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Not wearing a mask could cost you $300 in West Hollywood as officials pledge enforcement
The sheriff's station will issue citations to those not following the statewide coronavirus health order to don face coverings while in public or high-risk settings.
Health officials: Quick work for COVID-19 vaccine a 'risk we have to take'
Top U.S. health officials told lawmakers Thursday they're pursuing multiple technologies to develop a COVID-19 vaccine that could cut months off the normal time it takes to get it to...
Level of media coverage for scientific research linked to number of citations
An analysis of over 800 academic research papers on physical health and exercise suggests that the level of popular media coverage for a given paper is strongly linked to the...
New platform gauges effects of plastic nanoparticles on human development and health
Plastic pollution is a critical environmental issue facing the world today, yet the impact of all the microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) that have seeped into the food and beverage...
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.
Hot flushes and night sweats linked to 70% increase in cardiovascular disease
New research has found that women who have hot flushes and night sweats after menopause are 70 per cent more likely to have heart attacks, angina and strokes.
In mouse study, black raspberries show promise for reducing skin inflammation
In a study done with mice, researchers found that a diet high in black raspberries reduced inflammation from contact hypersensitivity -- a condition that causes redness and inflammation in the...
Nick Cordero needs double lung transplant to live best life, says wife
Nick Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, said the actor's recovery from COVID-19 has been a "vicious cycle" but that she isn't giving up hope.
20% of smoking-related cancer survivors continue to smoke, study finds
Nearly 20 percent of survivors of smoking-related cancers continue the habit even after recovery. Among survivors of all types of cancer, more than half -- 56 percent -- remained active...
Look: Demi Lovato mourns her grandfather Perry's death
Demi Lovato paid tribute to her grandpa Perry, who was a preacher, after he died following a long illness.
90% of COVID-19 patients recover sense of smell, taste within 4 weeks, study finds
Nearly 90 percent of COVID-19 patients who lose their sense of smell or smell and taste after becoming infected will see these symptoms begin to resolve within a few weeks.
Saskatoon teen's spinal surgery a success after COVID-19 almost robbed her of the chance
Bronwyn Joanis's spinal scoliosis surgery in Vancouver was cancelled just hours before its scheduled time on March 17 due to COVID-19 precautions, and time was running out on her chance...
Beethoven for pandemic times: How Opus 132 is journey through illness and healing
Beethoven's A-minor String Quartet chronicles the composer's illness and recovery. Nearly 200 years later, it's a sonic window into our coronavirus world.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says new wave of COVID-19 'way beyond worst spikes we've seen'
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States' top-ranking infectious diseases expert, said Thursday there's a risk of an even larger spread of COVID-19 unless a recent wave of new cases are...
Toxic medical culture needs to end - for a healthy society, we need healthy doctors
The stigma attached to mental illness is real, and it’s amplified exponentially in medicine where weakness isn't tolerated, writes Dr. Ferrukh Faruqui.
Giant leap in diagnosing liver disease
Scientists have created a novel microbiome-based diagnostic tool that, with the accuracy of the best physicians, quickly and inexpensively identifies liver fibrosis and cirrhosis over 90 percent of the time...
Coronavirus: It is morally indefensible for a nation to keep life-saving drugs for itself
The world eagerly awaits new vaccines and drugs to combat COVID-19. To deal with a global pandemic, the production of new treatments needs to be scaled up towards supplying the...
Tiny mineral particles are better vehicles for promising gene therapy
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have developed a safer and more efficient way to deliver a promising new method for treating cancer and liver disorders and for vaccination—including a COVID-19 vaccine...
Most MS patients use alternative treatments like marijuana, vitamins or massage
Despite the existence of conventional medications to manage multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, a majority of patients also rely on alternative therapies, including vitamins, exercise and marijuana, a new survey suggests.
Black and Native American youth experience more family deaths, may hinder education
The premature death of a parent or sibling can have many direct effects on family members, including hindering their future health and education. University of Minnesota School of Public Health...
New weapons for fighting Tasmanian devil facial tumor disease
Researchers at the University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research and the School of Medicine have added an arsenal of new tools to their repertoire for fighting the insidious...
Stage 3 of Ontario's COVID-19 reopening plan looms nearer
The chances of large parts of Ontario moving soon to Stage 3 of the province's COVID-19 reopening plan are looking bright as the number of new coronavirus cases in most...
How undocumented migrant workers are slipping through Ontario's COVID-19 net
The Ontario towns of Leamington and Kingsville have some of the highest rates of coronavirus infection in Canada, with large outbreaks on farms and at greenhouses. The province has started...
Another 1.4M million U.S. workers file new unemployment claims
Another 1.4 million American workers have filed for new unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard wants to play in NBA restart
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard wants to play in the NBA season restart this month in Orlando, Fla., and the team said it won't replace the veteran despite some...
Coronavirus at 'critical juncture' as hospitalizations in California soar
After four daily infection records in the last two weeks, officials fear social gatherings could bring even more outbreaks over the July 4 weekend.
The Dentist Will See You Now: But Will You See the Dentist?
Dental practices are taking measures to keep patients safe. Some people are wary, however -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
U.S. reports a record 50K new cases as states look to slow COVID-19 over July 4th weekend
As states moved to implement restrictions to stymie the spread of COVID-19, health officials on Wednesday reported more than 50,000 new cases of the coronavirus, making it the highest single-day...