US weighs next steps for J&J virus shot amid clot mystery
U.S. health officials are weighing next steps as they investigate a handful of unusual blood clots in people who received …
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Officials urge vigilance as Germany sees 3rd infection wave
BERLIN — German health officials warned Friday that the country’s latest eruption of coronavirus cases has the potential to be …
US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks
A Florida correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 …
Philippines launches virus vaccinations amid supply problems
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines launched a vaccination campaign Monday to contain one of Southeast Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreaks but …
2nd Ebola vaccine to be used in Congo, as UN efforts slammed
The World Health Organization on Monday announced Congo will start using a second experimental Ebola vaccine, as efforts to stop …
Did a common childhood illness take down the neanderthals? A 21st century nuisance for parents may have proved deadly to early man
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of anthropology. What killed off the Neanderthals, and why did Homo sapiens …
Chemical reaction method for more efficient drug production
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) in Japan and Mount Allison University in Canada have developed a …
Excess body fat, particularly around the waist, is a major risk factor for premature death among Hispanics
Both general and abdominal obesity were strongly associated with mortality among Mexican adults. Each 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI above …
A leap forward in kidney disease research: Scientists develop breakthrough in vitro model
Kidneys work to constantly filter blood and remove toxins from the body. Conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) are …
House move during early pregnancy linked to heightened premature birth risk
Moving to a new residence during the first three months of pregnancy is linked to a heightened risk of premature …
Airborne particles can send our detox systems into overdrive
An international team of scientists have observed a previously unclear inflammatory mechanism caused by airborne particles that can worsen asthma …
Novel imaging approach has potential to identify patients with CAD: Non-invasive cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging can be done in short 15 minute exam
Coronary artery disease (CAD) — caused by plaque buildup in the artery walls that constricts the flow of blood to …
Pain and gain: Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection
Pinch yourself. If you feel pain, it’s thanks to specialized nerve endings in the skin. And, in a surprising discovery, …
Gut microbes may affect the course of ALS: Researchers isolated a molecule that may be under-produced in the guts of patients
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have shown in mice that intestinal microbes, collectively termed the gut microbiome, may …
Slower walking speed may predict future mobility problems
Being able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace plays an important role in living a vibrant, …
Transfer of oncogene in colon cancer cells demonstrated
For years, doctors and scientists have known very little about why patients can receive drugs successfully for months, or even …
Congo confirms 1st Ebola case in city of Goma
The Congolese Health Ministry is confirming Congo’s first Ebola case in the city of Goma, home to more than 2 …
Study confirms disparities in triple-negative breast cancer diagnoses
Women of color and young women may face elevated risks of developing triple-negative breast cancers, a type of cancer that …