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Researchers use a single molecule to command stem cells to build new bone
An easy and efficient way to coax human pluripotent stem cells to regenerate bone tissue has been identified by researchers: feed them adenosine, a naturally occurring molecule in the body....
Yasiel Puig staying with the Los Angeles Dodgers' organization
The Sports Xchange Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig will be staying with the organization.
Health Canada cracking down on chemicals used to make fentanyl
As the country grapples with a growing number of opioid-related deaths, Health Canada is making six chemicals used in the production of the potent drug fentanyl illegal.
Cincinnati Bengals release Brandon Tate
The Sports Xchange Brandon Tate was released by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Health Canada offers DNA tests after 2nd switched at birth case
Health Canada offers DNA tests to people born at Norway House Indian Hospital in northern Manitoba following recent revelations that a second pair of men had been switched at birth...
Playing With a Concussion Doubles Recovery Time
New research showing that young athletes heal faster if they leave a game after a head injury discourages playing through pain.
Experimental test detects Parkinson's disease earlier
HealthDay News Scientists appear to have moved a step closer to developing a test that can detect Parkinson's disease in the early stages.
Asthma care costs UK at least £1.1 billion each year, study shows
Asthma costs the UK health service at least 1.1 billion pounds each year, research has estimated.
iPads as effective as sedatives for children before operations
New research shows that allowing children to use iPads to distract them before surgery requiring general anesthesia is as effective at lowering their anxiety as conventional sedatives.
Traffic accidents increased by 50 percent in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator
The risk of traffic accidents is increased by 50 percent in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator compared to age and gender matched controls, according to a Danish nationwide registry...
Defibrillators could save many more lives if associated with basic life support education
Automatic external defibrillators fail to save lives when the public does not have basic life support education, according to new research. The study found that public access defibrillation programs are...
A few extra pounds can't hurt you -- or can they?
Being overweight increases the chances of premature death . This statement is backed by a four-continent effort involving 239 studies and data from 10.6 million people. The study -- one...
'Multiplicative' Benefit of Cholesterol and Blood Pressure-Lowering on Cardiovascular Risk
Long-term exposure to the combination of even modestly lower LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) has the potential to "dramatically reduce" a person's lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease,...
Telemedicine could improve eye exam access for people with diabetes
People with diabetes need vision screening every year to prevent blindness. What if the eye doctor came to them?
More parents believe vaccines are unnecessary
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Pediatricians are seeing more parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated, mainly because they don't see the point of vaccines, a U.S. survey found.
Lab discovery a breakthrough for koalas infected with chlamydia
Scientists have made a breakthrough in their urgent quest for a new drug to treat koalas at risk of infertility, blindness, pneumonia and even death caused by chlamydia.
Study investigates mechanism of nanomaterial clearance by liver
(Phys.org)—One of the biggest challenges to realizing the potential of targeted therapies is keeping nanomaterials from accumulating in the liver or spleen. The liver and spleen are part of the...
Leaded emissions from piston engine aircraft pose a significant health threat
They may seem innocuous enough, those small planes used for weekend getaways, flight training, small freight deliveries, and other civilian purposes. But collectively, the more than 167,000 piston-engine aircraft that...
Clinton could face mounting problem with health overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) -- With the hourglass running out for his administration, President Barack Obama's health care law is struggling in many parts of...
Kim Dotcom wants to livestream legal fight against the US
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom wants to livestream his legal battle against the United States on YouTube.
Nev Schulman's pregnant fiancee Laura Perlongo wears open blazer, no shirt to VMAs
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Laura Perlongo, the pregnant fiancee of reality TV personality Nev Schulman, showed off her growing baby bump at Sunday night's MTV Video Music...
Group says sunscreen makers cheat on SPF labels
Environmental Working Group calls for FDA investigation of ingredients and testing methods
Pittsburgh Pirates propel past Milwaukee Brewers
By Andrew Wagner, The Sports Xchange MILWAUKEE -- Everything seems to be clicking these days for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
New York Mets SS Asdrubal Cabrera departs with injured knee
The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- New York Mets shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera exited Sunday's game in the first inning with a sore left knee.
MicroRNAs as Potential Link Between Obesity and Heart Disease
Results from a new study suggest that small molecules known as microRNAs may be part of the pathway connecting inflammation with increased heart disease risk in obese people.
Up to 80 percent of heart failure patients denied therapy to reduce hospitalization and early death
A study in nearly 15,000 heart failure patients has found that up to 80 percent may not be receiving treatment at doses proven to reduce hospitalizations and improve survival. The...
Naciam: N-acetylcysteine offers a post-MI boost
The addition of intravenous (IV) N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to IV glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) significantly reduced infarct size by approximately one third in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after ST-segment elevation...
NoroCORE: A Comprehensive Approach to a Near ‘Perfect’ Human Pathogen
oday’s guest blog features the USDA-NIFA Food Virology Collaborative (NoroCORE- Norovirus Collaborative for Outreach, Research, and Education), a food safety initiative with the ultimate goal to reduce the burden of...