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Lowering blood pressure reduces risk of heart disease in older adults
Intensive therapies to reduce high blood pressure can cut the risk of heart disease in older adults without increasing the risk for falls, according to doctors.
Charlize Theron, Sean Penn reunite in Cannes
Annie MartinCANNES, France, May 20 (UPI) -- Charlize Theron and ex-boyfriend Sean Penn promoted "The Last Face" at the 2016 Cannes International Film Festival.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing cruise ship passenger
Ed AdamczykHOUSTON, May 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search in the Gulf of Mexico for a woman believed to have fallen overboard from a cruise ship.
Eugenio Suarez powers Cincinnati Reds past Philadelphia Phillies
By Josh Verlin, The Sports Xchange PHILADELPHIA -- On Saturday night, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez was thrown out at home against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Boston Red Sox outlast Houston Astros in 10-9 slugfest
By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange BOSTON -- Everyone in the Boston Red Sox's lineup is hitting these days.
Irish great Christy O'Connor Sr. dies at 91
The Sports Xchange Irish golf icon Christy O'Connor Sr. died Saturday in Dublin at the age of 91. No cause of death was announced.
Martin Truex hopes homecoming at Dover brings change of luck
The Sports Xchange By Reid Spencer
High retention rate for IUDS inserted after vaginal delivery
Though some studies have suggested intrauterine devices (IUDs) have a tendency to be expelled when inserted immediately following vaginal childbirth, a new study shows that at least 85 percent of...
Colombians discover two drug subs in two days
Eric DuVallBOGOTA, May 14 (UPI) -- Police in Colombia said they have uncovered two million-dollar submarines in the past two days that were being used by drug cartels to smuggle...
Possible salmonella contamination means recall for tea product
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling an Organic Matters brand tea — sold nationally and online — and says people should not consume it.
New Jersey family step forward to claim $429.6 million Powerball prize
Daniel UriaLAWRENCE, N.J., May 14 (UPI) -- A New Jersey woman and her seven adult children stepped forward as the winners of the $429.6 million Powerball jackpot.
6 subscription boxes for the fitness fanatic in you
Whatever your sport, chances are there’s a box for it. Subscription deliveries of health and fitness apparel, supplements and sports gear have taken off recently, with big brands such as...
Fertility doc arrested in Italy after woman says eggs stolen
ROME (AP) -- A fertility doctor is under house arrest in Italy after a Spanish nurse told authorities some of her eggs were...
This Memorial Day, take a walk to honor those who died serving their country
Is it weird to take a walk in a cemetery? It needn’t be. This is a gentle stroll inside the Los Angeles National Cemetery that takes you along shaded lanes...
New York Mets: Noah Syndergaard is not injured
The Sports Xchange LOS ANGELES -- New York Mets manager Terry Collins inadvertently let some medical news seep out during his postgame comments.
UPI Almanac for Saturday, May 14, 2016
By United Press International On May 14, 1948, Jewish Agency Chairman David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the State of Israel, establishing the first Jewish state in 2,000 years.
Grapefruit: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts
Grapefruit is a popular citrus fruit that is a terrific source of vitamins, fiber and other nutrients.
Another reason for wine lovers to toast resveratrol
Red wine lovers have a new reason to celebrate. Researchers have found a new health benefit of resveratrol, which occurs naturally in blueberries, raspberries, mulberries, grape skins and consequently in...
Culverhouse Insurance Research Center Produces Alabama Tornado Preparedness Guide
Five years ago, more than 200 people lost their lives and more than 2,000 injuries were reported from the April 27 tornado outbreak that swept across the state of Alabama....
Thalidomide link to birth defects covered up by drug's maker, German report says
The firm that invented thalidomide, a drug that caused birth defects in thousands of babies, carried out a deliberate disinformation campaign when experts first spotted possible severe side effects, a...
Genetic biomarker may predict nerve pain side effects associated with prostate cancer treatment
Taxanes are a group of drugs commonly used to treat cancers of the breast, lung, ovary, or prostate, but its use can be limited by significant side effects. Researchers report...
Storing babies' blood samples pits privacy versus science
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Two-day-old Ellie Bailey squirms in a hospital bassinet and cries as her tiny left heel is squeezed and then pricked...
More children accidentally poisoned by 'essential oils'
HealthDay News Children are increasingly at risk from essential oils that are often used in natural remedies, a Tennessee poison center reports.
'Walking Dead's Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus come to drivers' aid after car crash
Marilyn MalaraPEACHTREE CITY, Ga., May 13 (UPI) -- "Walking Dead" stars Norman Reedus and Steven Yeun came to the rescue after a car accident in Georgia.
Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana expecting fifth child
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, May 13 (UPI) -- Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay announced he and wife Tana Ramsay are expecting their fifth child on "The Late Late Show with James Corden."
Baby goat found roaming streets of California
Daniel UriaAZUSA, Calif., May 13 (UPI) -- Police in California were seeking the family of a missing "kid" after a baby goat was found wandering the streets.
Confirmation that the Ebola virus persists in the semen of survivors of the epidemic
An international study confirms that Ebola virus persists in the semen of survivors of the epidemic in Guinea, for up to 9 months after their recovery. These results recall the...
Acetaminophen Linked to Lower Empathy Levels
Taking a popular painkiller may be linked to decreased ability to empathize with others' suffering, a new study suggests.