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Does Johhny Manziel still have a shot with the Dallas Cowboys?
The Sports Xchange Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said Friday that embattled quarterback Johnny Manziel won't be playing for the team.
Amber Heard delays deposition in Johnny Depp case
Sarah MuléLOS ANGELES, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Amber Heard was due to give a deposition against Johnny Depp in Los Angeles on Friday but delayed it because of an...
Turkey seeks missing diplomats following coup attempt
Ed AdamczykANKARA, Turkey, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Turkey is seeking at least 32 diplomats who failed to return to Turkey in a recall of personnel following a July 15 coup...
Drug sensitivity restored in breast cancer tumors
A team of cancer researchers has uncovered one way certain tumors resist vital medication.
Florida Zika cases rise to 25 as back-to-school day nears
MIAMI (AP) -- Florida's caseload of Zika spread by Miami mosquitoes has risen to 25, and U.S. health officials continue to warn pregnant...
Hospitalization risks for patients with diabetes and solid-organ malignancy
New research suggests diabetes increases the risk of hospitalization for patients suffering solid-organ malignancy and highlights a need for further understanding of the mechanisms and economic implications.
Combining biologic and phototherapy treatments for moderate-to-severe psoriasis
Although the efficacy and safety of biologic and phototherapeutic treatments in treating moderate-to-severe psoriasis are well known, not all patients respond well to monotherapy and may require a combination of...
Peanut oral immunotherapy safe, effective for children
Stephen FellerBETHESDA, Md., Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The slow introduction and gradual increase of peanut proteins has been shown in several studies to prevent allergic reaction to peanuts in children.
Nivolumab in renal cell cancer: Indication of added benefit
Patients with advanced renal cell cancer have weaker symptoms and side effects and patients with an unfavorable prognosis survive longer using Nivolumab than those receiving the comparator therapy.
Loophole for cancer cells found
Many cancers only become a mortal danger if they form metastases elsewhere in the body. Now researchers have discovered that cancer cells kill blood vessel cells so that they can...
Boron carrier for targeted tumor therapy
Scientists have developed a boron carrier for use in targeted radiation treatment for cancerous tumors. The carrier is based on a common blood plasma protein, meaning it can be tailored...
Warmer climate could lower dengue risk
Health researchers predict that the transmission of dengue could decrease in a future warmer climate, countering previous projections that climate change would cause the potentially lethal virus to spread more...
Diagnoses: When are several opinions better than one?
Researchers have investigated the effects of collective intelligence and the conditions for its emergence. A new study has shed new light on how medical diagnostics can be boosted by obtaining...
Trajectory of functional recovery after postoperative delirium
Delirium is a common, serious, often fatal disorder occurring in 11% to 50% of hospitalized older patients, although it is significantly underdiagnosed. Postoperative delirium negatively impacts recovery in older adults,...
Serious infections tied to suicide risk
Amy Norton, HealthDay News People hospitalized for serious infections may face an increased risk of dying by suicide, and researchers suspect there's a biological reason for it.
Depression can stalk families through generations
HealthDay News People whose parents and grandparents suffered from depression are at much higher risk of developing the illness, a new study suggests.
Detroit Lions' RB Ameer Abdullah works on mental approach
The Sports Xchange ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Ameer Abdullah spent a few months in the doghouse last year because of fumble problems, but the Detroit Lions running back admitted when...
Risk for chronic opioid use low in older surgical patients
Stephen FellerTORONTO, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Surgical patients older than than 66 are at very low risk for chronic use of opioids a year after surgery, according to a study...
Perfluorinated chemicals linked to military bases, airports
New analysis finds association between drinking water contamination and non-industrial sources
Jamie Oliver, wife Jools welcome baby No. 5
Annie MartinLONDON, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and wife Jools welcomed a son with their teenage daughters, Poppy and Daisy, present in the delivery room.
Zac Hanson, wife Kate welcome baby No. 4
Annie MartinTULSA, Okla., Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Hanson drummer Zac Hanson and wife Kate welcomed their fourth child, daughter Mary Lucille Diana, on Aug. 6.
UF/IFAS Scientists Find Top 10 Muscadine Grape Varieties for Health, Taste, Smell
Muscadine grapes are known for their health benefits and other nutritive values - even for potential preventive measures against cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The fruits are rich in antioxidants such...
'American Crime Story' Season 2 to take place during Hurricane Katrina
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- After recreating the O.J. Simpson trial, "American Crime Story" will next tackle Hurricane Katrina and how it affected New Orleans for Season 2.
Why Guys Should Not Drink After Exercising
Although drinking may be a common way to unwind after a hard workout, it could undercut the effects of a hard weight-lifting session, new research suggests.
French govt denies hiding drug-related birth defects study
PARIS (AP) -- French health authorities are denying claims they concealed a study on a drug used to treat epilepsy that caused birth...
The bandwidth bottleneck that is throttling the Internet
Researchers are scrambling to repair and expand data pipes worldwide — and to keep the information revolution from grinding to a halt.Nature 536 139 doi: 10.1038/536139a
'True Blood' alum Stephen Moyer to star in Season 2 of ITV's 'Safe House'
Karen ButlerLONDON, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- "True Blood" and "The Bastard Executioner" alum Stephen Moyer has landed the lead role in Season 2 of ITV's anthology series "Safe House."
11 babies killed in hospital fire in Baghdad
Shawn PriceBAGHDAD, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- At least 11 newborn babies died in a maternity ward fire at an Iraqi hospital, officials said.