Новости за 13.03.2020

Certain combinations of cholesterol and blood pressure drugs may do more than help the heart -- they might also lower a person's risk of dementia, a new study finds.

A test that can detect the genetic "fingerprint" of prostate cancer in blood could improve diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of the disease, researchers say.

Actor Tate Donovan said his new film "Tuscaloosa" may be set in 1972 Alabama, but its central themes most likely will resonate with contemporary viewers.

A visitor to a campground in Australia captured video of a different type of toilet paper shortage -- a kangaroo raiding rolls from the restroom.

A Michigan man said he has his local store clerk to thank for alerting him to the fact that he won $25,000 a year for life from a lottery drawing.

If you are feeling the aches and pains of what you think is the flu, the trendy ketogenic diet may be the culprit instead, a new study confirms.

A slight majority of Americans -- 54 percent -- believe the United Nations is doing a poor job of solving problems, though approval of the agency has largely improved over the past decade, a Gallup poll said Friday.

A British man who noticed his milk delivery had been stolen from his doorstep checked security camera footage and was shocked to identify the culprit as a thirsty fox.

K-pop group NCT 127 shared a behind-the-scenes look at a rehearsal for its "Kick It" music video.

A golden retriever puppy in Michigan has been branded a "unicorn" due to an unusual facial feature: having only a single ear, positioned on the top of her head.

The Denver Broncos on Friday placed the franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons.

Netflix shared details about a number of new documentaries, including "David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet" and features about Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Nassar.

Prominent Kashmir politician Farooq Abdullah was released from prison Friday after spending seven months in detention.

Researchers confirmed the presence of nitrogen on a recently-mapped comet by using a lab simulation to detect ammonium salt, containing nitrogen, according to a study published Friday in the journal Science.

All 85 regional governments in Russia have approved a measure that will allow President Vladimir Putin to remain in office until 2036, parliamentary officials said Friday.

Seniors at a Massachusetts college held a "fauxmencement" ceremony, complete with garbage bag gowns and yarn tassels, to replace their likely-canceled graduation ceremony.

The state of Louisiana decided Friday to postpone its presidential primaries until June, due to advice from health officials against staging large public events during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Navy is jettisoning plans to add 10 years to the expected service lives of its Arleigh Burke-class destroyer fleet, which would result in a loss of 27 hulls between 2026 and 2034.

The Psychedelic Furs released a lyric video for "You'll Be Mine," a new song from the forthcoming album "Made of Rain."

A new method of identifying elusive mammals, using DNA found in river water, may improve how scientists monitor species, researchers in Britain announced.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that doctor visits for influenza were up last week, adding that the coronavirus outbreak may affect people seeking care for flu-like symptoms.

A skywriter encouraged healthy habits amid the coronavirus outbreak by scrawling the words "wash hands" in the sky over Sydney, Australia.

"Lost Transmissions" gave star Juno Temple a chance to talk about mental illness. She hopes the film and the conversation it sparks can help people.

The Miami Dolphins hosted former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins for a pre-draft visit Friday in Davie, Fla.

Sam Smith released an acoustic version of "To Die For," the title track from their upcoming third studio album.