The World Health Organization on Thursday warned of a new wave of COVID-19 infections in Africa due to delayed vaccine supplies, a slow rollout and…
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The cerebellum may have played an important role in the evolution of the human brain
The cerebellum—a part of the brain once recognized mainly for its role in coordinating movement—underwent evolutionary changes that may have contributed to human culture, language…
CDC Sets Rules for Trial Cruises With Volunteer Passengers
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with…
Moderna vaccine 96 percent effective in 12-17 year-olds, study shows
Moderna said Thursday its COVID-19 vaccine is 96 percent effective among youths aged 12 to 17, according to the results of its first clinical trials.…
Obesity may be a more significant risk factor for death from COVID-19 for men than women
Obesity may be a stronger risk factor for death, severe pneumonia and the need for intubation in men than in women with COVID-19, according to…
Jimmy Kimmel Urges People to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. On Tuesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, host Jimmy Kimmel encouraged…
Nighttime Asthma Predicts Poor Outcomes in Teens
Teens with persistent nocturnal asthma symptoms were significantly more likely than were those without nighttime asthma to report poor functional health independent of daytime asthma,…
On vaccinating the globe, Blinken warns: 'We have to speed this up'
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends a joint news conference following a bilateral meeting with Britain’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in London,…
Suicide Risk Prediction Tools Fail Racialized Patients
Current models used to predict suicide risk fall short for racialized populations including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), new research shows. Investigators developed…
Bill Would Make Employers Pay for Any Required COVID-19 Test
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Employers who require COVID-19 tests for applicants or workers would be required to pay for them under a bill heard by…