Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

China's crematoriums 'packed' as COVID cases soar

Crematoriums across China are straining to deal with an influx of bodies as the country battles a wave of COVID cases that authorities have said is impossible to track.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Beijing crematoriums strain under China COVID wave

Workers at Beijing crematoriums said Friday they are overwhelmed as China faces a surge in COVID cases that authorities warn could hit its underdeveloped rural hinterland during upcoming public holidays.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests

The Biden administration is again making some free COVID-19 tests available to all U.S. households as it unveils its contingency plans for potential coronavirus surges this winter.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Reading for pleasure strengthens memory in older adults

Baseball may be America's favorite pastime, but in rankings of the most popular hobbies, reading is more consistently ranked highly. It's not hard to see why: reading is simultaneously engaging and relaxing, and it's fun ...

Health

Repairing abandoned houses found to reduce nearby gun violence

Installing new doors and windows, trash cleanup, and weeding at abandoned houses in Philadelphia led to substantial drops in nearby gun violence, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine and School of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

China reports more COVID deaths as infections surge

China reported two new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday, both elderly Beijing residents, as several major cities persisted with strict virus curbs despite a much-touted recent loosening.

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