Teen wins $25k for finding molecule that may disarm coronavirus By Nicoletta Lanese Anika Chebrolu hopes to work with scientists to develop the drug candidate further.
Coronavirus outbreak: Live updates By Yasemin Saplakoglu, Jeanna Bryner, Rachael Rettner Among the top news today: Cases in North America and Europe are rising as the Northern Hemisphere approaches winter months and WHO warns of pandemic fatigue.
'Challenge study' to infect healthy volunteers with the coronavirus will begin in early 2021 By Yasemin Saplakoglu The study will test how much virus is needed to infect humans and which vaccines work the best to prevent COVID-19.
Without gravity, the fluid around an astronaut's brain moves in weird ways By Doris Elin Salazar The fluid that cushions the human brain redistributes in the skull during spaceflight, according to a new study.
Young women may be likelier to die after heart attacks than men By Nicoletta Lanese Scientists don't yet know why death rates were higher among women in the study.
The body fires 'blobs of fat' packed with toxic proteins to fight bacteria By Yasemin Saplakoglu Scientists have known about these 'blobs of fat' for more than 130 years, but they're just understanding all the roles they play in the body.
Remdesivir has 'no meaningful impact' on COVID-19 survival, huge study finds By Nicoletta Lanese Patients given the drug did not show a significant decrease in mortality, risk of ventilation or time in the hospital.
Drug tricks cancer cells by impersonating a virus By Nicoletta Lanese The drug has been tested in mice and a small group of human patients.
Hockey game turned into COVID-19 superspreader event By Rachael Rettner Fourteen out of 22 players developed COVID-19 after the game.
What if all humans on Earth had albinism? By Charles Q. Choi What might the world be like if everyone on Earth had albinism, from prehistoric times until now?
Experts: Herd immunity is 'dangerous' and 'flawed' approach By Rachael Rettner The letter appears to be a response to the controversial proposal known as the Great Barrington declaration.
COVID-19 linked to sudden hearing loss By Rachael Rettner A man in the U.K. developed sudden and permanent hearing loss in one ear after battling a severe case of COVID-19, according to a new report.
The coronavirus can last for 28 days on some surfaces By Jacinta Bowler Scientists have found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is viable even after sitting on surfaces such as glass and bank notes for 28 days.
Life-changing medical innovations that make the impossible possible (Sponsored) By Contributor Sandvik's medical tools and components are a crucial part of helping people with chronic conditions and disabilities live life to its fullest potential.
How many organs are in the human body? By Dani Leviss There isn't an official "organ count" for the human body, but is there a ballpark estimate?
More humans are growing an extra blood vessel in our arm that 'feeds' our hands, study shows By Mike McRae Scientists have found an artery that temporarily runs down the center of our forearms while we're still in the womb isn't vanishing as often as it used to.
Masks and closures in Arizona led to a 75% decrease in coronavirus cases By Yasemin Saplakoglu Another study shows that masks and other mitigation efforts not only work, but work well.
Trump's COVID case could be entering a crucial stage By Monique Brouillette Doctors say the president, who tested positive for COVID-19, could be heading for a bad stretch in prolonged illness — or an upward path to recovery.
1 in 4 Americans aren't washing their hands regularly By Rachael Rettner In a global pandemic, hand-washing is even more important than it usually is.
