US nears 6 million cases of coronavirus The United States neared six million coronavirus cases on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the planet's total, as nations around the world battle to contain the raging pandemic. Aug 31, 2020 1 11
Australia virus cases drop after lengthy Melbourne lockdown Australia reported fewer than 100 new coronavirus cases Monday, the lowest number in two months as authorities appeared to bring an outbreak in the country's second-largest city under control. Aug 31, 2020 0 5
New Zealand lifts Auckland virus lockdown Schools across Auckland reopened Monday as New Zealand's largest city emerged from lockdown, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressing confidence a second-wave outbreak of coronavirus was under control. Aug 31, 2020 0 2
Large study finds no link between blood pressure medication and cancer There is no evidence that blood pressure lowering drugs increase the risk of cancer, according to the most extensive study conducted on the topic. The late breaking research is presented today at ESC Congress 2020. Aug 31, 2020 0 3
Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to late breaking research presented today at ESC Congress 2020. Aug 31, 2020 0 10