The "cytokine storms" that precede severe illness in patients with COVID-19 has been poorly understood. New research has traced the risk of lung damage and organ failure to two key proteins that have the potential to be treated with drugs.

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From curing rabies with raw veal to using a red-hot poker to prevent nosebleeds, these treatments of old will make you especially thankful for science and modern medicine.
Apple TV+ now owns the rights to the 'Peanuts' specials, but they’re letting PBS temporarily take the reins.
The dormant video rental chain's logo is being used to repurpose old newspaper vending machines, with people allowed to remove and deposit movies and snacks.
On November 2, 1920, a Black man attempted to vote in Ocoee, Florida—and sparked the bloodiest Election Day massacre in U.S. history.
You can be the model host for your Thanksgiving gathering by demonstrating exceptional turkey-carving skills. Here's how to give someone the bird.
You can be the model host for your Thanksgiving gathering by demonstrating exceptional turkey-carving skills. Here's how to give someone the bird.
Liam Neeson has been in everything from 'Schindler's List' to 'Star Wars,' but he once contemplated becoming a boxer.
Pedro Lascuráin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Mexico, found himself a pawn in a game that saw three presidents hold office in one day.
If you’re already planning on holding your own ‘25 Days of Christmas’ movie marathon, this dream job is perfect for you.
Thanks to coronavirus, many people will be tackling cooking a Thanksgiving meal for the first time this year. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you prepare a great meal—and make it your own.
If there’s anyone to thank for your early childhood television obsessions—specifically of the puppet variety—it’s Jim Henson.
It’s a question that has been debated since the writing of the Constitution: Can Presidents pardon themselves?
On December 21, 2020, Saturn and Jupiter will share their closest conjunction since 1653. Here's what you need to know to see the event.
Comedy generates an immediate, undeniable audience response. If people are smiling and laughing, then there's a good chance you made an effective funny movie.
In place of fingers and sewing equipment, watch as a tailorbird uses foraged fibers and a needle-like beak to stitch its nest.
Iconic props and costumes from beloved '80s movies like 'Batman,' 'Labyrinth,' and 'The Princess Bride' are hitting the auction block.
Victorian penny-farthings weren’t exactly optimized for exercise—neither is the Hendrick’s High Wheel.
Learn the difference between male and female turkey poop if you need a gross Thanksgiving conversation topic.
Jolt Cola debuted in 1986 and promised a departure from the "wimpy" Coca-Cola and Pepsi offerings by promising almost as much caffeine as soft drinks could legally contain.
Alex Trebek was known for his polite persona, but following his death, some hilarious outtakes have emerged that show the 'Jeopardy!' host cursing up a storm.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, there were as many words for lunch as there were varieties of it. Below is a lexicon of some of these splendid words.