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There's a direct link between anti-Black racism and Trump's 'kung flu' comment
The comment is a reminder of the xenophobia that has often been the bedfellow of racism in America.
An epidemic within a pandemic: How Thunder Bay Ont., health care professionals are managing the opioid crisis
While the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, health care professionals in Thunder Bay, Ont., are still dealing with a different, deadly public health issue - the opioid crisis.
Initial COVID-19 infection rate may be 80 times greater than originally reported
A new study estimates that the number of early COVID-19 cases in the U.S. may have been more than 80 times greater and doubled nearly twice as fast as originally...
Why more men aren't wearing masks — and how to change that
Darth Vader, Bane, Lucha Libre wrestlers — and a healthy dose of humor — might get more guys to cover up.
Increase in California coronavirus cases and hospitalizations tell 'sobering story,' Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said hospitalizations jumped 16% in California over the last two weeks.
ACS Publications takes steps to combat racism in chemistry publishing
Initial actions will include training all ACS editors on bias in peer review
COVID-19 antibodies might not last long, but immunity still could
In the United States alone, new cases are rising in 26 states, according to NPR, including Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, and Arizona, all of which are seeing 100 percent-plus increases in confirmed cases....
L.A. falls far short of COVID-19 promise to house 15,000 homeless people in hotels
An ambitious Los Angeles County plan to lease hotel and motel rooms for 15,000 medically vulnerable homeless people is falling far short of its goal and may never provide rooms...
Nuclear softening allows cells to move into dense tissue, encouraging injury repair
Using an enzyme inhibitor in meniscus cells, a new study was able to soften their nucleus and promote access to previously impassible areas.
New test method to detect kidney cancers
A novel liquid biopsy method can detect kidney cancers with high accuracy, including small, localized tumors which are often curable but for which no early detection method exists, say scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute....
Statins tied to significantly lower death rate from ovarian cancer
Statin drugs, used for decades to treat high cholesterol, may also reduce deaths for women with ovarian cancer, a new study suggests.
Better measure of 'good cholesterol' can gauge heart attack and stroke risk in some populations
For decades, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol has been dubbed 'good cholesterol' because of its role in moving fats and other cholesterol molecules out of artery walls. People with higher HDL...
Cruise ships won't restart U.S. sailings until Sept. 15
The cruise ship pause that started in March has been extended because of coronavirus safety concerns.
Online program improves insomnia in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
Researchers show that an online program developed specifically for AYA cancer survivors can significantly alleviate insomnia and improve overall quality of life.
L.A. County health director receives death threats over coronavirus rules
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says she's received personal attacks and death threats in response to the county's stay-at-home orders.
Vitamin D may help prevent a common side effect of anti-cancer immunotherapy
published in CANCER indicates that taking vitamin D supplements may help prevent a potentially serious side effect of a revolutionary form of anti-cancer therapy.
Director Joel Schumacher dies at 80
Movie director Joel Schumacher died Monday at the age of 80 after a year-long battle with cancer.
Gilead Sciences to start clinical trials of inhaled remdesivir for COVID-19
Gilead Sciences plans to start clinical trials for an inhaled version of the antiviral remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19, company officials said Monday.
Avenal inmate is 19th California prisoner to die after contracting coronavirus
The death was the first coronavirus-linked fatality recorded by Avenal State Prison, which has reported 928 cases of the virus among its population.
Microbubbles controlled by acoustical tweezers for highly localized drug release
Microbubbles are used every day as contrast agents in medical sonography, and are the subject of intense research for the delivery of therapeutic agents. There are a number of options...
Simple interventions can help people spot false headlines
The avalanche of online content available to people around the world has outpaced humans' ability to separate fact from what can be highly toxic and even dangerous fiction.
PBS' 'A Capitol Fourth' to return with pre-taped performances
"A Capitol Fourth," the annual Fourth of July broadcast on PBS, will be returning for a 40th anniversary presentation, but the performances will be pre-taped this year due to the...
Breakthrough discovery to transform prostate cancer treatment
A novel formulation of the prostate cancer drug abiraterone acetate - currently marketed as Zytiga - will dramatically improve the quality of life for people suffering from prostate cancer, as...
Colorado traffic deaths up 75 per year since pot legalization, study says
Traffic fatalities have increased in Colorado since the state legalized the use of recreational marijuana, an analysis published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine has found.
Dozens of methylene chloride uses pose health risks, US EPA says
Final risk assessment marks first step toward regulating common solvent under the Toxic Substances Control Act
First known case of a potentially deadly heart rhythm disturbance induced by chloroquine therapy for COVID-19 reported
Clinicians should carefully monitor patients treated with chloroquine therapy, particularly elderly women and others at higher risk for heart rhythm abnormalities, investigators caution in new article.
Boston partnership leverages local manufacturing to quickly produce reusable face shields
Researchers at a major Boston academic medical center designed, fabricated, tested, and implemented a reusable face shield for front-line medical staff within a couple of weeks.
Higher rates of severe COVID-19 in BAME populations remain unexplained
Higher rates of severe COVID-19 infections in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations are not explained by socioeconomic or behavioral factors, cardiovascular disease risk, or by vitamin D status,...