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Climate change, infectious disease seen as major threats: survey
Climate change and the spread of infectious disease are seen as the top threats by the majority of people in 14 economically advanced nations surveyed by the Pew Research Center.
Officials ban trick-or-treating, other Halloween events in Los Angeles area due to COVID-19
Los Angeles County, which has recorded more COVID-19 cases than any other in the United States, has barred trick-or-treating on Halloween this year due to the health crisis.
No trick-or-treating: L.A. County cancels Halloween events amid COVID-19
Trick-or-treating, haunted houses and Halloween carnivals have been cancelled under new Los Angeles County health guidelines.
Drinking to the point of passing out increases dementia risk, study finds
Men who lose consciousness after drinking alcohol are up to three times as likely to develop dementia within the next 10 years, according to an analysis published Wednesday by JAMA...
Watch live: 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.
Immune response, timing can make COVID-19 worse in older men
Key differences in immune system function may help determine why severe, life-threatening COVID-19 tends to target older men, scientists say.
Column: Drugmaker AstraZeneca teaches Trump why the virus hunt can't be rushed
A pause in a major vaccine trial shows why Trump can't rush science.
Cellular-level interactions that lead to the cytokine storm in COVID-19
Scientists review macrophage activation syndrome -- a feature of the cytokine storm that kills patients with severe cases of COVID-19, as well as possible treatments.
Insomnia identified as a new risk factor for type 2 diabetes in new study which also confirms many other risk and protective factors
A new study identifies insomnia as a risk factor associated with increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study identifies 34 risk factors that are thought to increase...
Mindfulness with paced breathing and lowering blood pressure
Now more than ever, Americans and people all over the world are under increased stress, which may adversely affect their health and well-being. Researchers explore the possibility that mindfulness with...
1 in 5 young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 require ICU, study finds
More than 20% of young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 between April 1 and June 30 required treatment in the intensive care unit, according to an analysis published Wednesday by JAMA...
Broncos LB Von Miller likely out for season with ankle injury
Denver Broncos All-Pro linebacker Von Miller is likely headed for season-ending surgery after he sustained an ankle injury in practice.
Feline leukaemia virus infection: A clinical and epidemiological enigma
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a gammaretrovirus that occurs worldwide in domestic cats, as well as small wild cats. It is associated with various serious, and sometimes fatal, diseases including...
More than one drink a day may raise high blood pressure risk in adults with Type 2 diabetes
In a large study of adults with Type 2 diabetes, moderate drinking (defined as eight or more alcoholic beverages a week) was associated with a 60% or higher increased risk...
Unlocking the mystery of tau for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
A team of researchers has uncovered crucial molecular details regarding the activity of the 'tau' protein, promising to revolutionize the therapy of tau-induced neurodegenerative diseases.
Watch live: NIH Director Francis Collins, Surgeon General Jerome Adams to testify on vaccines
National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to speak to Congress Wednesday about efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
Muscle aging: Stronger for longer
With life expectancy increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise, including sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass due to aging. Researchers have demonstrated that a well-known drug can delay...
Thunder part ways with coach Billy Donovan after five seasons
The Oklahoma City Thunder and coach Billy Donovan have mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons.
Alzheimer's caregivers often see depression deepen over time, study says
Add a heightened risk for depression to the list of challenges facing the caregivers of loved ones who have Alzheimer's disease.
U.S. adds 26K new COVID-19 cases; Dr. Anthony Fauci warns of risk in Midwest
For the second day in a row, there are fewer than 30,000 new COVID-19 cases, updated data showed Wednesday.
Voters with highest COVID-19 risk more likely to cast mail ballots, survey shows
Voters with the highest risk of suffering COVID-19's worst effects say they're more likely to cast ballots by mail this November, even though many of them aren't sure how to...
Hajdu orders a review of pandemic alert system after scientists claim warnings were ignored
Health Minister Patty Hajdu has ordered an independent review of the Global Public Health Intelligence Network (GPHIN) in response to claims by some scientists that their early warnings about the...
Spike in Ontario teachers seeking medical exemptions from work amid COVID-19 pandemic
Organizations representing family physicians and teaching staff say there's an uptick in the number of Ontario teachers requesting medical exemptions from work amid growing concerns over potential COVID-19 transmission in...
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Wednesday
The safety of a prospective coronavirus vaccine comes "first and foremost," the World Health Organization's chief scientist said on Wednesday, as a trial of a leading candidate from AstraZeneca was...
Testing sewage for COVID-19 could be 'early warning' system, Ontario researchers hope
A team of researchers at an Ontario university is monitoring wastewater in hope of giving public health units around the province a COVID-19 early warning system.
AstraZeneca halts COVID-19 vaccine trials after mystery illness
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said it has paused global trials of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate after it caused an unexplained illness in one of its volunteers.
Blackpink documentary to debut on Netflix Oct. 14
A film about K-pop superstars Blackpink is set to debut on Netflix on Oct. 14.
Coronavirus: Oxford University vaccine trial paused after participant falls ill
AstraZeneca describes the pause in its keenly-awaited final clinical trials as routine.