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Inside the battle to keep COVID-19 patients alive at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital
After three long months of experimentation, ad-hoc consultations and late-night literature reviews, doctors at Montreal's first COVID-designated hospital now have a better grip on what procedures give patients their best...
New guidelines discourage use of probiotics for digestive woes
There isn't enough scientific evidence to support using probiotics to treat most digestive disorders, according to a new American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guideline.
Migraine with aura tied to increased risk for heart disease in women
Women 45 years old and older who suffer migraines with aura might be at increased risk for heart disease, an analysis published Tuesday by JAMA says.
Heart patients may benefit from tai chi
Tai chi may have benefits for heart patients, including lower levels of mental distress, reductions in depression, and improved quality of life, new research suggests.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world Tuesday
As many countries gingerly start lifting their lockdown measures, experts worry that a further surge of the coronavirus in under-developed regions with shaky health systems could undermine efforts to halt...
Analysis: COVID-19 might have started in Wuhan in August, not November
The COVID-19 outbreak might have started in Wuhan, China, in August 2019 -- at least three months earlier than previously thought -- according to an analysis conducted by researchers at...
WHO backtracks on claim that asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 is 'very rare'
A top official with the World Health Organization has clarified statements that the spread of COVID-19 from people who do not show symptoms is “very rare,” amid backlash from experts...
The truth about asymptomatic COVID-19
Masks are still a crucial part of fighting COVID-19 (Anna Shvets/Pexels/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including news on federal policies, the latest on immune-response research, and a state-by-state breakdown of confirmed...
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, deadly disease strikes rabbit populations
A lethal disease that strikes rabbits was detected in a jackrabbit in Palm Springs, leading local veterinarians and animal rescue organizations to prepare for its potential spread to San Diego...
Computer modelling predicts where vaccines are needed most
Researchers have developed a model that can estimate regional disease burden and the impact of vaccination, even in the absence of robust surveillance data, a new study reveals.
HHS to dole out $25B to Medicaid, CHIP, safety-net hospital providers
The Trump administration said Tuesday it would dole out $15 billion in delayed funding to Medicaid and children's health insurance providers after coming under pressure to do so.
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group deploys from San Diego following quarantine
The USS Nimitz and elements of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has deployed from San Diego, the Navy announced, including a series of exercises and quarantine to prevent spread of...
For EMTs, there's no 'rule book' for facing a pandemic and protests at once
The coronavirus has made life especially risky for EMTs. The protests ignited by the death of George Floyd add new complications for these first responders.
Orange County public health officer resigns amid coronavirus controversy
Dr. Nichole Quick mandated face coverings in the county in May to protect against the coronavirus, drawing ire from residents and elected officials.
For EMTs, there's no 'rule book' for facing a pandemic and protests at once
The coronavirus has made life especially risky for EMTs. The protests ignited by the death of George Floyd add new complications for these first responders.
WHO: Coronavirus spread with no symptoms is 'very rare'
The spread of COVID-19 from people who have no symptoms appears to be "very rare," the World Health Organization said Monday. She later clarified her remarks as a "misunderstanding."
Study reveals birth defects likely caused by flame retardant
A new study has shown that exposure to a now-banned flame retardant can alter the genetic code in sperm, leading to major health defects in children of exposed parents.
Q&A: When and how does anxiety become a problem?
Short-term anxiety is a normal response to stress, but more needs to be done to understand and treat longer-term anxiety disorders, which affect the lives of millions of people across...
China removes pangolin from traditional medicine list
China has removed pangolin parts from its official list of traditional medicines, state media reported Tuesday, days after increasing legal protections on the endangered animal.
Watch: Breaching whale crashes into boat, sending men overboard
A breaching humpback whale off the New Jersey coast landed on a boat, tossing two men overboard and causing the vessel to become beached.
WHO expert clarifies statement on COVID-19 asymptomatic spread
A World Health Organization epidemiologist Tuesday clarified her comments on asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19, calling media reports suggesting that such spread of the disease is "rare" were a "misunderstanding."
Kim Jong un a 'foolish leader,' brother of Japanese abductee says
The family of a Japanese citizen abducted to North Korea condemned Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, days after the death of Shigeru Yokota, father of Megumi Yokota.
Steroid-sparing therapies reduce fistula risk by 60% in young people with Crohn's, study finds
Steroid-sparing treatments can prevent young people with Crohn's disease from developing perianal fistulas, a serious complication associated with the condition, according to a study published by JAMA Network Open.
Lab experiments show how masks could protect against COVID-19
Scientists studying the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus -- which causes COVID-19 -- believe they've discovered why face masks might help limit transmission of the virus.
Lockdowns may have averted 531 million coronavirus infections
Lockdowns implemented in some countries to reduce transmission of the coronavirus were extremely effective at controlling its rapid spread and saved millions of lives, two new studies suggest. Shutdowns prevented or delayed an...
Flame retardants easily migrate to people's hands, cellphones
New research suggests many people's hands and cellphones are regularly contaminated by toxic flame retardants.
Daniel Radcliffe responds to J.K. Rowling remarks: 'Transgender women are women'
Daniel Radcliffe apologized to "Harry Potter" fans after J.K. Rowling appeared to make anti-trans remarks on Twitter.
Melissa Etheridge healing after son Beckett's death
Melissa Etheridge gave an update on her wellbeing after her son Beckett Cypher died of a drug overdose at age 21.