Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19

The results of a trial that found dexamethasone reduced the risk of death in extremely ill coronavirus patients have yet to be published, but some doctors are already embracing them --...

Women commuting during rush hour are exposed to higher levels of pollutants

Studies have shown associations between exposure to traffic-related air pollution and adverse health outcomes, including preterm birth and low birthweight. However, few studies have estimated real-world exposures during personal vehicle...

Dexamethasone can improve COVID-19 survival, study says

Researchers in England say drug can reduce death rates in very ill COVID-19 patients. But it's risky for those with mild symptoms.

Quebec coroner's office orders sweeping public inquiry into COVID-19 deaths in long-term care homes

BBC One's 'The Salisbury Poisonings' heading to AMC this fall

BBC One limited series "The Salisbury Poisonings" is coming to the United States on AMC this fall.

Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective COVID-19 Treatment

The results of a trial that found dexamethasone reduced the risk of death in extremely ill coronavirus patients have yet to be published, but some doctors are already embracing them --...

Dexamethasone can improve COVID-19 survival, study says

Researchers in England say drug can reduce death rates in very ill COVID-19 patients. But it's risky for those with mild symptoms.

Serena Williams excited to play, other tennis stars concerned about U.S. Open

Women's tennis star Serena Williams said Wednesday that she is excited to play in the 2020 U.S. Open this summer in New York, while foreign tennis players have COVID-19-related concerns...

Nanofiber masks can be sterilized multiple times without filter performance deterioration

With the global spread of coronavirus infections, personal protective equipment, especially face masks, are receiving much attention. Masks are essential items for the primary protection of the respiratory tract from...

Molecular containers for the sequestration of neurotransmitter drugs in water

Molecular containers that remove drugs, toxins, or malodorous substances from the environment are called sequestering agents. Scientists have developed a class of molecular containers that specifically sequester neurotransmitter antagonists. The...

Liver perfusion could save 7 in 10 rejected donor livers

A major study investigating the effectiveness of liver perfusion as a technique to improve the function of donor livers that would have otherwise been rejected has shown that up to...

Microbes might manage your cholesterol

Researchers discover a link between human blood cholesterol levels and a gene in the microbiome that could one day help people manage their cholesterol through diet, probiotics, or entirely new...

Study calls for reallocation of subsidies for biocontrols to fight fall armyworm

A new CABI-led study is calling for governments to reallocate subsidies to encourage the use of lower risk control options—such as biopesticides—in the fight against the devastating maize pest fall...

How Toxoplasma parasites glide so swiftly

If you're a cat owner, you might have heard of Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan that sometimes infects humans through contact with contaminated feces in litterboxes. Although harmless to most people,...

New family of enzymes reveals the Achilles' heel of fungal pathogens

Aspergillus fumigatus is a species of fungus that can cause serious illnesses in immunocompromised individuals such as those who are undergoing transplantation or cancer chemotherapy. Every year, about 500,000 new...

Benefits of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 are still unclear

With vaccines and therapeutic drugs for COVID-19 still under development, doctors are wondering whether antibody-rich plasma infusions from the blood of recovered patients could be a more immediate way to...

Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections

A combination of IV and oral antibiotics can effectively treat invasive infections in people who inject illicit drugs, according to a new study. The findings mean that patients who do...

A sugar hit to help destroy cancer cells

Like any cells in the body, cancer cells need sugar ­-- namely glucose -- to fuel cell proliferation and growth. However, researchers have unlocked a weakness in a common type...

White House outlines goals of PREVENTS task force to stop veterans' suicides

The White House outlined priorities on Wednesday for an executive effort that's intended to reduce the suicide rate among military veterans.

Dexamethasone appears to help severe cases of COVID-19

The inexpensive, well-studied steroid could give doctors another tool in the coronavirus pandemic

Young people with early psychosis may not require antipsychotic medications to recover

Researchers have found that some young people with early stage first episode psychosis (FEP) can experience reduced symptoms and improve functioning without antipsychotic medication when they are provided with psychological...

Basic interventions reduce risk for repeat suicide attempts by 30%, analysis finds

Minimal suicide prevention programs for survivors of suicide attempts after being admitted to the hospital or emergency room can reduce the risk for repeated tries, according to research published Wednesday.

Molecular containers for the sequestration of neurotransmitter drugs in water

Molecular containers that remove drugs, toxins, or malodorous substances from the environment are called sequestering agents. Scientists have developed a class of molecular containers that specifically sequester neurotransmitter antagonists. The...

Heading out for a hike? New pandemic rules for the trail

Yes, coronavirus guidelines from federal and local public health officials still apply in the outdoors. But not everyone gets that.

COVID-19 and Amazon Fires Choke the Lungs of Brazilians--and the Planet

Fine dust from the burning rain forest could exacerbate coronavirus infections amid signs that the blazes might be particularly severe in 2020 -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Watch: 'New Pokemon Snap' inspired by Nintendo 64 game, coming to Switch

The Pokemon Company announced on Wednesday that a new "Pokemon Snap" game is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Other Metabolic Issues

Adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) may have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic abnormalities such as low HDL cholesterol and elevated levels of triglycerides...

Wounded plants: How they coordinate their healing

When we cut our fingers, blood rushes out of the wound to close it. However, the vegetable, we just wanted to slice and dice, would have reacted utterly different to...