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New opioid use in older adults with COPD associated with increased risk of death
Older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who start using opioids have a more than two-fold higher risk of dying from a respiratory-related complication compared to non-opioid users, researchers have...
Study finds first evidence that PD-1 antibody could help men with metastatic prostate cancer
A new study is reviving hope that the approach also may help men with life-threatening prostate cancer.It is a surprising turnaround because prior results in men with aggressive, advanced-stage prostate...
Hops extract studied to prevent breast cancer
An enriched hops extract activates a chemical pathway in cells that could help prevent breast cancer, according to new laboratory findings outlined in a new report.
Scientists achieve partial restoration of vision in blind mice
Stephen FellerSTANFORD, Calif., July 11 (UPI) -- By stimulating the optic nerves in blind mice, researchers re-established links between the eye and the brain to return partial sight, according to...
Open chromatin profiling key to identifying leukemia cells of origin
Every cancer starts with a single cell, and Jackson Laboratory (JAX) researchers have found a precise and reliable way -- whole-genome profiling of open chromatin -- to identify the kind...
Insurance mandates boost U.S. autism diagnoses
HealthDay News More U.S. children are getting diagnosed and treated for autism in states that require commercial health insurers to cover these services, a new study finds.
Study links severe head injury to Parkinson's risk
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News A traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, new research suggests.
New study describes strategies for investigating microbial outbreaks
A new study describes innovative strategies to track disease-causing pathogens like E. coli. Eppinger hopes his research will aid in halting and preventing large-scale outbreaks.
True impact of global diabetes epidemic is vastly underestimated
There may be more than 100 million people with diabetes globally than previously thought, a landmark paper now outlines. The prevalence of global diabetes has been seriously underestimated by at...
Research suggests common blood cancer could be prevented before it develops
A common symptomless condition can develop into the blood cancer myeloma, researchers have discovered. They found that changes in the bone marrow needed for the cancer to grow have already...
Revolutionary surgery for lung cancer
A major international clinical trial is about to be launched to test a minimally invasive and safer surgical approach for patients with lung cancer: video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lobectomy with ultrasonic...
Well: Thumb Suckers and Nail Biters May Develop Fewer Allergies
Thumb sucking and nail biting worries parents, but now new research shows that children with those bad habits may develop fewer allergies later in life.
Dr. Paid Less: An Old Title Still Fits Female Physicians
A broad analysis of salary information from public medical schools found that women made almost $20,000 less a year than comparable male doctors.
'Lives are going to be shortened:' Fort McMurray firefighters fear for health
Many Fort McMurray firefighters, unable to wear their usual air masks while battling a giant wildfire that attacked the northern Alberta city, are being screened for health problems because they...
Consuming probiotics promotes weight loss, reduces BMI
Consuming probiotics, so-called ‘good bacteria’, can reduce body weight and body mass index (BMI) according to a new meta-analysis.
Countdown to a Cure: The Effort to Finally Defeat AIDS
Spurred by three decades of momentum and fresh funding, scientists mount a major effort to finally defeat AIDS. The sun, barely penetrating the summer fog, dully illuminated the hallways of San...
Researchers developing quick, inexpensive test to assess ER+ breast cancers
Researchers are teaming with industry to develop a quick and inexpensive test to predict which women with ER+ breast cancer need chemotherapy and which need only the more tolerable hormonal...
Chargers $1.8B stadium plan qualifies for November ballot
The Sports Xchange The San Diego Chargers have collected enough signatures to qualify their new stadium proposal for the November election.
Diabetes reversal after bypass surgery linked to changes in gut microorganisms
Studies have shown that bariatric surgery can lead to remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in rodents and humans, but this beneficial effect cannot be explained solely by weight...
Kylie Jenner flashes ring, is not engaged
Yvette C. HammettLOS ANGELES, July 11 (UPI) -- Yes, Kylie Jenner is sporting new bling on her finger, but it's not an engagement ring.
Simone Biles heads US Olympics women's gymnastics team
The Sports Xchange Three-time world all-around champion Simone Biles heads the United States women's gymnastics team.
What is the world's hottest chilli?
If you've ever tasted a really hot chilli you'll know just how potent the effects can be. The burning heat sensation on the lips, on the tongue – and if...
7 Weird Facts About Balance
Exactly how the body keeps balance, and what happens when these systems don't work properly, might surprise you. Here are some weird facts about your balance.
Advocates for HIV prevention pill push for better access, information
The drug Truvada has been used to treat HIV for over a decade and recent clinical trials show, if taken daily, it can also reduce the risk of getting HIV...
Organ transplants have come a long way but hurdles remain
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Brenda Hudson recalls weeks spent in a glass-enclosed isolation room after her first kidney transplant, her family allowed to visit...
Truth is in danger as new techniques used to stop journalists covering the news
The truth is being suppressed across the world using a variety of methods, according to a special report in the 250th issue of Index on Censorship magazine.
Discovery of new ovarian cancer signaling hub points to target for limiting metastasis
Researchers have found a previously undiscovered pathway through which ovarian cells can be transformed into cancer cells, one they think provides an excellent opportunity for targeting by new drugs, which,...
Chaka Khan enters rehab for prescription pain med abuse
Karen ButlerMODESTO, Calif., July 10 (UPI) -- Chaka Khan's representative has confirmed the Grammy Award-winning, R&B icon is undergoing treatment for prescription drug addiction.