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Green Bay Packers WR Jeff Janis out 4-6 weeks with broken hand
The Sports Xchange Green Bay Packers receiver Jeff Janis underwent surgery on his broken right hand and will be sidelined approximately four to six weeks.
Well: Weight Has Greater Impact on Diabetes Than Heart Disease
Carrying excess weight may have a greater impact on the risk for diabetes than it does on the risk for heart disease or early death.
6 hospitals in Aleppo, Syria bombed in 1 week, rights group says
Amy R. ConnollyALEPPO, Syria, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Syrian forces bombed six hospitals in and around Aleppo in the past week, making it the worst week for attacks on medical...
So What Are These 'Artificial Preservatives' That McDonald's Is Nixing?
Health We took a close look at the ingredients We looked into what McDonalds actually removed from its nuggets…
No link between erectile dysfunction drugs, prostate cancer: Study
Stephen FellerLOS ANGELES, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Although research has suggested erectile dysfunction drugs lower risk for prostate cancer, a recent study showed little effect on rates of the disease.
New lipid-lowering drugs help patients reduce LDL cholesterol
A recent analysis indicates that adding new therapies called anti-PCSK9 antibodies to other lipid-lowering treatments can help patients lower their LDL cholesterol levels.
Antioxidant therapies may help in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases
A new review examines the potential of antioxidant approaches for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis.
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, may aid healing after heart attack
Taking a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil daily for six months after a heart attack improved the function of the heart and reduced scarring in the...
Coordinated response cuts time to treatment for deadly heart attacks
The largest nationwide demonstration project aimed at reducing time to treatment for people suffering ST segment elevation myocardial infarction suggests a coordinated response results in more people getting life-saving treatment...
No platelets, no immune response
When a virus attacks our organism, an inflammation appears on the affected area. White blood cells move quickly to the inflamed area. Up until now, it was proved that neutrophils...
Effectiveness of new anti-HIV medication to protect women and infants demonstrated
Each year, 1.5 million women living with HIV become pregnant. Without effective treatment, up to 45 percent of HIV-infected mothers will transmit the virus to their child, usually through breastfeeding....
Replacing ill workers with healthy ones accelerates some epidemics
When disease outbreaks occur, people with essential roles -- healthcare workers, first responders, and teachers, for example -- are typically up close and personal with infected people. As these front-line...
Potential new way to sway the immune system
A new international collaboration opens a door to influencing the immune system, which would be useful to boost the effectiveness of vaccines or to counter autoimmune diseases such as lupus...
FAMIN or feast? Newly discovered mechanism influences how immune cells 'eat' invaders
A new mechanism that affects how our immune cells perform -- and hence their ability to prevent disease -- has been discovered by an international team of researchers.
Study examines symptom spikes in kids after concussion
Symptom exacerbations after concussion appeared to be common in a secondary analysis of a clinical trial that included 63 children studied for 10 days after injury, according to a new...
New rare congenital heart disease disorders found in children
In one of the largest international genetic studies of congenital heart disease, researchers have discovered gene mutations linked to three new rare congenital heart disorders. The researchers also found the...
Antibiotic resistance persists in bacteria, even absent selection pressure from antibiotics
Plasmids are pieces of independent DNA that often carry multiple antibiotic resistance genes. Plasmids can jump from one bacterium to another, spreading that resistance. A team of investigators now shows...
Protein critical to toxoplasmosis regulation: CD4 T-Cell and Blimp-1
Researchers are finding a way to regulate chronic toxoplasmosis, one of the most common parasitic diseases worldwide. This research also has important implications for cancer.
Excessive alcohol consumption impacts breathing
Researchers have discovered a potential new health concern related to excessive alcohol consumption. Adults who drink excessively were found to have less nitric oxide in their exhaled breath than adults...
Hulk Hogan sex tape publisher files for bankruptcy
Gawker founder Nick Denton seeks bankruptcy protection following $140 million jury award to pro wrestler for privacy invasion
Study Finds Genes Linked to Depression
Health One study, over a dozen genes that can affect risk Scientists have discovered important information about the source and potential treatment of depression....
Women in physics face big hurdles — still
Persistent biases continue to affect the numbers of female physicists.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.20349
Increased plant protein in diet reduces risk of death, study says
Stephen FellerBOSTON, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Replacing 3 percent of protein from red meat or eggs with plant proteins, regardless of other lifestyle habits, can reduce the risk of death,...
Lea Michele reveals 'Finn' tattoo in nude photo shoot
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Lea Michele bared a never-before-seen tattoo tribute to late boyfriend and "Glee" co-star Cory Monteith while posing naked for Women's Health U.K.
WVU Research Identifies Connection Between Some Physical Activity and Academic Performance
Research by James C. Hannon, assistant dean of the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, suggests "resistance exercise," e.g. weight lifting, using resistance bands etc., is effective in improving...
Study shows heat dangers of inflatable bounce houses
Heat safety issues in bounce houses can put children in danger, says a new University of Georgia study. Expanding on the concept of microclimates like those in parked vehicles that...
Miami Dolphins' Jay Ajayi misses practice with injury, steps back in battle with Arian Foster
Alex ButlerDAVIE, Fla., Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Training camp is not the time to miss snaps.
Antigen-specific targeting of immune system offers treatment approach to improve efficacy of biologic drugs
Selecta Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted antigen-specific immune therapies for rare and serious diseases, announced today that Nature Nanotechnology has published an article that presents preclinical results...