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Moscow records pandemic high for COVID cases for second day running

Russia's capital Moscow on Saturday reported a pandemic high for new coronavirus cases for the second straight day, as the city's hospitals were flooded with new patients due to the Delta variant. [...]

South China airport cancels flights after COVID case

The airport in China's southern city of Shenzhen cancelled hundreds of flights and tightened entry controls Saturday after a restaurant employee tested positive for the Delta coronavirus variant. [...]

WHO declares an end to second Ebola outbreak in Guinea

The World Health Organization on Saturday officially announced the end of Guinea's second Ebola outbreak which was declared in February and claimed 12 lives. [...]

Researchers find biological links between red meat and colorectal cancer

Eating less red meat is standard medical advice for preventing colorectal cancer, but the way it causes cells to mutate has remained unclear, and not all experts were convinced there was a strong link. [...]

Study examines heart and kidney outcomes of adults with nephrotic syndrome

A form of kidney disease called primary nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high urinary excretion of protein, low protein in the blood, high cholesterol, and swelling in the arms and legs. Patients may face a range of negative health outcomes, but the extent of these effects are unknown. In a study appearing in an upcoming issue of JASN, investigators evaluated kidney, cardiovascular, and mortality outcomes in adults with primary nephrotic syndrome. [...]

Study examines symptoms before and after kidney transplantation

Investigators have examined how various symptoms experienced by individuals with kidney failure are impacted by kidney transplantation. The findings will appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN. [...]

The 'Mozart effect' shown to reduce epileptic brain activity, new research reveals

Music by Mozart has been shown to have an anti-epileptic effect on the brain and may be a possible treatment to prevent epileptic seizures, according to new research presented today at the 7th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). [...]

New study uncovers details behind the body's response to stress

The biological mechanisms behind stress-related psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are poorly understood. [...]

Leaders of Germany, France urge vigilance over virus variant

The leaders of Germany and France called for vigilance Friday to prevent the spread of a coronavirus variant that this week prompted Britain to delay the planned relaxation of pandemic restrictions in England. [...]

Dutch take 'big step' towards ending COVID curbs

The Netherlands on Friday announced further easing of a raft of measures to combat coronavirus, including an end to mask-wearing in most places. [...]