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Californians must wear face masks in public under coronavirus order issued by Newsom
The Newsom administration did not address how the new coronavirus requirement will be enforced, or if Californians who violate the order will be subject to citations or other penalties.
Arizona, California, Texas account for bulk of heat-related deaths in U.S., CDC says
Nearly 11,000 Americans died from natural heat exposure between 2004 and 2018, according to data released by the CDC, which describes such deaths as a "continuing public health concern."
Air pollution, heat linked to increased risk of premature birth
Pregnant women exposed to air pollution or heat waves face a greater risk of having a preterm or underweight baby, a new research review finds.
'Cyberpunk 2077' delayed until November
The "Cyberpunk 2077" video game from developer CD Projekt Red has been delayed again -- until Nov. 19.
T cells with dysfunctional mitochondria induce multimorbidity and premature senescence
The effect of immunometabolism on age-associated diseases remains uncertain. In this work, we show that T cells with dysfunctional mitochondria owing to mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) deficiency act as...
Different genetic barriers for resistance to HA stem antibodies in influenza H3 and H1 viruses
The discovery and characterization of broadly neutralizing human antibodies (bnAbs) to the highly conserved stem region of influenza hemagglutinin (HA) have contributed to considerations of a universal influenza vaccine. However,...
Structure-based design of antiviral drug candidates targeting the SARS-CoV-2 main protease
SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) is the etiological agent responsible for the global COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. The main protease of SARS-CoV-2, Mpro, is a key enzyme...
Researchers identify key steps in development of kidneys
The discovery of how certain key structures in the kidneys are formed could have important implications for treating renal fibrosis (or scarring), a feature of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according...
Study: Azithromycin doubles risk for cardiovascular death versus amoxicillin
People who take the commonly prescribed antibiotic azithromycin were nearly twice as likely to die from a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event than users of amoxicillin, a study...
EPA drops regulation for contaminant harming babies' brains
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday ended an Obama-era drive to regulate a widespread contaminant in drinking water linked to brain damage in infants. The agency rejected warnings that the...
Researchers develop urine test that identifies pregnancy outcome after threatened miscarriage
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore)and clinicians at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) have developed a urine test that can, within 30 minutes, gauge pregnancy outcomes for...
Mapping microbiomes to improve food quantity, quality and safety
Thanks to its key role in development, immunity and nutrition, the microbiome—the genetic material of all microorganisms that live in the human body—has attracted a lot of attention in recent...
Nanoparticle for overcoming leukemia treatment resistance
One of the largest problems with cancer treatment is the development of resistance to anticancer therapies. A research team found that repurposing a commonly used chemotherapy drug using a nanoparticle...
Watch: Sean Penn on his 'terrible' audition for 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'
Sean Penn, who played Jeff Spicoli in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," said he used to resent auditioning for roles.
Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison reschedule tour to 2021
Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Poison shared new dates for their stadium tour after postponing the venture due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Childhood asthma rates falling with fewer unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, study finds
Childhood asthma rates have fallen because fewer unnecessary antibiotics are being prescribed to babies within the first year of life, a study by British Columbia researchers says.
Disparities in stroke care put rural Americans at risk, study shows
Stroke patients in rural areas of the United States are less likely to get cutting-edge treatments and more likely to die than those in cities.
Increasing physical activity by 30 minutes a day reduces cancer death risk, study says
Light exercise can help older adults with cancer live longer, according to a study published by JAMA Oncology. An extra 30 minutes of light-intensity physical activity daily reduces risk of...
Commerce in a time of COVID
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by the recently emerged virus SARS-CoV-2 is affecting everyone's lives in many significant and disparate ways. New research published in the International Journal of Integrated...
Kristen Wiig is a new mom to twins
"SNL" alum Kristen Wiig and her fiancé, Avi Rothman, welcomed twins earlier this year via surrogate.
Smart chemistry rids anti-cancer drugs of serious side effects
Researchers of the Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) and the Leiden Institute of Chemistry have made an important discovery about the commonly used anti-cancer drug doxorubicin. They have found a...
Non-invasive fetal oxygen monitor could make for safer deliveries
A device to directly measure blood oxygen saturation in a fetus during labor has been developed by researchers at UC Davis. By providing better information about the health of a...
Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving Kennedy sibling, dies at 92
Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of former President John F. Kennedy and a former U.S. ambassador to Ireland, has died at the age of 92.
How school systems make criminals of Black youth
As support for the Black Lives Matter movement has surged in recent weeks and anti-Black racism reading lists have flooded the internet, education scholar Subini Ancy Annamma noticed a particular...
For babies born with a rare immune deficiency, a unique new test to better target care
A new test will enable better management of patients with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).
Catastrophic disease events in marine mammals mostly caused by viruses
Viruses were responsible for 72 percent of these events and caused 20 times the number of deaths than bacterial outbreaks.
Vaccine foes, anti-mask activists target public health officials — at their homes
County public health officers facing mounting pressure amid the coronavirus outbreak are increasingly facing threats from anti-vaccine protesters critical of mask requirements.
O.C. officials monitoring increase in ICU hospitalizations from coronavirus
Despite the uptick in hospitalizations, county leaders indicated Wednesday that there are no plans to tamp down reopenings.