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Analysis of rates of police-related fatalities finds significant race-related differences
A new study analyzes and describes U.S. police-involved fatalities across racial/ethnic groups at the level of individual metropolitan statistical areas.
New York Knicks add CAA's William Wesley to front office; two scouts hired
The New York Knicks hired Creative Artist Agency consultant William Wesley as executive vice president/senior basketball adviser.
Pentagon: U.S. soldier died in a non-combat incident in Jordan
The Pentagon on Wednesday said a U.S. soldier serving in Jordan has died in a non-combat-related incident.
Air pollution major risk for cardiovascular disease regardless of country income
From low-income countries to high-income countries, long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and death, a new study found. But even small...
Simple device monitors health using sweat
A device that monitors health conditions in the body using a person's sweat has been developed.
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling in dementia risk
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is linked to a more than doubling in the risk of developing dementia, finds new research.
Leadership at Mass. veteran's home contributed to COVID-19 outbreak, investigation finds
An independent investigation into a Massachusetts long-term care facility for veterans found that leadership made "substantial errors" responding to the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in the deaths of 76 residents.
Newsom asks Californians to 'be more vigilant' as state sees record-breaking coronavirus cases
The news came shortly before Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, warned in a Sacramento Press Club appearance that easing restrictions to slow the spread of the...
Far-UVC light safely kills airborne coronaviruses, study finds
A type of ultraviolet light called far-UVC -- which is safe to use around people -- kills more than 99.9 percent of airborne coronaviruses, a new study has found.
Georgia grand jury formally indicts 3 men in death of Ahmaud Arbery
A Georgia grand jury on Wednesday formally indicted three men accused in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery in February.
Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers can shed virus on surfaces, study shows
COVID-19 patients with no symptoms are as likely as those with symptoms to contaminate many surfaces in their rooms, researchers report.
Three-quarters of US workers can't work exclusively from home, face greater risks during pandemic
About three-quarters of US workers, or 108 million people, are in jobs that cannot be done from home during a pandemic, putting these workers at increased risk of exposure to...
Defining paths to possible mother to child coronavirus transmission
Researchers took a critical step in defining the possible paths for SARS-CoV-2 causing COVID-19 to get transmitted from the mother to her newborn baby.
Study confirms 'classic' symptoms of COVID-19
A persistent cough and fever have been confirmed as the most prevalent symptoms associated with COVID-19, according to a major review of the scientific literature.
Bacterial predator could help reduce COVID-19 deaths
A type of virus that preys on bacteria could be harnessed to combat bacterial infections in patients whose immune systems have been weakened by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the...
Tuberculosis cases and deaths predicted to spike due to COVID-19
A new study estimates that at least 110,000 additional deaths from tuberculosis in China, India and South Africa unless health services maintained and strengthened.
California continues to see surge in coronavirus cases
California has broken back-to-back records this week in its daily number of coronavirus cases as the state keeps seeing dangerous spikes in infections.
Flu study suggests danger of COVID spread as pro sports ponder reopening
Restarting professional sports with fans in attendance may not be a good idea as it may increase COVID-19 deaths, a new flu study suggests.
COVID-19: Herd immunity threshold could be lower, study finds
Herd immunity to COVID-19 could be achieved with less people being infected than previously estimated, according to new research.
Harmful effects of wildfire smoke are immediate and could make COVID-19 symptoms worse, UBC study warns
A study by University of British Columbia researchers underscores the immediate, harmful health effects of wildfire smoke and says there are concerning implications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysis of rates of police-related fatalities finds significant race-related differences
A study analyzing and describing US police-involved fatalities across racial/ethnic groups at the level of individual metropolitan statistical areas publishes June 24, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, by...
Ancient drug shows promise against severe COVID-19 in early trial
There's new evidence that a 2,000-year-old medicine might offer hope against a modern scourge: COVID-19.
Connecticut, NJ, NY say visitors from 9 states will face quarantines
Connecticut, New Jersey and New York announced Wednesday that visitors coming from nine states, including Florida and Texas, will be subject to quarantines for 14 days because of high infection...
Urine test reveals quality of your diet -- and whether it's the best fit for your body
Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person's diet, and produces an individual's unique urine 'fingerprint'.
New research confirms higher rates of new coronavirus in Latinx populations
A study of testing results across Johns Hopkins Medicine testing sites highlights coronavirus racial disparities in the Baltimore-Washington area.
Complications following colonoscopy more likely in older adults, study finds
Just under 4 percent of adults who undergo their first colonoscopy experience complications after the procedure, according to a study published Wednesday by JAMA Network Open.
She kept her scissors going in South Korea's postwar years. The coronavirus hasn't stopped her
Throughout the pandemic, Lee Duk-hoon has coped the only way she knows how — bringing order to a chaotic world one head of hair at a time.
4 suburban California counties behind dangerous spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations
The increases in Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties have contributed to an overall rise in hospitalizations recorded statewide.