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What social science says about convincing people to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic
How do you convince people in Canada to wear masks? Experts say mandating, not just recommending it, would go a long way to helping people see them as necessary as...
Coronavirus spikes in Texas: This hospital has quadrupled capacity yet is almost full
This Houston hospital tried to prepare for the second wave of COVID-19, but was already 80% full this week as a nurse and doctor fell ill.
Trump administration calls for masks to be worn during air travel
The Trump administration has issued guidance to airports and airlines to mandate the use of face coverings at all times as well as employ social distancing measures to prevent further...
Controlled human infection models and SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development
Infecting volunteers with COVID-19 may provide valuable insights for future rounds of vaccine testing, but would require very strict controls and is unlikely to advance the current slate of vaccines...
Charcoal a weapon to fight superoxide-induced disease, injury
Artificial enzymes made of treated charcoal could have the power to curtail damaging levels of superoxides, toxic radical oxygen ions that appear at high concentrations after an injury.
Chicago Cubs' Jose Quintana has surgery after dishwashing accident
Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana needed thumb surgery after suffering a laceration while washing dishes.
Full-body workout machines for the best fitness results
Hit more of your muscles. ( Victor Freitas /)It can be difficult to get a good fitness routine going at home. Thankfully, there are plenty of full-body workout machines equipped to help...
'No half measures or exceptions' in fight against COVID-19 as B.C. announces 24 new cases, 3 more deaths
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix are providing their next COVID-19 update at 3 p.m. PT.
Marijuana use while pregnant boosts risk of children's sleep problems
As many as 7% of moms-to-be use marijuana while pregnant, and that number is rising fast as more use it to quell morning sickness. But new research suggests such use...
It's not just coronavirus: America repeatedly fails at public health
Why has the U.S. done so much worse than Europe in controlling the coronavirus? Preferring medical miracles, Americans reject simple public health steps.
It's not just coronavirus: America repeatedly fails at public health
Why has the U.S. done so much worse than Europe in controlling the coronavirus? Preferring medical miracles, Americans reject simple public health steps.
Tiny mineral particles are better vehicles for promising gene therapy
Researchers have developed a safer and more efficient way to deliver a promising new method for treating cancer and liver disorders and for vaccination.
COVID-19: Fauci warns of new wave as Texas orders face masks
Governors in Texas and Kansas issued face mask orders Thursday as Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States' top-ranking infectious diseases expert, warned there's a risk of an even larger spread...
Herman Cain hospitalized after COVID-19 diagnosis
Former presidential candidate Herman Cain is receiving treatment at an Atlanta hospital Thursday after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
4 reasons not to worry about that ‘new’ swine flu in the news
It may feel odd to be thinking ahead to the next potential pandemic when the world is far from finished with the current one. But reports of a newly identified swine influenza...
When we’ll return to these “normal” activities, according to experts
Eating this close to a person outside your COVID bubble could be a long way off (Wictor Karkocha/Unsplash/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ways to tell if...
Buddhist adviser sues to stop Wesley Purkey's execution citing COVID-19 risk
The spiritual adviser for a federal death row inmate sued the Trump administration Thursday, saying he has a religious obligation to attend the execution in two weeks but that the...
New technique in which drugs make bacteria glow could help fight antibiotic resistance
A new technique could help reduce antibiotic prescribing by predicting which drugs could be effective in fighting bacteria within minutes.
As coronavirus surge continues, L.A. unveils color-coded system to assess infection risk
The new tool was released as Los Angeles, like many areas in California and the U.S., continues to see distressing spikes in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.
Feasibility of blood testing combined with PET-CT to screen for cancer and guide intervention
Cancer treatments are often more successful when the disease is detected early. We evaluated the feasibility and safety of multicancer blood testing coupled with positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET-CT) imaging...
Number of HIV-1 founder variants is determined by the recency of the source partner infection
During sexual transmission, the high genetic diversity of HIV-1 within an individual is frequently reduced to one founder variant that initiates infection. Understanding the drivers of this bottleneck is crucial to developing effective...
Development of an inactivated vaccine candidate for SARS-CoV-2
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in an unprecedented public health crisis. Because of the novelty of the virus,...
SARS-CoV-2 productively infects human gut enterocytes
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an influenza-like disease that is primarily thought to infect the lungs with transmission through the respiratory route....
Study supports link between COVID-19 and 'COVID Toes'
A new study provides evidence supporting a link between 'COVID toes' -- red sores or lesions on the feet and hands in children and young adults -- and COVID-19.
Blood tests can predict the risk of liver cirrhosis
Repeated measurements of the biomarker FIB-4 in the blood every few years can predict the risk of developing severe liver disease, according to a new study. The risk of liver...
Tests of hearing can reveal HIV's effects on the brain
New findings are shedding further light on how the brain's auditory system may provide a window into how the brain is affected by HIV.
Apgar score effective in assessing health of preterm infants
The vitality of preterm infants should be assessed with an Apgar score, a tool used to measure the health of newborns immediately after birth. That is the conclusion by researchers...
FDA outlines criteria for COVID-19 vaccine approvals
Clinical trials must prove a vaccine can prevent infections