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The best first aid kits for staying safe and prepared
Always be prepared. (Payam Tahery via Unsplash/)Whether you’re on an adventurous hiking trip or enjoying a low-key hang with the family, first aid kits are a key accessory for taking care of unexpected...
Even 'social smokers' up their odds of death from lung disease
Even light smokers are much more likely to die of lung disease or lung cancer than nonsmokers, a new study warns.
Early data on Russian COVID-19 vaccine published in The Lancet for peer review
Critical data for the COVID-19 vaccine announced by Russia last month were published Friday in a major medical journal for scientific review, a key step in the approval process.
Antidepressant use rising in U.S., mostly in women, CDC says
Nearly 18% of all adult women in the United States used antidepressants between 2015 and 2018, compared to just over 8% of men, according to data released by the Centers...
Children can have COVID-19 antibodies and virus in their system simultaneously
With many questions remaining around how children spread COVID-19, researchers set out to improve the understanding of how long it takes pediatric patients with the virus to clear it from...
Innovative biocontainment unit shows promise to protect healthcare workers
The U.S. Army partnered with the University of Pittsburg Medical Center to create a biocontainment unit that could help healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients.
Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting COVID-19, study finds
In a retrospective study of patients tested for COVID-19, researchers found an association between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of becoming infected with the coronavirus.
Cell division: Cleaning the nucleus without detergents
Researchers have uncovered how cells remove unwanted components from the nucleus following mitosis.
Uncovering the genetics behind heart attacks that surprise young, healthy women
New genetic research finds spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, heart attacks may be more similar to different diseases than to other heart attacks.
Researchers identify nanobody that may prevent COVID-19 infection
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a small neutralizing antibody, a so-called nanobody, that has the capacity to block SARS-CoV-2 from entering human cells. The researchers believe this...
Scientists develop new compound which kills both types of antibiotic resistant superbugs
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new compound that is able to kill both gram-positive and gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Researchers identify nanobody that may prevent COVID-19 infection
Researchers have identified a small neutralizing antibody, a so-called nanobody, that has the capacity to block SARS-CoV-2 from entering human cells. The researchers believe this nanobody has the potential to...
Red hot meat: The wrong recipe for heart disease
From MasterChef to MKR, the world's best chefs have taught us how to barbeque, grill and panfry a steak to perfection. But while the experts may be seeking that extra...
Widespread COVID-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says
The World Health Organization does not expect widespread vaccinations against COVID-19 until the middle of next year, a spokesperson said on Friday, stressing the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness...
U.S. adds 44K COVID-19 cases; study projects 400K deaths by January
Given current trends in new cases, scientists project that the COVID-19 death toll in the United States will be close to a half-million by the start of 2021.
Op-Ed: Hard lessons we learned from the COVID-19 tragedy at San Quentin prison
As the virus spread through the overcrowded prison, the amount of sickness and death has been staggering, despite all our efforts as doctors to mitigate the suffering.
Suspect in Portland protest killing, Michael Forest Reinoehl, shot dead by police
Authorities said the man suspected of fatally shooting a far-right activist in Portland, Ore., last weekend has died after being shot by law enforcement attempting to take him into custody.
Suspect in fatal Portland shooting killed by police
Authorities said the man suspected of fatally shooting a far-right activist in Portland, Ore., last weekend has died after being shot by law enforcement attempting to take him into custody.
DOJ: 2K arrested in 9 cities under Operation Legend
The Justice Department said agents have arrested more than 2,000 people under a two-month law enforcement initiative targeting violent crime in nine cities.
Common meds linked to faster mental decline in seniors
A group of widely used medications might speed up older adults' mental decline -- especially if they are at increased risk of dementia, a new study hints.
Self-administered COVID-19 tests to replace observed testing
Starting Friday, the University will begin transitioning to self-administered, unobserved COVID-19 testing for authorized Harvard affiliates instead of the current practice of observed testing at designated campus facilities. The shift comes after approval from...
Teens, seniors often drive the least safe cars, study says
Seniors and teens are more likely to drive vehicles that lack important safety features, a new study finds.
Personal use of permanent hair dye not associated with greater risk of most cancers or cancer death
Women who use permanent hair dye products to colour their hair at home do not experience greater risk of most cancers or greater cancer related mortality.
Orange County COVID-19 deaths top 1,000 even as new cases start to stabilize statewide
The fallout from the recent summer surge in new coronavirus cases is here: More deaths.
Pittsburgh Pirates to wear No. 21 on Roberto Clemente Day
Major League Baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates will honor baseball legend Roberto Clemente by wearing his No. 21 during a game against the Chicago White Sox next week.
Marine Corps stands up Network Activity to prevent cyberattacks
The Marine Corps this week stood up a dedicated group to upgrade its ability to prevent and counter cyberattacks -- and minimize disruptions and shortages.
Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first?
Nineteen global health experts from around the world have proposed a new, three-phase plan for vaccine distribution -- called the Fair Priority Model -- which aims to reduce premature deaths...
Strict new guidelines lay out a path to heritable human gene editing
Gene editing to make heritable changes in human DNA isn’t yet safe and effective enough to make gene-edited babies, an international scientific commission says. But in a Sept. 3 report, the group...