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Bioactive nano-capsules to hijack cell behavior
Many diseases are caused by defects in signaling pathways of body cells. In the future, bioactive nanocapsules could become a valuable tool for medicine to control these pathways. Researchers from...
HPV vaccination rising among U.S. kids, many still unprotected
More U.S. kids are getting a recommended vaccine that protects against several cancers -- but there is still much room for improvement, a new study finds.
Research reveals 'climate-change complacency' across Europe
Most European citizens do not particularly care about climate change. That's the striking finding from new research on the views of 70,000 randomly sampled European men and women.
Households in 4 major cities report 'serious financial problems'
At least half of households in the four largest U.S. cities—New York , Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston—report facing serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak. Their worries include depleting...
A right to water
Access to drinking water is a fundamental human right, argues research published in the International Journal of Human Rights and Constitutional Studies. Jarosław Kowalski of Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, in Lublin,...
Resurgence of COVID-19 in Ontario ups pressure on Doug Ford government
Ontario's COVID-19 case numbers are rising at a rate not seen for months, upping the pressure on Premier Doug Ford's government and public health officials to take fresh action.
U.S. COVID-19 cases rise by 34K; Trump administration faces new criticisms
President Donald Trump's response and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic is again under fire on Monday, after the United States saw an addition of 34,000 cases and hundreds of new...
Asthma patients given risky levels of steroid tablets
More than one quarter of asthma patients have been prescribed potentially dangerous amounts of steroid tablets, with researchers warning this puts them at greater risk of serious side-effects.
Big pharma's safety pledge isn't enough to build trust in COVID-19 vaccine
Americans are increasingly concerned that regulators and manufacturers will rush a vaccine to market without an adequate review.
Majority of women sext, many use dating apps to find partners, global study finds
The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and Clue, a Berlin-based female health company, have released the largest known survey of women's sex-tech engagement, and the first to explore this topic...
Dallas Cowboys lose 3 starters in narrow loss to LA Rams
A season-opening loss wasn't the only setback the Dallas Cowboys suffered on Sunday Night Football. The team also lost three starters to major injuries during the 20-17 defeat to the...
Op-Ed: I got COVID-19 while working at Ralphs. People like me need a voice in workplace safety
Grocery workers are at high risk for COVID-19. Essential workers need a seat at the table in public health regulations.
Treatments that target the coronavirus in the nose might help prevent COVID-19
COVID-19 can ravage the body, targeting the lungs, heart and blood vessels. To curb this wide-ranging attack, scientists are focusing on another part of the body: the nose. The virus that causes...
We combined the most dangerous parts of every sport—this is the result
See how many activities you can spot in this franken-game. (Ulises Farinas/)Popular Science’s Play issue is now available to everyone. Read it now, no app or credit card required.Playing sports can teach teamwork,...
Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni won't return to team next season
Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni has informed the organization that he won't return to the team next season.
Indianapolis Colts RB Marlon Mack to undergo MRI on Achilles injury
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack didn't play in the second half of his team's 27-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday after suffering an Achilles injury.
Some B.C. residents wonder: Are my symptoms related to COVID-19, or wildfire smoke?
For many B.C. residents the haze from wildfires is anxiety-inducing at an already anxious time. But the low air quality can also have very real physical health effects, at a...
Pfizer CEO: Chances 'quite' good company will know if vaccine works by October
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla was optimistic about the chance the company will determine if its COVID-19 vaccine candidate will be effective by the end of October, although he was unsure...
India records 90,000 coronavirus cases for fourth day in a row
India reported 94,551 new coronavirus cases Sunday, the fourth day in a row the Asian nation recorded more than 90,000 infections.
Two L.A. County deputies critically wounded in 'ambush'
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office deputies were critically wounded when they were "ambushed" while on patrol in Compton, the agency said.
Coronavirus cases at San Diego State near the 600 mark
More than 400 new cases and four deaths were announced Saturday in San Diego County.
'Depressing and devastating': L.A. alumni clubs grapple with quiet football Saturday
Saturday marked the first Power Five football games played with COVID-19 protocols, but the lack of alumni clubs meeting across L.A. made for a sad mood.
Colleges grapple with quarantine policies as case counts increase in Midwest
Colleges grappled with increased COVID-19 case counts on campus while numbers in many Southern and Great Plains states increased this week.
Palestinians condemn U.S.-brokered Bahrain, Israel normalization deal
The Palestinian Authority leadership has condemned the U.S.-brokered deal to normalize Bahraini-Israeli relations.
AstraZeneca, Oxford resume COVID-19 vaccine trials after one fell ill
AstraZeneca and Oxford University resumed COVID-19 vaccine trials Saturday after a volunteer in the trial fell ill a six days ago, triggering a pause.
Majority of women sext, many use dating apps to find partners, global study finds
The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and Clue, a Berlin-based female health company, have released the largest known survey of women’s sex-tech engagement, and the first to explore this topic...
AI-controlled sensors could save lives in ‘smart’ hospitals and homes
As many as 400,000 Americans die each year because of medical errors, but many of these deaths could be prevented by using electronic sensors and artificial intelligence to help medical...
COVID-19 may have been in L.A. as early as last December
UCLA researchers and colleagues who analyzed electronic health records found that there was a significant increase in patients with coughs and acute respiratory failure at UCLA Health hospitals and clinics...