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Scientists in Britain plan to infect 90 healthy, young adults with COVID-19 to test the effectiveness of vaccines and treatments for the virus, Imperial College London officials said Wednesday....Read More

A new approach to 3D bioprinting has overcome the shortcomings associated with earlier versions of the technology, bringing the method of creating human tissue and organs one step closer to reality....Read More

Severe COVID-19 causes significant eye abnormalities in some people with the disease, according to a study published Tuesday by the journal Radiology....Read More

Heavy drinking raises person’s risk for colon cancer by nearly 60%, while a diet high in red meat boosts it by more than 10%, according to analysis published Tuesday by JAMA Network Open....Read More

Teens living in states in which marijuana has been legalized for adults are more likely to use the drug than their peers in states in which it remains illegal, according to a report published Monday....Read More

Drinking, smoking and recreational drug use increases the risk for premature heart disease in young people, particularly younger women, an analysis published Monday by the journal Heart found....Read More

Daily tai chi and exercise help older adults with insomnia sleep more soundly, a study published Monday by JAMA Network Open found....Read More

Schools can open for full in-person learning even in areas with high levels of community spread of COVID-19, provided they implement sound mitigation strategies, CDC officials said Friday....Read More

Blood tests accurately detect antibodies against COVID-19 in about 75% of people with confirmed cases of infection, but are less reliable in women and older adults, a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open found....Read More

Zinc and vitamin C supplements may help boost the immune system, but they offer little, if any, benefit as a treatment for COVID-19, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open....Read More