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Look: Alec Baldwin, wife Hilaria name son Eduardo Pau Lucas
Hilaria Baldwin introduced Eduardo Pau Lucas, her newborn son and fifth child with Alec Baldwin.
Study finds evidence of heart damage in college athletes with COVID-19
Up to 15% of college athletes experience heart inflammation after battling COVID-19, a study published Friday by JAMA Cardiology found.
Alberta doctors' billings to be made public within next two months
The physician payments data from the province’s last three fiscal years, dating back to 2017–2018, will be published, according to Steve Buick, press secretary to the Minister of Health.
Stem cell research delivers new points of attack against Parkinson's disease
An interdisciplinary research team experimented on patient-based cell cultures in the laboratory. The new combination of active substances they identified will have to undergo clinical trials before they can be...
Family of San Quentin inmate who contracted COVID-19 files wrongful death claim
Family of San Quentin inmate dead after getting COVID-19 files death claim cites transfer of infected
Water borrowing: An invisible, global coping strategy for household water issues
Nearly 2 billion people worldwide lack access to a safe, managed water supply. Despite decades of research on how people cope with this problem, the practice of borrowing water from...
Dangerous bacteria is showing up in school water systems
As schools cautiously reopen for the fall semester, several have discovered potentially harmful bacteria in their water systems. Parents are likely concerned about what this means for their children, and...
Golfer John Daly, 54, says he has bladder cancer
Professional golfer John Daly, a two-time major champion, says he has bladder cancer.
Significant leap forward in method for cancer treatment
Eindhoven University of Technology Professor Jan C.M. van Hest has announced a breakthrough in non-invasive cancer treatment. His Institute for Complex Molecular Systems partnered with several Chinese research institutions to...
Is the future of COVID-19 testing at home?
Instead of waiting in a long line for a COVID-19 test that involves getting a swab stuck up the nose and sometimes waiting days for results, scientists are developing saliva-based...
Column: Political emails are nearly impossible to stop, proving 'democracy can be annoying'
A Long Beach Democrat says she receives emails from the Trump campaign every day. Experts say there's little that people like her can do to stop it.
In photos: Preview: Sotheby's 'The History and Impact of Hip Hop' auction
The auction, featuring the late Notorious B.I.G.'s crown, will take place on Sept. 15, 2020, at Sotheby's New York. It is the first-ever dedicated Hip Hop auction to be presented...
COVID-19 cases, deaths up again across U.S.; Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'hunker down'
There were more than 35,000 new COVID-19 cases in the United States on Thursday and deaths were up again, according to updated data from Johns Hopkins University.
India again sets daily infections record; worldwide cases top 28M
For the second day in a row, India reported a record number of infections as global cases surpassed the 28 million mark.
Leg fat linked to lower risk for high blood pressure
People with fatter legs appear less likely to have high blood pressure, new research suggests.
NFL, college football frenzy floods weekend sports schedule
Thirteen NFL games and 19 college football clashes will flood TV screens around the United States this weekend as the sport makes its full return for regular seasons amid the...
Brooks Koepka to skip U.S. Open due to injuries
Brooks Koepka, who has been dealing with hip and knee issues this year, withdrew from next week's U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Thursday
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for $35 billion US more for the World Health Organization's ACT Accelerator program to back vaccines, treatments and diagnostics for the novel coronavirus.
How loss of single gene fuels deadly childhood brain cancer
Researchers describe how the functional loss of a single gene negatively impacts neural development and promotes the growth of a particularly deadly form of pediatric brain cancer.
COVID-19 may have been in LA as early as last December, study suggests
Researchers detected an unexpected 50 percent increase in patients presenting with respiratory illnesses at UCLA Health facilities in the months before the pandemic.
Research on the impact of ACE-i and ARBs for patients with COVID-19 continues to evolve
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, in COVID-19 patients with a history of hypertension appears to be a risk factor for kidney damage and death. Reducing hypertension medications if and when...
Editorial: Trump lied and Americans died
We knew that Trump failed miserably in responding to the coronavirus threat. Thanks to Bob Woodward, we now know he intentionally downplayed the risks.
Nonharmful stress protects against disease in offspring
Researchers report what is believed to be the first study in a mammalian model documenting the reprogramming of heritability to promote disease resilience in the next generation.
Seven in 10 Americans willing to get COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
Almost seven in 10 Americans would be interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, according to a new study. But researchers say there are concerning gaps in...
EPA faces TSCA risk evaluation overload
Agency takes on 20 more chemical assessments after missing deadline to complete previous 10
Antibiotic molecule enables immune system to kill HIV infected cells
A class of antibiotic molecules called pleicomacrolides inhibit the Nef protein, which HIV uses to evade the body's immune system.
Placer County rescinds COVID-19 health emergency, prompting health officer to resign
Residents will still be expected to follow California's overall guidance, but the county says it will not enforce the state rules.
Fewer than 60% of Americans believe vaccines are safe, effective, study finds
Fewer than 60% of Americans believe vaccines are safe and effective, according to an analysis published Thursday by the Lancet. The findings are significant, given the global quest for a...