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Small plane crashes into Connecticut house, injuring one
Eric DuVallHADDAM, Conn., July 23 (UPI) -- At least one person was injured when a small plane crashed into a house in Connecticut on Saturday afternoon.
Hormone Therapy May Not Prevent Postmenopausal Brain Fog
New findings suggest that taking estrogen has no effect on brain performance, no matter how early or late women start taking it -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Chris Tillman, Baltimore Orioles too strong for New York Yankees
By Larry Fleisher, The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- With the stomach virus headed toward a departure from the clubhouse, the Baltimore Orioles needed a sense of normalcy.
Cancer experts criticize report on rising prostate cancer numbers
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News A headline-grabbing report earlier this week claimed new cases of advanced prostate cancer in the United States had skyrocketed 72 percent in the past decade.
Cruz booed off stage as former Trump rivals strain to endorse GOP ticket
Eric DuVallCLEVELAND, July 20 (UPI) -- Ted Cruz was booed off stage at the Republican National Convention after not endorsing Donald Trump, instead encouraging Americans to "vote your conscience."
Rate of new HIV infections increased in 74 countries over past decade
A new study found that 74 countries saw increases in age-standardized rates of new infections between 2005 and 2015.
Juicy (Anti-bacterial) News About Cranberries
Illuminating traditional wisdom with chemistry and biophysics, a research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has characterized the role of compounds in cranberry juice...
By causing cells to cannibalize themselves, researchers prevent lung injury in mice
Study offers a new solution to prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), the most common chronic lung disease in premature infants.
Same genes could make us prone to both happiness and depression
Researchers suggest that while no gene 'causes' mental ill health, some genes can make people more sensitive to the effects of their environment -- for better and for worse --...
Research indicates urban drinking water sources in Nepal heavily contaminated
Although access to clean drinking water is crucial to public health, it is a highly neglected issue in Nepal. 80% of all diseases in the world are related to either...
New condom mimics human skin
As a tool for preventing the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, condoms are cheap and nearly 99 percent effective. The problem? They’re uncomfortable. And that makes men...
Empathy Drug? Ecstasy Should Be Clinically Studied, Doctors Say
Regulations restricting research on MDMA, the active substance in the drug ecstasy, should be relaxed, two neuroscientists argue.
Leslie Jones fights back against racist attacks received after 'Ghostbusters' premiere
Yvette C. HammettLOS ANGELES, July 19 (UPI) -- Comedian and actress Leslie Jones has been the subject of a hate campaign on Twitter following the release of the new "Ghostbusters"...
New technique developed for effective dye removal and low-cost water purification
Organic compounds in wastewater, such as dyes and pigments in industry effluents, are toxic or have lethal effect on aquatic living and humans. Increasing evidence has shown that the organic...
American political speech is increasingly partisan, research shows
Here's a test for measuring partisanship in American politics today: Turn on C-SPAN and – without looking at the name of the lawmaker on screen – see how long it...
UPI Almanac for Tuesday, July 19, 2016
By United Press International On July 19, 1946, Marilyn Monroe was given her first screen test at Twentieth Century-Fox Studios. Even without sound, the test was enough to earn Monroe...
Global Health: Hotlines Faster Than Hospitals in Pinpointing Dengue, Study Says
Calls to public health hotlines in Pakistan confirmed outbreaks two or three weeks earlier, according to a new study.
Cleveland Indians expect Yan Gomes to miss at least a month
The Sports Xchange The Cleveland Indians placed struggling catcher Yan Gomes on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a separated right shoulder.
Veteran CB Charles Tillman retires
The Sports Xchange Veteran cornerback Charles Tillman took to social media to announce his retirement on Monday.
Cleveland Browns' Isaiah Crowell receives praise for contrition
The Sports Xchange Since finding himself at the center of a firestorm after an inflammatory Instagram post, Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell is trying to make good.
Philadelphia 76ers' Jahlil Okafor to limit participation with USA Select Team
The Sports Xchange Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor will be limited in his participation with the USA Men's Select Team to non-contact activity and drills.
Lydia Ko atop Rolex Rankings for 39th consecutive week
The Sports Xchange New Zealand teenager Lydia Ko extended her lead atop the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings.
Chronic fatigue syndrome flare-ups caused by straining muscles and nerves
Mild to moderate muscle and nerve strain provokes symptom flares in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Wide variation seen in 'dense' breast diagnoses
Amy Norton, HealthDay News A woman's odds of being told she has "dense" breasts may depend on which radiologist reads her mammogram, a new study finds.
Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett Cancer-Free Following Experimental Treatment
Rikki Rockett, drummer for the band Poison, got the best news of his life last week: his cancer is gone. Rockett was diagnosed with oral cancer more than a year...
'Yellow puck of sadness' Ottawa woman's scathing complaint about hospital eggs
Gillian Wallace has a lot of experience with hospital food, as a patient and a patient advocate. And she was sick of what she was seeing on the tray tables....
3D Printed Skulls Prepare New Doctors while Promoting World-Class Health Care
Patients who walk into Dr. Jose Gurrola II’s otolaryngology clinic at the University of Virginia Health System are seeking relief from a wide range of nasal issues, from nosebleeds and...
Keshia Knight Pulliam pregnant with first child
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, July 18 (UPI) -- Keshia Knight Pulliam, who played Rudy Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," announced she and husband Ed Hartwell are expecting their first child.