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Crash deaths far worse in US than other affluent countries
NEW YORK (AP) -- Traffic deaths are down, but a new report shows fatalities on the road are still a bigger problem in...
AstraZeneca shifts partners for antibodies against skin diseases
New licensing deals move drugs between Valeant and Leo Pharma
Combining technologies cracks vaccine chiller issue
Vaccines against killer diseases from polio to hepatitis are fragile and can easily be made useless if they get too hot or too cold. Now scientists and engineers have developed...
Baghdad bombing death toll rises to 250
Ed AdamczykBAGHDAD, July 6 (UPI) -- The death toll from Sunday's suicide bombing of a Baghdad market rose to 250, Iraq's health ministry confirmed Wednesday.
Staph risk runs in families, especially among siblings
Having a first-degree relative, especially a sibling, with a history of staph infection significantly increases a person's risk for the disease, regardless of sex of the family member, comorbid conditions,...
Vagus nerve stimulation significantly reduces rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, study shows
Clinical trial data demonstrates stimulating the vagus nerve with an implantable bioelectronic device significantly improved measures of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Immune-based therapy in mice shows promise against pancreatic cancer
While immune therapy has proven effective in treating certain types of cancer, especially lung cancer and melanoma, tumors of the pancreas remain among the most difficult to treat and, so...
Many elderly are prescribed antihypertensive medication despite having low blood pressure
According to a new study a significant proportion of patients over 70 remain on antihypertensive medication despite having low blood pressure. This, the study argues, has a significant effect on...
HPV vaccination reduces cervical abnormalities in young women, study finds
Young women immunized against human papilloma virus were significantly less likely to have potentially cancerous cervical abnormalities compared to those who didn't receive the HPV vaccine, a study of more...
One small step for babies, one giant leap for mankind
Even before they stand up, infants have a rough idea of how to walk; they just need some time to lay down the right neural wiring. Understanding how babies take...
CT follow-up sufficient for some lung nodules
Annual low-dose computed-tomography (CT) screening can eliminate the need for biopsy or surgery in nonsolid lung nodules, according to a new study.
Golden State Warriors, Zaza Pachulia reporteldy agree on one-year deal
The Sports Xchange Golden State did not have to wait long to find a replacement for center Andrew Bogut, who was traded to Dallas earlier in the day.
Study investigates whether it is safe for GPs to prescribe fewer antibiotics
A new study has found that reducing antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections -- such as coughs, colds, sore throats and ear infections -- is not linked to an increase...
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt announce birth of daughter Violet
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, July 4 (UPI) -- Actor John Krasinski has announced via Twitter the birth of his second daughter with his wife, actress Emily Blunt.
Researchers reveal new therapeutic avenue in the fight against cancer
A team of researchers has identified NEAT1, a non-coding RNA, as a potential therapeutic target in the fight against cancer. Researchers have shown that NEAT1 plays an important role in...
Three in four women starting fertility treatment will have a baby within five years
Three in four women starting fertility treatment will have a baby within five years, whether as a result of the treatment or following natural conception. The figures emerged from a...
New screening tool to help physicians tell if a fainting episode heralds something serious
A simple nine-question tool could help emergency physicians uncover the sometimes dangerous hidden conditions that cause some people to faint, according to a new study.
Loyola fires Sheryl Swoopes after player mistreatment investigation
The Sports Xchange Loyola fired women's basketball coach Sheryl Swoopes after a lengthy investigation into allegations of player mistreatment.
Dr. Franklin? Founding Father Could Have Been 'Founding Physician'
Benjamin Franklin was the most famous man of his era not only because of his role in founding our country. He had a keen interest in health, with many ideas...
Zika outbreak: UN health agency confirms 3 cases in Guinea Bissau
The UN health agency says it and national authorities are investigating whether three cases of the Zika virus discovered in Guinea Bissau are of the same strain as the one...
Still no strong evidence that adjunctive treatment with human growth hormone in IVF improves results
Despite its occasional use as an adjunct in IVF, human growth hormone appears of little benefit to women having difficulty conceiving. Indeed, in an Australian/New Zealand collaborative placebo-controlled randomised trial,...
New probiotic identified in fermented Japanese vegetable: Enzyme improves colon health in rats
An enzyme produced by fermenting a vegetable common in Japanese cuisine may be responsible for increasing the amount of at least one beneficial bacterium associated with healthy colons in a...
Rapid test identifies disease pathogens
At present, bacteria, fungi or viruses can generally only be detected with certainty by way of elaborate laboratory tests or animal experiments. The food and pharmaceutical industries would like to...
New insights for personalized cancer treatment
Doctors increasingly work with large quantities of digitized patient data – and yet the insights it contains often remain unexploited. Researchers have now developed a software program that allows doctors...
Robotic rectum may aid prostate cancer diagnosis
A robotic rectum may help doctors and nurses detect prostate cancer. The technology, which consists of prosthetic buttocks and rectum with in-built robotic technology.
Unpicking doctor payments
Accepting even small meals from drug industry reps appears to influence doctors’ prescription rates
Muslim doctor shot, stabbed outside a Houston mosque
Shawn PriceHOUSTON, July 3 (UPI) -- A Muslim doctor was shot and stabbed on his way to morning prayer outside a mosque in Houston.
Disabled teen cancer patient slammed to ground by TSA, lawsuit claims
Shawn PriceCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 3 (UPI) -- A disabled teenage cancer patient was injured by TSA agents in a violent arrest at Memphis International Airport, a new lawsuit alleges.