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An aspirin a day keeps the bowel doctor away
A regular dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer lasts at least 10 years after stopping treatment, research has revealed.
Pete Carroll regrets not signing Colin Kaepernick: 'We missed the opportunity'
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Thursday he regrets not signing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2017.
Lack of mitochondria causes severe disease in children
Researchers have discovered that excessive degradation of the power plants of our cells plays an important role in the onset of mitochondrial disease in children. These inherited metabolic disorders can...
Arizona, Texas see more COVID-19 hospitalizations in shifting of U.S. hot spots
Arizona hospitals have reported being over 80 per cent of capacity this week while Texas is also seeing its highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations currently as several southern states grapple...
New genetic defect linked to ALS
Researchers have identified how certain gene mutations cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The pathway identified by the researchers may also be responsible for a...
Novel approach for treating eczema
Researchers have identified a key enzyme that contributes to eczema, which may lead to better treatment to prevent the skin disorder's debilitating effects.
Mask-wearing shoppers greeted with long lines at newly reopened South Coast Plaza
The Costa Mesa shopping mecca opened its doors at 11 a.m. after a three-month closure amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Few if any residents of remote Bolinas have been infected with coronavirus, study finds
Residents of Marin County hamlet may have no COVID-19 antibodies.
A critically ill COVID-19 patient just got a double lung transplant
The successful transplantation of a donor’s lungs to a severely ill COVID-19 patient may offer others with irreversibly damaged lungs a means of survival. A young woman whose lungs were inflamed and scarred...
Philadelphia judge exonerates Walter Ogrod after 3 decades in prison, 23 on death row
A Philadelphia judge has fully exonerated a man who served nearly three decades in prison -- including 23 years on death row -- for the slaying of a 4-year-old girl.
L.A. County preps for openings of gyms and more as coronavirus cases climb
Among the rules for newly reopened facilities are a limit on capacity, stringent cleaning requirements and a mandate that staff wear face coverings at all times.
Milk chocolate, dairy and fatty foods tied to acne in adults
Sweet and greasy fare -- especially milk chocolate, sweetened drinks, dairy products, and sugary or fatty foods -- all appeared to raise the odds for acne in adults, a new...
Orange County rescinds coronavirus mask mandate; face coverings still strongly recommended
Masks in Orange County are still 'strongly recommended' in public, the county's new health director says. The new order is to take effect Thursday.
B.C. records highest number of fatal overdoses in a single month, with 170 deaths
More people died after a drug overdose in B.C. last month than people who died from COVID-19 all year, new data from province confirmed Thursday.
Study examines why eating before bedtime might pack on the pounds
If you have a late dinner and then head to bed, beware: You may gain weight while you sleep, a new study suggests.
Slow down: Reduced speed limits save lives in busy cities
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of non-natural deaths worldwide. Lower speed limits may help prevent accidents. But speed-reduction policies can be controversial and effects are not well documented.
Marijuana concentrates raise THC levels, but not the 'high,' analysis finds
High-potency marijuana flower and concentrates don't get users any more intoxicated than lower potency forms, according to a study published Thursday by JAMA Psychiatry.
Convalescent plasma data trickle out from COVID-19 studies, but scientists wonder if will come too late
Scientists face logistical and technical hurdles in trying to prove that the experimental treatment saves lives
Kelly Clarkson files for divorce from Brandon Blackstock
Singer and "The Voice" coach Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from her husband, Brandon Blackstock.
Simulations reveal interplay between scent marking and disease spread
In a new mathematical model that bridges animal movement and disease spread, territorial behaviors decreased the severity of potential disease outbreaks—but at the cost of increased disease persistence. Lauren White...
Coronavirus transmissions keep rising in L.A. County, bringing new dangers for hospitals
There is a chance that the nation's most populous county could run out of intensive care unit beds in two to four weeks, officials said Wednesday.
Can gut microbiome alter drug safety and efficacy?
Researchers have developed an approach for studying how the gut microbiome chemically alters oral medications, unlocking possibilities for improving efficacy, reducing side effects, and creating drugs personalized to an individual's...
Distillery recalls gin bottles mistakenly filled with hand sanitizer
A distillery in Australia said a recall successfully recovered all gin bottles that were mistakenly sold as liquor when they were actually filled with hand sanitizer.
Quest for COVID-19 vaccines: Where they stand
As the worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, scientists across the globe are racing to find a vaccine.
Genetic study suggests that people's blood type may affect their COVID-19 risk
People with type A blood may have higher risk of severe illness, while those with type O may have lower risk
Ontario reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since late March, record number of tests
The newly confirmed infections mark the fewest seen on a single day since March 28 and just a 0.6 per cent increase in total cases.
COVID-19 may spread through feces of those infected, analysis finds
More than one of every 10 people with COVID-19 develop diarrhea, nausea and/or vomiting, and these symptoms may be a key driver of disease spread, an analysis published Thursday by...
'This is Us' writer Jas Waters dies at age 39
"This is Us" creator Dan Fogelman, Mandy Moore and Susan Kelechi Watson reacted to Jas Waters' sudden death.