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UPI Almanac for Tuesday, July 5, 2016
By United Press International On July 5, 1937, Hormel Foods introduced the canned meat product SPAM.
New anti-cancer strategy mobilizes both innate and adaptive immune response
Scientists have developed a new vaccine that involves injecting cells that have been modified so that they can stimulate both an innate immune response and the more specific adaptive response,...
Towards a cure for herpesviruses: Targeting infection with CRISPR/Cas9
Most adults carry multiple herpesviruses. Following the initial acute infection, these viruses establish life-long infections in their hosts and cause cold sores, keratitis, genital herpes, shingles, infectious mononucleosis, and other...
Fatal Telsa crash shows limits of self-driving technology
The U.S. government is investigating the first reported death of a driver whose car was in self-driving mode when he crashed. Joshua D. Brown, 40, died May 7 when his...
New technology helps ID aggressive early breast cancer
Researchers have developed a new technology that can identify aggressive forms of ductal carcinoma in situ, or stage 0 breast cancer, from non-aggressive varieties.
US needs greater preparation for next severe public health threats, panel finds
An Independent Panel formed to review the US Department of Health and Human Service's response to Ebola calls for increased coordination both within HHS and across all involved federal agencies...
Infant Cadavers Were Prized by Victorian Anatomists
Victorian doctors and medical students seeking to understand how human bodies worked in life gained many of their insights by studying them in death.
Plague: A Scourge From Ancient to Modern Times
Plague is often associated with the Middle Ages, but the infamous disease wreaked havoc before and after that time, and continues to infect people today.
Chemoradiotherapy after surgery for gastric cancer shows similar outcomes to post-operative chemotherapy
A phase III trial finds no significant difference in overall survival of having chemoradiotherapy after surgery for gastric cancer compared to post-operative chemotherapy.
Artificial pancreas likely to be available by 2018
The artificial pancreas -- a device which monitors blood glucose in patients with type 1 diabetes and then automatically adjusts levels of insulin entering the body -- is likely to...
A little spark for sharper sight
Stimulating the brain with a mild electrical current can temporarily sharpen vision without glasses or contacts, researchers have found.
Scientists develop computer models to unravel the complexities of TB infection
Scientists used computers to model the formation of tuberculosis granulomas in the lung -- the non-active (latent) form of infection found in 2 billion individuals worldwide (11 million in the...
Telomere length is indicator of blood count recovery in treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
The chemotherapy treatments necessary to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in children can be grueling on the body, and can cause health-related complications during therapy, as well as long down...
Tracking brain atrophy in MS could become routine, thanks to new software
The loss of brain tissue, called brain atrophy, is a normal part of aging, but multiple sclerosis (MS) accelerates the process. Such atrophy is a critical indicator of physical and...
3 treatments seem to help combat binge-eating disorder
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News New research finds that people struggling with binge-eating disorder may have at least three treatment options to help them curtail their eating.
New test helps detect drug-resistant bacteria
HealthDay News The diagnostic test for genetic markers associated with drug-resistant bacteria, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Resistant starch may benefit people with metabolic syndrome
The secret ingredient is in the flour, but its impact lies within the gut. Adding resistant starch to the diets of people with metabolic syndrome can improve bacteria in the...
Opinion: The Illicit Perks of the M.D. Club
The insurance system is broken. No wonder doctors take shortcuts when it comes to their own care.
Well: Parenting Our Children After We Die
Following the lead of other patients with cancer, I have composed two different documents to buffer my girls from the misery that ensues when a parent dies, writes Susan Gubar.
Ayurvedic Herbal Supplements Caused Man's Lead Poisoning
For one man, taking herbal supplements caused a host of problems.
Natural metabolite can suppress inflammation
An international group of scientists from US, Canada, Germany and Russia has revealed a substance produced in humans that can suppress the pro-inflammatory activity of macrophages – specific cells of...
Unexpected finding links cell division, glucose, and insulin
DALLAS – June 30, 2016 – Proteins that play key roles in the timing of cell division also moonlight in regulating blood sugar levels, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have...
Tiny Rocket Could One Day Deliver Meds Or Hunt For Cancer In Your Body
Health Ready for bubble-propelled blastoff Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a 3D printed micro rocket made of silk and propelled by...
Why some seniors don't take their meds
HealthDay News New research suggests that the problem of missed pills rises with age and failing memory, especially for men.
How fat becomes lethal, even without weight gain
Sugar in the form of blood glucose provides essential energy for cells. When its usual dietary source—carbohydrates—is scarce, the body goes into starvation mode and the liver can produce glucose...
Trailer full of 20,000 pounds of cheese stolen in Wisconsin
Daniel UriaOAK CREEK, Wis., June 30 (UPI) -- Wisconsin police are investigating the theft of a semi-trailer full of cheese, the latest in a string of cheese thefts.
Rita Ora hospitalized for exhaustion
Daniel UriaLONDON, June 30 (UPI) -- Rita Ora was hospitalized for exhaustion following a "tough" day on Wednesday including a London photoshoot.
[Feature] South Africa's bid to end AIDS
South Africa has more people living with HIV, an estimated 6.6 million, than any country in the world. About half are now receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, which has greatly stressed the country's health...