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Coast Guard airlifts 2 guides mauled by bear in Alaska
A man and a woman mauled by a bear in Alaska were airlifted by a Coast Guard helicopter to receive medical treatment.
Kids with mild asthma can take acetaminophen
HealthDay News Acetaminophen does not worsen asthma symptoms in young children, a new study finds.
N.W.T. orders review of Hugh Papik's case after niece says stroke victim was treated as drunk
The Government of the Northwest Territories now says it is launching an external investigation into the care received by an Aklavik elder who had a massive stroke, but whose niece...
Bone marrow transplant patients report better quality of life compared to peripheral blood transplant recipients from unrelated volunteer donors
A large, nationwide study finds better psychological well-being, fewer graft vs. host disease symptoms and greater likelihood of returning to work among bone marrow transplant recipients.
New family of bacterial cell wall builders
Scientists have discovered that a family of previously overlooked proteins plays a critical role in bacterial cell wall synthesis. The discovery paves the way for the development of novel antibiotics...
How antiviral antibodies become part of immune memory
Scientists probe activated B cells, important for forming immune memory, during flu vaccination and infection and Ebola infection in humans. Understanding how to elicit these cells is critical for designing...
Cancer in context: 37 years of painstakingly collected data
A new report includes every cancer diagnosis in the Los Angeles region over the past 37 years -- more than 1.3 million. With easy-to-read charts, the book divides L.A.'s population...
New study explains why MRSA 'superbug' kills influenza patients
Secondary infection with the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacterium (or 'superbug') often kills influenza patients because the flu virus alters the antibacterial response of white blood cells, causing them to...
Indoor tanning: Women say no to total ban, yes to stricter policies
Most young adult women who regularly visit indoor tanning salons support the introduction of policies to make it safer, but are against a total ban, a new study concludes. The...
Researchers pinpoint key regulatory role of noncoding genes in prostate cancer development
Prostate cancer researchers studying genetic variations have pinpointed 45 genes associated with disease development and progression, a new report explains.
CRISPR gene editing reveals new therapeutic approach for blood disorders
This is a scanning electron micrograph of sickled and other red blood cells. An international team of scientists led by researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has found a...
'Weekend effect' on hospital death risk may be fading
Stephen FellerBIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Studies have suggested a higher likelihood of death for patients hospitalized on the weekend, but researchers in England report the "weekend effect" is...
Researchers Studying Nanog Gene With Capacity to Delay, Reverse Aging
Known as Nanog, the gene is the focus of experiments that ignited dormant cell processes key to preventing weak bones, clogged arteries and other telltale signs of growing old. “Our...
Coming to a Center Near You: GAP and EPAD to Revamp Alzheimer's Trials
In the past year, the Global Alzheimer's Platform and the European Prevention of Alzheimer's Dementia have moved quickly, and jointly, to pave the way toward more, faster, cheaper trials. Will...
Built-in protective mechanism against inflammations
The protein Interleukin-6 (IL-6) can take on different functions in cells, depending on how it activates the cells. If it activates cells via the classical signalling path, it helps with...
Germany warns on risks of playing 'Pokemon Go' at airports
Police and the airport operators' association in Germany are warning of the potential dangers of playing "Pokemon Go" in some airport areas. They say so-called Pokestops beyond security controls should...
Could Yellow Fever Become the Next Pandemic?
Health experts struggle to contain a massive outbreak of the deadly mosquito-borne infection -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Blood pressure diet improves gout blood marker
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and reduced in fats and saturated fats (the DASH diet), designed decades ago to reduce high blood pressure, also appears to significantly...
Guests at U.S. hotels targeted by data-stealing hackers
Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott and Westin hotels in 10 U.S. states and the District of Columbia may have been targeted by hackers for months.
Connecticut EMS crew rescues squirrel from yogurt cup
Ben HooperENFIELD, Conn., Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Emergency medical responders in Connecticut were filmed giving aid to an unusual patient -- a panicking squirrel with yogurt cup stuck on its...
The New Health Care: Death by Medical Error: Adding Context to Some Scary Numbers
It grabs headlines to say medical errors in hospitals kill more people than guns or cars. But there are two big problems with this assertion.
On-the-spot strep throat tests offered at some Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies
A rapid strep test, available at some Shoppers Drug Mart locations, allows patients to walk out the door with a prescription 10 minutes later, all without seeing a doctor.
U.S. Army staff sergeant dies of non-combat injury in Afghanistan
Andrew V. PestanoWASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Defense said Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Wilbur died from a non-combat-related injury in Afghanistan.
Cowpea mulled as soy substitute in Egypt
A burger made with the addition of cowpeas is healthier than pure meat and popular with consumers.
Coaching Can Make or Break an Olympic Athlete
Competitors at the most elite level require more than technical support -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
'Mediterranean Lifestyle' Linked to Lower Depression Risk
The Mediterranean lifestyle -- which includes not only eating well, but also exercising and socializing -- may be beneficial for people's risk of depression, a new study finds.
IBM researchers use grocery scanner data to speed investigations during early foodborne illness outbreaks
Foodborne illnesses, like salmonella, E. Coli and norovirus infections, are a major public health concern affecting more than one out of six Americans each year, according to the Centers for...
Brewing Vegemite beer for science
Is Vegemite more than a spread? Or can it be used to brew beer? University of Queensland researchers have put the theory to the test.