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Arrest warrants issued for journalists after failed Turkey coup
Allen ConeANKARA, Turkey, July 25 (UPI) -- Turkish authorities have issued warrants for the arrest of 42 journalists following the failed coup on July 15.
St. Louis Cardinals place 3B Jhonny Peralta on disabled list
The Sports Xchange The St. Louis Cardinals placed third baseman Jhonny Peralta on the 15-day disabled with a thumb injury, the team announced Tuesday.
Norovirus Spread Suspected At Republican National Convention
Health Quarantines contain vomiting, diarrhea in GOP ranks Republican staffers in Cleveland for the Republican National Convention are showing norovirus symptoms. If this smoke...
Powerful women welcome new female emoji
On World Emoji Day, Google released a wide range of new emoji to represent women from different professions and walks of life
New York Mets' Jacob deGrom tosses one-hit gem to shut out Philadelphia Phillies
By Jeff Neiburg, The Sports Xchange PHILADELPHIA -- The New York Mets and Jacob deGrom decided the right-hander's All-Star break would be better spent relaxing.
Reopening avenues for attacking ALS
Researchers have found evidence that bone marrow transplantation may one day be beneficial to a subset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.The data suggests the most common genetic mutation associated with ALS...
Nate Thurmond: Hall of Famer dead at 74
The Sports Xchange Hall of Famer Nate Thurmond died Saturday morning in San Francisco after a brief battle with leukemia. He was 74.
Frustrated Jordan Spieth calls critics 'unfair'
The Sports Xchange Jordan Spieth, shooting over par again during the third round of the Open Championship, showed his frustration.
New York Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson likely to start camp on PUP list
The Sports Xchange New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is likely to start training camp on the physically unable to perform list.
Toronto Blue Jays sign 1B Justin Smoak to two-year extension
The Sports Xchange The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with first baseman Justin Smoak on a two-year, $8.25 million contract extension Saturday.
There is something about those energy drinks
Energy drinks combined with alcohol (AmEDs) were once available for purchase as a premixed beverage, until 2010 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that the combination was unsafe....
Cancer-fighting gene immunotherapy shows promise as treatment for HIV
Recently discovered potent antibodies can be used to generate a specific type of cell called chimeric antigen receptors, or CARs, that can be used to kill cells infected with HIV-1,...
Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Daniels, Allison Janney booked for 'Late Show' convention episodes
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, July 16 (UPI) -- Jeff Daniels, Allison Janney and Keegan-Michael Key have been booked as guests on the political convention-themed episodes of" Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Study points to fast-acting drug for OCD
A single brain receptor is responsible for a range of symptoms in mice that are reminiscent of obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to a new study. The findings suggest that OCD and...
Quirky curiosities: medical instruments from our past
Step back into history and take a peak at medical and psychological devices discovered in the nooks and crannies at University of Toronto.
Steven Wright pitches Boston Red Sox past rival New York Yankees
By Larry Fleisher, The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- Steven Wright described his inability to make a play on Alex Rodriguez's fifth-inning slow grounder near the mound as "do or...
Carlos Carrasco, Jose Ramirez lead Cleveland Indians over Minnesota Twins
By Dan Myers, The Sports Xchange MINNEAPOLIS -- Carlos Carrasco did what almost all starting pitchers have failed to do over the last month: Cool the bats of the Minnesota...
Bleeding and Spotting During Pregnancy: Symptoms & Causes
When a woman sees blood on her underpants during pregnancy, it's typically a frightening and worrisome sign. But not all bleeding is a sign of trouble.
B.C. neuroethicist warns against DIY brain stimulation devices
UBC neurothecist Peter Reiner has added his name to a letter aimed at informing amateurs about the risks of DIY brain stimulation devices.
Buffalo Bills RB Karlos Williams receives four-game suspension
The Sports Xchange Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams received a four-game suspension from the NFL on Friday for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Anesthesia safe for kids, doctors' group says
HealthDay News Anesthesia eases the pain of millions of children who have surgery every year, and parents should talk to their anesthesiologist about their fears, experts say.
Regina researchers develop digital 'second opinion' to diagnose breast cancer
Researchers at the University of Regina have created a computer system which could help improve the accuracy of breast cancer diagnoses by providing a digital "second opinion".
Researchers advance rat model to enhance understanding of Rett syndrome
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the gene Methyl-CpG-Binding Protein 2 (MeCP2) on the X chromosome. Almost exclusively manifesting in young girls, RTT symptoms include...
"Knockout" Head Injuries Linked to Parkinson's, but Not Alzheimer's
Massive new study turns up surprises on the long-term fallout of unconsciousness-causing brain injuries that occur early in life -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Sleep disorders on steep rise among U.S. veterans, study says
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, July 15 (UPI) -- The number of veterans with sleep disorders went up six-fold during the last decade, while PTSD has become three times as common, researchers report...
Doctors warn about "Pokemon Go" injuries
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers advice about how to avoid getting hurt while playing the game
Gut bacteria may hold clues to chronic fatigue syndrome
Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay News Chronic fatigue syndrome -- a condition that continues to baffle doctors -- may be influenced by a person's intestinal bacteria, new research finds.
Discovery of the genes responsible for esophageal cancer common among Japanese
A Japanese research group has now discovered the genetic mutations responsible for esophageal cancer frequently found among Japanese. They base their discovery on a genomic analysis of 144 Japanese esophageal...