November 4, 2021 UK authorizes Merck antiviral pill, first shown to treat COVID-19 Britain has granted a conditional authorization to Merck’s coronavirus antiviral, the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19. It is the first country to OK the treatment, although it was not immediately clear how quickly the pill would be available.
November 1, 2021 Tiger’s pumpkin snatch fail tickles the internet: 'Run pumpkin run' A viral video of Frances the tiger's attempt at carrying a jack-o'-lantern away at the Nashville Zoo has become a Halloween classic
October 29, 2021 California condor chicks hatched in 'virgin birth' The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced Thursday that two female critically endangered California condors had successfully hatched eggs without the help of male condors.
October 26, 2021 'Kissing disease’ among teenagers may trigger multiple sclerosis: report Infectious mononucleosis – also known as "mono" or "the kissing disease" – in childhood or adolescence is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as an adult, according to a new study.
October 26, 2021 COVID-19 side effects could include memory loss, brain fog, researchers find Memory loss and "brain fog" may be long-term side effects of COVID-19, according to researchers.
October 25, 2021 Alaskan bicyclist mauled by brown bear, fends the 500-pound animal off by kicking it A man was on a morning bike ride in Alaska last week when a 500-pound grizzly bear charged him, biting his lower leg and only backing off after the man kicked the animal, according to an incident report from the Alaskan Wildlife Troopers.
October 21, 2021 California family found dead on hiking trail died of extreme heat, dehydration, authorities say A Northern California family and their dog who were mysteriously found dead in a remote hiking area most likely died from hyperthermia and probable dehydration, authorities said Thursday.
October 20, 2021 Leptospirosis cases surge in NYC: What to know about the rat-spread infectious disease New York City has reported an increase in human cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that the city reports has been spread by rats.
October 20, 2021 CDC study: Pfizer vaccine is 93% effective against COVID-19 hospitalization in youths The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 93% effective against COVID-19 hospitalization in youth, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.
October 20, 2021 FDA may approve mixing and matching COVID-19 booster shots The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to allow the mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses this week, according to reports.
