Scientists map structure of potent antibody against coronavirus Scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle have shown that a potent antibody from a COVID-19 survivor interferes with a key feature on the surface of the coronavirus's distinctive spikes and induces critical ... Oct 27, 2020 0 86
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Running for better health A few neighbors formed a running group to train for a marathon in 2021. I'm thinking about joining them as I know that running can be good exercise, but I've never run before. Is running a marathon actually good for my health? ... Oct 27, 2020 0 1
Reduced flexible behavior in autistic individuals is driven by less optimal learning Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show reduced flexible behavior on a probabilistic reversal learning task, underpinned by less optimal learning within each developmental stage, according to a study published ... Oct 27, 2020 0 27
Merkel orders tough curbs to tame virus (Update) Germany on Wednesday ordered a new round of shutdowns for the cultural and leisure as well as food and drink sectors, in a bid to halt a surge in new coronavirus infections. Oct 27, 2020 0 1
EU chief backs quicker virus tests EU chief Charles Michel on Tuesday urged member states to adopt the quicker "antigen" coronavirus testing method, in coordination with their partners across the bloc. Oct 27, 2020 0 1
Pfizer says Covid-19 vaccine still possible in 2020 despite data lag Pfizer executives expressed measured optimism Tuesday over the prospect of providing a coronavirus vaccine in 2020 even as they signaled key data on the vaccine would not be released before the US election. Oct 27, 2020 0 4
Health panel proposes colon cancer tests start at 45, not 50 A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended. Oct 27, 2020 0 8
People with Down syndrome face higher risk of severe COVID-19 (HealthDay)—When adults with Down syndrome contract COVID-19, their risk of dying is much higher than the norm, a large, new study finds. Oct 27, 2020 0 7
Got election anxiety? Experts have coping tips (HealthDay)—It may be no surprise that this year's presidential election is taking a toll on the mental health of Americans. Oct 27, 2020 0 5
Lockdowns can widen kids' waistlines—here's how to curb that (HealthDay)—Stuck at home, bored. Fiddling with their phone or playing video games. Munching on snack foods to while away the time. Oct 27, 2020 0 3