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Minnesota Vikings use defense, kicking game to stop Tennessee Titans
By Bucky Dent, The Sports Xchange NASHVILLE, Tenn. - To hear the Minnesota Vikings tell it, they didn't make a laundry list of halftime adjustments Sunday.
Injured Serena Williams stunned in U.S. Open semifinals
By Adam Zagoria, The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- History repeated itself for Serena Williams, and not in a good way.
Devin Hester agrees to one-year deal with Baltimore Ravens
The Sports Xchange Four-time Pro Bowl return specialist Devin Hester has agreed to a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens.
Where's Zika going next? Maybe China, India, or Nigeria
LONDON (AP) -- Scientists trying to predict the future path of Zika say that 2.6 billion people living in parts of Asia and...
Some breast cancer patients with low genetic risk could skip chemotherapy
Early-stage breast cancer patients whose tumors carry genetic markers associated with a low risk of disease recurrence may not need to undergo chemotherapy, suggests a new study that employed a...
Smoking linked to higher relapse risk after surgery for Crohn's
HealthDay News Smoking increases the risk that Crohn's disease patients will have relapses after bowel surgery, new research suggests.
Impact of cancer screening in California over past 15 years
A new report shows the impact of cancer screening over the past 15 years, identifying areas where increased screening and other cancer-control efforts would save lives and significantly benefit population...
New York Mets pick up RHP Fernando Salas from Los Angeles Angels
The Sports Xchange Seeking additional bullpen depth, the New York Mets acquired veteran right-hander Fernando Salas from the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Experts urge rethink on health target
The concept of premature mortality needs to be either abandoned or redefined if it is not to discriminate against older people, according to experts on aging.
Researchers gain new understanding of how neutrophils latch onto vessel walls to protect from infection, clean up injured tissue
As an arm of the innate immune system, white blood cells called neutrophils form the first line of defense against invading pathogens. Neutrophils spend most of their lives racing through...
FDA approves new biological drug for rheumatoid arthritis
HealthDay News A new biological drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Extreme temperatures may increase risk for preterm birth
Stephen FellerBETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures -- especially heat, but also cold -- can increase the risk for preterm birth among pregnant women, researchers...
U.S. CENTCOM head: Islamic State militants defied order to fight to the death
Andrew V. PestanoWASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Gen. Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. CENTCOM, said Islamic State militants in Syria defied their leader's order to fight to the death --...
Denver Broncos release veteran P Britton Colquitt
The Sports Xchange The Denver Broncos released veteran punter Britton Colquitt on Tuesday as the team reduced its roster to 75 players.
Julio Teheran ends personal skid as Atlanta Braves defeat San Diego Padres
By Guy Curtright, The Sports Xchange ATLANTA -- Julio Teheran got some rare run support from his Atlanta Braves teammates and took advantage.
Miami Dolphins place LB Dion Jordan on non-football injury list
The Sports Xchange The Miami Dolphins placed defensive end Dion Jordan on the reserve/non-football injury list on Tuesday.
Alabama-Southern California preview
The Sports Xchange Inexperienced quarterbacks will be at the forefront of the matchup between No. 1 Alabama and No. 20 USC.
Study assesses climate change vulnerability in urban America
Flooding due to rising ocean levels. Debilitating heat waves that last longer and occur more frequently. Rising rates of diseases caused by ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes, such as Lyme disease,...
Ebola virus lasts in semen for up to 565 days: study
Ebola virus particles found present in semen as long as 565 days after recovery from an infection.
Hospital, hepatitis C outbreak victims reach settlement
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- Trinity Health and its hospital in Minot have agreed in principal on a legal settlement with 21 victims of...
For young kids, YouTube beats Disney, Oreo
A new study has determined something most astute parents are already hip to: YouTube is the most-loved brand with their young kids.
Gene therapy restores Ontario boy's immune system
Felix Quiring spent most of his young life quarantined in hospital, where his parents could only touch him while wearing gowns and rubber gloves.
Researchers find existing drug combination that halts Zika from replicating
A team of researchers from Florida State University, Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health has found existing drug compounds that can both stop Zika from replicating in...
Studies blaming ailments on Pennsylvania fracking are flawed
Katie Brown, Energy In Depth A number of studies blaming fracking in Pennsylvania for common ailments such as headaches, fatigue, asthma and sinus problems are contradicted by the data.
Swelling obesity rates may be tied to childhood antibiotic use
As the nation's obesity rate continues to skyrocket, scientists across the country are combing the health records of 1.6 million kids to determine if childhood antibiotic use causes weight gain...
Researchers identify protein that delays type 1 diabetes onset in new mouse model
A new study reveals a counterintuitive cellular strategy that may protect insulin-producing cells from destruction during type 1 diabetes. Nearly one out of every 11 people is diagnosed with diabetes...
Researchers find another way Zika can harm babies
HealthDay News In another example of the damage maternal Zika infection can inflict on a fetus, a new report suggests 6 percent of these babies may experience hearing loss.
Reid wants deeper FBI probe into possibility of Russian election hack
With fewer than 70 days till Election Day, the Senate Minority Leader is warning the FBI not to take the threat lightly