A new brain imaging study of prairie voles — which are among only about 5% of mammalian species besides humans…
Children face risk for severe complications and death from COVID-19
Children, teens and young adults are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19 than previously thought and those with…
Coordinated strategy to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine candidates is key, experts say
A harmonized and collaborative approach to the clinical testing, scale-up and distribution of candidate vaccines to prevent COVID-19 is essential,…
Imaging reveals bowel abnormalities in patients with COVID-19
Patients with COVID-19 can have bowel abnormalities, including ischemia, according to a new study.
COPD and smoking associated with higher COVID-19 mortality
Current smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality…
Emotional well-being while home gardening similar to other popular activities, study finds
Researchers found that gardening at home had a similar effect on emotional well-being (or happiness) as biking, walking or dining…
Street smarts required in heat mitigation
Researchers investigated how solar reflective coatings on select Los Angeles city streets affected radiant heat and, in turn, pedestrians’ comfort…
Polymer composite could serve as lighter, non-toxic radiation shielding
A new study suggests that a polymer compound embedded with bismuth trioxide particles holds tremendous potential for replacing conventional radiation…
Researchers ID target for colorectal cancer immunotherapy
Researchers have identified a target for colorectal cancer immunotherapy.
After Months Apart, Mother’s Day Visits Through a Doorway
At a Los Angeles nursing home, families got their first chance to see Mom since the lockdown began — as…