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More than half of young Americans live with parents
Just over half of young adult Americans live with their parents, an unprecedented proportion that is doubtless linked to the coronavirus but also reflects a deeper trend, researchers said Friday.
N.S. woman trying to stop husband from medically assisted death denied appeal motion
A Nova Scotia Court of Appeal judge has upheld a lower court decision that effectively allows a man to go ahead with a medically assisted death, in spite of his...
Identification and treatment key in responding to COVID-19 health anxiety in children
Psychologists have published advice for practitioners on responding to health anxieties among children and young people resulting from COVID-19.
FBI arrests 2 armed men traveling to Kenosha, Wis., to possibly 'pick people off'
Two Missouri men face federal charges that they attempted to travel to Kenosha, Wis., to "pick people off" with firearms they weren't legally allowed to possess, the Justice Department said.
N.S. woman trying to stop husband from medically assisted death denied appeal motion
A Nova Scotia Court of Appeal judge has upheld a lower court decision that effectively allows a man to go ahead with a medically assisted death, in spite of his...
Struggling with post-COVID-19 syndrome in a First Nation with limited health services
Andrew Yesno of Eabametoong First Nation in northern Ontario contracted the coronavirus at the end of March and began feeling better in May, but months later he's still struggling with...
Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi hospitalized after contracting coronavirus
Media mogul and Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was hospitalized in Milan Thursday "as a precaution" after he and his children tested positive for the coronavirus.
Who has the most success preparing Black students for careers in science? Historically Black Colleges and Universities
A supportive atmosphere, diverse faculty, and intense preparation keep Black students in science-and push them on to get a PhD
Nuturing Black chemists
Young Black scientists thrive in the supportive environment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. But predominantly white schools don't have the same success, in part because of barriers erected by...
Watch: Drew Barrymore, Whoopi Goldberg recall bonding in 'Boys on the Side'
Drew Barrymore said Whoopi Goldberg encouraged her to be "wild" and inspired her with "kindness" while filming "Boys on the Side."
Why you should be adding salt to your cocktails
Salt makes sweet, sour, and umami notes stand out by decreasing the amount of bitterness we can taste. (Saveur/)This story originally featured on Saveur.In the cocktail world, salt can go far beyond the...
Listen: Carly Pearce channels Dolly Parton with new single 'Next Girl'
Carly Pearce released the new song "Next Girl," inspired by Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and other women in country music.
Helping companies prioritize their cybersecurity investments
One reason that cyberattacks have continued to grow in recent years is that we never actually learn all that much about how they happen. Companies fear that reporting attacks will...
Pakistan's only Asian elephant prepared for new home
A team of international vets using tranquilliser darts, flatbreads and the soothing lyrics of Frank Sinatra conducted a medical examination Friday on Pakistan's only Asian elephant, ahead of his planned...
Do big tadpoles turn into big frogs? It's complicated, study finds
If you have any children in your life, imagine for a moment that they don't look anything like their parents, they don't eat anything humans normally eat, and they're active...
Study shows UK school textbooks teach a highly simplified version of US civil rights movement
As children return to school in the UK, they will encounter a curriculum that still pays little attention to black British history or culture. This is despite an urgent Black...
Researchers redesign the face mask to improve comfort and protection
Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from SARS-CoV-2, is comfortable enough to wear all day, and stays in place without frequent adjustment. Based on...
Plants might be able to tell us about the location of dead bodies, helping families find missing people
The notion of plants talking to us about dead people sounds like a bad horror movie. But that's the theme of a recent scientific paper I co-authored.
Researchers say job candidates are rated lower in virtual interviews
New research provides some of the first solid evidence that people who watch a virtual job interview rate the candidate substantially lower than those who watch the same interview in...
Usher to launch Las Vegas residency show in July 2021
Usher announced a residency show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and confirmed he's expecting a child with Jenn Goicoechea.
Close-knit Latino family ties bring coronavirus dangers to traditional gatherings
Close-knit Latino family ties become
The moms are not alright: How coronavirus pandemic policies penalize mothers
Following her recent installation as Canada's first female finance minister, Chrystia Freeland was quick to acknowledge that a promotion such as hers was a rarity for a woman in the...
Pandemic gun-buying binge crosses party lines
A fear for health and safety that crosses party lines has driven a record number of American gun sales during the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, raising the...
Jacinda Ardern is New Zealand's most successful influencer
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks directly into her phone at day's end, in a comfortable sweatshirt and with tousled hair, inviting Instagram viewers into her home as she...
Mets' Pete Alonso launches 1st career walk-off homer vs. Yankees
Pete Alonso's night at Citi Field began with two strikeouts, but ended with his first career walk-off home run to spark a dramatic New York Mets win over the rival...
How to get a six-pack (or even an eight-pack)
Getting abs like this takes work—and genetics. (John Seldon/Pexels/)Even with gyms reopening at limited capacity, it’s still safer to exercise at home or outdoors. So, we’re dubbing this September Muscle Month to help...
Labor Day weekend a crucial test for California: Can we keep coronavirus at bay?
Health officials are cautioning against crowded holiday celebrations in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
People power key to getting through COVID-19 pandemic
The strength of connections, be it human connections within cities, or collaborative networks between cities, has been a key factor in determining how effectively the world's biggest cities have been...