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Harry Dunn family files wrongful death suit against U.S. diplomat's wife
The parents of a 19-year-old British motorcyclist who died last year in a vehicle collision with the wife of a U.S. intelligence officer has filed a lawsuit suing the Americans...
Trial suggests method for reducing hemophilia treatment frequency
Researchers may have found a way for people with severe hemophilia to take their standard treatment less often, if the results of an early trial pan out.
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announces retirement from NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker Ryan Shazier, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury that initially left him unable to walk, has officially retired from football.
Psychiatric exam ordered for man accused of killing Red Deer doctor
A man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta made a second bizarre court appearance Wednesday and was ordered to undergo a psychiatric exam.
Legault, Ford call on Ottawa to increase health transfers to provinces
Doug Ford and François Legault, the leaders of the two provinces hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, met today in Mississauga, Ont., to discuss economic recovery and health preparedness.
Here’s what pausing the AstraZeneca-Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial really means
A single volunteer’s illness has sparked a temporary halt to the late-stage clinical trial of a leading coronavirus vaccine, an action that highlights the level of rigor needed to ensure that a vaccine...
Minnesota Vikings place star DE Danielle Hunter on injured reserve
The Minnesota Vikings placed Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter on injured reserve with a neck injury.
Study predicts increase in mosquito-borne diseases as planet warms
According to a new model, urbanization and rising global temperatures will expand the range of the mosquito species responsible for spreading a number of debilitating diseases, including yellow fever, dengue...
Senate Democrats find prescription deliveries delayed by USPS changes
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bob Casey on Wednesday released a report finding that changes instituted by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy have resulted in "significant delays" in prescription drug deliveries.
B.C. to hire health-care workers, ramp up flu vaccines to prevent strain on hospitals during influenza season
The plan is designed to avoid a scenario where surgeries must be delayed, as the province did in the spring as part of its emergency response to the pandemic.
A sobering breakdown of severe COVID-19 cases shows young adults can’t dismiss it
Although older adults face the highest risk of being hospitalized with or dying from COVID-19, younger adults can also end up in the hospital (SN: 3/19/20). If they do, the outcome can...
Study: Youth football participation doesn't impact concussion recovery later
Starting tackle football at a younger age may not affect a player's ability to recover from a concussion as they age, a study published Wednesday by the journal Neurology found.
State continues to see a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, but will it last?
California has seen a 24% decline in statewide hospitalizations over a 14-day period and reports the 7-day average for positive infections is at 3.8%.
Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis may thwart heart disease
Starting drug treatment early in rheumatoid arthritis patients may reduce their risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
Times of strife can lead to medical innovation—when governments are willing
Bernard Tobey, a double amputee, and his son, wearing Union sailor uniforms, standing beside a small wagon displaying Secretary of War Edwin Stanton’s dispatch on the fall of Fort Fisher. (Fetter's New Photograph...
Nature as a model: Researchers develop novel anti-inflammatory substance
Anti-inflammatory substances based on components of human cells could one day improve treatment in patients. Researchers have developed a method for producing those substances with controlled quality. Since the body...
Lumpy proteins stiffen blood vessels of the brain
Deposits of a protein called 'Medin', which manifest in virtually all older adults, reduce the elasticity of blood vessels during aging and hence may be a risk factor for vascular...
Gut microbiota not involved in the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus
Consuming the combination of fish oil and probiotic food supplements modulate the composition of gut microbiota in overweight and obese pregnant women, reveals a new study. The same study shows...
Watch: NIH chief, surgeon general vow 'science alone' will guide vaccine
National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Wednesday told the Senate that approval of a COVID-19 vaccine will be based on science alone.
Designed antiviral proteins inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in the lab
Computer-designed miniproteins have now been shown to protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The lead antiviral candidate rivals the best-known SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies in its...
Missing hiker crashes press conference about his own disappearance
An 80-year-old British hiker who went missing during a hailstorm was reunited with his family when he arrived at the press conference about his disappearance.
AstraZeneca just paused its COVID-19 vaccine trial, and that’s a good thing
AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, which was first developed by researchers at the University of Oxford before partnering with the pharmaceutical giant, is currently among the world’s most promising candidates. (Unsplash/)As the pandemic continues to...
Fall allergies can trigger horses’ asthma, impact performance
Just as many humans start to sneeze in the fall, horses also can be affected by seasonal allergies. Sometimes this is apparent by coughing, but other times, according to Laurent...
Modeling the impact of testing, tracing, and quarantine
Testing, contact tracing, and quarantining infected people are all tools in the effort to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. So are mask-wearing and social distancing. But what impact does each...
Metabolite signature of COVID-19 reveals multi-organ effects
Researchers compared lipoproteins and metabolites in the blood of COVID-19 patients and healthy subjects, revealing signs of multi-organ damage in patients that could someday help diagnose and treat COVID-19.
Look: Amy Schumer says she has Lyme disease
"Expecting Amy" star Amy Schumer asked fans for advice after being diagnosed with Lyme disease.
Nova Scotia's most recent COVID-19 case was home-care nurse, Strang says
Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, has provided more details about Nova Scotia's most recent case of COVID-19 that was found Monday. The new case was...
Gene-targeted asthma meds for kids show promise in trial
Asthma treatments tailored to the genes of kids and teens could help improve control of their symptoms, new research suggests.