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Perterm birth increases risk mother's for long-term heart disease
Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.
Small reductions in air pollution can reduce heart disease threat
Long-term exposure to fine particle air pollution is a major risk factor for heart disease and death, but even small reductions in pollution levels can reduce the threat, a new...
New York Mets sign veteran OF Melky Cabrera, two others
The New York Mets signed three veteran players, including former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera, to minor league contracts Monday.
RNC host city Jacksonville to require use of masks in public
Jacksonville, the Florida city set to host President Donald Trump's Republican National Convention acceptance speech, announced a mandatory mask requirement for public locations on Monday.
Dr. Bonnie Henry says she's concerned about COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver strip club
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said news of COVID-19 exposure at Brandi's Exotic Show Lounge should serve as a reminder that British Columbians need to stay vigilant about preventing...
Don't want to wear a mask on the plane? Too bad. Airlines now will require it
All major U.S. carriers will require masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Airlines for America, an industry trade group, announced Monday.
At least 32 dead in Bangladesh boat crash
Authorities in Bangladesh said at least 32 people died, including eight women and three children, after a passenger boat collided with a large ferry and capsized on Monday.
New eye drops may prevent a common cause of blindness
New eye drops could prevent vision loss after retinal vein occlusion, a major cause of blindness for millions of adults, a study has found.
COVID cases in the US might be ten times higher than reported
In a first, a coronavirus vaccine received approval for use by the Chinese military, as the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide reaching 10 million last week. (Pixabay/)As America dives into...
Excessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits
Sugar consumption is linked with larger fat deposits around the heart and in the abdomen, which are risky for health.
Microbiome confers resistance to cholera
Many parts of the world are in the midst of a deadly pandemic of cholera, an extreme form of watery diarrhea. Scientists have discovered specific gut bacteria make some people...
Taming the sounds of a noisy hospital room
Hospitals can get noisy, especially intensive care units, and the life-saving electronic machines monitoring patient vital signs are making most of the racket. Mike Rayo, an assistant professor of integrated...
Smart water bottles for healthy hydration habits
Serious hydration upgrades. (LARQ via Unsplash/)With a smart water bottle, your drink will stay colder longer, and you can track your H2O intake throughout the day. Some are even connected to apps...
Health plans with high deductibles disproportionately affect black patients
Health insurance plans with high deductibles may be taking a financial toll on black patients, according to a new study of cancer survivors.
L.A. County issues dire warning amid 'alarming increases' in coronavirus cases
This is the scenario that L.A. County health officials most feared — that reopening would coincide with sudden jumps in coronavirus transmission.
Still Confused About Masks? Here’s the Science Behind How Face Masks Prevent Coronavirus
As states reopen from stay-at-home orders, many, including California, are now requiring people to wear face coverings in most public spaces to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Both the Centers for Disease Control...
Look: Hawk rescued from netting at Massachusetts golf course
Animal control officers in Massachusetts came to the rescue of a red-tailed hawk that took a night flight to a golf course and ended up tangled in netting.
O.C. reports highest weekly COVID-19 death toll as California sees spike in cases
Orange County confirmed 56 coronavirus-related deaths last week, the highest weekly death toll the county has reported since the pandemic hit the U.S.
Air conditioning may be factor in COVID-19 spread in the South
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may...
Health plans with high deductibles disproportionately affect black patients
Health insurance plans with high deductibles may be taking a financial toll on black patients, according to a new study of cancer survivors.
Laser-welded sugar: Sweet way to 3D-print blood vessels
Bioengineers have shown they can keep densely packed cells alive in lab-grown tissues by creating complex networks of branching blood vessels from templates of 3D-printed sugar.
Air pollution's connection to infant mortality
The study of sub-Saharan Africa finds that a relatively small increase in airborne particles significantly increase infant mortality rates. A cost-effective solution may lie in an exotic-sounding proposal.
Study finds exercise increases benefits of breast milk for babies
A new study finds even moderate exercise during pregnancy increases a compound in breast milk that reduces a baby's lifelong risks of serious health issues such as diabetes, obesity and...
Power outage: Research offers hint about heart weakness in Barth syndrome
Barth syndrome is a rare condition that occurs almost exclusively in males. Symptoms include an enlarged and weakened heart. The condition is present at birth or becomes evident early in...
Even minor heart defects are associated with long-term problems in adulthood
Long-term morbidity as well as a lower level of education and employment rate are common among adults who underwent congenital heart surgery during childhood, regardless of the severity of the...
Ontario confirms 257 new COVID-19 cases, the majority in Windsor-Essex
Ontario reported 257 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, with 177 of those cases confirmed in the Windsor-Essex public health unit following targeted testing of migrant farm workers over the...
Clostridium difficile: Fecal microbial transplantation more effective and less costly than antibiotics
An innovative treatment for patients with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) which uses transplanted gut bacteria to treat the infection, is a more effective and more cost-efficient treatment than using antibiotics,...
The gut shields the liver from fructose-induced damage
After one consumes food or a beverage containing fructose, the gastrointestinal system, or gut, helps to shield the liver from damage by breaking down the sugar before it reaches the...