Takeda’s dengue vaccine effective overall in study but with major limitation
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co’s experimental dengue vaccine was highly effective at preventing the mosquito-borne disease in a late stage study, but it failed to protect against...
Injured soldier has functional penis one year after first-of-its-kind transplant
Doctors who transplanted a complete penis and scrota onto the body of a soldier wounded by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan reported Wednesday that...
Brazil cancels decree barring sugarcane cultivation in the Amazon
Brazil has canceled a 10-year-old ban on sugarcane cultivation in its Amazon rainforest and central wetlands, the government gazette said on Wednesday, which environmentalists criticized...
Acting UAW head to examine ‘every inch’ of union in scandal’s wake
The acting head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday that he will examine every department of the union in response to a...
Most patients with access to electronic medical records not using it
(Reuters Health) – Only about one in 10 discharged hospital patients given access to their electronic medical records go online to take a look, a...
Baidu quarterly results beat on strong video streaming growth
Chinese search engine giant Baidu Inc beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly profit and revenue on Wednesday, helped by strong growth in its video streaming platform...
Graham: Trump administration ‘incapable of forming a quid pro quo,’ Ukraine policy ‘incoherent’ – CNN
Graham: Trump administration ‘incapable of forming a quid pro quo,’ Ukraine policy ‘incoherent’ CNN Ukraine envoy had ‘clear understanding’ on quid pro quo, but no firsthand...
Climate risks, opportunities, to be major markets factor in 2020
Climate change will impact assets stretching from U.S. municipal bonds to renewable energy stocks in India, adding another layer of volatility to global financial markets...
‘Death of a Salesman’ halted when ceiling collapses at London Piccadilly Theatre
A partial ceiling collapse at London’s Piccadilly Theatre on Wednesday halted a performance of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” causing a few minor injuries...
Pregnant Morgan eyes Olympic return three months after giving birth
Alex Morgan, co-captain of U.S. women’s national team, said she plans to play at the Tokyo Olympics even though the Games will take place just...