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Editorial: One weekend of careless fun is not worth months of misery and death
The current resurgence of COVID-19 infections began Memorial Day weekend. July Fourth weekend revelry will make things worse.
Why COVID-19 is both startlingly unique and painfully familiar
For Abby Knowles, a headache and fatigue was just the start. She soon felt like she had a tight band across her chest, making it difficult to breathe. She developed pain in...
Study: Seizures after vaccination don't affect child development
Kids who have a fever-related seizure after getting a vaccine won't have developmental and behavioral problems as a result, according to a new study.
Putting zinc on bread wheat leaves
An estimated 17.3% of people worldwide are at risk of inadequate zinc intake; zinc deficiency is a major human health concern. Increasing Zn concentration in wheat grains is highly important,...
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...
How secret deals could keep a COVID-19 drug out of reach for millions
Activists say Gilead Sciences has signed agreements that could prevent the antiviral drug remdesivir from reaching dozens of hard-hit countries.
How secret deals could keep a COVID-19 drug out of reach for millions
Activists say Gilead Sciences has signed agreements that could prevent the antiviral drug remdesivir from reaching dozens of hard-hit countries.
For Canada Day, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank B.C. hospital staff for their dedication
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a Zoom call with health-care workers at a hospital in British Columbia as a way to mark Canada Day, thanking front-line staff for their efforts...
63% of Americans locked down early in COVID-19 outbreak, reducing disease spread
Americans opting to stay at home even before their local officials imposed social distancing restrictions likely stemmed the spread of COVID-19 in many parts of the country, according to an...
Does deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's increase risk of dementia?
There's good news for people with Parkinson's disease. A new study shows that deep brain stimulation may not increase the risk of developing dementia.
New US limit on lead dust not what the doctor ordered
The EPA strengthens regulations for lead paint cleanup but doesn't use the latest science to protect children from lead poisoning
Protective gear could expose firefighters to PFAS
Fluorinated compounds in water-resistant textiles break down over time, contacting the skin and shedding into the environment
Universal Gut Microbiome-Derived Signature Predicts Cirrhosis
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting an estimated one-quarter of the global population. It is a progressive condition that, in worst...
Why do arteries age? Study explores link to gut bacteria, diet
Eat a slab of steak and your resident gut bacteria get to work immediately to break it down. But new research shows that a metabolic byproduct, called TMAO, produced in...
Fever-associated seizures after vaccination do not affect development, behavior
Now a new study has found there is no difference in developmental and behavioral outcomes for children who have febrile seizures after vaccination, children who have febrile seizures not associated...
Researchers find on-off switch for inflammation related to overeating
Researchers at Yale have identified a molecule that plays a key role in the body’s inflammatory response to overeating, which can lead to obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. The...
U.S., UAE conclude exercises in Arabian Gulf
The United Arab Emirates' Joint Aviation Command concluded joint exercises in the Arabian Gulf with U.S. forces, the U.S. Marines said on Wednesday.
Potential new drug could be taken twice a year to treat HIV
Scientists are reporting an early step toward an HIV drug that could potentially be taken only a couple of times per year.
Doctors prescribing more muscle relaxants for back pain
Back pain plagues many Americans, and new research shows that doctors are doling out muscle relaxant prescriptions to treat the pain -- often along with an opioid painkiller.
Study: 35 percent of excess deaths in pandemic's early months tied to causes other than COVID-19
Since COVID-19's spread to the United States earlier this year, death rates in the U.S. have risen significantly. But deaths attributed to COVID-19 only account for about two-thirds of the...
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. may be 28% higher than official count, study estimates
Researchers calculate that there were 122,300 more deaths in the U.S. in March, April and May this year than are typically seen during that three-month period.
CO₂ market seeks its balance as the US economy starts back up
Meatpacking and stadium shutdowns blunted a supply crisis, but the return to normal brings its own risks
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. may be 28% higher than official count, study estimates
Researchers calculate that there were 122,300 more deaths in the U.S. in March, April and May this year than are typically seen during that three-month period.
Exercise can slow or prevent vision loss, study finds
Exercise can slow or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other common causes of vision loss, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, new research suggests.
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...
Watch: Omar Epps stalks Nia Long in Netflix thriller 'Fatal Affair'
"Fatal Affair," a new psychological thriller starring Omar Epps and Nia Long, will premiere July 16 on Netflix.
Listen: Ty Dolla $ign recruits Kanye West, fka Twigs, Skrillex for 'Ego Death'
Ty Dolla $ign recruited Kanye West, fka Twigs, Skrillex and serpentwithfeet for "Ego Death," a first single from his forthcoming album.
Pilot dies after F-16CM crashes at Shaw AFB, S.C.
A pilot was killed when an F-16CM fighter plane crashed during a routine training mission at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., late Tuesday,officials confirmed.