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Man arrested in fatal stabbing of two Mississippi nuns
Sarah MuléDURANT, Miss., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A man was arrested in the stabbing death of two nuns in Mississippi, police said. Rodney Earl Sanders, 46, has been charged with...
Discovery of a novel Wnt inhibitor with potential to eradicate colorectal cancer stem cells, report researchers
A team of researchers has announced the development of a novel small-molecule Wnt inhibitor named NCB-0846. Wnt signaling is a key pathway of cancer stem cell development. The inhibitor may...
Novel inhibitory brain receptor may be mechanism for remission of epilepsy in adolescence
At the onset of puberty, the emergence of a novel inhibitory brain receptor reduces seizure-like activity in a mouse model of epilepsy.
Egyptian women say doctors don't discourage female genital cutting, study finds
More Egyptian women are seeking the opinions of physicians on whether their daughters should undergo female genital cutting, which is illegal in the country, but they say doctors don't advise...
Sensor systems identify senior citizens at risk of falling within 3 weeks
Each year, millions of people -- especially those 65 and older -- fall. Such falls can be serious, leading to broken bones, head injuries, hospitalizations or even death. Now, researchers...
Atlanta Falcons S Keanu Neal to undergo knee surgery
The Sports Xchange Atlanta Falcons rookie safety Keanu Neal is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks.
Patrick Reed leads The Barclays by two strokes
By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange Patrick Reed made what he called a "stupid decision" on his final hole Friday, and another earlier in his round.
Important advance made with new approach to 'control' cancer, not eliminate it
Researchers have created a new drug delivery system that could improve the effectiveness of an emerging concept in cancer treatment -- to dramatically slow and control tumors on a long-term,...
Allergy research: Response to house dust mites is age-dependent
In adults with a house dust mite allergy, a cascade of inflammatory signals on the surface of the airways leads to airway remodeling. This process cannot be influenced by standard...
$2.3M in heroin found in axle of truck that traveled from Mexico to New York
Amy R. ConnollyNEW YORK, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Two men were arrested and more than 65 pounds of heroin was seized after an investigation uncovered drugs hidden in a tractor...
Pfizer outbids competitors for Medivation
Drug major hopes $14 billion deal will cement a lead position in oncology
Lack of dental services takes painful toll on Nunavut community
People in Arviat, Nunavut, are finally able to see a dentist, after a broken dental chair resulted in a painful break in service.
Cincinnati Bengals' A.J. Green would miss game for birth of son
Alex ButlerCINCINNATI, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Green isn't messing around when it comes to the birth of his first child.
Additional chemotherapy may not improve bone cancer outcome
Stephen FellerSTANFORD, Calif., Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Adding chemotherapy drugs to the standard three-drug treatment plan for bone cancer didn't improve patient outcome in a multi-year, international trial.
Exposure to 9/11 disaster tied to low birthweight, preterm delivery
Infants whose mothers performed rescue or recovery work were 1.9 times more likely to be born preterm in the first couple of years.
Watch Out for Wasps: Insect Sting Causes Man's Stroke
People's reactions to getting study by a bee or wasp can range from a feeling bit of pain to a suffering a deadly allergy reaction — and now a recent...
Neuroscientists stand up for basic cell biology research
Clinical trials and translational medicine have certainly given people hope and rapid pathways to cures for some of humankind's most troublesome diseases, but now is not the time to overlook...
New test needed to assess the quality, safety of sunglasses
Exposure to the sun may deteriorate your sunglasses over time and the lenses may become lighter and so alter the category under which they are classified. It may also diminish...
Experts say inexpensive drug could slow heart disease for type 1 diabetic patients
Scientists believe a drug commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes could be routinely taken by type 1 diabetic patients to slow the development or delay heart disease.
Indonesia seizes hundreds of frozen pangolins
Indonesian authorities have seized more than 650 critically endangered pangolins found hidden in freezers and arrested a man for allegedly breaking wildlife protection laws, police said on Friday.
Russia, Fuming at Paralympics Ban, Steps Up Campaign Against Whistle-Blower
The authorities are hounding the whistle-blower doctor in the doping scandal and spinning elaborate conspiracy theories — anything but admitting their own misdeeds.
3 killed in crossbow attack in Toronto
Shawn PriceTORONTO, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Police arrested a man suspected of killing three people with a crossbow in Toronto, an act also said to be linked to a suspicious...
Darren Sharper sentenced to 20 years
The Sports Xchange Former NFL safety Darren Sharper received a 20-year sentence Thursday.
Houston Texans C Nick Martin likely out for season
The Sports Xchange Nick Martin went from the starting center of the Houston Texans to staring at a rookie season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.
Knee injury lands Boston Red Sox OF Andrew Benintendi on DL
The Sports Xchange The Boston Red Sox placed rookie outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 15-day disabled on Thursday due to a sprained left knee.
Study finds most teens vaping fruity flavors, not nicotine
NEW YORK (AP) -- Health officials warn that electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices are poisoning kids with nicotine. But new research suggests...
Psychiatrist diagnosed local optician without meeting him
An appeal heard in downtown Hamilton on Wednesday centres on a psychiatric evaluation-at-a-distance.
"Touch disease" defect is now killing iPhones
A flickering gray bar at the top of your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus might indicate that your phone has "touch disease"