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Lockdown diary: the Italian priest delivering blessings from car speaker

Priest Don Giuseppe Castelvecchio hasn't been able to conduct services in his San Fiorano church for two months. In the town where restrictions are easing, his sermons delivered from a loud speaker in a car are a welcome relief. Joe Davies reports.




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How many people have really died from covid-19 so far?

Looking at how many more people are dying than usual gives an idea of the coronavirus pandemic’s true effect – and suggests a far higher death toll in many countries




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Notes from an Apocalypse review: A lively romp through the end of days

Mark O'Connell's book Notes from an Apocalypse is an exploration of doomsday preparation from Mars colonists to fallout shelter estate agents




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What four coronaviruses from history can tell us about covid-19

Four coronaviruses cause around a quarter of all common colds, but each was probably deadly when it first made the leap to humans. We can learn a lot from what happened next




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We really do relive experiences from waking life when we sleep

Brain implants have revealed that we replay conscious experiences while we sleep, with the same patterns of neurons firing during sleep as in waking life




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How to sniff out the good coronavirus studies from the bad

With social media, newspapers and politicians all espousing unverified covid-19 findings, use these seven signs to tell if a study should be treated with caution




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It's time to retreat from the tyranny of lockdown tech

People in lockdown are no longer trying to use technology to get their old lives back and that's a good thing, says Annalee Newitz





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Which Diets Help You Keep the Weight From Coming Back?

Title: Which Diets Help You Keep the Weight From Coming Back?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/2/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/3/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Experts Back Away From Annual PSA Test

Title: Experts Back Away From Annual PSA Test
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Tysabri May Treat Myelin Sheath Damage From MS

Title: Tysabri May Treat Myelin Sheath Damage From MS
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Typical Male Behavior Comes From Estrogen, Too

Title: Typical Male Behavior Comes From Estrogen, Too
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: If You Have Fibromyalgia

Title: Health Tip: If You Have Fibromyalgia
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Severe Morning Sickness Passed From Moms to Daughters

Title: Severe Morning Sickness Passed From Moms to Daughters
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2010 8:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Obesity May Raise Risk of Fibromyalgia

Title: Obesity May Raise Risk of Fibromyalgia
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2010 11:50:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 11:50:26 AM




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Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study

Title: Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert

Title: Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2013 12:00:00 AM




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School Programs Do Keep Some Kids From Smoking

Title: School Programs Do Keep Some Kids From Smoking
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM




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HIV 'Cure' Looks 'Promising,' Danish Scientists Contend

Title: HIV 'Cure' Looks 'Promising,' Danish Scientists Contend
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Training Programs Protect Young Athletes From ACL Tears: Report

Title: Training Programs Protect Young Athletes From ACL Tears: Report
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2014 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Keep Prescription Drugs Secure From Teens: Expert

Title: Keep Prescription Drugs Secure From Teens: Expert
Category: Health News
Created: 4/25/2014 2:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Y Chromosome Loss Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Men

Title: Y Chromosome Loss Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Men
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2014 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Altruism May Help Shield Teens From Depression: Study

Title: Altruism May Help Shield Teens From Depression: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2014 5:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Brain Scans Spot Possible Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Title: Brain Scans Spot Possible Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2014 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Helmets Not Helpful for Babies With 'Flat Head' Syndrome: Study

Title: Helmets Not Helpful for Babies With 'Flat Head' Syndrome: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2014 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Doctors Say Head Lice Should Not Bar Kids From School

Title: Doctors Say Head Lice Should Not Bar Kids From School
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Health Food Stores Often Promote Adult-Only Supplements to Teens

Title: Health Food Stores Often Promote Adult-Only Supplements to Teens
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Wider Use of Naloxone Could Cut Deaths From Drug Overdoses: CDC

Title: Wider Use of Naloxone Could Cut Deaths From Drug Overdoses: CDC
Category: Health News
Created: 4/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Women's Brains May Have Tougher Time Recovering From Concussion

Title: Women's Brains May Have Tougher Time Recovering From Concussion
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Promptly Treat a Minor Burn

Title: Health Tip: Promptly Treat a Minor Burn
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Smartphone App Blocks Teens From Texting, Phoning While Driving

Title: Smartphone App Blocks Teens From Texting, Phoning While Driving
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Promoting Independence in Children

Title: Health Tip: Promoting Independence in Children
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Switch From U.S. to African Diet May Lower Colon Cancer Risk in Blacks

Title: Switch From U.S. to African Diet May Lower Colon Cancer Risk in Blacks
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Drugs Show Promise for Some Advanced Lung Cancers

Title: Drugs Show Promise for Some Advanced Lung Cancers
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Kids From Poorer Families May Have Worse Food Allergy Care

Title: Kids From Poorer Families May Have Worse Food Allergy Care
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Antibody Shot Protects Monkeys From HIV-Like Infection

Title: Antibody Shot Protects Monkeys From HIV-Like Infection
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Some Smart Yet Easy Ways to Shield Yourself From Skin Cancer

Title: Some Smart Yet Easy Ways to Shield Yourself From Skin Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Strong Support for NIH in New Budget From Congress

Title: Strong Support for NIH in New Budget From Congress
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Half of U.S. Docs Get Payments From Drug, Device Industries: Study

Title: Half of U.S. Docs Get Payments From Drug, Device Industries: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Arthritis Drug Shows Promise for Ulcerative Colitis

Title: Arthritis Drug Shows Promise for Ulcerative Colitis
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Nearly 100 Sickened by E.Coli-Tainted Romaine Lettuce

Title: Nearly 100 Sickened by E.Coli-Tainted Romaine Lettuce
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Raw Oysters From British Columbia Linked to Norovirus Outbreaks

Title: Raw Oysters From British Columbia Linked to Norovirus Outbreaks
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Skin's 'Good' Bacteria May Be Promising Weapon Against Eczema

Title: Skin's 'Good' Bacteria May Be Promising Weapon Against Eczema
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2018 12:00:00 AM




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First Death Reported in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce

Title: First Death Reported in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Doctors Remove 132-Pound Tumor From Woman

Title: Doctors Remove 132-Pound Tumor From Woman
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Newer Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Kids, Teens

Title: Newer Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Kids, Teens
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Sepsis

Title: Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Sepsis
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Blood Test Might Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Title: Blood Test Might Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Treatments Targeting Social Behavior Hormone Show Promise With Autism

Title: Treatments Targeting Social Behavior Hormone Show Promise With Autism
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Male-Hormone Gene May Help Cause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Title: Male-Hormone Gene May Help Cause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2019 12:00:00 AM