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Cardiac MRI effective in identifying inflammation of heart muscle in athletes
A cardiac MRI is effective in identifying inflammation of the heart muscle in athletes and can help determine when those who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely return to play...
Dr. Bonnie Henry answers key questions about B.C.'s management of COVID-19
B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer addresses rise in cases, school re-openings, mask debate, vaccine outlook.
COVID-19: India sets global record for daily infections 3rd day in a row
India set a global record for daily COVID-19 infections for the third-consecutive day in a row, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said Saturday.
'Candyman' release delayed until 2021
Horror sequel "Candyman" will be released next year instead of in October as planned.
Rise in quaternary ammonium compounds observed during coronavirus crisis
Household dust shows increase in the disinfectant compounds and may be an exposure risk
COVID-19 and kids' health: Your questions answered
What we know so far about the latest evidence about symptoms and transmission of the novel coronavirus in children.
Rural Appalachia may be a hotspot for Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is more common in rural Appalachian areas of Ohio than in other rural parts of the state, new research shows.
Gene could decrease likelihood of developing alcoholic cirrhosis
Researchers are learning more about how a person's genes play a role in the possibility they'll suffer from alcoholic cirrhosis with the discovery of a gene that could make the...
Biological sex affects genes for body fat, cancer, birth weight
Biological sex has a small but ubiquitous influence on gene expression in almost every type of human tissue, reports a new study. These sex differences are observed for genes involved...
Healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy could lead to healthier children
New research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their children.
Rep. Tom Graves to step down early
Rep. Tom Graves said Friday he's stepping down from his seat three months early.
Drugging the undruggable: Treatment path for muscular dystrophy
Researchers have identified a possible treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disease for which there is currently no cure or treatment, by targeting an enzyme that had...
Middle-aged individuals may be in a perpetual state of H3N2 flu virus susceptibility
Researchers have found that middle-aged individuals -- those born in the late 1960s and the 1970s -- may be in a perpetual state of H3N2 influenza virus susceptibility because their...
Kids at 2 Utah day cares easily spread COVID-19 to families
The tale of these day care-linked clusters illustrate how efficient children are as vectors for COVID-19 infection -- and what steps can be taken to minimize the risk, experts say.
COVID-19 ventilator patients can have permanent nerve damage
Severely ill COVID-19 patients on ventilators are placed in a prone (face down) position because it's easier for them to breathe and reduces mortality. But that life-saving position can also...
Antibody test developed for COVID-19 that is sensitive, specific and scalable
An antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19 is more accurate and can handle a much larger number of donor samples at lower overall cost than standard antibody tests...
College athletes show signs of possible heart injury after COVID-19
Amid growing concerns that a bout of COVID-19 might damage the heart, a small study is reporting signs of an inflammatory heart condition in college athletes who had the infection. More than...
New veterans have 93% higher risk for suicide than general public, study finds
New military veterans are 93% more likely to die by suicide than the general public, an analysis published Friday by JAMA Network Open found.
New immunotherapy to beat cancer
Scientists have succeeded in neutralizing a molecule that blocks the immune system against cancer. The researchers discovered that this new immunotherapy increases the action of another well-known but not always...
Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler injures finger while putting on pants
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler will not be starting against the Florida Marlins after injuring the nail on his right middle finger while putting on his pants.
TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' has killed at least one teen
A new Internet dare, broadcast widely on teen-friendly TikTok, urges kids to overdose on the over-the-counter antihistamine Benadryl.
Gene that drives ovarian cancer identified
Scientists have pinpointed which specific genes drive - or delay - high-grade serious ovarian carcinoma.
Households in 4 major cities report ‘serious financial problems’
At least half of households in the four largest U.S. cities — New York City (53 percent), Los Angeles (56 percent), Chicago (50 percent), and Houston (63 percent) — report facing serious financial...
Pandemic has led to 'infodemic' of scientific literature, researchers warn
The rush to conduct and publish research in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to what scientists are calling an "infodemic" -- an overwhelming flow of scientific literature,...
Lab-on-paper strip: Small, inexpensive platform for diagnosing tropical fevers
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shown how important it is to have tools that can rapidly diagnose viral infectious diseases. Aside from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has currently taken the...
Uncovering the science of Indigenous fermentation
Wine scientists are shedding scientific light on the processes underlying traditional practices of Australian Aboriginal people to produce fermented beverages. The scientists have discovered the complex microbial communities associated with...
Stronger bones thanks to heat and microbiota
Osteoporosis is characterized by a deterioration of the bones and an increased risk of fractures. With one third of postmenopausal women affected, it is a major public health problem. A...
Trump downplayed the threat from COVID-19. Here’s how we could’ve fought back harder.
There were many actions the White House could have used to keep infection rates down and save lives, experts say, even in the absence of a vaccine or effective treatment. (Pexels/)President Trump knew...