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Column: As focus turned to coronavirus crisis, insurers pushed for a sneaky rate hike on homeowners
California's insurers seem to hope the coronavirus distraction will allow them to sneak a big rate increase past regulators.
Study reveals hundreds of 'excess' deaths in Canada amid pandemic
Hundreds more Canadians died in the early weeks of the pandemic than in the same period in previous years — but not all were directly connected to COVID-19, according to new figures...
Seattle Seahawks rookie TE Colby Parkinson suffers broken foot
Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Colby Parkinson sustained a broken foot during an off-season workout.
Sask. doctor keeps COVID-19 Wikipedia info accurate with encyclopedic dedication
When Dr. James Heilman is not editing Wikipedia, he is also the head of the emergency department at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, B.C.
Newsom hopes a 'bit of persuasion' will convince Californians to follow mask order
Newsom said state and local regulatory agencies could be called upon to "exercise a little bit of persuasion" to help enforce the coronavirus mask order.
How cancer drugs find their targets could lead to a new toolset for drug development
Cellular processes such as transcription often take place in tiny cellular droplets called condensates. A new study shows the mechanism by which small molecules, including cancer drugs, are concentrated in...
New light shone on inflammatory cell death regulator
Australian researchers have made significant advances in understanding the inflammatory cell death regulatory protein MLKL and its role in disease.
Renewed hope for treatment of pain and depression
Researchers have developed LIH383, a novel molecule that binds to and blocks a previously unknown opioid receptor in the brain, thereby modulating the levels of opioid peptides produced in the...
Exercise prevents 3.9 million deaths a year, researchers say
Exercise prevents nearly 4 million premature deaths a year worldwide, a new report found.
Asthma isn't a risk factor for hospitalization due to COVID-19, study shows
People with asthma can breathe a little easier: New research suggests the condition does not increase your risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19.
Signs of Type 2 diabetes might begin to appear in childhood, study finds
People at risk for Type 2 diabetes as adults might start to show signs of the disease as early as 8 years old, a study published Friday by the journal...
Navy declines to reinstate Capt. Crozier after USS Theodore Roosevelt outbreak
The Navy announced Friday it will not reinstate the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt who was relieved of his position after sounding the alarm about a coronavirus outbreak.
I went to the doctor for a routine checkup during the pandemic. You should, too.
What is it like to get a health exam during the COVID-19 pandemic? It is different, but safe and vitally needed, given how many people are avoiding preventative care out...
Physical activity prevents almost 4 million early deaths worldwide each year
At least 3.9 million early deaths are being averted worldwide every year by people being physically active, according to a new study using data from 168 countries. By showing how...
Memory impairment in mice reduced by soy derivate that can enter the brain intact
Researchers have found that a soy-derived protein fragment that reaches the brain after being ingested reduces memory degradation in mice with an induced cognitive impairment, providing a new lead for...
Ride safely with these essential motorcycle tips
A contrasting color or something bright, like a hi-vis piece of gear, can help other riders see you better, but always ride like other motorists don’t see you. (Arai/)This story originally featured on...
SickKids guidance for return to school only a starting point, critics say
A document from a Toronto hospital that provides guidance for reopening Ontario schools in September garnerned criticism from some epidemiologists, while other experts say it offers a useful starting point.
Coronavirus took her husband-to-be. Now, she's a single mom again
Maria Reyna Flores dreamed of finding a caring husband and raising a family. Then the pandemic arrived
She's a nurse with DACA protections. The coronavirus pandemic was a call to duty
At least 27,000 DACA recipients work in healthcare, many of them on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
L.A. County surpasses 3,000 coronavirus deaths as more businesses reopen
Los Angeles County surpassed 3,000 COVID-19 deaths and reported 1,063 new cases Thursday as more sectors of the economy prepared to reopen.
B.C. investigating allegations ER staff played 'game' to guess blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients
B.C.'s health minister is set to respond Friday to serious allegations of racism within the provincial health-care system, a statement said.
History reveals how societies survive plagues
This isn’t the first time in history that societies have been racked by social unrest while in the grip of a pandemic. That may be scant comfort, but as Bruce Bower explains...
Tanezumab safe and effective in the treatment of chronic lower-back pain, study finds
A new drug, tanezumab, appears to reduce back pain, according to a study published Friday by the journal Pain.
Watch: Class ring lost in rental car returned to man 27 years later
A Georgia man who lost his high school class ring in the early 1990s was reunited with the piece of jewelry 27 years later by a teenager whose family found...
Can’t get waxed? Remove your hair with sugar at home
If fuzzy legs are not your thing, sugar can be more than a treat. ( Phi Phi / Unsplash/)If being hairless on certain parts of your anatomy brings you joy and going...
Circadian rhythm disruptions linked to higher risk for Parkinson's disease
It often seems the older a person gets, the less they sleep, but new research suggests that inconsistent sleep patterns might predict a future diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
Health history might predict life expectancy in seniors with diabetes, study says
Physicians might be able to predict the five- and 10-year life expectancy of older adults with diabetes by examining their health history, including other chronic diseases and prescription medicines they...
Scientists develop a biodegradable alloy for bone implants for fractures, osteoporosis and myeloma
Material scientists from NUST MISIS and the University of Western Australia have presented an innovative bioresorbable alloy based on magnesium, gallium and zinc. The material can be used for the...