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Sea snail, human insulin hybrid could lead to better diabetes treatments
Nearly a century after insulin was discovered, an international team of researchers including University of Utah Health scientists report that they have developed the world's smallest, fully functional version of...
Underlying illness risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death
Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death in the UK, according to the largest cohort study to date.
Surgeries delayed for COVID-19 expected to strain hospitals
For months, the coronavirus pandemic forced hospitals to delay elective surgeries as doctors turned their attention to treating COVID-19 patients, but the spigots on non-urgent procedures are about to reopen.
Hundreds arrested in Santa Monica amid widespread looting
Santa Monica extended its curfew, from 8 p.m. Sunday to 5:30 a.m. Monday. Protesters of George Floyd's death marched peacefully through the city.
U.S. to send 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine to Brazil
The White House announced it will send Brazil 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine in its fight against the coronavirus.
MLB players propose 114-game season, June 30 start
The Major League Baseball Players Association has proposed a 114-game regular season when the league returns from suspension.
Tennis: World No. 11 Fabio Fognini has two ankle surgeries
Fabio Fognini, the No. 11 men's tennis player in the world, said he used the time he had during the sports' suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic to have surgery...
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Monday
Britain has begun cautiously easing lockdown restrictions despite warnings from some health officials that the risk of spreading COVID-19 was still too great. In South Korea, meanwhile, the top infectious...
Strange symptoms, flare-ups, weeks-long illnesses for some COVID-19 survivors
In most instances, people with COVID-19 recover at home, outside the health care system. What's growing clear, both patients and clinicians agree, is that some of those people wind up...
Coronavirus Lockdowns May Raise Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution
Smarter cooking and cleaning can lessen the risk -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Minnesota AG to lead prosecution of George Floyd's death; protests across U.S.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison accepted the governor's request to lead the prosecution related to the police-involved death of George Floyd as protests seeking justice for his killing turned violent.
Protesting in a pandemic: For many in L.A., the cause outweighs the health risks
People outraged by deaths at the hands of police have been faced with a dilemma: How to weigh the risks of protesting during the coronavirus outbreak.
Why only half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine
Masks won't be enough to protect us from COVID-19 in the long term (Gustavo Fring/Pexels/)There aren’t many lights at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, but one of the few is a...
Pakistan officials finish identifying victims of PK-8303 crash
Pakistani authorities say they plan Monday to finish the process of identifying victims from the crash of the Pakistan International Airlines airliner last month.
From behind the Coronavirus Mask, an Unseen Smile Can Still Be Heard
Emotion researcher Ursula Hess explains why a facial expression can be detected when obscured by a face covering -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
South Korea firm says COVID-19 antiviral drug results positive
South Korean pharmaceutical firm Celltrion announced promising results from a pre-clinical trial of a new antiviral treatment for COVID-19 on Monday.
South Korean firm announces positive COVID-19 antiviral drug results
South Korean pharmaceutical firm Celltrion announced promising results from a pre-clinical trial of a new antiviral treatment for COVID-19 on Monday.
United States to send Brazil 2M doses of hydroxychloroquine
The White House announced it will send Brazil 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine in its fight against the coronavirus.
Minnesota AG tapped to lead prosecution of George Floyd's death
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison accepted the governor's request to lead the prosecution related to the police-involved death of George Floyd as protests seeking justice for his killing turned violent.
Patriots' Devin McCourty, wife mourn loss of stillborn daughter
New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty and his wife, Michelle, are grieving the loss of their daughter, Mia, who was stillborn last week.
Hall of Fame RB Floyd Little diagnosed with cancer
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Floyd Little, who starred at Syracuse and with the Denver Broncos, has been diagnosed with cancer.
New York coronavirus death rate declines, de Blasio says protests won't affect reopening
New York's death rate declined on Sunday as New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said protests sparked by the police-involved killing of George Floyd won't affect reopening plans.
Brazil, Mexico coronavirus deaths, cases climbing exponentially
The number of deaths and cases in two Latin American nations -- Brazil and Mexico -- are climbing exponentially as other places in the world, including Europe and Asia, are...
How air pollution messes with our minds
Air pollution inflames the brain, sparking reactions that lead to diseases such as dementia and autism
Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s wife Lauren suffers miscarriage
"The Bachelor" alum Arie Luyendyk Jr. and his wife Lauren are mourning the loss of their unborn child.
Getting cut off safe supply prescription was like a 'slap in the face,' says Vancouver woman
Melissa Steinhauer says a new doctor refused to renew her prescription for a “safe supply” of opiates, which have been made more widely available in B.C. due to new guidelines...
Testing for COVID-19 in sewage could serve as 'advance warning,' help prepare for 2nd wave
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in the feces of infected people, but in a way, it’s a good thing. It means that testing sewage may be a...
Why doctors say it's crucial to focus on COVID-19 spread in working-class neighbourhoods
Toronto doctors say they’re optimistic politicians are beginning to turn their attention to the spread of COVID-19 in working-class neighbourhoods full of essential workers, and that Ontario's new testing strategy...