High levels of cadmium in cigarette and veggies linked to higher death rates in people with flu: Study
Long-term exposure to cadmium, even at low levels, may undermine the body’s defense system in the lungs, explain scientists
Dec 16, 2020
Major winter storm expected to hit Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, experts predict heavy snow and freezing rain
Slick road conditions and reduced visibility at times could make travel difficult across the region where winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are in effect
Dec 16, 2020
When will the Moderna coronavirus vaccine be available? FDA set to give nod
Preliminary evidence also suggests that the vaccine candidate may prevent some asymptomatic cases
Dec 16, 2020
FDA approves genetically modified pigs to facilitate safer food, medical products for people with allergies
GalSafe pigs may potentially provide a source of “porcine-based materials” to produce human medical products that are free of detectable alpha-gal sugar
Dec 15, 2020
Utah mink found near infected fur farm confirmed as first known Covid-19 case in a wild animal
There is currently no evidence that the coronavirus is circulating or has been established in wild populations surrounding the infected mink farms
Dec 15, 2020
New Covid-19 variant detected in UK, scientists say there’s no reason to panic and call for more research
Experts say there is currently no evidence to suggest that the variant is more likely to cause serious disease. 'This kind of evolution and mutations are quite common.'
Dec 15, 2020
Who is Sandra Lindsay? NYC ICU nurse among first to get Covid-19 vaccine, says 'healing is coming'
She said, 'I want to instill public confidence that the vaccine is safe. We’re in a pandemic and so we all need to do our part to put an end to the pandemic and to not give up so soon'
Dec 15, 2020
Some US states highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change are least prepared to tackle it, warns study
Americans most vulnerable to climate crisis include those who are very young or very old, people with a disability, and those living in poverty
Dec 14, 2020
Americans with allergies can get Pfizer's Covid-19 shot if they don't have severe reactions to vaccines: FDA
About 1.6% of the US population has had a severe allergic reaction of some sort or another to food or some environmental aspect
Dec 14, 2020
Trump’s White House staff, other top US officials could be among the first to get Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine
Initial doses will be limited and the CDC recommends that healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents get the vaccine first
Dec 14, 2020
Will a massive iceberg end up striking South Georgia island? Scientists unsure but tracking A68a’s movement
Iceberg A68a broke off from the Antarctic peninsula’s Larsen C ice shelf in July 2017
Dec 12, 2020
Biogen's superspreader Boston event in February may have led to 245,000 Covid-19 cases in US, other nations: Study
While Massachusetts accounted for most early spread related to the conference, Florida accounted for the greatest proportion of cases overall
Dec 12, 2020
FDA gives Pfizer coronavirus vaccine green light, Americans could get first shot as early as Monday
The emergency use authorization comes at a time when over 294,000 have died in the Covid-19 pandemic in the US
Dec 12, 2020
Tennessee firm recalls drugs after factory mix-up of erectile dysfunction and anti-depressant pills
Unintentional intake of sildenafil may pose serious health risks to people with underlying health issues, such as high blood pressure or diabetes
Dec 11, 2020
Do people share health risks with pets? Owners of dogs with diabetes more likely to develop disease: Study
Owners of dogs who are diabetic are at a 38% higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes. No association was found between type 2 diabetes in cat owners and diabetes in their cats
Dec 11, 2020
FDA panel recommends Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, here's what will happen next
This paves the way for FDA to authorize the shot and within 24 hours of an emergency use authorization, the vaccine could be shipped out to distribution sites across the US
Dec 11, 2020
Can increased use of social media cause depression? Study finds a link between the two
According to the analysis, young adults who used more than 300 minutes per day were 2.8 times as likely to become depressed within six months
Dec 10, 2020
Should Americans with severe allergies avoid Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine? Here's what we know so far
Moncef Slaoui, chief vaccine adviser for Operation Warp Speed, said he expected that the UK allergic reactions would be considered in the US authorization process
Dec 10, 2020
Where did Covid-19 ACTUALLY start? Origins story gets murkier after Italian boy, 4, infected in November 2019
According to the researchers, the findings, in agreement with other evidence of early Covid-19 spread in Europe, 'advance the beginning of the outbreak to late autumn 2019'
Dec 10, 2020
When will Geminid meteor shower peak? All you need to know about the spectacular phenomenon
Under dark, clear skies, the Geminids can produce up to 120 meteors per hour, so find a good spot, lay on your back and enjoy the dazzling display of fireballs
Dec 9, 2020