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Iran’s coronavirus death toll nears 58,000

Iran’s Health Ministry reported 70 deaths from the coronavirus from Saturday to Sunday, bringing the total death toll to 57,959.

New weapon in battle with cancer caused by asbestos

Patients who have been hit by deadly asbestos lung cancer are living longer, healthier lives thanks to a breakthrough immune-boosting therapy.

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine news welcomed in South Africa

News that the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine has shown about 60 percent efficacy on HIV-positive patients and that it seems to work against the variant of the virus now dominant in South Africa is being welcomed with relief in the country, but further studies are urged.

Heart defect that kills thousands without warning could be spotted early by a blood test

A coronary heart defect that kills thousands of younger adults without warning each year could be spotted early, due to a newly developed blood take a look at.

Women undergo less aggressive open heart surgery, experience worse outcomes than men

Women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using guideline-recommended approaches, which may result in worse outcomes after surgery, according to a scientific presentation at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

As new COVID variants emerge, do you need to 'double mask'?

Could wearing two masks be better than one?

Iranian health official announces approval of Sputnik V vaccine

An Iranian health official on Saturday announced approval of Sputnik V vaccine made by Russia, saying that it is the beginning of Tehran-Moscow joint cooperation in the area of biotechnology.

New technique identifies important mutations behind Lynch syndrome

Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer. While 90% of cases are in people older than 50, there is an as-yet unexplained rising incidence in younger people.

How to exercise safely when you have anxiety

When anxiety symptoms hit — the idea of exercising can be unthinkable. Why would you put yourself in a situation where you are voluntarily sweating, short of breath and have a pounding heart — when anxiety already does this to your body?

Study: Mothers may pass COVID-19 antibodies to newborns

Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 antibodies show evidence of the immune cells against the virus in their own blood, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Pediatrics.