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Poor Sanitation Persisted at U.N. Missions Long After Haiti Cholera Crisis
Years after the 2010 cholera outbreak in Haiti, auditors found unaddressed public health lapses at the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission there and at other missions.
Zika infection may affect adult brain cells, suggesting risk may not be limited to pregnant women
oncerns over the Zika virus have focused on pregnant women due to mounting evidence that it causes brain abnormalities in developing fetuses. However, new research in mice from scientists at...
Gene associated with age-related hearing loss
A large screening program has identified several genes associated with age-related conditions including hearing loss, retinal degeneration and osteoarthritis. The animal study may lead to studies of the equivalent human...
Unhealthy diet during pregnancy could be linked to ADHD
A high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy may be linked to symptoms of ADHD in children who show conduct problems early in life, new research indicates.
Olympic stomach upsets: Leaky gut symdrome?
A number of competitors at the Rio Olympics have reported stomach problems. Team GB officials have denied that athletes have fallen victim to food poisoning at the Olympic athletes' village...
Scientists find potential treatment for 'painful blindness' form of dry eye
The eye's lacrimal gland is small but mighty. This gland produces moisture needed to heal eye injuries and clear out harmful dust, bacteria and other invaders. The eye's lacrimal glands...
Not all tumor cells are equal
Scientists have found that colorectal tumors present epigenetic heterogeneity relates to the clinical course of the disease. This heterogeneity can be used as a predictive biomarker.
Face changing tech showing sun damage is most effective at promoting sun safe behavior
Researchers examined the way sun safe messages are conveyed to young women, and found that visual communication using technology to age participant's faces to emphasis sun damage and premature aging...
Polyunsaturated fat in adipose tissue linked to lower mortality
The fatty acid linoleic acid (Omega 6) in subcutaneous adipose tissue was linked to lower mortality among older men followed over a 15-year period.
Canine babesiosis outbreak in UK under control, but needs monitoring
Scientists are using the health records of dogs to monitor the status of a potentially fatal tick-borne disease that appears to have been imported into the UK.
Female forensic scientists more stressed than males
Women may be at the forefront of the fast-growing forensic science field, but they're also more stressed than their male counterparts, indicates new research.
Compound from marine sponge may reduce pancreatic tumor size
Stephen FellerBOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Researchers in Florida identified a compound produced by a deep-water marine sponge that appears to shrink pancreatic tumors, according to a study.
Britain's plan to fight child obesity with soft drink tax lacks muscle, critics say
Britain says it will tax companies which sell sugary soft drinks and invest that money in health programmes for school children, part of a long-awaited strategy to curb childhood obesity.
Eye test may detect Parkinson's before symptoms appear
Stephen FellerLONDON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Researchers found instruments used in routine eye tests can detect changes allowing for much earlier diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Why Australia should abandon its Russian paranoia
Rakesh Krishnan Simha, Special to Russia Beyond the Headlines Russia and Australia should be partners in the Asia-Pacific. Instead, Canberra seems perennially paranoid about the Russian threat.
Source: Kim Jong Un ordered executions of agents after elite defections
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Kim Jong Un has reportedly ordered the elimination -- possibly by execution -- of agents that fail to stop high-profile elite North Koreans from...
Well: For Freshmen, Campus Life Poses New Risks
Experts’ advice on how parents can help freshmen safely navigate those risky early weeks of college, while still respecting their independence.
A practical synthesis for benzazetidine compounds
(Phys.org)—A key chemical component to antibiotics, such as penicillin is the beta-lactam, a four-membered amide ring that is fused to another heterocycle. Researchers in drug design would like to explore...
New technique matches gunshot residue with specific ammunition brands
In a global game changer for gun crime, Flinders University forensic scientists have for the first time matched gunshot residue with specific brands of ammunition.
Extracting heavy metals with vegetable oils
Dangerous lead levels in drinking water in cities across the nation have recently made national headlines. Water contaminated with lead, mercury, or other heavy metals poses serious problems for not...
Personalized wearable tech can help adults diagnosed with autism manage anxiety
Personalized wearable digital technology can help adults diagnosed with autism understand and manage their anxiety, say researchers.
How to cut through confusion when pregnant women are 'bombarded' with health advice
Pregnancy can be a bewildering time when conflicting advice on doing what's best for her baby can put a woman on guard, but there are some strategies to cut through...
HIV prevention drugs could halve new cases
Trials in Africa show that HIV prevention drugs could cut the risk of infection by 50 per cent in women.
Fewer Californians were uninsured in 2016, but medical costs remain a concern for many
Nearly three-quarters of Californians who didn’t have health coverage before the Affordable Care Act are now insured, yet many are still concerned about their medical expenses, according to a report released...
Editorial: Is Your Lipstick Bad for You?
Cosmetics should be rigorously tested, much as drugs already are, and as they already are in Europe.
As Insurers Balk, U.S. Makes New Push to Boost Health Care Act
An uneasy truce between the government and insurers appears to be fraying as some of the large companies say they are leaving or sharply scaling back.
Coal Burning Causes Most Air Pollution Deaths in China, Study Finds
Burning coal caused 366,000 premature deaths in the country in 2013, Chinese and American researchers concluded.
Doctors report probable Zika transmission via blood transfusion
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Doctors believe that a blood donor passed along the typically mosquito-borne virus in late January to two hospitalized patients who needed transfusions.