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Gut bacteria can cause, predict and prevent rheumatoid arthritis
The bacteria in your gut do more than break down your food. They also can predict susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis, suggests a new report.
Concussion rates have doubled among U.S. kids
Amy Norton, HealthDay News Concussion rates are rising sharply among U.S. kids and teens, researchers report.
Trump adviser: Women should be ones to decide on abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) -- One of Donald Trump's potential running mates said Sunday that women should be the ones to decide whether or not...
Osteochondral allograft transplantation effective for treating knee cartilage injuries
For athletes and highly active patients who sustain cartilage injuries to their knee, an osteochondral allograft transplantation can be a successful treatment option, according to new research. The study showed...
Women more likely than men to face poverty during retirement
During their working years, women tend to earn less than men, and when they retire, they're more likely to live in poverty.
Wearable neuromuscular device may help reduce ACL injuries in female soccer players
Using a wearable neuromuscular device can reduce the risk of ACL injury in female soccer athletes, according to new research. The study showed functional improvements in athletes who used the...
Hamstring injuries in baseball may be preventable
Creating a program to prevent hamstring injuries in minor league and major league baseball players might be a possibility say researchers.
Jonathan Schoop's RBI single lifts Baltimore Orioles past Los Angeles Angels
By Jeff Seidel, The Sports Xchange BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles got a little help from both the Los Angeles Angels and Jonathan Schoop.
Pittsburgh Pirates OF Starling Marte added to All-Star roster
The Sports Xchange Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte was added to the National League All-Star team in place of the injured Yoenis Cespedes of the New York Mets.
Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel to undergo surgery, out 3-6 weeks
The Sports Xchange Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel will undergo surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee.
Denver Nuggets re-sign F Darrell Arthur
The Sports Xchange The Denver Nuggets re-signed free agent forward Darrell Arthur to a multi-year contract, the team announced Saturday.
Gerald Henderson signs with Philadelphia 76ers
The Sports Xchange Free-agent guard Gerald Henderson signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Flu shot effectiveness for 2015-16 disappointing, data shows
A Canadian protocol now used globally reveals the flu shot doesn't work as well as scientists once believed. For the 2015-16 flu season, protection was just 50 per cent. That's...
Well: Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy Offers Brief Protection of Babies
Flu shots in pregnant women protect their unborn children, but only for a matter of weeks.
Russell Brand confirms his girlfriend is pregnant
Karen ButlerLONDON, July 9 (UPI) -- British comedian Russell Brand has confirmed via social media he will soon be a first-time father.
Those pricey alkaline waters aren't doing much for your health, expert says
Walk into any Los Angeles establishment that sells premium bottled waters and you’ll see alkaline waters touted. And it’s not just in bottles — alkaline water can be found flowing...
Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown resigns at SMU
The Sports Xchange Hall of Famer Larry Brown stepped down as head coach of SMU men's basketball program on Friday.
Michael Saunders, Brandon Belt added to All-Star Game in Final Vote
The Sports Xchange Michael Saunders of the Toronto Blue Jays and Brandon Belt of the San Francisco Giants were added to the rosters for the Tuesday's All-Star Game.
Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer replaces Stephen Strasburg for All-Star Game
The Sports Xchange Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer will replace teammate Stephen Strasburg on the National League roster.
Sacramento Kings reportedly looking to trade F Rudy Gay
The Sports Xchange The Sacramento Kings are "actively seeking" to trade veteran forward Rudy Gay, ESPN reported Friday.
Study: Gene Contributes to Poor Speech Processing and Dyslexia
A new study led by UT Dallas researchers shows that a gene associated with dyslexia may interfere with the processing of speech, ultimately leading to reading problems that are characteristic...
Adult overweight population severely understimated
Every day, health care providers, public health practitioners and researchers use standard body mass index (BMI) cutoff points to classify individuals as overweight or obese, and to monitor population-level trends...
Chemical ‘Sponges’ Could Make Chemo Safer
Doctors today have a powerful arsenal of cancer-fighting chemotherapy drugs to choose from, but a key challenge remains: to better target these drugs. The hope is to kill tumors while...
Pakistan mourns loss of philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi
Sarah MuléKARACHI, Pakistan, July 9 (UPI) -- Beloved Pakistani social worker and community leader Abdul Sattar Edhi died on Friday in Karachi after complications from kidney failure. He was 88.
Why midnight snacking is one of the worst things you can do
Inhaling cold pizza by the light of the fridge – what could be better? Still, it might be time to break the midnight munchies habit. New research suggests that eating...
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins resumes running after foot surgery
The Sports Xchange Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins is ready to hit the ground running - literally.
Detroit Pistons sign G Ish Smith, F/C Jon Leuer to multi-year deals
The Sports Xchange The Detroit Pistons officially welcomed guard Ish Smith and forward/center Jon Leuer into the fold by signing the pair to multi-year contracts on Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers fill 'area of need' by signing C Timofey Mozgov
The Sports Xchange The Los Angeles Lakers made it official on Friday by signing center Timofey Mozgov, who agreed to a four-year deal worth $64 million.