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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.
AstraZeneca pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial
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.
G7 condemns 'confirmed poisoning' of Alexei Navalny
The Group of Seven foreign ministers have condemned the "confirmed poisoning" of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Kim Jong Un calls for 'emergency measures' to repair massive typhoon damage
Kim Jong Un said North Korea needs to turn its focus toward repairing the damage from typhoons that have battered the country in recent weeks, state media reported Wednesday.
COVID-19-related heart, lung issues ease over time in survivors, study shows
Long-term heart and lung damage can occur in COVID-19 patients, but it may ease with time, with pulmonary rehabilitation helping patients recover faster, according to two new studies.
Lamorne Morris: 'Woke' is comedy first, education second
Lamorne Morris says his new show "Woke" includes social commentary, but its primary goal is to entertain viewers.
Surgery may help sleep apnea patients who struggle with CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure may be the go-to treatment for sleep apnea, but many people struggle to use it every night. New research finds that a combination of surgeries may...
U.S. demands Belarus release Maria Kolesnikova following her abduction
The United States called on the Belarusian authorities to release all political detainees, including opposition protest leader Maria Kolesnikova who was abducted a day before.
Linking calorie restriction, body temperature and healthspan
Cutting calories significantly may not be an easy task for most, but it's tied to a host of health benefits ranging from longer lifespan to a much lower chance of...
Late-stage trial of COVID-19 vaccine paused after patient experiences 'unexplained illness'
Late-stage studies of a possible COVID-19 vaccine are on temporary hold while the company investigates whether a report of a patient with a serious side effect is linked to the shot.
EA Sports adds ex-49ers QB Colin Kaepernick to 'Madden NFL 21'
EA Sports announced Tuesday that free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been added to Madden NFL 21.
BCAA supplements can enhance your workout, but should you take them?
BCAA powders taste delicious—but will they make me stronger? (John Arano via Unsplash/)People starting on a health journey often turn to supplements, probably because we like buying things more than we like doing...
Method to derive blood vessel cells from skin cells suggests ways to slow aging
Scientists have used skin cells called fibroblasts from young and old patients to successfully create blood vessels cells that retain their molecular markers of age. The team's approach revealed clues...
Targeted drug found effective in patients who have lung cancer with certain mutations
A targeted therapy called capmatinib can provide significant benefits to patients who have advanced lung cancer with specific gene mutations, according to recently published results from a phase two clinical...
Older women with type 2 diabetes have different patterns of blood use in their brains
A researcher is reporting that the brains of older women with Type 2 diabetes do not use as much oxygenated blood as those who don't have the disease. The research...
Rochester, N.Y., police chief retires amid Daniel Prude protests
Rochester, N.Y.'s police chief announced his resignation Tuesday after days of protest in response to the police killing of Daniel Prude.
Generation Z isn't all that into lab-grown meat, according to new study
New survey results out of Australia suggest young consumers are especially concerned about climate change, sustainability and animal welfare, but they aren't all that into lab-grown meat.
Low-dose electrical stimulation helps adults with dyslexia read, study finds
Electrical stimulation of the brain improves reading accuracy in adults with dyslexia, according to a study published Tuesday by PLOS Biology.
As COVID-19 risk dips, Orange County gets OK to reopen indoor restaurants, theaters
Orange County joins San Diego as the only counties in Southern California not having "widespread risk" under the state's COVID-19 monitoring system.
Brain astrocytes show metabolic alterations in Parkinson's disease
A new study using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology links astrocyte dysfunction to Parkinson's disease (PD) pathology. The study highlights the role of brain astrocyte cells in PD pathology...
Elevated clotting factor V levels linked to worse outcomes in severe COVID-19 infections
New research points to disturbances in blood clotting protein factor V activity as both a potential cause of blood clotting disorders with COVID-19, and to potential methods for identifying at-risk...
Small study shows convalescent plasma is safe to use in pediatric patients with COVID-19
Early findings show that convalescent plasma appears to be a safe and possibly effective treatment for children with life-threatening cases of COVID-19.
Delayed immune responses may drive COVID-19 mortality rates among men and the elderly
COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infections tend to be more severe among older adults and males, yet the mechanisms underlying increased mortality in these two demographics are unknown. A new study suggests that...
NSAIDs not associated with more severe coronavirus disease, study finds
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, is not associated with any adverse effects in people who have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a...
Novichok compound poisoned Navalny
German government reports toxicology findings on samples from poisoned Russian politician
Study: NSAID pain relievers don't increase risk for severe COVID-19
People who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, to treat pain are not at risk for more severe illness from COVID-19, according to a study published Tuesday by the journal...
Lithuania to direct multinational exercise that includes U.S. troops
Lithuania will direct and host a multinational defense exercise with military personnel from 10 countries -- including the United States -- this month in Lithuania, Germany and Poland.
New nanosystem enhances treatment for melanoma in animal models
Researchers have developed an innovative nanotechnological drug delivery system that significantly enhances the effectiveness of treatment for the aggressive skin cancer melanoma.