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PGA Championship: Jimmy Walker edges Jason Day for first major title
By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Jimmy Walker captured his first major championship with a one-shot victory over Jason Day in the 98th PGA Championship on...
Tesla brakes, not autopilot, at fault in fatal crash, company says
Yvette C. HammettLOS ANGELES, July 31 (UPI) -- Tesla Motors Inc. is considering the possibility it's "crash prevention" system failed in a fatal crash of a Model S, not its...
Well: Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer May Offer No Benefits Over Regular Surgery
Three months after robotic or conventional surgery, there was no difference in urinary or sexual function or complications of surgery.
Is Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Bad for You?
Inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke even for just 1 minute may temporarily affect how blood vessels function, according to a new study done in rats.
Transgender's classification as 'mental disorder' outdated, study finds
HealthDay news Being transgender is currently classified as a mental health disorder by the World Health Organization, but a new study suggests that should change.
Well: Being Unfit May Be Almost as Bad for You as Smoking
Poor physical fitness may be second only to smoking as a risk factor for premature death.
Study: Cord blood better than bone marrow from a donor
Stephen FellerAURORA, Colo., July 27 (UPI) -- Although doctors prefer bone marrow transplants for leukemia patients, a new study suggests umbilical cord blood offers patients a better outcome.
Supervised self-monitoring improves diabetes control in clinical trial
For people with diabetes not treated with insulin, unsupervised self-monitoring of blood glucose levels has not been found effective at improving glycaemic control. In a randomized trial, researchers report on...
Placental syndromes increase women's short-term risk for cardiovascular diseases
The short-term risk of developing cardiovascular disease following a first pregnancy is higher for women experiencing placental syndromes and poor pregnancy outcomes, a study reports. The researchers also found a...
Online intervention helps sustain weight loss
Obesity is a common problem that can result in a number of health problems including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, joint problems and stroke. Aside from changes to diet and...
Study in Mice Suggests Stem Cells Could Ward Off Glaucoma
An infusion of stem cells could help restore proper drainage for fluid-clogged eyes at risk for glaucoma. That's the upshot of a study led by a Veterans Affairs and University...
Farewell to Philae as lander coms cut
Professor Monica Grady describes the final days of communication with the Philae lander
Well: In a Hospital, Health Care Until the Clock Runs Out
In a changing health system, hospitals have become little more than a way station.
Anthrax outbreak kills hundreds of reindeer
Russian authorities are evacuating nomadic reindeer herders after the fatal outbreak
6-time NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire retires after 14 years
The Sports Xchange Six-time NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire announced his retirement on Tuesday after signing a one-day contract with the New York Knicks.
New evidence: How amino acid cysteine combats Huntington's disease
Researchers have reported they have identified a biochemical pathway linking oxidative stress and the amino acid cysteine in Huntington's disease.
Research tracks interplay of genes and environment on physical, educational outcomes
Over the course of the 20th century, genes began to play a greater role in the height and body mass index (BMI) of Americans, while their significance decreased in educational...
A 30-minute ‘me’ break can make you a better worker
If there are crumbs on your desk from countless lunches spent responding to emails and attending to other job-related responsibilities, it may be time to clean up and take a...
Severe birth defects not as lethal as docs once said: Study
CHICAGO (AP) -- Parents of newborns with rare genetic conditions used to hear the grim words that the severe birth defects were "incompatible...
Health insurance coverage is associated with lower odds of alcohol use by pregnant women
Researchers have studied the relationship between health insurance coverage and tobacco and alcohol use among reproductive age women in the US, and whether there were differences according to pregnancy status....
Medicaid expansion increased Medicaid enrollment among liver transplant recipients
Researchers have found that Medicaid expansion increased Medicaid enrollment among people who received liver transplants funded by commercial insurance.
A New York Restaurant Is The First To Serve 'Bloody' Veggie Burgers
Science It's made from the stuff that makes blood tasty A New York restaurant is serving a meat-free burger…
Red Cross says need for blood is 'urgent'
HealthDay News The American Red Cross says it has an urgent need for blood donations, with less than a five-day supply of blood on hand to help those who need...
'Gestational Sleep Apnea': Wake Up to a New Diagnosis
Approximately one quarter of pregnant women may suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the recurrent cessation or limitation of normal breathing during sleep, new research suggests. In addition to being...
FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved safety labeling changes for a class of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, to enhance warnings about their association with disabling and potentially permanent side...
TV footage of abuse at youth detention center in Australia prompts investigation
Sarah MuléSYDNEY, July 26 (UPI) -- Staff at a juvenile detention facility in Australia's Northern Territory are being investigated after video footage aired on TV showing abuse of children.
Amid outbreak, health officials want more gay men vaccinated for meningitis
Health officials in Los Angeles and Orange counties are recommending that all gay and bisexual men receive meningitis vaccinations, amid an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease disproportionately affecting men who...
Could Trashing Junk Proteins Quash Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS and Huntington's?
Scientists search for the Marie Kondo of the brain—a drug to clear cellular debris -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com