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Joe Flacco returns with sharp showing in Baltimore Ravens' win over Detroit Lions
The Sports Xchange Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco was sharp in his first live action since last year's knee surgery.
Children with food allergies predisposed to asthma, rhinitis
Children with a history of food allergy have a high risk of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis during childhood as well. The risk increases with the number of food allergies...
New diagnostic instrument sees deeper into the ear
A new device could greatly improve ear infection diagnoses and drastically reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, a major cause of antibiotic resistance.
Autism-linked genes often differ between siblings
Amy Norton, HealthDay News In families that have more than one child with autism, the gene variations underlying each child's disorder often differ, new research shows.
Tyler Eifert aims to return for Cincinnati Bengals' opener
The Sports Xchange CINCINNATI -- Tyler Eifert continues to make progress coming off ankle surgery stemming from an injury he suffered in the Pro Bowl.
Caregiver lauds paramedics who can now treat palliative care patients at home
Paramedic says palliative care patients used to 'just beg' her to treat them at home, and now she can.
Innovation, not just cash, will cure healthcare woes, Philpott tells doctors
"We need to think big if this is going to change," Health Minister Jane Philpott tells doctors at Canadian Medical Association conference in Vancouver.
Breast cancer risk from hormone replacement underestimated, study says
Stephen FellerLONDON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Women receiving combined hormone replacement therapy are at three times the risk for breast cancer as women receiving either estrogen-only HRT or tibolone.
'Bagpipe' lung infection kills piper
HealthDay News A British bagpipe player died after contracting a lethal fungal infection from his instrument, researchers say.
UAB study finds potential treatment target for Guillain-Barre syndrome
Investigators at UAB have identified an intriguing potential treatment target for the most common form of Guillain-Barre syndrome. In a new study, the authors offer evidence of a crucial pathogenic...
Researchers Convene to Explore Role of Inflammation, Immune Response in Cardiovascular Disease
A growing body of research points to the involvement of inflammation and the immune system on the development of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular physiologists and immunologists will meet to explore how...
Milwaukee Bucks sign G Jason Terry
The Sports Xchange Veteran guard Jason Terry will return for an 18th NBA season after signing a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.
New badger culling trials given go ahead across England
Badger culls are to be carried out in five new areas of England in a bid to control bovine TB, the BBC learns.
No more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day for kids, experts say
Children from the age of two to 18 should eat or drink no more than six teaspoons of added sugars daily, according to recommendations published Monday in an American Health...
New care plan improves Crohn’s disease complication outcomes
The first published medical and surgical approach care plan for managing septic perianal Crohn’s disease, a serious complication that occurs in around 40 percent of Crohn’s disease patients has been...
The science of diffusion and the spread of public policy
Scientists merged the domains of health policy with network science and dynamical systems to help understand the mechanisms of policy diffusion in the same way we understand the diffusion of...
Head injury screening tests approved
HealthDay News New computer software to assess the brain's function after a traumatic head injury have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
How often should you get a mammogram? It depends on whether you have dense breast tissue, experts say
For women older than 50 who have been confused by conflicting advice on how frequently to get a mammogram, some new science is here to guide their decisions. An ambitious research...
NIH researchers discover otulipenia, a new inflammatory disease
The just-discovered disease is a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease that causes fever, skin rashes, diarrhea and joint pain in young children. National Institutes of Health researchers have...
CDC: Number of women who breastfeed continues to rise
Stephen FellerATLANTA, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The rate of women who breastfeed their babies for some period of time after birth inched up in the latest report from the CDC,...
Umbilical Cells Shed Light on How Obesity May Pass From Mother to Child
Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center now have demonstrated that umbilical cells from children of obese or overweight mothers show impaired expression of key genes regulating cell energy and metabolism, compared...
Raw Data: The Known: Cancer Is Really, Really Old. The Unknown: How Common It Was.
A fossilized bone tumor in South Africa is the oldest known case of cancer, researchers say. The extent of the disease so long ago remains elusive.
U of S vaccine could save millions of pigs and millions of dollars
Field testing is underway, but it appears researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have developed a vaccine to combat a virus that has killed millions of pigs and cost the...
Anti-abortion boss to recuse self from case at medical board
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- An anti-abortion leader who heads Ohio's medical board says he will recuse himself from voting on a complaint involving...
NFC training camp surprise for each team: Packers, Vikings WR's create buzz; Dak Prescott stars for Cowboys
By Frank Cooney, The Sports Xchange As NFL teams head into the third full week of preseason games, those who trained at some remote college or other special spot have...
Science Shows That Men Who Eat Salads Smell More Attractive To Women
Science Step away from the bagels Researchers set out to find whether foods rich in carotenoids, a pigment shown to increase skin tone attractiveness,...
Biotech one step closer to bowel disease treatment
University of Queensland spin-out biotech company Protagonist Therapeutics Inc is a step closer to developing a new drug that would benefit millions of people worldwide. The company is headquartered in...
Exercising After Mentally Demanding Tasks Could Help Prevent Overeating, Study Finds
A study has found that people who remained sedentary after mentally demanding tasks consumed more calories than those who exercised.