Which age group—old or young—should get the COVID-19 vaccine first may depend on timing COVID-19 vaccines are on the horizon. Lately, it seems like each week brings news of another clinical trial demonstrating vaccine efficacy. But if supplies are initially limited, decision-makers will need to make hard choices ... Dec 10, 2020 0 0
Germany warns virus taking 'worrying' turn for worse Germany's trend of new infections has taken a worrying turn, the head of its disease control agency said Thursday, as the death toll to date crossed the grim milestone of 20,000. Dec 10, 2020 0 0
Mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of depression in younger breast cancer survivors New UCLA-led research shows that behavioral interventions—mindfulness meditation and survivorship education classes—are effective in reducing depressive symptoms in younger breast cancer survivors, who often experience ... Dec 10, 2020 0 4
As virus cases dip, western Switzerland reopens restaurants While much of Switzerland is preparing for tighter lockdown restrictions because of COVID-19, the country's French-speaking regions are going in the other direction—allowing restaurants to reopen on Thursday after a drop ... Dec 10, 2020 0 0
US will likely issue allergy warning over Pfizer vaccine: official If the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decides to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine, it will probably ask people with a known history of severe allergic reactions to not take it, a top government scientist said ... Dec 10, 2020 0 5
New serological assay provides rapid, accurate testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a novel serological assay for the detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Dec 10, 2020 0 94
US COVID deaths exceed 3,000 in 24 hours The United States on Wednesday registered more than 3,000 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally—the highest daily toll since April. Dec 10, 2020 0 4
Researchers find that the genetic underpinnings of a skin disorder at birth indicate future heart problems Our skin tells us when we've spent too much time in the sun or when the dry air of winter has sucked away too much moisture. Now Jefferson researchers find that the skin can also foretell issues unrelated to the protective ... Dec 10, 2020 0 63
US House approves bill to widen marijuana research The US House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would broaden researchers' ability to study marijuana and its effects, a move hailed by cannabis advocates. Dec 10, 2020 0 4
Indonesia places risky bet on Chinese coronavirus vaccines Indonesia is betting that China-made coronavirus vaccines can help it tackle one of the worst outbreaks in Asia, but analysts warn it is a wager that could leave them holding a high-interest diplomatic IOU. Dec 10, 2020 0 3