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Editorial: Coronavirus infections are surging and people are complaining about … facemasks?
Have Americans really become so soft and entitled that they can't handle a little inconvenience to protect others in their community from sickness and death?
Actor Danny Masterson arrested, charged with 3 counts of rape
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey has announced that actor Danny Masterson has been charged with raping three women between 2001 and 2003.
Researchers take a bloody good look at the medicinal leech genome
The results of new research published this week in Scientific Reports reveal insights that may have profound effects on the use of medicinal leeches in hospital-based medicine.
Disability advocates want changes to protocol for withholding critical care in event of 2nd COVID wave
Advocacy groups believe Quebec's triage protocol, which determines who would get access to critical care such as ventilators if hospitals were overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, discriminates against people with disabilities.
Let civilians police the police. Politicians and law enforcement are protecting bad cops
City councils, boards of supervisors and state legislatures have been afraid to significantly control law enforcement
Tick control across U.S. lagging amid rising Lyme disease threat
Tick monitoring and control is lacking in much of the United States despite a steady increase in tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, a new study finds.
Head jolts may change athletes' brains, even without concussion
Athletes who play contact sports may develop subtle brain changes -- even if they don't suffer a concussion, researchers say.
China aims to 'lead the world' by winning the coronavirus vaccine race
China races against the U.S. and others to make the COVID-19 vaccine first, promoting itself as a benevolent vaccinator for the developing world.
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn eyeing Colin Kaepernick for possible workout
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said Wednesday that NFL teams "would be crazy" not to hold workouts for Colin Kaepernick in preparation for the upcoming season.
Doctor facing racism complaints no longer licensed to practise medicine in N.L.
It remains unclear whether Zachary Kuehner's licence ran out or was revoked, but as of June 10, he was no longer licensed to practise in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mild thyroid dysfunction affects one in five women with a history of miscarriage or subfertility
Mild thyroid abnormalities affect up to one in five women with a history of miscarriage or subfertility which is a prolonged time span of trying to become pregnant.
Overcoming a vexing problem in vaccine research
Researchers have made a breakthrough in vaccine development for a common and difficult to treat pneumonia-causing pathogen.
Plastic surgeon facing disciplinary charge over allegations he filmed patients without consent
A Toronto plastic surgeon is facing a disciplinary charge on allegations that he filmed thousands of patients at his clinic, including while they were fully or partially naked, without proper...
How dexamethasone might lead researchers to better COVID-19 treatments
The steroid dexamethasone can be lifesaving for patients with severe COVID-19. It may also help researchers learn more about the disease and how to treat it.
How dexamethasone might lead researchers to better COVID-19 treatments
The steroid dexamethasone can be lifesaving for patients with severe COVID-19. It may also help researchers learn more about the disease and how to treat it.
Pregnant mother of five, widowed by COVID-19, wants Quebec to see what long-term care work cost her family
Two separate fundraising campaigns were launched for Amoti Furaha Lusi and her family, but all the money in the world won't bring her husband back. Now she wants Quebec to...
2 new 'very concerning' outbreaks of COVID-19 confirmed in B.C.'s health-care system
B.C. health officials say the detection of new outbreaks of COVID-19 in a long-term care home and a small hospital is "very concerning" and should serve as a warning that...
MLB proposes 60-game season to players with full prorated salaries
Major League Baseball has submitted a proposal for a 60-game season at full prorated pay to the MLB Players Association.
Op-Ed: How waiting for a coronavirus vaccine could lead to our worst-case scenario
A quickly available vaccine could be just a mirage. We need to do what we know works: testing, tracing, wearing masks and maintaining social distance.
Air quality impacts early brain development
Does living close to roadways pose a risk to the developing brain? A study found a link between traffic-related air pollution and an increased risk for changes in brain development...
Seeing corneal degeneration in a new light
The molecular changes that lead to Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) occur decades before the disease causes blurry vision and other noticeable symptoms in patients, new research shows. This insight...
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...
SickKids doctors expect safe return to school for Ontario students in the fall
Medical experts from Toronto's SickKids Hospital say children in Ontario should be able to return to school in September, even though the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 likely won't be...
COVID-19 poses challenges to Americans living with disabilities, experts say
Americans living with physical and intellectual disabilities need to stay home as much as possible to minimize their risk from COVID-19 even as many states reopen from lockdown, experts said.
The federal $600 unemployment benefit ends July 31. What's next?
For some Americans, the extra federal unemployment benefit has been a lifeline. With unemployment still high, lawmakers have various proposals for what to do next.
Mandatory mask laws are spreading in Canada
Governments across the country are starting to make mask wearing mandatory in certain situations to curb the spread of COVID-19. Here’s a closer look at why some advocates are calling...
Novel Antisense Drug Shows Promise in Slowing Fatty Liver Disease
Using a first-of-its-class drug in a clinical trial, an international research effort headed by a scientist at University of California San Diego School of Medicine reports that inhibition of a...
Wearable patch may provide new treatment option for skin cancer
Conventional melanoma therapies, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, suffer from the toxicity and side effects of repeated treatments due to the aggressive and recurrent nature of melanoma cells. Less invasive topical...