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New discovery paves way for next generation malaria vaccine
New findings pave the way for a novel, next generation genetically attenuated parasite (GAP) vaccine against the deadliest form of malaria in humans.
Exercise offers 'profound' benefits for Friedreich's ataxia, research suggests
Well-timed exercise programs may slow the progression of Friedreich's ataxia, which robs patients of their ability to walk, new research suggests.
Two new, powerful small molecules may be able to kill cancers that other therapies can't
Scientists have identified and developed two potent small molecules that appear to suppress tumor growth in multiple cancers even when other treatments cease to work, possibly due to the development...
Irregular findings common in knees of young competitive alpine skiers
Bony lesions on the lower part of the thigh bone near the knee are a common but benign finding on MRI in young alpine skiers and should not be confused...
Endogenous insulin production is preserved in Type 1 diabetes with anti-TNF drug
A study found that a drug called golimumab preserved beta-cell function in children and young adults with newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes, according to findings from a Phase 2 study.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Wednesday
More than 60 per cent of commercial flights in and out of Beijing have been cancelled as the Chinese capital raised its alert level Wednesday against a new coronavirus outbreak while...
Chemists developing paper-strip urine test for at-home/office/clinic COVID-19 evaluation
Chemists at Iowa State University are developing a paper-strip urine test to detect infection by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Column: Why are so many people not wearing masks? Here's how they explain it
Put down your pitchforks, people. Masks won't hurt you and they could save your life — or someone else's.
Coronavirus hospitalizations rising in some parts of California, jeopardizing more reopenings
COVID-19 hospitalizations are beginning to tick up in places such as Ventura and Orange counties, leading officials in some areas to slow reopening.
Coronavirus could change how you go to the doctor
Clinics that get paid if patients stay healthy are surviving while many other medical practices suffer. They may represent the future of medical care.
Letters to the Editor: Why a grading system for businesses won't halt the spread of COVID-19
Someone who eats at a poorly rated restaurant can't spread food poisoning. In contrast, a customer of a business that does not take coronavirus precautions puts others at risk.
China aims to 'lead the world' by winning the coronavirus vaccine race
China races against the U.S. and other nations to make the COVID-19 vaccine first, promoting self as a benevolent vaccinator for the developing world.
Surgeries for lower back pain have similar outcomes, study shows
Patients with lower back problems often worry about how much time they'll need to recover if they have surgery. A new study finds similar results for two common minimally invasive...
Association between morbidity and poverty reversed during early US COVID-19 epidemic
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the USA was on January 20, 2020 in Washington State. Since then, there have been over two million confirmed cases and 113,000 deaths...
New blood test may improve liver cancer screening
An experimental blood test may improve screening for the most common form of liver cancer, researchers at the U.S. National Cancer Institute say.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says MLB should consider not playing into October
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes MLB would be wise to end a potential 2020 season in September before the coronavirus risk rises with the cold in October.
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO concludes BALTOPS exercise
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO concluded Exercise Baltic Operations, also known as BALTOPS, Tuesday.
Pentagon's acting comptroller, Elaine McCusker, resigns
Elaine McCusker, the acting comptroller of the Pentagon who raised questions about the Trump administration's withholding of aid to Ukraine, has resigned, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday.
Coronavirus hospitalizations creep up in Ventura County, raising concerns about reopening
"At this point, it would be foolhardy to just open up and continue to open up," the county's public health officer said Tuesday.
The steroid dexamethasone is the first drug shown to reduce COVID-19 deaths
A low-cost steroid may save the lives of some people who are on ventilators or supplemental oxygen because of COVID-19, preliminary data from a large clinical trial suggest. Dexamethasone, a steroid in use...
Novel antisense drug shows promise in slowing fatty liver disease
A first-in-class clinical trial suggests a novel treatment measurably slowed progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to its more progressive and deadly form.
Primitive stem cells point to new bone grafts for stubborn-to-heal fractures
Although most broken bones can be mended with a firm cast and a generous measure of tender loving care, more complicated fractures require treatments like bone grafting. Researchers have now...
Virus co-opts immune protein to avoid antiviral defences
By discovering a trick the hepatitis C virus uses to evade the immune system, scientists have identified a new antiviral defence system that could be used to treat many virus...
Quebec women should be reimbursed for implant removal in U.S., report says
Quebec's college of physicians is recommending that dozens of women who have been forced to travel to the United States for surgery — to remove implants to treat incontinence — be reimbursed...
Study in Philadelphia links growth in tree canopy to decrease in human mortality
Increased tree canopy or green space could decrease morbidity and mortality for urban populations - particularly in areas with lower socioeconomic status where existing tree canopies tend to be the...
Six charts show how Americans have been affected by COVID-19
COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 people in the U.S., but some are more vulnerable than others. These charts show how Americans have been affected.
Six charts show how Americans have been affected by COVID-19
COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 people in the U.S., but some are more vulnerable than others. These charts show how Americans have been affected.
Doctors add diabetes to the list of COVID-triggered conditions
Infection with the novel coronavirus may trigger stress-related diabetes, an often temporary form of the disease that occurs when the body begins producing hormones to fight the foreign invader that interfere with normal...