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Pittsburgh Pirates' Jameson Taillon takes liner to head, stays in game
The Sports Xchange PITTSBURGH -- Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon was struck in the head by a line drive.
Stroke largely preventable, global study shows
Ten risk factors that can be modified are responsible for nine of 10 strokes worldwide, but the ranking of those factors vary regionally, according to a study of 26,000 people...
Lydia Ko, Hyo Joo Kim share lead in Marathon Classic
The Sports Xchange Top-ranked Lydia Ko was at the top of the leaderboard with Hyo Joo Kim on Friday after two rounds of the Marathon Classic in Sylvania, Ohio.
Patient-specific approach may improve deep brain stimulation used to treat Parkinson's
Researchers have developed a method to measure how the brain responds to electrical stimulation and use the response to maximize efficacy of deep brain stimulation (DBS) -- a therapy that...
Simple method developed to characterize immune cells in tumors
Despite recent achievements in the development of cancer immunotherapies, only a small group of patients typically respond to them. Predictive markers of disease course and response to immunotherapy are urgently...
Red meat consumption linked with increased risk of developing kidney failure
Red meat intake was strongly associated with an increased risk of kidney failure among Chinese adults in Singapore who were followed for an average of 15.5 years, a new report...
New research reveals genetic reason that some chickens are resistant to bird flu
The genes of some chickens make them almost completely resistant to a serious strain of bird flu, new research has revealed.
Boston Red Sox acquire LHP Drew Pomeranz from San Diego Padres
The Sports Xchange The Boston Red Sox bolstered their pitching staff Thursday by acquiring left-hander Drew Pomeranz from the San Diego Padres.
Manu Ginobili to receive one-year deal from San Antonio Spurs
The Sports Xchange Manu Ginobili reportedly re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, getting a one-year deal from the only team he has played for.
Checkpoint in b cell development discovered with possible implications on vaccine potency
Researchers report a new quality-control checkpoint function in developing B cells, cells that produce antibodies to protect the body from pathogens.
Dengue virus protein alters blood vessel surface, makes it leaky
The major symptom of severe dengue disease is leakage of blood plasma out of small blood vessels, which can lead to shock and death. A study now suggests that the...
HIV 'safe houses' identified inside the body
Researchers have identified cells that provide 'safe houses' for the human immunodeficiency virus during antiretroviral therapy. HIV needs to be "housed" in a cell, a safe haven, so to speak,...
Hybrid immune cells in early-stage lung cancer spur anti-tumor T cells to action
Researchers have identified a unique subset of these cells that exhibit hybrid characteristics of two immune cell types -- neutrophils and antigen-presenting cells -- in samples from early-stage human lung...
Nearly a third of Hispanics in Texas don't have health insurance
The percentage of Hispanics in Texas without health insurance has dropped by 30 percent since the Affordable Care Act went into effect, but almost one-third of Hispanic Texans ages 18...
Synthetic pot overdoses on the rise in U.S.
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Synthetic marijuana, sold under the names K2, Spice and others, is sending increasing numbers of U.S. users to hospitals, researchers report.
Caution urged after camp worker gets bacterial meningitis
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Officials say roughly 200 children ages 5-12 who attended a day camp at a suburban Detroit gym may...
Cougars Could Save Lives by Lowering Vehicle Collisions with Deer
A team of researchers has found that within 30 years of cougars recolonizing the Eastern U.S., large cats could thin deer populations and reduce vehicle collisions by 22 percent --...
High levels of paracetamol in urine may impair male fertility
Stephen FellerBETHESDA, Md., July 14 (UPI) -- The presence of the chemical paracetamol in men's urine may impair fertility for couples, the National Institutes of Health reported in a small...
Zika experts: Varied neurological complications, virus still detectable after recovery
The International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases (ICND) just drew to an end in Toronto. Among the many questions addressed there were these: How diverse can the neurological complications after a...
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie celebrate their twins' 8th birthday
Annie MartinHOLLYWOOD, July 14 (UPI) -- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie treated son Knox and daughter Vivienne to a pancake breakfast for the twins' eighth birthday.
Vaccine may prevent protein formations linked to Alzheimer's disease
Stephen FellerADELAIDE, Australia, July 14 (UPI) -- Researchers have devised a vaccine that may prevent the formation of proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Zika outbreak should 'burn out' within 3 years, scientists say
HealthDay News A team of British experts in disease outbreaks believes that the Zika epidemic afflicting Latin America will end within three years.
Normal weight may not protect against diabetes
Serena Gordon, HealthDay News Type 2 diabetes has long been considered a disease of the overweight and obese, but a new study finds nearly one in five normal-weight people has...
[Feature] The Avenger
David Fajgenbaum was in his third year of medical school at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) 6 years ago, on an obstetrics-gynecology rotation, when he was first hit by night...
[In Brief] News at a glance
In science news around the world, the United States sets final safety regulations for oil and gas drilling in its Arctic waters, Australian researchers announce that the AIDS epidemic in...
Study unlocks key mechanisms that determine acquired resistance to immunotherapy in advanced melanoma
For the first time, researchers have identified mechanisms that determine how advanced melanoma can become resistant to immune checkpoint inhibitors, a discovery that could lead to the development of new...
Food additive may be cause of many allergies, researchers say
Stephen FellerEAST LANSING, Mich., July 14 (UPI) -- A food additive used to prevent spoilage may be to blame for some food allergies, according to recent research.
NTSB report: Freight train barreled through stop sign before head-on crash in Texas
Amy R. ConnollyWASHINGTON, July 14 (UPI) -- A train failed to stop at a traffic signal before it barreled into an oncoming train in the Texas panhandle last month, a...