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Kansas City Chiefs place LB Justin Houston on PUP list
The Sports Xchange The Kansas City Chiefs placed Justin Houston on the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday and placed fellow linebacker Josh Mauga on injured reserve.
Detroit Lions face dilemma at deep defensive tackle position
The Sports Xchange DETROIT -- When the Detroit Lions trim their roster to 53 next week, one of the biggest decisions they'll have is at a seven-deep defensive tackle spot.
Washington Redskins RB Matt Jones to miss rest of preseason
The Sports Xchange Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones will miss the remainder of the preseason with a left shoulder injury.
Beginning pornography use associated with increase in probability of divorce
Beginning pornography use is associated with a substantial increase in the probability of divorce for married Americans, and this increase is especially large for women, finds a new study.
Socioeconomic factors -- not race or ethnicity -- influence survival of younger patients with multiple myeloma
Advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma, a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell, have led to improved survival predominantly among young and white patients, with...
One approach can prevent teen obesity, eating disorders, new guidelines say
A single approach can prevent both obesity and eating disorders in teenagers, according to new guidelines.
Time for psychiatrists to 'roll up our sleeves' to improve access to mental health care
Demand for mental health care such as counselling outstrips the supply offered by psychiatrists in Ontario, say researchers who suggest improvements.
Philippine senators investigate 1,700 drug killings
Allen ConeMANILA, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Legislators in the Philippines began an investigation into the killing of more than 1,700 suspected drug dealers and users in the last seven weeks.
Stopping scars before they form
Most people start racking up scars from an early age with scraped knees and elbows. While many of these fade over time, more severe types such as keloids and scars...
Edible food packaging made from milk proteins
Most foods at the grocery store come wrapped in plastic packaging. Not only does this create a lot of non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, but thin plastic films are not great at...
Paper-based device spots falsified or degraded medications
The developing world is awash in substandard, degraded or falsified medications, which can either directly harm users or deprive them of needed treatment. And with internet sales of medications on...
Citrus fruits could help prevent obesity-related heart disease, liver disease, diabetes
Oranges and other citrus fruits are good for you -- they contain plenty of vitamins and substances, such as antioxidants, that can help keep you healthy. Now a group of...
Color-graded pictogram label to reduce medicine-related traffic crashes found ineffective
A new study questions the effectiveness of using pictogram message on the labels of anxiety and sleep medications that interfere with driving -- an approach this is currently implemented across...
Detroit Tigers activate CF Cameron Maybin from DL
The Sports Xchange Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin was activated from the 15-day disabled list prior to Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Mike Pouncey injury makes him uncertain for Miami Dolphins' opener
The Sports Xchange MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey will be out for the final two preseason games.
Oakland Athletic's Billy Butler hurt in altercation with teammate
The Sports Xchange Oakland A's designated hitter Billy Butler was sidelined with an injury he sustained in an altercation with teammate Danny Valencia.
Second person charged in death of Penn State professor
Stephen FellerSTATE COLLEGE, Pa., Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Police charged a second person in the death of a Penn State professor early Sunday, days after his body was found at...
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis may need another knee surgery
The Sports Xchange New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis will need a second knee surgery to repair his torn ACL, a league source told the Boston Globe's Jim McBride.
San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy upbeat after close of camp
By Jay Paris, The Sports Xchange SAN DIEGO -- Coach Mike McCoy of the San Diego Padres had a quick response when asked about the Chargers breaking camp.
Greece introduces blood donation ban, citing malaria outbreak
Ed AdamczykATHENS, Greece, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- An outbreak of malaria infections prompted officials to ban blood donations in twelve Greek municipalities.
Chemical regulation related to drop in U.S. illicit drug users
Study examines availability of substances used to manufacture cocaine, methamphetamine
Editorial: A Yellow Fever Epidemic Made Worse by a Vaccine Shortage
Like other outbreaks, this one has exposed glaring weaknesses in how the world confronts infectious diseases.
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: A Natural Cure for Lyme Disease
Infections have surged, and an out-of-whack ecosystem may be to blame.
D.A. Henderson, leader of campaign to eradicate smallpox, dead at 89
Daniel UriaBALTIMORE, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Donald Ainslie Henderson, a former dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who led the campaign to eradicate small pox, died...
Armed fugitive disguised as elderly man arrested in Massachusetts
Daniel UriaBOSTON, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- An armed fugitive wanted on drug trafficking charges was arrested while disguised as an elderly man in Massachusetts.
Masahiro Tanaka, New York Yankees blank Los Angeles Angels
By Dennis Bernstein, The Sports Xchange The New York Yankees combined a strong pitching performance along with a rare display of power to win one of their most complete games...
Will Fuller catching on with Houston Texans
The Sports Xchange HOUSTON -- Will Fuller broke into his route, quickly creating separation behind the San Francisco 49ers' secondary.
Jobless, car-less and afraid to call for help: epilepsy patients say police screwed up arrests
People with epilepsy are worried that two epilepsy sufferers were arrested and criminally charged.