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Oakland Raiders 'miss-fits' causing a poor run defense
The Sports Xchange 'Miss-fits' have led to a vulnerable run defense, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio said, which has led to a losing record in the pre-season..
WHO's Zika emergency panel convenes on Thursday
The World Health Organization announces its Emergency Committee on Zika will meet on Thursday to review the outbreak and neurological birth defects linked to the mosquito-borne virus.
Some breast cancer patients could skip chemotherapy, study says
Stephen FellerSAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Some patients can be spared exposure to chemotherapy during breast cancer treatment based on genetic tests of their tumors, according to a recent...
Mylan deepens discount on some EpiPen sales in U.S. after criticism
Mylan, in the face of heated criticism over price hikes for its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment, is bulking up programs that help patients pay for the drug.
Kyle Hendricks, Ben Zobrist propel Chicago Cubs past San Diego Padres
By Bill Center, The Sports Xchange SAN DIEGO -- It was more than a sweep, it was a demonstration.
Childhood head injury linked to higher risk of poor adult mental health and life chances
Childhood brain injuries, including concussions, are associated with an increased risk of subsequent mental illness, poor school attainment and premature death, according to a new study.
New strategy holds promise for detecting bacterial infections in newborns
Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have shown that it’s possible to diagnose a bacterial infection from a small sample of blood — based on the immune system’s...
Researcher takes close look at 'inflamm-aging'
Scientists have investigated the role of the ghrelin receptor, growth hormone secretagogue receptor, or GHSR, in age associated adipose tissue inflammation and insulin resistance in mice.
Recommended blood pressure targets for diabetes are being challenged
The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare recently raised the recommended target blood pressure for patients with diabetes. This may lead to more patients suffering from stroke or heart...
Most thyroid tumors do not require surgery, should be left alone
Stephen FellerLYON, France, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Increased use of high-powered screening methods has caused potentially detrimental overdiagnosis and overtreatment of thyroid cancer, researchers say.
McDonald's recalls Happy Meal fitness trackers after skin problems
Allen ConeOAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 23 (UPI) -- McDonald's is voluntarily recalling its fitness trackers distributed in Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals because of customer reports of skin problems.
Battery you can swallow could enable future ingestible medical devices
Non-toxic, edible batteries could one day power ingestible devices for diagnosing and treating disease. One team reports new progress toward that goal with their batteries made with melanin pigments, naturally...
Multivariate analysis improves on cognitive testing in Alzheimer's disease
Multivariate analysis of cognitive tests in Alzheimer's disease identifies five distinct groups of Alzheimer's disease patients, and suggests that multivitamins might slow progression only in certain groups.
Essential oils could counter lung and liver ailments caused by air pollution, research suggests
Certain ingredients in essential oils made from plants such as cloves, anise, fennel and ylang-ylang could serve as a natural treatment of lung and liver conditions caused by air pollution,...
Immune breakthrough: Unscratching poison ivy's rash
We all know that a brush with poison ivy leaves us with an itchy painful rash. Now researchers have discovered the molecular cause of this irritation. The finding brings us...
Osteoporosis treatment: Systematic global review of intervention thresholds based on FRAX
According to most current guidelines, treatment for osteoporosis is recommended in individuals with prior fragility fractures -- however for those without prior fractures, intervention thresholds using FRAX can be derived...
Tech issues cause most drone accidents, study finds
Researchers have found that communications links and other technical problems were the cause of most reported drone accidents. This has led to a call for increased airworthiness regulations for drone...
Mutational tug of war over HIV's disease-inducing potential
A study from AIDS researchers shows how the expected disease severity when someone is newly infected by HIV reflects a balance between the virus' invisibility to the host's immune system...
Injected mix of bone-augmenting agents causes new bone growth in mouse jaws
Researchers centered at Tokyo Medical and Dental University(TMDU) deliver a protein/peptide combination using an injectable gel carrier to promote bone formation in mouse jawbones Tokyo – The part of the...
Aretha Franklin cancels concerts on 'doctors' orders'
Annie MartinDETROIT, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Queen of Soul singer Aretha Franklin canceled a number of upcoming shows due to unspecified health issues.
Private lives are collateral damage of WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks is under fire for revealing private details of teenage rape victims, homosexuals under oppressive regimes, children, and more
An New Human-Based Ecological Test May Help Keep Patients Safe
From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Researchers have learned how to use the human microflora to monitor healthcare cleanliness Infection prevention and...
Stem cell therapy heals injured mouse brain
Scientists and clinicians have long dreamed of helping the injured brain repair itself by creating new neurons, and an innovative NIH-funded study published today in Nature Medicine may bring this...
Drinking green tea to prevent artery explosion
Japan’s favorite beverage might be offering more than just a relaxing tea break. According to new research, green tea could prevent a deadly condition in the body’s main artery. A...
Romanian health official detained on suspicion of bribery
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Anti-corruption prosecutors have detained a senior Romanian health official on suspicion of paying bribes and influence peddling....
A Risk for Sudden Death in Epilepsy That Often Goes Unmentioned
Sudep kills an estimated 2,600 Americans a year, but most neurologists don’t bring it up. Estimating the risk is uncertain, and there are no proven ways to prevent it.
Trilobites: Seeing Through to a Mouse’s Nervous System
Neuroscientists have developed a way to turn mice into transparent images, allowing them to trace neurons from the brain to fingers and toes.
200 people fall sick after ammonia leak in Bangladesh
An explosion at a chemical fertiliser factory left at least 200 people needing medical treatment after toxic gas spread across large parts of Bangladesh's second city Chittagong, officials said Tuesday.