A COVID-19 vaccine under development at Oxford University in England appears safe and triggers an immune response in older adults, researchers report.read the full article

Previous studies suggested that women who used this assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF to get pregnant may be at risk for ovarian cancer and non-malignant borderline tumorsread the full article

But infectious disease experts are skeptical that dining out can be made safe during a winter COVID-19 surge without either ruining the experience for patrons or undermining the economics for the business owner.read the full article

The number of new cases of COVID-19 is accelerating dramatically – now topping the 13 million mark. In less than 3 weeks in November, we leapt from 10 million to 13 million cases, and we hit a record high 199,000 daily cases this week.read the full article

Of the 15 brands evaluated, eight got the green light, four a caution light, and three brands a red light, based on information about antibiotic use in the turkeys found on the companies' websites.read the full article

If the committee approves Pfizer’s vaccine, distribution could begin within 24 hours. The Pfizer vaccine has already been manufactured under a $1.95 billion contract with the government. And some states have already made plans for how to distribute the vaccine.read...

If you do have hair loss, it's a good idea to have a doctor check for a thyroid issue or anemia. If stress is the cause, hair loss supplements and time can help.read the full article

In the new assessment, the WHO panel of experts analyzed data from four international randomized trials that assessed several treatments for COVID-19 and included more than 7,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients.read the full article

The combination is meant for patients who need supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation.read the full article

Negative biopsies among early-stage prostate cancer patients who've chosen active surveillance are associated with a low risk of disease progression, but they aren't a sign that their cancer has completely vanished, a new study indicates.read the full article