Pre-COVID subway air polluted from DC to Boston, but New York region’s is the worst
Commuters now have yet another reason to avoid packing themselves into subway stations. New York City’s transit system exposes riders …
Macron gambles by saying ‘non’ to lockdown
French President Emmanuel Macron has gambled by not imposing a third national lockdown to contain COVID-19—against expectations and the advice …
Using AI to remove racial disparity in knee pain diagnosis
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has developed an artificial-intelligence-based application for categorizing the degree …
Light pollution linked to preterm birth increase
Scientists conducted the first study to examine the fetal health impact of light pollution based on a direct measure of …
Mother of three says Virginia county postponing return to classrooms 'heartbreaking'
‘Fairfax County’ is letting us down,’ Virginia parent says of postponement of in-person learning Christy Hudson, a Fairfax County, Va. …
Aussie GPs need to better screen for harmful alcohol use
Most of the Australian population does not see the need for major changes in regard to alcohol use, and support …
Depression in new fathers connected to relationship insecurities
Becoming a parent often brings great joy, but not always. Parenthood also entails challenges, stress and, for some people, it …
It’s Open Enrollment. Here’s What You Need to Know
California’s annual health insurance enrollment season for individuals and families kicks off this week against a dramatic backdrop: the hotly …
CRISPR technology to cure sickle cell disease
University of Illinois Chicago is one of the U.S. sites participating in clinical trials to cure severe red blood congenital …
For some, GI tract may be vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
No evidence so far indicates that food or drinks can transmit the virus that causes COVID-19, but new research at …
Different types of neurons interact to make reaching-and-grasping tasks possible
Research conducted at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), has looked at the importance of specific …
LOL! Dwyane Wade's Kids React to Nude Insta Post for 39th Birthday: 'Chill'
NSFW! Dwyane Wade stripped down via Instagram for his 39th birthday — and his kids hilariously reacted in the comments. …
It’s crucial we address COVID vaccine hesitancy among health workers. Here’s where to start
Health workers are at higher risk of COVID infection and illness. They can also act as extremely efficient transmitters of …
Focus on sleep quality over social media quantity to improve young people’s well-being
Worried about how social media use is affecting your teenager’s well-being? University of Otago research has revealed you may be …
UK expands virus vaccination campaign to over-70s
Britain on Monday extended its coronavirus vaccination campaign to people over the age of 70, and new tougher restrictions for …
What you need to know about the new COVID-19 variants
Editor’s note: Two new strains of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 called B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 have been found in the …
British PM tells public to stay home as deaths soar
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday urged the public to obey the national lockdown as coronavirus deaths continued to …
DWTS’ Lindsay Arnold: Mom-Shaming Is ‘Never Going to Be OK’
Shutting down the shame. Lindsay Arnold has repeatedly spoken out against trolls who have critiqued her parenting style, and that’s …