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Pittsburgh Steelers CB Senquez Golson suffers foot injury
The Sports Xchange Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Senquez Golson missed his entire rookie season due to injury and his sophomore campaign could be in jeopardy.
Fish oil vs. lard — why some fat can help or hinder your diet
A diet high in saturated fat can make your brain struggle to control what you eat, says a new study in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience. If people are looking to...
Kansas City Royals closer Wade Davis placed on DL
The Sports Xchange Kansas City Royals All-Star closer Wade Davis was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a flexor strain in his pitching arm, the team announced Sunday.
Oakland Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie signs 4-year extension
The Sports Xchange The Oakland Raiders signed general manager Reggie McKenzie to a four-year contract extension.
Philadelphia Eagles add Brian Dawkins to scouting staff
The Sports Xchange The Philadelphia Eagles added former safety Brian Dawkins to their scouting department Saturday.
Krüppel-like factor 12 promotes colorectal cancer via early growth response protein 1
Investigators report preclinical research showing that Krüppel-like factor 12 promotes colorectal cancer cell growth by activating early growth response protein 1. Data also reveal that levels of KLF12 and EGR1...
Tyler Christopher says 'nothing official yet' about his return to 'General Hospital'
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, July 30 (UPI) -- Daytime Emmy Award-winner Tyler Christopher says he hopes to resume playing Prince Nikolas Cassadine on "General Hospital."
Blue Bell faces penalties after listeria outbreak
Sarah MuléBRENHAM, Texas, July 30 (UPI) -- Blue Bell Creameries agreed to pay $850,000 following a listeria outbreak that left three dead, Texas health officials said.
Andre Johnson signing with Tennessee Titans
The Sports Xchange Veteran wide receiver Andre Johnson agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans on Friday.
Buffalo Bills place WR Sammy Watkins on PUP list
The Sports Xchange Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins was among 10 players not cleared for the start of training camp on Friday.
Tyler Eifert says: No more Pro Bowls
By Jeff Wallner, The Sports Xchange CINCINNATI -- There's no timetable for Tyler Eifert's return.
What Your Pee and Poo Color Says About Your Health
Knowing which urine color changes are due to food or medicines can save you worry, or provide an early alert to get to the doctor.
Meningitis outbreaks among gay men have experts puzzled
As cases of meningitis, a rare and potentially fatal disease, popped up in cities nationwide over the past several years, public health officials noticed a trend: many of those infected were gay...
The heart-brain connection: The link between LQTS and seizures
Patients carrying certain mutations that cause Long QT Syndrome, a rare cardiac rhythm disorder, have an increased risk for developing seizures and have more severe cardiac symptoms.
Flexible building blocks of the future
A discovery may lead to more close-fitting, comfortable and user-friendly prosthetics.
Researchers find molecular switch that triggers bacterial pathogenicity
The supercoiling of bacterial chromosomes around histone-like proteins can trigger the expression of genes that make the microbe invasive, new research shows. The discovery could provide a new target for...
Scientists identify immunological profiles of people who make powerful HIV antibodies
People living with HIV who naturally produce broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) that may help suppress the virus have different immunological profiles than people who do not, researchers report. While bNAbs...
Fox's 'Scream Queens' strut down hospital corridor in Season 2 teaser
Daniel UriaLOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- The ladies from Fox's {i:Scream Queens} will be taking their brand of horror-comedy from a college campus to a hospital in the show's...
Criminologist investigates public safety consolidation
In the first comprehensive work of its kind, a Michigan State University criminologist has completed a study on the implementation and outcomes of public safety consolidation - the merging of...
Lindsay Lohan spotted drinking amid pregnancy rumors
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Lindsay Lohan was photographed drinking and smoking after alluding she's pregnant and accusing fiancé Egor Tarabasov of cheating.
Research pinpoints most dangerous HGV designs
HGVs with high cabs have the most blind spots and pose the greatest risk to vulnerable road users, research has found.
Pregnancy problems more likely with baby boys, study suggests
Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay News Serious pregnancy complications are more likely when women are carrying baby boys, new research suggests.
‘Metamaterial’ may revolutionize prosthetics and wearable technologies
Ill-fitting joint sockets, contact dermatitis and sebaceous cysts are just a few of the problems plaguing prosthetic patients. They are all a result of the pressure that their prosthetic devices...
New online tool in Nova Scotia will revolutionize health care, proponents say
Patients can now access their medical histories, look at routine test results, make appointments and ask their family doctor a question, through a new online portal called MyHealthNS.
Well: Do Compression Sleeves Help With Muscle Recovery?
Compression garments probably do help muscles recover after exhausting exercise, but they also have certain downsides.
Hang Upside-Down To Save Yourself From Choking Alone
Health In case of emergency, please remember to Google this article A new study offers a way to save yourself if you're choking alone…
Fitness Nutrition: What Science Says About Diet and Exercise
Live Science talked to several experts and looked at some of the most definitive studies on nutrition and exercise: Here’s what we discovered.
Eating After Workouts: The Science of Timing Meals and Exercise
Timing workouts between meals is a productive tactic: Muscles are primed to refuel their glycogen stores immediately after a workout.