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Work productivity is key factor in assessing recovery of depressed patients
While medications can quickly reduce depressive symptoms, monitoring work productivity can provide unique insight into whether a patient will require additional treatments to achieve long-term remission, a new study finds.
Simple, sensitive, and cost-effective assays for analyzing Fragile X-related disorders
Fragile X syndrome, the most common heritable cause of intellectual disability and a frequent cause of autism, is characterized by abnormalities of the FMR1 gene that are difficult to analyze....
Strict blood pressure control may provide long-term benefits for kidney disease patients
In long-term analyses of two clinical trials that included patients with chronic kidney disease, a lower blood pressure target than the currently guideline-recommended goal of 140/90 mm Hg was safe...
Study links child obesity at age 9-11 years to gestational diabetes in mother
New research shows an increased risk of childhood obesity at age 9-11 years when the mother has had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Childhood obesity has increased dramatically in both developed...
With Congress Deadlocked, White House Diverts Funds to Fight Zika
The Obama administration said $81 million will be shifted to the development of a Zika vaccine, citing a failure by Congress to approve new funding.
Polio eradication faces setback as Nigeria records first cases in two years
Health officials launch emergency immunization campaign.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.20416
Venetoclax safe, shows promise in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia
Patients whose acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) had relapsed or was resistant to chemotherapy and those who were deemed unable to tolerate chemotherapy experienced responses to the selective BCL-2 inhibitor venetoclax...
Exercise can tackle symptoms of schizophrenia
Aerobic exercise, such as treadmills and exercise bikes, in combination with their medication, can significantly help people coping with the long-term mental health condition schizophrenia, according to a new study.
Children score low on cardiovascular health measures
Most children are born with ideal cardiovascular health and promoting good heart health should begin at birth. While most children have ideal blood pressure, about 91 percent of American children...
Epidural needles that hit the right mark
More than 13 million pain-blocking epidural procedures are performed every year in the United States. Although epidurals are generally regarded as safe, there are complications in up to 10 percent...
European regulator to look into tattoo inks
European Chemicals Agency may recommend an EU-wide ban on harmful ink components
South Korea to review toxins data disclosure process
South Korea plans to review if there was any negligence in the government's handling of sick workers' inquiries about workplace toxins, after an Associated Press investigation found the government repeatedly...
Random walk into captivity
The cell's internal skeleton undergoes constant restructuring. LMU physicists now show that its constituent proteins can be efficiently transported to their sites of action by diffusion – provided they can...
Well: The Anger of Cancer
Historically, the appearance of cancer was (wrongly) attributed to the repressed anger of patients. In fact, contagious rage is not the cause but may be an effect.
Well: When a Patient Is Dying, Food Appears
Once our most intensive interventions end, we are left with this — a choice of tuna fish or chicken salad, or maybe some Oreos, brought up from the hospital basement.
San Diego Chargers WR Stevie Johnson (knee) likely out for season
The Sports Xchange The San Diego Chargers lost a slot receiver before playing a preseason game.
Cleveland Browns QB RG III to see extra action against Green Bay Packers
The Sports Xchange BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson isn't saying how long he plans to use starting quarterback Robert Griffin III in the preseason opener.
Miami Marlins RHP Jose Fernandez to skip Sunday start
The Sports Xchange Ace right-hander Jose Fernandez will miss his turn in the rotation on Sunday.
A-Rod goes 0-for-4 as New York Yankees rally past Boston Red Sox
By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange BOSTON -- Alex Rodriguez didn't exactly go out with a bang.
Gord Downie's chief oncologist, longtime Tragically Hip fan, a mainstay on tour
Gord Downie's chief oncologist has been to all but one of the Tragically Hip's farewell concerts and plans to attend each of the band's remaining shows, including the final stop...
New Canadian medical marijuana rules open door to more legal home-growing
Canadian medical marijuana patients can now grow their own cannabis at home or get someone else to grow it for them under new Health Canada regulations that will take effect...
Does Marriage Affect Drinking? A New Study Provides Insights
Are you more or less likely to drink often and heavily when in a relationship? That may depend on the relationship. A new University of Virginia study indicates that people...
Doctor’s Recommendations Trump Patient Preferences for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Shared decision-making in health care has been touted as a way to include patient preferences in treatment plans, better balance treatment risks and benefits, reduce disparities and improve health outcomes....
Steep rise in U.S. babies born to opioid-addicted mothers
HealthDay News The number of babies born with opioid withdrawal symptoms quadrupled in the United States between 1999 and 2013, the CDC reports.
Emergency financial aid from call centers effectively prevents homelessness
Homelessness in the United States is a persistent and complex problem. Each year more than 2.3 million people experience homelessness, 7.4 million people live "doubled up" with friends or family...
These Jobs Are Linked to the Worst Heart Health
Truck drivers and social service workers have something in common: The people who work in these two occupations are the least likely to be heart healthy, according to a new...
Louisville Football coach Bobby Petrino says Twitter hacker 'liked' porn site
The Sports Xchange Louisville football coach Bobby Petrino denies that he "liked" a pornographic website on his Twitter feed and said other people have access to his account.
Dear FIFA: There Is No Scientific Test to Prevent Age Fraud
Soccer federation’s tests to combat “age doping” and bar suspected older players from youth events should be red carded -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com