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Machines rival expert analysis of stored red blood cell quality
Once outside the body, stored blood begins degrading until, by day 42, they're no longer usable. Until now, assessing its quality has required laborious microscopic examination by human experts. A...
A man in Hong Kong is the first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection
A 33-year-old man in Hong Kong was infected with the coronavirus a second time, more than four months after his initial infection, researchers report. His case is the first confirmed account of SARS-CoV-2...
Online searches for 'chest pain' rise, emergency visits for heart attack drop amid COVID-19
A study of search engine queries addressed the question of whether online searches for chest pain symptoms correlated to reports of fewer people going to the emergency department with acute...
76ers fire coach Brett Brown after being swept by Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers have fired head coach Brett Brown after seven seasons and another disappointing finish in the NBA playoffs.
Reprogramming immune cells to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair
A new study suggests that macrophage programming is more complex than previously thought.
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to an immune cell run amok
Researchers report that the lasting nature of inflammatory bowel disease may be due to a type of long-lived immune cell that can provoke persistent, damaging inflammation in the intestinal tract.
Re-engineered enzyme could help reverse damage from spinal cord injury and stroke
Researchers have redesigned and enhanced a natural enzyme that shows promise in promoting the regrowth of nerve tissue following injury.
Re-engineered enzyme could help reverse damage from spinal cord injury and stroke
A team of researchers from University of Toronto Engineering and the University of Michigan has redesigned and enhanced a natural enzyme that shows promise in promoting the regrowth of nerve...
More counties removed from California's COVID-19 watchlist
Three more counties came off California's COVID-19 watchlist over the weekend after showing a decline in case counts and transmission rates for three consecutive days.
Blood pressure meds may improve COVID-19 survival, study says
In the largest such study yet, researchers have found that two classes of common blood pressure medications seem tied to better survival against COVID-19.
Electronic alert reduces excessive prescribing of short-acting asthma relievers
An automatic, electronic alert on general practitioners' computer screens can help to prevent excessive prescribing of short-acting asthma reliever medication, according to new research.
Cancer and its treatment may accelerate the aging process in young patients
A new study examines the effects of cancer and its treatment on the aging process. Investigators found that expression of a gene associated with aging is higher in young patients...
Global gut health experts guide growth of synbiotics
Chances are you've heard of probiotics: supplements delivering 'good microbes' to the gut, providing a wide range of health benefits. You may also be aware of prebiotics: supplements designed to...
Excessive fructose consumption may cause a leaky gut, leading to fatty liver disease
Excessive consumption of fructose -- a sweetener ubiquitous in the American diet -- can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is comparably abundant in the United States. But...
Having a doctor who shares the same race may ease patient's angst
When doctors are the same race as their patients, it can sometimes forge a sense of comfort that helps to reduce anxiety and pain, particularly for Black patients, new research...
Are antivitamins the new antibiotics?
Antibiotics are among the most important discoveries of modern medicine and have saved millions of lives since the discovery of penicillin almost 100 years ago. However, bacteria can develop resistance...
Scientists may have confirmed you can catch COVID-19 twice
At a news conference on Sunday, President Donald Trump touted this treatment as a “major therapeutic breakthrough,” with a 35 percent mortality reduction. But no one has been able to pinpoint where that...
Mail delays may affect medication supply for nearly 1 in 4 Americans over 50
The timeliness of mail delivery may affect access to medication for many middle-aged and older adults, according to a new analysis of data from a national poll of people aged...
Heart repair factor boosted by RNA-targeting compound
Damaged hearts require stem cell activation to heal, but heart attack silences a key signaling molecule. A newly discovered compound reactivates its production, in cell-based studies.
Are antivitamins the new antibiotics?
Antibiotics are among the most important discoveries of modern medicine and have saved millions of lives since the discovery of penicillin almost 100 years ago. Many diseases caused by bacterial...
Crossbreeding of Holstein cows improves fertility without detriment to milk production
Since 1960, Holstein dairy cows have exhibited a substantial decline in fertility, with serious economic consequences for farmers. Genetic selection programs in the United States and elsewhere have emphasized milk...
Living at higher altitudes associated with higher levels of child stunting
Children living at high altitudes found to be more stunted, on average, than peers at lower altitudes. The deficit increases above 500 meters above sea level, and persists as children...
Reducing transmission risk of livestock disease
The risk of transmitting the livestock virus PPRV, which threatens 80% of the world's sheep and goats, increases with certain husbandry practices, including attendance at seasonal grazing camps and the...
Associate dean of diversity, inclusion, and belonging named
Sheree Ohen has been named the inaugural associate dean of diversity, inclusion, and belonging for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Claudine Gay, Edgerley Family Dean of FAS, announced today. Ohen will begin...
Alison Sweeney to reprise Sami Brady on 'Days of Our Lives'
Alison Sweeney will return to "Days of Our Lives" when the NBC soap opera resumes production in September.
Column: Thanks to Trump, the FDA just had the worst day in its history
Trump attacks the Food and Drug Administration and undermines its science while its leadership stays silent.
Navy's next littoral combat ship completes acceptance trials
The future LCS Minneapolis-St. Paul, the U.S. Navy's newest littoral combat ship, completed acceptance trials on Lake Michigan, the Navy said Monday.
Aerobic exercise, reduce depression in young adults, study finds
Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise can be an effective treatment for some young adults with depression, a study published Monday in the journal Psychological Medicine found.