Conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome have been linked to viral infections, so it’s possible that the covid-19 virus may go on to trigger similar conditions

Building muscle reduces the risk of cancer and stroke, boosts brainpower, burns through calories and more – it might even be better for you than cardio

More men die of covid-19 than women. Reasons for this may include differences in smoking, general health, immune defences, hormones and even hygiene

Taking deep breaths and forcing a cough can help clear mucus, but these techniques are unlikely to prevent or treat coronavirus infections – here’s why

Our brains influence all aspects of our lives, including our sexual desires. This means brain injuries can have some surprising effects, says Amee Baird

Thousands of babies were born with severe brain damage after the 2015 Zika outbreak. New findings could tell us which therapies could help them most

People from an ethnic minority are disproportionately affected by covid-19. Researchers say the reasons are rooted in existing social and healthcare inequalities

People born prematurely may have weaker hearts that recover less well after exercise, potentially explaining their increased risk of heart disease

From social isolation to working on the front line, the mental health challenges of the pandemic are wide reaching. We ask experts how to protect ourselves

Getting less sleep for five nights in a row can make you view other people’s expressions more negatively, including facial reactions seen over video calls

We need to be very cautious about preliminary studies estimating how many people have already been infected by the coronavirus

Some dogs and cats may be passing gut microbes to their owners that withstand last-resort antibiotics, which can be needed to fight off pneumonia from a coronavirus infection

Covid-19 contact tracers are part healthcare worker, part detective and part call centre operative. But what is the job really like? New Scientist spoke to one in Ireland to find out

In a small trial, implanting electrodes into the brain helped women with severe anorexia gain weight and feel less anxious and depressed

Coffee has been linked to changes on our DNA that affect how active certain genes are. The finding may help explain some of coffee's touted health benefits

The UK government has set a new target of recruiting an army of 18,000 coronavirus contact tracers by the middle of May, to be in place for the launch of the NHS contact tracing app

Trials of experimental coronavirus vaccines are already under way, but it’s still likely to be years before one is ready and vaccination may not even be possible

Looking at how many more people are dying than usual gives an idea of the coronavirus pandemic’s true effect – and suggests a far higher death toll in many countries

We are already seeing the pandemic's effects on mental health, and we need to act urgently to avoid a full-blown crisis, says Sam Howells  

Many studies suggest coronavirus has low transmission rates among children, but there are still risks to reopening schools that were closed due to social distancing policies

A number of studies have found a link between air pollution and increased covid-19 deaths, but it isn't clear why. Both attack the lungs, but it could just be that more people live in polluted areas

The UK government has refused to say how many covid-19 contact tracers it has employed, with less than three weeks to go until its target of recruiting 18,000 of them by mid-May

The remains of three slaves found in Mexico contain the earliest signs of the hepatitis B virus and yaws bacteria in the Americas, suggesting transatlantic slavery introduced these diseases

Healthcare systems need to prepare for the extensive physiotherapy and mental rehabilitation that people put on ventilators for covid-19 will need as they recover

Four coronaviruses cause around a quarter of all common colds, but each was probably deadly when it first made the leap to humans. We can learn a lot from what happened next

People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines that can have damaging side-effects, but a system that uses red light to deliver drugs exactly where they are needed could help

To figure out what makes some people more vulnerable to severe cases of covid-19, we need to rethink what we know about infection

Once the coronavirus pandemic is over, we must work out how to stop the spread of poor information that has helped make a bad situation that much worse

Many countries are focusing coronavirus testing on people who have covid-19 symptoms. But regularly testing all essential workers would have more of an impact

The BCG tuberculosis vaccine boosts the production of immune cells and this may explain how it protects newborns from dying of sepsis

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On a Mother's Day unlike previous ones, here are a few ideas to help you celebrate, whether your mom is near, far, or socially isolating.

"Right now it is a concern, but they're taking measures ... we'll be up and running again shortly."

Canadian forces were involved in "six long years of fighting," Lt-Gov. Russ Mirasty said, urging people to take a moment to "remember them and to honour their legacy of peace."

The speed limit on Spadina Crescent from Avenue H to Windsor Street should be reduced to 40km per hour, writes Don Greer.

Decades ago, research in Holland about hours of sunshine in January and old people’s mortality rate found that with lots of sun the rate would drop, and vice versa. So in my 80s I am doubly lucky. Edmonton gets plenty of bright sunshine in January, an average of 101 hours — that’s better than Ottawa’s […]

The more people we encounter, the higher the risk of virus transmission. So, how do we keep safe when going to the shops?

Antibodies in blood taken from people who recovered from COVID-19 are widely seen as a key to developing a possible cure for the disease

The shipment of Ebola and henipavirus samples to Wuhan has given rise to groundless conspiracy theories involving Xiangguo Qiu. But there is no evidence whatsoever tying her to COVID-19

As Quebec prepares to reopen schools, doctors are poring over 15-20 cases of children with what seems to be the same illnesses reported in U.S. and Europe

Perhaps lamenting my ballooning figure in the face of a world-historic cataclysm seems glib. Still, I’m demoralized by the loss of my abs

Patients in China were found to have evidence of COVID-19 in their semen several days after they stopped displaying symptoms of the coronavirus

Almost 200,000 surgeries and other procedures were shelved indefinitely, as hospitals braced for a deluge that never quite materialized

Host Aziz Ansari touched upon the Women's Marches, racism and immigration in his monologue.

Some of this year's Oscar nominees, including Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon, react to news of their nomination.

Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi said Sunday he will not attend the Academy Awards on Feb. 26, “even if exceptions were to be made for my trip,” as protests over President Donald Trump's immigration ban spread to Hollywood's biggest global stage.

At BroadwayCon, the phrase “I’ve never seen ‘Cats’” draws gasps and painted green witches are as common as colonial gear and trios of Schuyler sisters from the hit musical “Hamilton.” BroadwayCon took over part of the Javits Center in New York this past weekend with fans belting word-perfect renditions of show tunes amid a rotating […]

“Hi, I’m Taylor.” With that greeting, Taylor Swift returned to the stage as the headliner of “DirectTV Now Super Saturday Night” at Club Nomadic on the eve of the Super Bowl.

Alec Baldwin also returned to the 'SNL' stage as Donald Trump in the cold open.