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Researchers publish striking images of SARS-CoV-2 infected cells
The UNC School of Medicine lab of Camille Ehre, PhD, generated high-powered microscopic images showing startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human respiratory surfaces, ready to spread infection in infected...
Bars, restaurants are COVID-19 infection hotspots, study confirms
Relaxation of face mask requirements in restaurants, coffee shops and bars could make those venues prime areas for transmission of the new coronavirus, research shows.
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.
Antibody responses in COVID-19 patients could guide vaccine design
A comprehensive analysis of antibody responses in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients could inform the development of an effective vaccine, according to a new study.
Gut microbiome data may be helpful in routine screening of cardiovascular disease
Previous studies have found the human gut microbiome, bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study used machine learning to analyze data from nearly 1,000...
Fatter legs linked to reduced risk of high blood pressure
Adults with a higher percentage of fat tissue in their legs were less likely than those with a lower percentage to have high blood pressure. Research findings held true even...
Paratrooper dies in accident at Georgia's Fort Stewart
An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper died during airborne training in Georgia on Wednesday, officials said.
How do people prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out?
New research shows that people prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out by a combination of apps and humans.
Epigenetic changes precede onset of diabetes
Epigenetic changes in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas can be detected in patients several years before the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. These changes are responsible for the...
Levodopa may improve vision in patients with macular degeneration
Investigators have determined that treating patients with an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with levodopa, a safe and readily available drug commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease, stabilized...
Pain tolerance among cannabis users
A recent study examining pain among cannabis users suggests that -- unlike long-term opioid use -- regular cannabis use does not appear to increase pain sensitivity.
Cost puts HIV-preventing PrEP out of reach for many
The daily drug regimen known as PrEP is a nearly foolproof way to prevent HIV infection. But a new study suggests that many high-risk Americans may be giving the medication...
Green light therapy shown to reduce migraine frequency, intensity
A new study found that green light therapy resulted in about a 60% reduction in the pain intensity of the headache phase and number of days per month people experienced...
EDs should tailor clinical decision support to avoid antibiotic over-prescribing
Researchers found that a unique set of factors of the emergency department (ED) makes standard Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems not as effective in helping to reduce antibiotic overprescribing in...
Concussion discovery reveals dire, unknown effect of even mild brain injuries
Even mild concussions cause severe and long-lasting impairments in the brain's ability to clean itself, and this may seed it for Alzheimer's, dementia and other neurodegenerative problems.
AI tool screens for heart disease using gut bacteria, study shows
Artificial intelligence can help screen adults for heart disease by detecting specific bacteria in the gut, according to a study published Thursday by the journal Hypertension.
People are behind costly, increasing risk of wildfire to millions of homes
People are starting almost all the wildfires that threaten US homes, according to an innovative new analysis combining housing and wildfire data. Through activities like debris burning, equipment use and...
Study: Uncontrolled high blood pressure in U.S. a growing problem
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is becoming more common among Americans, putting them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study shows.
Child mortality down in North Korea but remains high, U.N. data shows
The child mortality rate in North Korea has been declining for decades but remains high compared to South Korea, according to data from United Nations agencies.
'Saturday Night Live' to resume in-studio episodes Oct. 3
The "SNL" cast will return to Studio 8H in New York, beginning with the Season 46 premiere.
United States COVID-19 cases may be substantially underestimated
The United States may have experienced more than 6.4 million cases of COVID-19 by April 18, 2020, according to a probability analysis conducted by UC Berkeley School of Public Health...
For an effective COVID vaccine, look beyond antibodies to T-cells
More than 100 companies have rushed into vaccine development against COVID-19 as the U.S. government pushes for a vaccine rollout at “warp speed” — possibly by the end of the...
Mutation leading to biological changes may play role in cancer
A new study from McGill University’s Goodman Cancer Research Centre (GCRC) has revealed significant biological changes in mice expressing an activated, mutant form of the Estrogen Receptor alpha (ER alpha), shedding new light on the role of...
Water borrowing: An invisible, global coping strategy for household water issues
Nearly two 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...
Researchers draw more links between vaping, smoking, young people, and coronavirus
Vapers, smokers, and non-smokers with chronic conditions are all at higher risk for COVID-19. The scientific explanation behind this is complex and not yet certain -- but it may boil...
COVID-19 vaccine makers sign safety and efficacy pledge
Nine companies vow to wait for Phase III clinical trial data before seeking vaccine approvals
Gestational diabetes may accelerate child's biological age
Children born to mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy may age faster biologically and be at an increased risk for obesity and high blood pressure, according to researchers.
Autistic adults have a higher rate of physical health conditions, study finds
Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a new study.