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Hurricane Laura: Louisiana reports new heat-related deaths; toll hits 28
Louisiana health officials have announced three new deaths related to last week's Hurricane Laura, bringing the overall death toll from the storm to at least 28.
India's coronavirus caseload tops 4 million
India's total number of coronavirus cases crossed 4 million on Saturday. The country is leading the world in new infections and closing in on Brazil's total, which is the second-highest in...
What the level of COVID-19 immunity in Canada could mean for the vaccine hunt
We've all heard life won't get back to normal without a vaccine. To create one, researchers need a better understanding of how people recovered from COVID-19, what defences they now...
Some COVID-19 survivors may have permanent nerve damage
Placing a hospitalized COVID-19 patient in a face down position to ease breathing has steadily gained traction as a pandemic lifesaver. But a small new study warns that it may...
L.A. County reports 3 more children sickened with coronavirus-linked syndrome
Los Angeles County officials also reported an additional 47 deaths related to COVID-19 and 1,439 new cases.
Trump administration restarts disease research after backlash
The move comes after the Times revealed administration's ending of key research
Study: Common cold may help prevent flu, perhaps COVID-19
The virus most often behind the common cold is capable of preventing the flu virus from infecting airways by jump-starting the body's immune defenses, an analysis published Friday by The...
Kosovo, Serbia normalize economic relations in White House ceremony
Kosovo and Serbia agreed to normalize economic relations Friday during a signing ceremony at the White House.
Common class of drugs linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers report that a class of drugs used for a broad array of conditions, from allergies and colds to hypertension and urinary incontinence, may be associated with an increased risk...
Neutrons probe biological materials for insights into COVID-19 virus infection
SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for the disease COVID-19, is infecting the world at a rapid rate. Understanding how this infection works at the molecular level could help experts discover ways...
Unconventional T cells in severe COVID-19 patients could predict disease outcome
Researchers in France have discovered that patients suffering from severe COVID-19 show changes in a class of immune cells known as unconventional T cells. The study suggests that monitoring the...
Kids' 'green' time reduces adverse effects of 'screen' time on behavior, learning
More time spent outdoors -- and less in front of a screen -- leads to improved mental health in children and adolescents, according to an analysis of existing research published...
Does the COVID-19 cytokine storm exist?
Cytokines play a crucial role in the immune response. If this immune response is too strong, also known as 'cytokine storm', it can cause harm to the patient. Following the...
Post-COVID syndrome severely damages children's hearts
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) appears even after asymptomatic cases of COVID-19, a case review confirms, and in some children damages the heart to the extent that the children...
Your kid wants a dirt bike. Here’s what to buy them.
There are a lot of factors that go into determining which playbike is best for your kid. Take into consideration your child’s age, size, and skill level. (Kawasaki/)This story originally featured on Dirt...
Prolonged microgravity exposure doesn't cause loss of brain tissue, study says
New research suggests prolonged exposure to microgravity does cause parts of the brain to reorganize itself, but does not trigger neurodegeneration, the loss of brain tissue.
Blood breakdown product commandeers important enzyme
The hemoglobin in the red blood cells ensures that our body cells receive sufficient oxygen. When the blood pigment is broken down, 'heme' is produced, which in turn can influence...
COVID-19 may cause long-term heart problems in children, researchers say
Children who suffer heart damage caused by COVID-19 may need lifelong care and treatment, according to a review of existing research published Friday by EClinicalMedicine.
Meatpacking was already a dangerous job for California workers. The pandemic made it worse
The shutdown of the Foster Farms plant this week due to coronavirus deaths exposes lapses in one of the most dangerous workplace sectors.
Keel laid for future replenishment ship USNS Harvey Milk
The keel for the future USNS Harvey Milk, a fleet replenishment oiler ship, was laid at General Dynamics' NASSCO facility in San Diego.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg: Proof shows there's no doubt Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny
The head of NATO said Friday the poison attack that sickened prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is a "serious breach" of international law that demands a firm response.
Blood breakdown product commandeers important enzyme
The hemoglobin in the red blood cells ensures that our body cells receive sufficient oxygen. When the blood pigment is broken down, heme is produced, which in turn can influence...
Number of COVID-19 cases linked to Gatineau restaurant swells
About 15 staff and customers of Shaker Cuisine & Mixologie in Gatineau, Que., have now tested positive for COVID-19, according to health officials.
Asthma may not boost risk for severe COVID-19, study says
New research may have people with asthma breathing a little easier: Doctors found the airway disease doesn't raise the risk of being hospitalized due to COVID-19.
A new way to make bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, have discovered a new way to reverse antibiotic resistance in some bacteria using hydrogen sulfide...
Plexiglass Alone Can’t Protect Against Aerosolized Virus
In settings where personal protective equipment (PPE) is in short supply, inserting a breathing tube down a patient’s throat poses a major risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure for doctors and nurses...
Common class of drugs linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, report that a class of drugs used for a broad array of conditions, from...
Scalp scrubs that banish scaly patches and build-up
Keep it clean. (Element5 Digital via Unsplash/)If you’ve treated yourself to a scalp scrub lately, then you know how thoroughly rejuvenating the small luxury can be; and if you haven’t, welcome. Scalp scrubs...