18 m. ago L.A. child dies from complication of measles infection contracted in infancy

L.A. child dies from complication of measles infection contracted in infancy  Los Angeles Times

Sport

4 h. ago New RNA tool to advance cancer and infectious disease research and treatment

Advance from SMART will help to better identify disease markers and develop targeted therapies and personalized treatment for diseases such as cancer and antibiotic-resistant infection.

Science

6 h. ago Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities

It's the latest in a long line of criticism — and action — against the company's treatment of people with physical disabilities.

Politics

6 h. ago Fox News' Eric Shawn reveals cancer and respiratory illness from 9/11 toxic dust

Fox News correspondent Eric Shawn reveals he was diagnosed with cancer this year from 9/11 toxic dust exposure while reporting on the 24th anniversary ceremony.

Science

8 h. ago Chagas Disease: The 'kissing bug' illness that's becoming endemic in the United States

Chagas Disease: The 'kissing bug' illness that's becoming endemic in the United States  WTVR.com

Politics

9 h. ago TB is the #1 killer among infectious diseases. A new study says its toll could mount

New research estimates that as many as 2.2 million more people could die of tuberculosis if U.S. cuts to foreign aid become permanent.

Events

10 h. ago Pantheon Resources raises $30m to advance Alaska discoveries

Pantheon Resources raises $30m to advance Alaska discoveries  Proactive financial news

Politics

11 h. ago Artificial intelligence enables exoskeletons to assist users more efficiently

Exoskeletons typically work by implementing motions programmed in advance and having the user call for them, making it difficult to use them for a wide range of motions in real-life environments.

Science

11 h. ago A single exercise session may slow cancer cell growth, new study shows

A single exercise session may slow cancer cell growth, new study shows  The Washington Post

Politics

15 h. ago Trump wants to force people into treatment for substance use and mental health issues

President Trump is calling for an expansion of civil commitments, where people can be forced into treatment for substance use and mental health issues. The idea is picking up steam. But do they work?

Politics

20 h. ago House GOP advances bills to remove elected D.C. AG, overhaul justice policies

House GOP advances bills to remove elected D.C. AG, overhaul justice policies  The Washington Post

Politics

20 h. ago Technology originating at MIT leads to approved bladder cancer treatment

A system conceived in Professor Michael Cima’s lab was approved by the Food and Drug Administration after positive results in patients.

Politics

22 h. ago Some in Seattle's CID say more video surveillance could be useful tool in crime reduction

Some in Seattle's CID say more video surveillance could be useful tool in crime reduction  FOX 13 Seattle

Events

23 h. ago Former Golden Lion Hotel, once a flashpoint in Anchorage politics, set to provide outpatient treatment

Former Golden Lion Hotel, once a flashpoint in Anchorage politics, set to provide outpatient treatment  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

25 h. ago King County advances plans for Seattle crisis care center amid transparency concerns

King County advances plans for Seattle crisis care center amid transparency concerns  KOMO

Events

26 h. ago Chronic Disease Deaths Have Fallen Globally, but Progress in U.S. Stalled

Among working-age Americans, death from chronic disease actually increased — a rarity among high-income countries, a new report shows.

Events

27 h. ago This new tool helps scientists hear the sounds of life beneath a river's roar

Sound can be a useful tool for scientists monitoring wildlife populations. But what if you're trying to monitor species in a raging river? A new tool helps cut through all of the noise.

Science

31 h. ago Senate Greenlights Stephen Miran's Nomination As Fed Governor

The committee voted 13-11 along party lines to advance Miran's nomination to the full Senate, where it is expected to come up for a vote on Monday.  The post Senate Greenlights Stephen Miran’s Nomination As Fed Governor appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

33 h. ago DoE selects MIT to establish a Center for the Exascale Simulation of Coupled High

The research center, sponsored by the DoE’s National Nuclear Security Administration, will advance the simulation of extreme environments, such as those in hypersonic flight and atmospheric reentry.

Politics

33 h. ago Study explains how a rare gene variant contributes to Alzheimer’s disease

Lipid metabolism and cell membrane function can be disrupted in the neurons of people who carry rare variants of ABCA7.

Politics