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Man fatally shot during protest at parking lot in Louisville, suspect in custody
Police have a suspect in custody after a man was fatally shot and another injured during a peaceful protest at Jefferson Square Park in Louisville, Ky., seeking justice in the...
Newsom orders bars closed in L.A. and six other California counties due to coronavirus spread
Bars ordered closed in L.A., six other California counties due to coronavirus spread
Coronavirus milestones: 10 million cases, 500,000 deaths worldwide
The coronavirus pandemic has topped two milestones -- 10 million cases and 500,000 deaths -- since the first cases were reported six months ago.
3 dead, 1 blinded, 3 sickened after consuming tainted hand sanitizer
Three people in New Mexico have died, one has been blinded and three others are in critical condition after drinking tainted hand sanitizer, health officials say.
AIDS activists feel sense of déjà-vu as they watch the coronavirus policy battle unfold
A coalition of activists, frontline workers and public health professionals from the AIDS era are disturbed to see history repeat itself with COVID-19.
AIDS activists feel sense of déjà-vu as they watch the coronavirus policy battle unfold
A coalition of activists, frontline workers and public health professionals from the AIDS era are disturbed to see history repeat itself with COVID-19.
Man fatally shot during protest at parking lot in Louisville
One man was fatally shot and another injured during a peaceful protest at Jefferson Square Park in Louisville, Ky., seeking justice in the killing of Breonna Taylor on Saturday night.
Dozens of methylene chloride uses pose health risks, US EPA says
Final risk assessment marks first step toward regulating the common solvent under the Toxic Substances Control Act
Bacterial biofilms have a hidden weakness that could be exploited by antibiotics
Nutrient-transporting channels could provide a back door for antibiotics to fight persistent infections
Childhood obesity linked to indoor air pollution
Exposure to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide are risk factors
Asymptomatic COVID-19 findings dim hopes for 'herd immunity' and 'immunity passports'
A closer look at people who tested positive for COVID-19 but never developed symptoms has found that such asymptomatic carriers have few to no detectable antibodies just weeks after infection,...
3 dead, 1 blinded, 3 sickened after consuming tainted hand sanitizer
Three people in New Mexico have died, one has been blinded and three others are in critical condition after drinking tainted hand sanitizer, health officials say.
L.A. County reports 2,100 new COVID-19 cases and a continued rise in hospitalizations
Los Angeles County public health officials on Saturday reported a continued rise in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, saying the increase came at "a critical moment" in the county's reopening.
Facebook removes videos targeting public health officials
The videos Facebook removed were from the Freedom Angels Foundation, known for its opposition to California's efforts to mandate vaccinations.
Researchers destroy cancer cells with ultrasound treatment
An international research team has developed a noninvasive technology platform for gene delivery into breast cancer cells. The technique combines ultrasound with tumor-targeted microbubbles.
Promising treatment to slow kidney disease doesn't prove out in clinical trial
Progression of kidney disease in type 1 diabetes is correlated with increased amounts of uric acid. A drug that reduces uric acid levels was tested in a multi-institution randomized clinical...
Long-term use of muscle relaxants has skyrocketed since 2005
Researchers found the drugs were prescribed disproportionately to older adults, often concurrently with opioids, despite warnings against this dangerous combination.
Marine training may take more mental than physical grit
A new study identifies psychological measures that may predict who is more likely to complete - or quit - a demanding marine training course.
Rapper Huey, 32, fatally shot in Missouri
Lawrence Franks Jr., the rapper who performed under the names Huey and Baby Huey, was fatally shot in Missouri. He was 32.
The grief in knowing you'll one day outlive your primary caregiver as a person with a physical disability
Rebecca Wilchynski is 48 years old and has been living with cerebral palsy her entire life. Now, as her mother, who has always served as her primary caregiver, faces medical...
California Latino, Black residents hit even harder by coronavirus as white people see less danger
As COVID-19 cases spike, Latino and Black residents of Los Angeles County now have double the mortality rate of white residents.
California Latino, Black residents hit even harder by coronavirus as white people see less danger
As COVID-19 cases spike, Latino and Black residents of Los Angeles County now have double the mortality rate of white residents.
Judge orders ICE to release children in custody, citing lack of COVID-19 health protections
A federal judge has ordered immigration officials to release certain children held in U.S. detention facilities since they failed to provide health protections against COVID-19.
Bagged salad linked to 200 cases of parasitic infection
The Food and Drug Administration said a bagged salad mix sold at multiple grocery stores -- including Walmart and Aldi -- may be responsible for sickening more than 200 people.
Coronavirus infection rate spiking in California, a troubling sign of community spread
Of the many coronavirus metrics rising in California, one of the most troubling is the rate in which coronavirus test results are now coming back positive.
Coronavirus infection rate spiking in California, a troubling sign of community spread
Of the many coronavirus metrics rising in California, one of the most troubling is the rate in which coronavirus test results are now coming back positive.
The unintended consequences of surgery delays during COVID-19
The sacrifice Canadians have collectively made to flatten the coronavirus curve also includes immeasurable suffering from postponed surgeries, says a B.C. man who lost his mother not to the virus...
Only healthy alternative to smoking is quitting, study says
Smoking is terrible for your heart and lungs, and simply switching to e-cigarettes won't do much good, a major new analysis finds.