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US National Science Foundation clamps down on misconduct
Agency will now require every grantee organization to report cases of sexual harassment
Paraguay confirms bird flu cases
Cases of bird flu have been detected in backyard chickens in Paraguay, authorities said Saturday.
Biochemists' discovery could lead to vaccine against 'flesh-eating' bacteria
Biochemists at the University of California San Diego have uncovered patterns in the outer protein coat of group A Streptococcus that could finally lead to a vaccine against this highly...
New 'Trojan horse' antibody strategy shows promise against all Ebola viruses
In research published online today in Science, a team of scientists describe a new therapeutic strategy to target a hidden Achilles' heel shared by all known types of Ebola virus....
Human kidney progenitors isolated, offering new clues to cell renewal
In a first-of-its-kind look at human kidney development, researchers at The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles have isolated human nephron progenitor (NP) cells. Their results, published...
Famous birthdays for May 21: Mr. T, Lisa Edelstein
Actor Mr. T turns 71 and actor Lisa Edelstein turns 57, among the famous birthdays for May 21.
12 dead, about 90 injured in stampede at El Salvador soccer stadium
The El Salvador National Civil Police are investigating the cause of the stampede that occurred during a match between Alianza Futbol Club and Club Deportivo FAS on Saturday night.
New technique for detecting foodborne illness early
University of Delaware researchers have developed a new technique to catch bacteria in the act, detecting it on produce before it reaches stores, restaurants and consumers' plates. The new platform...
How to get rid of mice
Good housemates don't chow down while completely naked. That's just one reason to learn how to get rid of mice. Sandy Millar / Unsplash There’s a scritching sound in the darkened bedroom....
How to get rid of mice
Good housemates don't chow down while completely naked. That's just one reason to learn how to get rid of mice. Sandy Millar / Unsplash There’s a scritching sound in the darkened bedroom....
Sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight
Popular sugar substitutes are found in many products labeled as sugar-free. Deposit Photos New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) says to avoid using sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose...
Sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight
Popular sugar substitutes are found in many products labeled as sugar-free. Deposit Photos New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) says to avoid using sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose...
Sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight
Popular sugar substitutes are found in many products labeled as sugar-free. Deposit Photos New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) says to avoid using sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose...
Cannabis use in first trimester has ‘significant’ harmful effects on a fetus
Cannabis use early on in pregnancy can affect birthweight. Deposit Photos According to a small study, pregnant people using any form of cannabis should consider stopping due to potential harm to the fetus,...
A once-forgotten antibiotic could be a new weapon against drug-resistant infections
The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has encouraged a search for new antibiotics. Deposit Photos Doctors may have a new tool to protect patients against multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. But the new defense...
A once-forgotten antibiotic could be a new weapon against drug-resistant infections
The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has encouraged a search for new antibiotics. Deposit Photos Doctors may have a new tool to protect patients against multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. But the new defense...
Eliminating heavy metals from baby food is frustratingly complicated
Babies are particularly sensitive to the toxic effects of heavy metals because their bodies are still developing. DepositPhotos This article was originally published on Undark. Rice cereal is a staple in many American...
AI therapists might not actually help your mental health
It may prove tempting for insurers to offer up apps and chatbots to meet the mental health parity requirement. DepositPhotos This article was originally featured on KFF Health News. In the past...
AI therapists might not actually help your mental health
It may prove tempting for insurers to offer up apps and chatbots to meet the mental health parity requirement. DepositPhotos This article was originally featured on KFF Health News. In the past...
Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district
For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid.
Melanoma can be deadly. But experts say it's easy to protect your skin and catch it early
Rates of melanoma are going up in Canada, but experts say this type of skin cancer is highly preventable if you protect yourself from sun exposure and check your skin...
No end in sight to kids' mental health crisis, Calgary doctors warn
Alberta Children's Hospital is facing a growing wave of children with complex mental health needs and requiring admission, leaving some families stuck for days in the emergency room.
Quebec sent Ottawa hospital hundreds of birth alerts despite Ontario ban
Despite the fact that Ontario put a stop to birth alerts in 2020, Quebec child welfare agencies continued to send hundreds of the controversial notifications — which can be used to threaten to...
Opioid-related deaths dropped in Toronto in 2022, expert says more robust response to crisis needed
Toronto saw a drop in opioid-related deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year, but one expert says there still needs to be a more robust response to the opioid crisis.
Hormone therapy should be offered to more women with severe menopause: review
More women suffering from "debilitating" symptoms of menopause should be presented with the option of hormone therapy, according to a paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday.
Health officials won't publicly admit scale of 'crisis' at Surrey Memorial Hospital ER, doctors' letter says
Dozens of physicians at the busiest emergency room in B.C. have released a scathing letter describing an unrelenting "crisis" at the department due to ongoing overcrowding and understaffing.
Some B.C. cancer patients to be offered radiation treatments in Bellingham, Wash.
The B.C. government says eligible cancer patients in the province will be temporarily offered radiation treatment in Washington state.
Toronto-based study aims to bridge knowledge gap in women's cardiovascular health
Heart disease remains the global leading cause of death for both men and women, but women have long been underrepresented in cardiovascular disease research.