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California approaches 4,000 coronavirus deaths, with L.A. County hardest hit
Los Angeles County remains the center of coronavirus in California, recording 49 new deaths on Thursday and bringing the total to 2,241. More than half of all deaths across the...
Scientists report on animal welfare in aquaculture
Scientists at the University of Stirling have authored a new report providing guidance on identifying and strengthening best practices for animal welfare in aquaculture.
UFC, NASCAR at Bristol lead weeked sports slate
American welterweight Tyron Woodley will make his Octagon return for UFC Fight Night against Gilbert Burns on Saturday as one of the highlights of the sports weekend, which also includes...
Hydroxychloroquine worsens odds for cancer patients with COVID-19
As the evidence piles up that a malaria drug touted as a possible coronavirus treatment by President Donald Trump may instead harm patients, a new study shows the same might...
Leukemia drug nilotinib safe, shows promise against Alzheimer's disease in trial
The leukemia drug nilotinib, which shows promise in reducing the effects of Alzheimer's disease, is safe and has minimal side effects when used at low doses, according to a small...
More than 60 Imperial County coronavirus patients are being treated at Riverside County hospitals
More than 60 Imperial County coronavirus patients are being treated in Riverside County due to a hospital surge.
Bacterial colonies of tumors could guide cancer care
The human body is teeming with bacteria, and a new study finds the same is true of many cancers -- raising questions about what role microbes might play in the...
San Clemente removes controversial beach fencing amid pressure from county sheriff
Access will be a little easier for beachgoers visiting San Clemente this week after city leaders voted to reopen parking lots and remove fencing that prompted community outcry and a...
Minnesota gov. activates National Guard in response to George Floyd protests
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the National Guard in response to protests over the police-involved death of George Floyd.
Inmate labeled as 'recovered' from coronavirus dies at Terminal Island
The prisoner, the ninth to die at the San Pedro facility, tested positive for the virus in mid-April and was hospitalized a month later after symptoms returned.
CBD improves arthritis symptoms in dogs
This study shows that in dogs diagnosed with arthritis, CBD treatment significantly improved quality of life as documented by both owner and veterinarian assessments.
More patients turning to medical marijuana for arthritis pain
Lots of people are using medical marijuana to treat their arthritis and other muscle aches and pains, often without consulting their doctor, a new study reports.
Watch: Turtle crashes through windshield on Georgia highway
A Georgia driver and her brother were shocked when an airborne turtle crashed through the windshield while they were on a highway.
Many with autism missing out on key genetic tests
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends offering chromosomal microarray testing and Fragile X testing to people with autism, to detect or rule out genetic abnormalities that could affect their diagnosis...
'Dial up your empathy': Officials urge mask wearing to slow coronavirus, Trump pushes 'different viewpoints'
As masks have become a political issue, state and local leaders are pushing compliance to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
Autism severity can change substantially during early childhood
A new study found that around 30 percent of young children with autism have less severe autism symptoms at age 6 than they did at age 3, with some children...
Heart surgery stalled as COVID-19 spread
Two recent journal articles explore how hospitals worldwide scaled back on heart surgeries as the pandemic hit, and how they can resume those operations in a world still plagued by...
Researchers find CBD improves arthritis symptoms in dogs
A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with Medterra CBD conducted the first scientific studies to assess the potential therapeutic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) for...
Families call for shutdown of Vallejo nursing home with 102 COVID infections, 13 deaths
Nearly a quarter of all COVID-19 cases in Solano County, Calif., can be linked to one nursing home in Vallejo. Families want the facility shut down.
Ketostasis: nature’s sweet spot
For followers of popular science news—or of the latest diet craze—the term “intermittent fasting” is decidedly trending. Each new mention of the eating plan brings with it more revelations about...
Low vaccination rates and 'measles parties' fueled 2019 measles outbreak in NYC
An analysis of the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in New York City identifies factors that made the outbreak so severe: delayed vaccination of young children combined with increased contact among this...
COVID-19 vaccine development: New guidelines for ethical approach to infecting trial volunteers
Allowing consenting volunteers to be deliberately infected with COVID-19 for the purposes of developing a vaccine could be done ethically and potentially speed up its development, a University of Warwick...
HLH research points to treatment for COVID-19 cytokine storms
A transgenic mouse developed to model the deadly childhood immune disease HLH (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis) may play a key role in saving lives during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
Researchers flag similarities between COVID-19 deaths and severe rheumatic illnesses
Rheumatologists are flagging similarities between the deaths of some COVID-19 patients and those with rheumatic illnesses, and are testing proven rheumatic treatments to see whether they help against the pandemic...
Tackling airborne transmission of COVID-19 indoors
Preventing airborne transmission of Covid-19 should be the next front of the battle against the virus, argue experts in a new article.
At least 150 people had contact with COVID-positive medical professional in N.B. region
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, and Premier Blaine Higgs will be providing an update on COVID-19 at a news conference in Fredericton at 2:30 p.m.
Ford says he's done 'taking bullets' for union members who wouldn't inspect care homes
Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that he's sick of "taking bullets" for union members who, he says, refused to go into the province's long-term care homes to carry out inspections in...
Artemisinin raises hopes and fears amid COVID-19
Researchers test Artemisia annua extracts against the novel coronavirus, while the WHO cautions that herbal remedies made from the plant could boost malaria resistance