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Alcohol advertising linked to adolescent drinking
A new study finds that exposure to several different types of alcohol marketing is positively associated with the amount and frequency of drinking among adolescents across Europe.
Robert Nkemdiche sits out Arizona Cardinals' first practice with injury
The Sports Xchange GLENDALE, Ariz. -- First-round pick Robert Nkemdiche suffered an unspecified ankle injury upon reporting to the Arizona Cardinals.
Almost 3 in 10 women get pregnant naturally after fertility treatments
HealthDay News Nearly one-third of women who have infertility treatments get pregnant naturally within a few years of stopping treatment, a new study suggests.
Fungal Disease 'Valley Fever' Is Often Misdiagnosed
Doctors often misdiagnose cases of valley fever, because this fungal infection can resemble the flu or another illness, experts say.
A sage discovery: Plant-derived compounds have potent anti-inflammatory effects
New research reveals that two specific plant-derived compounds may be effective for fighting inflammation and pain.
Smartphone exercises for a better mood
Brief, directed smartphone exercises can help quickly improve our mood.
Recovery of dopamine function emerges with recovery from smoking
A new study reports that smoking-related deficits in brain dopamine, a chemical implicated in reward and addiction, return to normal three months after quitting. The normalization of dopamine systems suggests...
Zika virus challenges for neuropsychiatry
The Zika virus led the World Health Organization to declare the outbreak a global public health emergency in February 2016, but how much is really known about its neurobiology and...
Early detection of leukemia patients' resistance to therapy
Researchers have made a world-first breakthrough in the early detection of patients' resistance to a common treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia.
Space travel may pose risks to heart
HealthDay News Former Apollo astronauts have up to five times the rate of heart-related deaths that their Earth-bound peers do, a new study shows.
Inuit-led suicide prevention strategy to focus on mental wellness, healing past trauma
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the organization that represents Canada's 60,000 Inuit, has released its national suicide prevention strategy to address and reduce the high number of deaths by suicide among Inuit.
More resources needed to deal with hoarders: UBC professor
A professor at the University of British Columbia is calling for more resources to help people who suffer from hoarding disorder after a recent study found seven per cent of...
N.F.L.-Backed Youth Program Says It Reduced Concussions. The Data Disagrees.
The Heads Up Football program has been sold to youth football leagues and parents as statistically proven to reduce injuries, but a review of the evidence tells a different story.
Chris Klein, wife Laina Rose Thyfault welcome baby boy
Wade SheridanAUSTIN, Texas, July 28 (UPI) -- Actor Chris Klein has welcomed his first child, a baby boy, with wife Laina Rose Thyfault.
‘Nanotube-optimised chains’ may boost chances of Olympic cycling success
Team GB is using a chain treatment that reportedly leads to significant power savings
Philadelphia Eagles place RB Ryan Mathews on non-football injury list
The Sports Xchange The Philadelphia Eagles placed running back Ryan Mathews on the non-football injury list with an ankle injury suffered last week, the team announced Wednesday.
Golden State Warriors F/C Anderson Varejao out of Olympics with back injury
The Sports Xchange Golden State Warriors forward/center Anderson Varejao will miss the upcoming Olympics in his native Brazil due to a back injury.
Jay Bruce's blast helps Cincinnati Reds edge San Francisco Giants
By Dave Del Grande, The Sports Xchange SAN FRANCISCO -- Jay Bruce is rewriting Cincinnati Reds history by rewriting some of his own.
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick medically cleared to fully practice
The Sports Xchange San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been medically cleared by his doctor to fully practice when training camp begins Sunday.
To reverse damage of sitting, take a brisk, hour-long walk
LONDON (AP) -- If you spend all day sitting on your rear end, then you might want to schedule some time for a...
Hour of exercise a day may offset sitting's toll on health
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Just one hour of physical activity a day may undo the risk of early death that comes with sitting eight hours or more on a daily...
Harry Reid addresses DNC, urges Democrats to 'keep fighting'
Eric DuVallPHILADELPHIA, July 27 (UPI) -- Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid addressed the Democratic National Committee, thanking delegates for their support and encouraging them to "keep fighting."
Here's How You Can Keep Sitting from Killing You
Exercising for an hour a day may be enough to counteract the harmful effects of sitting for long periods, a new study finds.
20 minutes of ultrasound to the forearm cuts high blood pressure
Blood pressure can significantly drop by applying 20 minutes of ultrasound to the forearm of type II diabetes patients with treatment-resistant hypertension, according to new research.
Finding no buyers, Rams release QB Nick Foles
The Sports Xchange The Los Angeles Rams released quarterback Nick Foles on Wednesday before veterans were due to report to training camp.
Coast Guard says 2 children among missing snorkelers off Florida Keys
Doug G. WareKEY WEST, Fla., July 27 (UPI) -- Two young boys are among four boaters reported missing off the Florida coast during a snorkeling trip, the U.S. Coast Guard...
Is pot harder on the heart than tobacco?
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Smoking pot might harm your heart health and that of the people around you -- perhaps even more than cigarettes, a new animal study suggests.
FDA Approves Synthetic Liquid Marijuana Compound
Health FDA: Drink weed e'ry day.... sorta The FDA just approved a new synthetic THC product for use in treating a variety of ailments,...