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'Certified young person' Paul Rudd is begging you to wear a mask, fam
"We gotta yeet this virus," the famously ageless Paul Rudd says in a hilariously cringeworthy PSA encouraging Americans to wear masks to combat COVID-19.
Alexei Navalny posts photo to Instagram from Germany hospital
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is conscious and appears to be recovering at a hospital in Germany.
Doctors get plenty of advice on starting treatment; this could help them know when to stop
Decades of effort have improved the chances that patients will get the scans, routine tests and medicines that can do them the most good - and avoid the ones that...
More than one-third of U.S. pediatricians dismiss families for vaccine refusal, study shows
More than one-third of all U.S. pediatricians dismiss families from their practices when parents refuse to vaccinate their children, according to the findings of a survey published Tuesday by JAMA.
To repair a damaged heart, three cells are better than one
CardioClusters use three types of cells to reduce scar tissue and improve function by integrating into and persisting within damaged heart tissue.
Tiny protein motor fuels bacterial movement
There are billions of bacteria around us and in our bodies, most of which are harmless or even helpful. But some bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella can cause...
Study: Air pollution increases stroke risk in people with AFib
Exposure to high levels of air pollution can increase the risk for stroke in people with atrial fibrillation by more than 20%, a study published Tuesday by JAMA Network Open...
Even exercise may not ease pandemic-linked stress
Exercise is often recommended to combat stress and anxiety. But it might not be the solution to your pandemic-related worries, new research indicates.
Watch live: UAE, Israel normalize relations in White House ceremony
The United Arab Emirates and Israel will sign the historic Abraham Accord normalizing diplomatic relations, agreed to last month, at a White House ceremony on Tuesday.
Researchers use soy to improve bone cancer treatment
Researchers showed that the slow release of soy-based chemical compounds from a 3D-printed bone-like scaffold resulted in a reduction in bone cancer cells while building up healthy cells and reducing...
AstraZeneca resumed its COVID-19 vaccine trials after uncovering a mysterious reaction
A growing number of epidemiologists and other researchers say drug companies should be overly transparent about the details of their COVID-19 vaccine research and clinical trials. (Unsplash/)As summer bleeds into fall, the coronavirus...
Information about molecular shape of viruses that cause COVID-19, SARS, and MERS reveals structural similarities
COVID-19 is caused by a virus known as SARS-CoV-2, which is similar in structure to two other viruses that have caused recent outbreaks: SARS-CoV, which caused an outbreak of SARS...
Biologic therapy for psoriasis may reduce heart disease
Biologic therapy for psoriasis - protein-based infusions to suppress inflammation - was associated with a significant reduction in high-risk plaque in heart arteries, over one-year, according to new research. The...
Certain medications can cause irregular heartbeat, experts warn
Healthcare professionals need to improve their knowledge of commonly used medications that can cause irregular heartbeats, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association published Tuesday.
Loneliness predicts development of type 2 diabetes
Published in the journal Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]), the study shows that it is the absence of quality connections with people and not...
Biologic therapy for psoriasis may reduce heart disease
Patients with psoriasis treated with biologic therapy, which are protein-based infusions to suppress inflammation, had a significant reduction in high-risk plaque in heart arteries, over one-year, according to new research...
Glass tables can cause life-threatening injuries
Faulty glass in tables can cause life-threatening injuries, according to a new study, which provides evidence that stricter federal regulations are needed to protect consumers.
Doctors need to watch for punctured lung in COVID-19 patients, study says
Punctured lungs occur in as many as 1 in 100 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, a new study finds.
Gallup: Governors get highest marks for COVID-19 response; Trump lowest
Approval ratings for the COVID-19 response by state governors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are better than they are for President Donald Trump, a Gallup survey showed...
U.S. adds 34K COVID-19 cases; children make up 10% of total
An additional 34,000 COVID-19 cases and hundreds of new deaths were reported in the United States on Tuesday.
Watch: Jude Law says it's 'odd' people are watching 'Contagion' during the pandemic
Jude Law appeared on "The Tonight Show" and discussed how it finds it weird that people have started watching his film "Contagion" again during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday
Some provinces are scrambling to increase testing capacity as coronavius infections spike across Canada and lineups at COVID-19 testing sites see a significant influx of people.
NIH is 'very concerned' about serious side effect in coronavirus vaccine trial
The NIH has launched an investigation into the case of a patient who suffered spinal cord damage after joining AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine trial.
NIH is 'very concerned' about serious side effect in coronavirus vaccine trial
The NIH has launched an investigation into the case of a patient who suffered spinal cord damage after joining AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine trial.
How New Mexico Controlled the Spread of COVID-19
The state went after the disease with widespread testing and science-based targets. Now it is in better shape than its neighbors -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Lung cell images show how intense a coronavirus infection can be
New closeup views of lung cells show just how prolifically the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can replicate once it infiltrates the respiratory tract. In the lab, pediatric pulmonologist Camille Ehre and colleagues at...
Hospitalizations steady despite rising COVID-19 cases. But this could change quickly, experts say
Despite a spike in COVID-19 cases across Canada, hospitalization rates in most provinces have remained steady. Younger people bear the brunt of new infections in the country, but the virus...
Turmeric may ease pain of arthritis, clinical trial suggests
It's a must for any good curry, and a new clinical trial suggests that turmeric might ease arthritis pain, too.