States that lifted restrictions on indoor dining in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic last year saw 2% to 3% increases in daily death rates related to the virus 60 to 100 days after doing so, according a CDC analysis. States that lifted restrictions on indoor dining in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic last year saw 2% to 3% increases in daily death rates related to the virus 60 to 100 days after doing so, according a CDC analysis.

SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom — Despite thorough cleanings by both consumers and suppliers, lingering bits of bacteria on salad leaves can still cause food poisoning from time to time. Now, a new study finds water infused with “sound and microscopic air bubbles” may be the key to never fearing another salad bar nightmare again. Besides just…

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The Gulf Stream System is at its weakest in 1,000 years due to climate change, reveals new research. The ocean current that brings warm water and shapes weather patterns from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe is slowing down in an unprecedented way, say scientists.

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Researchers at Pfizer-BioNTech announced Thursday that they have started a new clinical trial designed to assess whether a third dose of their COVID-19 will bolster the protection it offers against new virus strains.

ADELAIDE, Australia — Who knew sewage could tell so much about a country’s drug habits? A new international study focusing on NPS (new psychoactive substances) levels in wastewater around the globe is providing unprecedented insight into designer drug use patterns across numerous nations.

ADELAIDE, Australia — Who knew sewage could tell so much about a country’s drug habits? A new international study focusing on NPS (new psychoactive substances) levels in wastewater around the globe is providing unprecedented insight into designer drug use patterns across numerous nations. Researchers from the University of South Australia say, based on what’s in the…

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — While the vast majority of COVID-19 patients will return to health within weeks of their infection, a new study reveals some may end up suffering the after-effects for months. Researchers from the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres say patients could lose their sense of taste and smell for up to five months…

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Although people receiving Pfizer’s version of the coronavirus vaccine will be getting two doses, a new report by the British government finds just one shot is having a profound impact on ending the pandemic.

LONDON — Although people receiving Pfizer’s version of the coronavirus vaccine will be getting two doses, a new report by the British government finds just one shot is having a profound impact on ending the pandemic. Researchers with Public Health England (PHE) find one dose of the Pfizer vaccine slashes the risk of death from…

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Google’s advertising system allowed employers or landlords to discriminate against nonbinary and some transgender people, The Markup found. Companies trying to run ads on YouTube or elsewhere on the web could direct Google not to show those ads to people of “unknown gender” — meaning people who have not identified themselves to Google as “male” or “female.” After being alerted to this by The Markup, Google pledged to crack down on the practice. “We will be implementing an update to our policy and enforcement in the coming weeks to restrict advertisers from targeting or excluding users on the basis of…

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Researchers used computer simulations to study how cold air from air conditioning interacts with warm air plumes emanating from restaurant tables, finding the mixture can influence the flow of airborne virus particles.

New genetic variations of COVID-19 represent a significant challenge to efforts to end the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday.