Study Finds Fish Oil Supplements May Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Death

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New TB drug regimen controls resistant disease in 9 of 10 cases: study

New TB drug regimen controls resistant disease in 9 of 10 cases: study
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(Reuters Health) - The new anti-tuberculosis drug combination of bedaquiline, pretomanid and linezolid cures 90% of people with deadly drug-resistant TB if given for six months, researchers report in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Mainland China reports 139 new coronavirus cases

Mainland China reports 139 new coronavirus cases
Reuters: Health
Mainland China had 139 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Wednesday, the country's National Health Commission said on Thursday, up from 119 cases a day earlier.

California governor declares state of emergency over coronavirus

California governor declares state of emergency over coronavirus
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California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus in the state, which now has 53 confirmed cases.

U.S. House passes $8.3 billion bill to battle coronavirus; Senate vote due Thursday

U.S. House passes $8.3 billion bill to battle coronavirus; Senate vote due Thursday
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The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved on Wednesday an $8.3 billion bill to combat the spread of the new coronavirus and develop vaccines for the highly contagious disease, sending it to the Senate for final passage.

Japan's Shiga prefecture reports first coronavirus infection

Japan's Shiga prefecture reports first coronavirus infection
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A man in his 60s in the prefecture of Shiga in western Japan has tested positive for the new coronavirus, marking the first confirmed infection from that prefecture, an official said on Thursday.

Washington Democrats cancel event as coronavirus starts to take toll on U.S. campaign season

Washington Democrats cancel event as coronavirus starts to take toll on U.S. campaign season
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The highly contagious coronavirus currently making its way around the world had its first impact on the 2020 U.S. election campaign as Washington state Democrats canceled an upcoming weekend fundraiser just days before the party primary there.