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Chemotherapy and Cancer Gang up to Cause a Neurological Side Effect
Contrary to common medical guidance, chemotherapy does not appear to be the only culprit in neuropathy, a neurological side effect of cancer treatment, a new study says. Cancer itself contributes heavily, too,...
Why do some non-smokers get COPD while many heavy smokers don’t?
Smoking is the best-known risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a debilitating lung condition that can severely limit a person’s day-to-day activities. But curiously, only a minority of...
Reusing chicken litter shows benefits
Beneficial bacteria in reused poultry litter can reduce Salmonella levels.
How hungry, hungry caterpillars grow and grow and don't get sick: McMaster prof.
McMaster University's Dennis Kosolov explains why we should be worried about the common caterpillar, a creature that eats five times its weight every day and grows a thousandfold in weeks.
Elevated systolic blood pressure increases heart disease risk, study finds
Having a systolic blood pressure in the normal range, or close to it, does not necessarily decrease a person's risk for heart attack or stroke, according to a study published...
Clostridioides difficile captures blood cell cofactor to build defensive shield
In a cruel twist, the bacterium Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) makes us bleed and then uses our blood to defend itself against us.
Cuba's clean rivers show the benefits of reducing nutrient pollution
For most of the past 60 years, the United States and Cuba have had very limited diplomatic ties. President Barack Obama started the process of normalizing U.S.-Cuba relations, but...
Study confirms the importance of informal learning in hospitals
The coronavirus crisis has shaken the structure of the Spanish healthcare system, leaving staff backed into a corner in their fight to beat the infection. However, doctors, nurses and other...
China reports progress in swine fever vaccine trials
A vaccine developed in China for African swine fever, which devastated the country's pig herd and caused pork prices to soar, is progressing smoothly, according to results reported on Wednesday.
Look: Patrick Renna introduces son Liam James
Patrick Renna, who played Hamilton "Ham" Porter in "The Sandlot," welcomed his second child, son Liam James, with his wife, Jasmin Renna.
Americans' trust in institutions to handle COVID-19 is fading
According to the latest results from an ongoing survey of Americans' opinions about the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans' trust is fraying in their institutions' ability to respond—especially with regard to the...
Geffen Playhouse extends hit magic show 'The Present' through Oct. 10
Helder Guimarães' "The Present," which is performed for a small-ish group of people on Zoom, sold out through mid-August. Geffen Playhouse has now extended its run through Oct. 10.
Tennis: Roger Federer has injury setback, out until 2021
Roger Federer will not play competitive tennis until 2021 after he had a setback with his right knee injury.
Judge blocks removal of confederate statue in Virginia
A Richmond judge temporarily blocked a plan by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's administration to remove a Confederate statue of General Robert E. Lee from a local monument for 10 days.
Study: 18% of coronavirus patients on Navy USS Theodore Roosevelt asymptomatic
A new study on hundreds of Navy servicemen aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt showed that 18.5 percent of those who contracted the coronavirus were asymptomatic.
Galapagos welcomes six new 'Darwin's flycatcher' chicks
Six little vermilion flycatcher chicks have hatched in the Galapagos Islands, officials said Tuesday, in a boost to the dwindling numbers of the brilliantly coloured songbird.
Pandemic worsens Canada's deadly opioid overdose epidemic
An epidemic of fatal drug overdoses across Canada is on the rise amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions that harm-reduction workers and doctors say exacerbates the toxic supply.
Black melanoma patients face treatment delays, study says
Black Americans with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, wait longer for surgery than white patients, a new study finds.
Study: 18 percent of infected crew on coronavirus-riddled carrier were asymptomatic
A new study on hundreds of Navy servicemen aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt showed that 18.5 percent of those who contracted the coronavirus were asymptomatic.
Babylon Health app error allowed U.K. patients to watch videos of other doctor visits
A virtual medicine app under investigation by Alberta's privacy commissioner allowed some users to view video recordings of other patients' visits with their doctor.
Va. judge temporarily blocks Gov. Northam's removal of confederate statue
A Richmond judge temporarily blocked a plan by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's administration to remove a Confederate statue of General Robert E. Lee from a local monument for 10 days.
Down to the bone: Understanding how bone-dissolving cells are generated
Bone-dissolving cells called osteoclasts are derived from a type of immune cells called macrophages. They are necessary for the maintenance and renewal of bones. But the intracellular mechanisms through which...
Federal judge stays execution of Texas death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez
A federal judge on Tuesday granted a stay of execution to Texas death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez who was sentenced to die next week after being convicted in the 1998...
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
An algorithm which analyses MRI images and automatically detects small changes in knee joints over time could be used in the development of new treatments for arthritis.
Antihistamines and similar drugs could slow down Huntington's disease
Scientists have described a potential new therapeutic strategy for slowing down early-stage Huntington's disease.
No, you can’t hear the difference between sick and healthy coughs
An aisle over in the grocery store, someone lets out a nasty cough, and you shudder. “That person sounds really sick,” you think as you head in the opposite direction. A new...
How often do asymptomatic people spread the coronavirus? It’s unclear
Don’t put aside your mask. People who aren’t showing symptoms can pass the coronavirus on to others, experts say, despite a comment from a top global health official that it’s rare and...
Fauci: COVID-19 pandemic was his 'worst nightmare' and is not yet over
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned Tuesday that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, describing the quickly spreading virus as his...