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Traits associated with increased risk of gun use among high-risk adolescents
Research out today identifies traits among high-risk adolescents associated with increased risk for gun use. Among high-risk adolescents, those with greater callous-unemotional traits were more likely to carry a gun...
Beijing COVID-19 outbreak could have begun in May, expert says
The latest outbreak of the coronavirus in Beijing may have begun as early as late May, a leading expert says, as city authorities declare "wartime emergency mode" in specified districts.
'Significant increase' in number of new COVID-19 cases among under-20s in Ontario, study finds
Researchers at the University of Guelph conducting a study looking at the COVID-19 caseload impact on the medical system in Canada have found numbers of new cases continue to climb...
Study shows first evidence that a drug can improve survival from COVID-19
Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one-third in severely ill hospitalized...
Wearable patch may provide new treatment option for skin cancer
Innovators have created a novel wearable patch to provide an improved treatment experience for people with melanoma. The researchers developed a novel wearable patch with fully miniaturized needles, enabling unobtrusive...
Look: Pusha T, wife Virginia celebrate son's birth
"Coming Home" rapper Pusha T and his wife, Virginia Williams, welcomed their first child, son Nigel Brixx.
Study finds 82 percent of avocado oil rancid or mixed with other oils
Consumer demand is rising for all things avocado, including oil made from the fruit. Avocado oil is a great source of vitamins, minerals and the type of fats associated with...
Scientists propose explanation for baffling form of childhood OCD
Scientists may have found a cause for the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children, they report. Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, or PANDAS, were first proposed in the...
Exercise offers ‘profound’ benefits for Friedreich’s ataxia
A top exercise researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is urging clinical trials of exercise in patients with Friedreich’s ataxia after finding that physical activity has a...
FDA Approves Video Game as ADHD Therapy for Kids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first video game therapeutic as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, based on research by UC San...
High-sugar diet dampens release of dopamine, triggering overeating
Everyone knows it: An entire box of Girl Scout cookies counts as one serving, right? That’s at least how it feels, and a University of Michigan study in fruit flies...
Disrupted Circadian Rhythms Linked to Later Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Older men who have a weak or irregular circadian rhythm guiding their daily cycles of rest and activity are more likely to later develop Parkinson’s disease, according to a new...
Potential COVID-19 vaccine begins early-stage human trials in London
British researchers this week will start human trials for a potential coronavirus vaccine developed by infectious diseases experts at Imperial College London, officials said.
African Countries Scramble to Ramp up Testing for COVID-19
Nations in the continent, which have had to import testing supplies and bid against richer countries, are trying to develop their own tests -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell details economic recovery in Senate
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to testify in the Senate on Tuesday, the first of two days during which he's expected to map out the United States' COVID-19...
Letters to the Editor: Shame on people who refuse to wear a mask. They're endangering lives
Places like Orange County that are rescinding their mask requirements are doing exactly the opposite of what's needed to reopen safely.
NYPD finds 'no criminality' after officers fall ill from drinking milkshakes
The New York City Police Department ruled Tuesday that "no criminality" was involved in an incident that resulted in three officers being hospitalized after drinking allegedly contaminated milkshakes.
Three NYPD officers hospitalized after drinking containment shakes, says union
Three New York City Police officers were hospitalized after drinking milkshakes that were allegedly contaminated with a "toxic substance" at a fast-food restaurant in lower Manhattan, officials said.
Families of seniors who died in nursing home coronavirus outbreak demand accountability
The vast majority of the 159 residents at Extendicare Guildwood in Toronto's east end have been infected with coronavirus, and nearly 50 have died.
Researchers test hookworm against MS, study results mixed
In a new trial there are hints, but no proof, that a wriggling intestinal parasite might help fight multiple sclerosis.
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.
Calorie counts on menus may save billions in healthcare costs
Calorie labeling requirements for menus in U.S. restaurant chains could save tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars in health care and other costs, a new study claims.
Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy 'making changes' after OAN shirt backlash
Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy vowed to "make changes" after players, including All-American Chuba Hubbard, threatened to boycott the team in response to a photo of him wearing...
Researchers flush out worrying trend of designer drug use
In a sign that designer drugs are becoming more prevalent in Australia, synthetic cathinones -- commonly known as 'bath salts' -- have been detected in the nation's wastewater in the...
Iowa parts with football strength coach Chris Doyle after mistreatment claims
The University of Iowa parted ways with longtime football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle after allegations of mistreatment.
San Francisco 49ers give head coach Kyle Shanahan multiyear extension
The San Francisco 49ers rewarded head coach Kyle Shanahan with a multiyear contract extension.
Maternal transmission of COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, study finds
Transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or allowed contact with...
Newsom defends California reopening rules even as coronavirus cases rise
Newsom said COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state remain stable weeks after restrictions started to be modified and maintained that the safeguards in place continue to effectively slow the spread of...