COVID-19 was leading cause of US duty-related police deaths in 2020, study finds
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rate continues to worsen, jumping to 73.5%
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Elderly walking speed could indicate dementia risk, study finds
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Smallpox vaccine Jynneos can prevent monkeypox, CDC says
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.