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Detroit Lions officially sign WR Anquan Boldin, add LB Dominique Tovell
The Sports Xchange Veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin officially signed with Detroit.
New research adds evidence on potential treatments targeting amyloid beta in Alzheimer's
New research could provide additional clues for future treatment targets to delay Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to the group's latest findings.
Atlanta Falcons S Charles Godfrey retires
The Sports Xchange Safety Charles Godfrey, who signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons in March, announced his retirement Wednesday after two NFL seasons.
Relatives of mass shooting victims make emotional pleas for gun controls at DNC
Eric DuVallPHILADELPHIA, July 27 (UPI) -- Relatives of several mass shooting victims delivered emotional pleas to the Democratic convention for stricter gun control laws to prevent future violence.
Gene therapy in a droplet could treat eye diseases, prevent blindness
Eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration are among the leading causes of irreversible vision loss and blindness worldwide. Currently, gene therapy can be administered to treat...
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome patients who smoke, are obese have poorer quality of life
A new study of patients who survive the once-nearly fatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome finds their subsequent quality of life has more to do with lifestyle factors than how sick...
Genetic profiling increases cancer treatment options, study finds
Genetic profiling of cancer tumors provides new avenues for treatment of the disease, according to a study. In this research, the investigators used next-generation gene sequencing technology to analyze tumor...
Toxins in e-cig vapor increase with heat and device use
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, have grown in popularity as an alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. But health experts and consumer advocates have raised concerns over their safety. Now scientists report...
Younger onset Alzheimer's poorly recognized in men, study says
Stephen FellerTORONTO, July 27 (UPI) -- Men with Alzheimer's disease are often misdiagnosed earlier in life, according to new data, suggesting a relationship between sex and age of onset.
Gene therapy developed for muscle wasting
A discovery could save millions of people suffering from muscle wasting disease.
Combining Ipilimumab with local treatments improved survival for patients with melanoma
Among patients with melanoma, those who received both ipilimumab (Yervoy) and local peripheral treatments such as radiotherapy or electrochemotherapy had significantly prolonged overall survival compared with those who received only...
EEG scans could help diagnose awareness in patients with a disorder of consciousness
New research suggests that an electroencephalogram could be a strong indicator of the level of awareness of patients in a vegetative state after a severe brain injury.
New approach for environmental test on livestock drugs
Drugs for livestock can harm beneficial organisms that break down dung. Therefore newly developed medical substances need to be tested on single species in the lab. An international research group...
Discovery of biomarkers for the prognosis of chronic kidney disease
Currently, there is no effective method to predict the prognosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Researchers have now found that measuring D-amino acids, which present only trace in human,...
NUS Study Uncovers Novel Genetic Alterations Contributing to Development of Leukemia
A study led by a team of scientists from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore has identified new genetic alterations contributing to the onset...
Revenues from McDonald's all-day breakfast promotion slow
Ed AdamczykOAK BROOK, Ill., July 27 (UPI) -- Second-quarter revenues announced by McDonald's Corp. indicated a slowing of growth prompted by its all-day breakfast rollout.
'This little guy is really cute': Ludwig the robot designed to help Alzheimer's patients
University of Toronto researchers unveiled a talking, walking robot on Tuesday — a new tool his creators feel could be the future of treatment for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
Sports-related brain injuries among children on the rise, with hockey leading the way
The Canadian Institute for Health Information released a report Tuesday highlighting a big increase in emergency room visits in Alberta for sport-related concussions over the past five years.
What are gut bacteria doing in critically ill lungs? New discovery could change ICU care
No one knows for sure how they got there. But the discovery that bacteria that normally live in the gut can be detected in the lungs of critically ill people...
Diplomats told to study science and health
Training would assist efforts to tackle global challenges related to health and climate change, panel hears.
Lab team measures peripheral nervous system activity with microchip-based platform
For the first time, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers have successfully incorporated adult human peripheral nervous system (PNS) cells on a microelectrode platform for long-term testing of chemical and...
Resilient British science will withstand Brexit
UK scientists have had to fight to stay international before, and they must not stop now, says Ehsan Masood.Nature 535 467 doi: 10.1038/535467a
Ivory Coast banana growers on the comeback trail
Two years after devastating floods, banana planters in Ivory Coast have staged a comeback, eyeing an increase in production and new markets for the popular fruit.
Global Health: Adults Have Become Shorter in Many Countries
Average heights appear to have peaked 30 to 40 years ago and have declined slightly since then, according to results compiled from 1,472 studies.
Jake Long to sign with Baltimore Ravens
The Sports Xchange Four-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jake Long has agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens.
Denver Broncos sign LB Darnell Sankey, release C Nathan Theus
The Sports Xchange The Denver Broncos signed undrafted rookie linebacker Darnell Sankey to a contract on Tuesday.
Washington Wizards ink G Bradley Beal to new contract
The Sports Xchange Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld knows exactly what he has in shooting guard Bradley Beal.
Some brain cancer patients have radiation options, study finds
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News For some brain cancer patients, pinpoint radiation of tumors, appears to do less damage to mental abilities than whole brain radiation, a new study finds.