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Links between parents' and children's asthma and allergies
New research found that, compared with a father's traits related to allergies and asthma, a mother's traits create a higher risk that a child will develop these same traits in...
Benny Gantz goes into quarantine in Israel
Benny Gantz, Israel's defense minister, entered quarantine Wednesday after learning he had been in contact with a person who was confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus.
Doctor accused in Campbellton COVID-19 outbreak won't face criminal charges, says lawyer
The doctor accused of being patient zero in the Campbellton COVID-19 outbreak has been notified he won't face criminal charges, according to his lawyer.
Health Canada ban on vaping ads that can be seen by youth to take effect in August
New national final regulations restricting the promotion of vaping products in places young people can access are set to come into effect next month.
YouTube announces 'Life in a Day 2020,' Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald return
YouTube has announced a sequel to their 2010 crowd-funded documentary film, "Life in a Day," titled "Life in a Day 2020."
Why are we 'milking' crabs for a coronavirus vaccine?
Horseshoe crab blood is used to help develop medicine, but some people want the practice stopped.
Older people with COVID-19 who call 911 don't have 'classic' symptoms, study finds
Many COVID-19 patients who call for emergency care don't experience the classic symptoms associated with the disease, according to a study published Wednesday by JAMA Network Open.
Iodine exposure in the NICU may lead to decrease in thyroid function
Exposure to iodine used for medical procedures in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may increase an infant’s risk for congenital hypothyroidism (loss of thyroid function), suggests a study by...
Nova Scotia Health Authority welcomes first Indigenous board member
The board of the Nova Scotia Health Authority says it has a long way to go to reflect the diversity of the province, but it is taking the first step.
Rosewood smuggling in The Gambia: Shipping firm halts timber exports
A BBC investigation found vast quantities of protected rosewood were being trafficked from The Gambia.
Long-acting injectable form of HIV prevention outperforms daily pill in NIH study
A pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) regimen containing an investigational long-acting form of the HIV drug cabotegravir injected once every 8 weeks was more effective than daily oral Truvada at preventing HIV...
Checkpoint blockade by a D-peptide for cancer immunotherapy
Our immune system ought to be able to recognize and kill tumor cells. However, many tumors deceive the immune system. For example, they induce the so-called immune checkpoints of T-cells...
Chiefs' Andy Reid plans to coach into 70s, through Patrick Mahomes' new contract
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has no plans to retire after star quarterback Patrick Mahomes agreed to a 10-year contract extension with the franchise. Reid said he could...
She asked her neighbors to wear masks. Then the swastikas and racial slurs appeared
Worried about the spread of the coronavirus, a Canoga Park woman asked her apartment neighbors to wear masks. Then, racist scrawls appeared in the elevator.
New method estimates risks of hormone-disrupting substances in drinking water
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a new method that can make it easier for public authorities to assess the health risks of hormone-disrupting chemicals in the environment. The method...
Kim Jong Un appears at memorial for grandfather Kim Il Sung
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a memorial at Pyongyang's Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on the 26th death anniversary of regime founder Kim Il Sung.
Many in Orange County resist masks even as coronavirus cases soar
Public health experts say wearing a mask can prevent the spread of COVID-19, but in Orange County many are still skeptical.
Column: This is the only California county that's coronavirus-free. Masks are optional
Not wearing a face mask is reckless. But in a weird way, it seems a little less so in Modoc County, which hasn't had a single case of the coronavirus.
Syringes are key to coronavirus vaccine delivery. Trump is relying on two untested suppliers
U.S. preparedness for a COVID-19 vaccine rests heavily on medical supply companies with little track record of fulfilling government orders of that size.
Vaccinations Have Sharply Declined Nationwide during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rates of childhood immunization have fallen across the U.S., raising the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Watch: D.L. Hughley says he didn't have 'classic' COVID-19 symptoms
D.L. Hughley discussed being diagnosed with COVID-19 and his new book "Surrender, White People" while appearing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," which was hosted by Anthony Anderson.
WHO reviewing evidence that indicates COVID-19 is airborne
The World Health Organization has acknowledged emerging evidence that indicates the coronavirus disease may be transmitted through the air.
Editorial: We need a national face mask mandate
Face mask requirements are a confusing mess. The U.S. needs a clearly articulated policy from the federal government — with teeth.
Chief Justice John Roberts hospitalized last month after fall
Chief Justice John Roberts spent a night in the hospital last month after suffering a fall, a Supreme Court spokeswoman said.
WHO: There is 'emerging evidence' COVID-19 is airborne
As the pandemic deepens, the World Health Organization said it acknowledges there is emerging evidence that the deadly and infectious coronavirus may be transmitted through the air.
Why the WHO won't say the coronavirus is airborne and driving the pandemic
The World Health Organization has refused to cave to pressure from more than 200 experts calling for it to update its messaging on the threat of the spread of the...
Zika may have damaged more infants' brains than expected
It's a virus some might not even remember, but babies born to mothers infected with Zika who appeared normal at birth still experienced neurological or developmental problems, new research suggests.
On This Day, July 8: North Korea's Kim Il Sung dies at 82
On July 8, 1994, North Korean President Kim Il Sung died at age 82. He had led the country since its founding in 1948.