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Brainstem protein mediates exercise-based stress relief
Exercise fights off stress by increasing levels of the brain protein galanin.
Gallup/West Health poll: Half of Americans worried about medical bankruptcy
About half of Americans in the COVID-19 era fear a health-related incident could drive them into bankruptcy, according to a new survey Tuesday by Gallup and West Health.
NFL takes over Washington Football Team investigation
The NFL is now handling the investigation into claims of sexual harassment within the Washington Football Team workplace.
'Attack helicopters' an online subculture to watch out for
While trolls have been around almost as long as the Internet, "incels" are a more recent and distinctly different cyber sub-culture which warrants more study says a QUT researcher.
Doctors Chase Treatment for Kids Threatened by Dangerous COVID-19 Syndrome
Physicians are comparing ad hoc solutions for reducing massive inflammation that can cripple organs -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Op-Ed: How politics and muddled CDC messaging helped doom U.S. efforts to fight coronavirus
Confused by the revised CDC guidelines on fighting the coronavirus? Me too, and I'm a doctor.
Letters to the Editor: Warp-speed vaccine manufacturing sickened 40,000 kids with polio in the 1950s
A reader who became sick with polio after being vaccinated in 1955 warns of the perils of rushing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Study: Gun licensing laws linked to reduced murders, suicides
Handgun licensing laws in U.S. states lead to fewer gun-related homicides and suicides, a new study finds.
Taste for sugar changes as children get older, study says
Young people seldom say a food or drink is "too sweet." A new study suggests that may be because they're less sensitive to sugar than adults and prefer more of...
AstraZeneca enters late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trial
Multinational pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced it has started Phase III clinical trials in the United States of its COVID-19 candidate vaccine.
Chargers Pro Bowl S Derwin James to miss season due to knee injury
Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowl safety Derwin James will need to undergo surgery on his injured right knee and will miss the entire 2020 season.
California's deadliest month of the COVID-19 pandemic is August
California has so far reported 3,707 deaths in August, amid signs of steady progress in reducing infections, hospitalizations and deaths, data show.
Improving FDA's COVID-19 vaccine authorization and approval process: Lessons from hydroxychloroquine
In a new article, researchers propose reforms that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could implement to improve the emergency use authorization process and drug approvals during public health...
Colon cancer rates among young people are on the rise, and doctors don’t know why
Chadwick Boseman, who passed away from colon cancer recently, is part of a growing cohort of people in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s who are diagnosed with the disease. (Pexels/)Chadwick Boseman,...
Goodbye, nasal swabs? Saliva tests can detect coronavirus infection, studies show
Tests that look for the coronavirus in samples of saliva are about as reliable as tests that require a sample from the back of the nose, two new studies show.
Goodbye, nasal swabs? Saliva tests can detect coronavirus infection, studies show
Tests that look for the coronavirus in samples of saliva are about as reliable as tests that require a sample from the back of the nose, two new studies show.
Unique antibody profile sets gluten sensitivity apart from Celiac disease
People with gluten sensitivity have an antibody profile that differs from that of people with celiac disease, which could help doctors diagnose gluten sensitivity.
CDC: Nearly 30% of health workers with COVID-19 didn't know they had it
Up to 6% of the staff caring for COVID-19 at 13 hospitals across the country tested positive for the virus, but nearly 30% of them were asymptomatic and could have...
Novel Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy holds promise for targeting the HIV reservoir
A recent study describes a new Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy that can help fight HIV infection.
Entrepreneur offers 'ghost ship' tours of moored cruise ships
A British man who posted an ad for "ghost ship" tours of the empty cruise ships moored in the English Channel said the business has proven unexpectedly popular.
E-scooter injuries led to nearly 30,000 ER visits in 2019, study shows
Nearly 30,000 e-scooter riders visited emergency rooms across the United States in 2019 after sustaining injuries on the two-wheeled vehicles, a study published Monday by JAMA Network Open found.
Microgel immuno-acceptance method could improve pancreatic islet transplant success
Researchers have developed a new microgel drug delivery method that could extend the effectiveness of pancreatic islet transplantations -- from several years to possibly the entire lifespan of a recipient.
Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet
Specific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and found in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be altered in a beneficial manner by...
How antibiotics interact
Understanding bottleneck effects in the translation of bacterial proteins can lead to a more effective combination of antibiotics.
Stylish sunglasses for active people
Eyewear for people who love sports and adventure. (Yolanda Sun via Unsplash/)If you’ve got an active lifestyle and spend time working or exercising outdoors, a good pair of sports sunglasses is key...
Most Americans wear masks, but myths linger
Americans are generally well-versed about the use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, although knowledge gaps about face coverings persist, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll reveals.
Physiological test for autism proves effective independent of co-occurring conditions
Developing a physiological test for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one that measures certain components in the blood, has the potential to be a paradigm shift for diagnosing ASD. Researchers...
Algorithm aims to alert consumers before they use illicit online pharmacies
Researchers have developed an algorithm that may be able to spot illicit online pharmacies that could be providing customers with substandard medications without their knowledge, among other potential problems.