent of American adults wear face coverings when out in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a survey released by the CDC. Masks...
Youth baseball tournaments struggle to adhere to health and safety guidelines
Travel team tournaments in the Southland have all but shut down, and events in Arizona have been postponed or canceled, because of coronavirus concerns.
Public health experts unite to bring clarity to coronavirus response
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may...
Among older adults, statin use tied to decreased risk of death
Study after study has shown that statins can prevent heart attacks, strokes and death in middle-aged adults. But in 28 major clinical trials of statins, only 2 percent of participants have been...
Red blood cells could generate immune response via vaccines
Red blood cells do more than shuttle oxygen from our lungs to our organs: they also help the body fight off infections by capturing pathogens on their surfaces, neutralizing them, and presenting...
Data on COVID-19 in children lacking as states debate school reopenings, experts say
With little data on the effects of COVID-19 in children -- and their role in virus transmission -- decisions on whether to open schools in the fall should be based...
Ontario to end practice of birth alerts that's led to babies being seized from new mothers
The Ontario government says it will end "birth alerts" — a controversial practice that allowed children's aid societies to send notifications to hospitals when they believe a newborn baby may need protection.
As millions lose health insurance, Trump administration offers little help
The administration has taken few steps to help people gain coverage after massive job losses caused millions to lose their plans amid the coronavirus.
Look: Man on rafting trip rescues coyote pup from drowning
A man on a multiday rafting trip in Saskatchewan rescued a drowning coyote pup and brought the animal along for the last 10 days of his trip.
Human clinical trials begin for Quebec-made coronavirus vaccine candidate, but CEO urges caution
Canadian trials have just begun for a prospective coronavirus vaccine, but its Quebec-based manufacturer is already downplaying its potential impact, cautioning observers against holding unrealistic expectations that his product —...
Stress complicates blood sugar control for people with diabetes
Under stress, the body releases cortisol, which leads to an increase in blood sugar and a decrease in insulin (the hormone that helps process that sugar), according to a new...
Report calls for government to 'level up' Stoke-on-Trent economy
Stoke-on-Trent faces an increased threat of poverty and destitution due to the COVID-19 crisis, a new report reveals.
Veterinarians urge pet owners to prepare for the arrival of rabbit hemorrhagic disease
An emerging virus threatens both wild and pet rabbits in the United States. The fatal virus—which causes an Ebola-like disease called rabbit hemorrhagic disease—already has been reported in the western...
USS Bonhomme Richard remains on fire, two more sailors hurt while battling blaze
Navy personnel who were hospitalized Monday due to injuries suffered while fighting an ongoing blaze on the USS Bonhomme Richard near San Diego have been released.
Doctors remove live worm from woman's tonsil
A team of Japanese doctors shared details of the case of a woman suffering throat irritation who was found to have a live worm inside her tonsil.
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.
COVID-19 lockdown led to less sex, lower use of HIV prevention meds
One-third of people prescribed drugs to prevent HIV stopped taking them when they were forced to stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey finds. The reason, they...
Company seeks 'wine taster' to make over $300 drinking wine
A British wine distributor is seeking a "wine taster" to get paid more than $300 to sample and review "some of the finest organic summer wines."
Florida reports a record 132 COVID-19 deaths; U.S. testing czar Brett Giroir optimistic
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.
Loss of a co-twin linked to heightened psychiatric risk
The death of a twin, especially earlier in life, can increase the risk of their surviving twin being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, finds a new study.
Two members of K-pop band iKON injured in DUI car accident
Two members of K-pop group iKON sustained minor injuries after a vehicle they were riding was involved an accident, according to police Tuesday.
We’re still not sure how COVID-19 impacts pregnant people
There's still a lot researchers don't know about how SARS-CoV-2 can travel from an expectant parent to their unborn fetus. (Pixabay/)Scientists are learning more about how COVID-19 affects pregnant people and the fetuses...
Researchers found a link between genes and preeclampsia
Researchers have showed that HLA-G gene regulates male-to-female ratio at birth. The study strengthens earlier findings of the vulnerability of male fetuses to preeclampsia.
U.S. testing czar optimistic, but urges restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge
Expecting COVID-19 deaths to rise as hospitalizations do, U.S. health officials are urging states with surging cases to close bars and reduce restaurant capacity, a top health official said Tuesday.
Eagles re-sign veteran OT Jason Peters after Brandon Brooks injury
The Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday brought back veteran offensive tackle Jason Peters after the team lost offensive lineman Brandon Brooks for the 2020 season due to a torn Achilles.