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Autoclaving, alcohol not the best options for disinfecting, reusing face masks
Two widely available sterilization methods to clean disposable surgical masks and N95 respirators may not be the best options for hospitals needing to extend the life of personal protective equipment.
COVID-19 may trigger high blood sugar, raising death risk, study shows
Bodies stressed by severe COVID-19 could produce abnormally high blood sugar levels, even in people without diagnosed diabetes, Chinese researchers report.
Ghislaine Maxwell an 'extreme flight risk,' prosecutors tell judge in filing
Federal prosecutors advised a New York judge to deny a $5 million personal bond proposed by lawyers of Ghislaine Maxwell, saying the friend of late financier Jeffrey Epstein poses an...
Florida’s new COVID cases are outpacing entire continents
Wearing a mask, washing your hands, and keeping your distance is more important now than ever. (Max Bender on Unsplash/)Stay-at-home orders and mask mandates have finally helped to quell COVID-19 cases in the...
Cost-effectiveness of esketamine for depression
A study has determined that esketamine, a nasal spray to treat severe depression, is currently too expensive for widespread use.
Dozens injured as Navy ship USS Bonhomme Richard continues to burn in San Diego
Dozens were injured as Navy and local firefighters continued to battle the blaze on the docked amphibious assault ship the USS Bonhomme Richard in a San Diego harbor Monday.
Bird droppings carry risk of antibiotic resistance
Bird poop may pose more health risks than people realize, according to Rice University environmental engineers who study antibiotic resistance.
Pickled capers activate proteins important for human brain and heart health
A compound commonly found in pickled capers has been shown to activate proteins required for normal human brain and heart activity, and may even lead to future therapies for the...
Significantly less addictive opioid may slow progression of osteoarthritis while easing pain
A new study reveals that kappa opioids, a significantly less addictive opioid, may preserve cartilage in joints and ease pain.
Beta blockers may increase heart failure risk in women, study finds
Women who take beta blockers for high blood pressure are at nearly 5 percent higher risk for heart failure than men, even if they have no history of heart disease,...
Air pollution affects brain development – but when does the damage start?
by Ian Le Guillou The emergency rooms in Barcelona were collapsing under the pressure. Hundreds of patients were arriving in desperate need as they struggled to breathe, while intensive care units...
Drug that calms 'cytokine storm' associated with 45 percent lower risk of dying among COVID-19 patients on ventilators
Patients who received single intravenous dose of tocilizumab were also more likely to leave the hospital or be off ventilator within a month, despite double the risk of additional infection,...
Miami mayor: COVID-19 cases 'out of control'; no new deaths in N.Y.
Florida reported its second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases on Monday, continuing a trend, as New York reported the first day of no coronavirus deaths since March.
Okinawa governor demands action after COVID-19 outbreak at U.S. bases
The governor of Okinawa demanded stronger U.S. action after 61 U.S. Marines at two military bases on the island were reported infected with the COVID-19 virus.
Antibiotic resistance and the need for personalized treatments
Antibiotic resistance is a growing challenge in the treatment of infectious diseases worldwide. Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics by acquiring or mutating genes that allow them to survive the administration...
A micro-lab on a chip detects blood type within minutes
The need to first zero in on a blood group can delay blood transfusions in emergency situations, and this in turn can prove fatal. Thus, to speed up the process,...
Patriot League cancels fall college sports
The Patriot League on Monday canceled its fall sports seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic.
TB vaccine may protect against COVID-19 infection, studies say
A tuberculosis vaccine may help reduce the risk of death from COVID-19, researchers suggest.
Study indicates COVID-19 antibodies may fade after a few months
A study has found that COVID-19 antibodies may diminish rapidly within three months of peaking, meaning that any new vaccine against the disease might possibly offer only temporary protection.
About nine family members to suffer grief from every COVID-19 fatality
Deaths from COVID-19 will have a ripple effect causing impacts on the mental health and health of surviving family members. But the extent of that impact has been hard to...
Family caregiving may not harm health of caregivers after all
For decades, family caregiving has been thought to create a type of chronic stress that may lead to significant health risks or even death, alarming potential caregivers and presenting a...
A micro-lab on a chip detects blood type within minutes
Blood transfusion, if performed promptly, is a potentially life-saving intervention for someone losing a lot of blood. However, blood comes in several types, some of which are incompatible with others....
New substance library to accelerate the search for active compounds
In order to accelerate the systematic development of drugs, the MX team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and the Drug Design Group at the University of Marburg have established a...
Smart meat thermometers for a perfect protein
What's your internal temperature preference? (Emerson Vieira via Unsplash/)Everybody’s done it: undercooked some chicken, overcooked a steak, dried out a turkey, and so on. These are severely disappointing experiences. Checking for doneness can...
One in three young adults may face severe COVID-19, study shows
As the number of young adults infected with the coronavirus surges throughout the nation, a new study indicates that youth may not shield people from serious disease.
Minnesota United shocks Sporting KC in stoppage time soccer thriller
Minnesota United got two goals in stoppage time -- including an own goal -- to fight back from a 1-0 deficit and shock Sporting Kansas City in the MLS Is...
Diet heavy on plant-based protein reduces heart disease death risk, study says
A high-protein diet that relies heavily on plant-based sources can reduce a person's risk for death from heart disease by 10 percent, a study published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine...
Super-potent human antibodies protect against COVID-19 in animal tests
A team led by Scripps Research has discovered antibodies in the blood of recovered COVID-19 patients that provide powerful protection against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes the disease, when tested...