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San Diego Chargers release QB Zach Mettenberger
The Sports Xchange The San Diego Chargers reached Tuesday's 75-player roster limit deadline by waiving quarterback Zach Mettenberger.
Pass The Tissues: Allergy Season Is Getting Worse, Thanks To Climate Change
Health Hay fever to double by 2050 Climate change is coming for our sinuses: If it continues at this rate, hay fever could double...
Seniors with more continuity of care use the ER less
Seniors with traditional Medicare coverage who have more continuity of care -- defined as consistently seeing the same physician in an outpatient setting -- have lower chances of visiting an...
Diet, exercise, both: All work equally to protect heart health
For those who need to lose weight, taking off a few pounds by dieting, exercising or both is powerful protection against cardiovascular disease.
Simulated patient study sheds new light on antibiotic use in India
As a result of the overuse or misuse of antibiotics, antimicrobial resistant superbugs represent an extraordinary threat to global health. This threat is particularly great in India, the world's largest...
MRI-guided focused ultrasound effective to treat essential tremor
Treatment with MRI-guided focused ultrasound significantly improves tremors and quality of life in patients with essential tremor (ET), the most common movement disorder, according to a new study.
Western diet increases Alzheimer's risk
Globally, about 42 million people now have dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease as the most common type of dementia. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease are rising worldwide. The most important risk factors...
Researchers pinpoint enzyme that triggers cell demise in ALS
Scientists from Harvard Medical School (HMS) have identified a key instigator of nerve cell damage in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disorder. Researchers...
Scientists track metabolic pathways to find drug combination for pancreatic cancer
Cancer researchers have long observed the value of treating patients with combinations of anti-cancer drugs that work better than single drug treatments. Now, in a new study using laboratory-grown cells...
Enigmatic molecules maintain equilibrium between fighting infection, inflammatory havoc
Special RNA molecules called long non-coding RNAs are key controllers for maintaining immune health when fighting infection or preventing inflammatory disorders. The discovery offers a potential drug target for several...
Biomarkers may help better predict who will have a stroke
People with high levels of four biomarkers in the blood may be more likely to develop a stroke than people with low levels of the biomarkers, according to a new...
Mental stress may cause reduced blood flow in hearts of young women with heart disease
Mental stress may cause reduced blood flow in the heart muscle of younger women with heart disease. Younger women with heart disease are more susceptible to reduced blood flow from...
Protein that promotes the breakdown of fat identified, potentially leading to new diabetes treatments
A protein often located on the surface of fat droplets within cells – and especially abundant in the muscles of endurance athletes – can kick-start the more efficient and healthful...
Excess weight linked to eight more cancer types
There's yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight as we age. An international team of researchers has identified eight additional types of cancer linked to excess weight and obesity:...
Weight-loss surgery might boost odds of preemie birth
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Mothers-to-be who've had weight-loss surgery may have increased odds for premature delivery, researchers report.
Olympic medallist thanks cancer staff that cared for her mom
With a medal around her neck and a smile on her face, Olympic cyclist Jasmin Glaesser said a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Fraser...
Late-onset asthma linked to cardiovascular disease risk
Stephen FellerMADISON, Wis., Aug. 24 (UPI) -- People with late-onset asthma are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those diagnosed early in life, University of Wisconsin researchers report.
Female triathletes at higher risk for pelvic floor disorders
Female triathletes are at a higher risk for several health issues, including pelvic floor disorders, new research indicates. Researchers conducted an internet survey of 311 self-identified female triathletes. Results showed...
Graying but grinning: Despite physical ailments, older adults happier
While even the best wines eventually peak and turn to vinegar, a new study suggests a paradoxical trend in the mental health of aging adults: they seem to consistently get...
Breast cancer cells found to switch molecular characteristics
A new study reveals how spontaneous changes in the molecular characteristics of tumors can lead to tumors with a mixed population of cells requiring treatment with several types of therapeutic...
How do antidepressants trigger fear and anxiety?
Scientists have mapped out a serotonin-driven anxiety circuit that may explain 'anxiety' side effect of antidepressants. More than 100 million people worldwide take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as...
Lymph node stage may have clinical significance among NSCLC patients with stage IV M1a
Analysis of a large non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patient cohort with stage IV M1a disease identified lymph node staging as having clinical significance and an impact on prognosis.
CPRIT Awards $9.6 Million for UTSW Projects in Cancer Treatments, Screening, and Genetics Research
Six new cancer research projects involving treatment, prevention, outreach, and genetics recently received a total of $9.6 million in support from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
Scientists hope new test could help contain meningitis outbreaks
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A test has been developed that could help diagnose bacterial infections including meningitis in minutes, but it could take several years before a cheap testing...
AFI cancels 'Birth of a Nation' screening in wake of Nate Parker rape trial controversy
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The American Film Institute has cancelled a screening of Nate Parker's upcoming film "Birth of Nation" due to the controversy surrounding his 1999...
Pasta High in Fiber and Protein May Not Increase Satiety
A study published in the Journal of Food Science found that consuming a high protein or high fiber pasta may not result in increased satiety over regular pasta.
Research Highlights 7 Essential Ingredients for Healthy Adolescents
Adolescents need proper nutrition for bone and muscle development, recovery from sports, cognition and strong immune systems. In the August issue of Food Technology magazine published by the Institute of...
Medical marijuana's pain relief may work better for men
HealthDay News Smoking a joint provides greater pain relief to men than to women, a new study indicates.