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COVID-19 less deadly and causes milder symptoms in children, UK study finds
Children and teenagers are less likely than adults to develop severe COVID-19 or die from the disease, according to the world's largest study of hospital patients with COVID-19.
Engineers uncover biomechanical effects of skin rubbing
Understanding the skin damage caused by rubbing could lead to better topical skin treatments and help prevent the formation of new routes for viral and bacterial infection.
Women with higher neuroticism are less physically active
A new study shows that the role of personality may vary depending on how physical activity is measured.
Preventing infection, facilitating healing: New biomaterials from spider silk
New biomaterials developed at the University of Bayreuth eliminate risk of infection and facilitate healing processes. A research team led by Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel has succeeded in combining these...
A surprising protein player in diabetes
A study of pancreatic beta cells has found a link between a commonly found protein, a subset of switched-off genes and the development of diabetes.
Study: 70% of COVID-19 infections in children may be missed without testing
Up to 70% of COVID-19 infections in children might be missed unless routine testing and contact tracing measures are implemented, a study published Friday by JAMA Pediatrics found.
Making brain cancers in children respond better to treatment
Research has identified a small molecule compound that can activate the Wnt pathway in non-Wnt subtypes of medulloblastoma, making these aggressive forms of cancer more responsive to therapies. The work...
Vaccines against respiratory infections linked to fewer heart failure deaths
Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with fewer hospital deaths in patients with heart failure. That's the result of a study in nearly 3 million Americans. One out of five...
Nurses burned out and want to quit
A survey of nurses caring for children with heart problems has revealed that more than half are emotionally exhausted. The analysis also found that good working environments were linked with...
Flu, pneumonia vaccines save lives of heart failure patients, study shows
Flu and pneumonia vaccines lead to fewer hospital deaths among heart failure patients, a new study finds.
International screening of the effects of a pathogenic fungus
The pathogenic fungus Candida auris, which first surfaced in 2009, is proving challenging to control. It is resistant to many fungicides and not easy to diagnose. Researchers from Radboud university...
Age no criteria for decisions on heart attack treatment, new research finds
Elderly patients suffering the most common type of heart attack may benefit from more invasive treatment, new research has shown.
Katy Perry celebrates 'Smile' release from her hospital bed
Katy Perry released her sixth album, "Smile," two days after giving birth to Daisy, her daughter with Orlando Bloom.
Study finds younger and older drivers more likely to drive older, less safe vehicles
A new study found that teen drivers and drivers 65 years and older - two age groups at a higher risk of being involved in an automobile accident - are...
New study takes aim at advanced types of non-addictive pain therapies
Scientists have recently helped clarify the contributions to an ion channel's temperature - dependent activation. This in turn should aid in the development of new types of non-addictive pain therapies.
Research illuminates new element of plant immune defense response to biotic stress
Scientists have addressed the involvement of cytosolic calcium oscillations and waves in the immune response of P. patens to a biotic stress. Specifically, the scientists administered chitin oligosaccharides to simulate...
Watch: Amber Riley performs 'A Moment' in memory of Naya Rivera
Amber Riley performed a tribute to her late "Glee" co-star Naya Rivera on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
South Korea reports positive COVID-19 cases after death
Three people who were found dead in South Korea tested positive for the coronavirus following autopsies, as the country braces for a spike in cases after a church-related outbreak.
Painting with bacteria could revolutionise wastewater treatment
Improvements to a new type of water-based paint containing bacteria could pave the way for advancements in waste management and the production of biomass or biofuel gasses, a new study...
Keith Dwayne Nelson set to die for raping, killing Kansas girl in 1999
A death row inmate is again set to be executed Friday for raping and killing a young girl more than 20 years ago, after a federal appeals court dismissed a...
COVID-19 deaths in U.S. top 1,000 for 3rd day in a row; 46,000 new cases
There were again more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the United States on Thursday, for the third straight day, new data from Johns Hopkins University showed Friday.
Dangers of third coronavirus surge in California focus on young people, essential workers
California health officials prepare for a potential third surge of coronavirus cases fueled by essential workers and young people.
Dangers of third coronavirus surge in California focus on young people, essential workers
California health officials prepare for a potential third surge of coronavirus cases fueled by essential workers and young people.
Lute Olson, Hall of Fame basketball coach, dies at 85
Hall of Fame basketball coach Lute Olson, who spent 24 seasons at the University of Arizona and led the Wildcats to the 1997 NCAA championship, has died at the age...
Letters to the Editor: Trump is gravely undermining public confidence in a COVID-19 vaccine
President Trump's touting of various miracle cures and a "warp speed" COVID-19 vaccine rightly makes the public worry about the approval process.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe announces resignation, citing failing health
Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, announced Friday that he will resign due to health issues.
Study: Kids visiting ER less for asthma since pandemic started
After stay-at-home orders were issued this spring because of COVID-19, doctors at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia noticed a dramatic drop in the number of patients who were being admitted for...
Study: ADHD may help predict adult risk for car crashes
Young adults who've had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder since childhood are at increased risk for road crashes, researchers say. But there is no increased risk for those whose ADHD symptoms have decreased.