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In nod to Sanders, Clintons offers new health care proposals
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- In another nod to primary rival Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton is proposing to increase federal money for community health...
Unapproved stem cell therapies for sale at hundreds of companies in U.S. 'wild west'
More than 300 companies are marketing unapproved stem cell procedures at more than 500 clinics in the U.S., according to a new study based on internet searches.
Gene mutation 'hotspots' linked to better breast cancer outcomes
Using a database of human tumor genomic data, researchers discovered that mutation hotspots known as kataegis are a positive marker in breast cancer -- patients with kataegis have less invasive...
Incidence of cancer in patients with large colorectal polyps lower than previously thought
For the majority of patients with large or difficult to remove colorectal polyps (growths in the colon), the incidence of cancer is actually lower than previously thought, and using more...
Researchers develop effective strategy for disrupting bacterial biofilms
A new discovery provides strong evidence that an innovative therapeutic approach may be effective in the resolution of bacterial biofilm diseases.
Risk of blindness from spine surgery down significantly
The risk of blindness caused by spinal fusion, one of the most common surgeries performed in the U.S., has dropped almost three-fold since the late 1990s, according to the largest...
Nobel laureates challenge Greenpeace over safety of GMO crops
More than 100 Nobel laureates called on environmental group Greenpeace to end its opposition to genetically modified crops, saying there is a scientific consensus they are safe and can benefit...
Regorafenib shows significant survival gains in refractory liver cancer
Oral multikinase inhibitor regorafenib achieves significantly improved survival rates compared to placebo in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, according to data from the phase III RESORCE trial (1), presented at the...
NHTSA: Owners of 300K Honda, Acura vehicles face 'grave' risk over airbag defect
Doug G. WareWASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) -- Federal regulators issued an urgent warning Thursday to owners of 300,000 Honda and Acura vehicles over what regulators say is a "grave" airbag...
Harnessing an innate repair mechanism enhances success of retinal transplantation
Cell replacement therapies hold promise for many age-related diseases, but efforts to bring treatments to patients have not been very successful -- in large part because the newly derived cells...
Treating autoimmune disease without harming normal immunity
With potentially major implications for the future treatment of autoimmunity and related conditions, scientists have found a way to remove the subset of antibody-making cells that cause an autoimmune disease,...
Researchers identify calorie-burning pathway in fat cells
Investigators have identified a natural molecular pathway that enables cells to burn off calories as heat rather than store them as fat. This raises the possibility of a new approach...
New experimental system sheds light on how memory loss may occur
Spatial memory decays when the entorhinal cortex is not functioning properly, a new mouse model shows. The study, say the authors, provides new information about how dysfunction of this circuit...
Seniors with undiagnosed hearing loss can become isolated
Senior citizens with undiagnosed or untreated hearing problems are more likely to suffer from social isolation and cognitive impairment, a UBC study has found. UBC Okanagan researchers examined the impact...
Falls in months before surgery are common in adults of all ages
Falling up to six months before an elective surgery was common and caused injuries among adults of all ages, according to researchers. Surprisingly, the frequency of falls among middle-aged patients...
New effort uses implementation science to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission
An emerging field, known as implementation science, may help reduce the nearly 150,000 instances of mother-to-child HIV transmissions that occur annually around the world, mostly in developing countries. A team...
Antidiabetic effects discovered in the appetite hormone CART
The appetite hormone CART is regulated by glucose and is found in greater quantity in people with type 2 diabetes, researchers have discovered.
Potential flaws in test for Lyme Disease
A new microscopy technique (LM-method) developed to detect Lyme disease is unable to distinguish infected patients from healthy controls, yielding false-positive results that could lead doctors to over-diagnose a patient,...
Benefit of art therapy in reducing psychological problems in Syrian refugee children
Group art therapy shows promise in reducing a wide range of psychological symptoms commonly experienced by refugee children, according to a pilot study of Syrian refugee children living in Turkey.
Alanis Morissette bares baby bump in nude photo
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, June 30 (UPI) -- Alanis Morissette posed naked underwater after announcing in February she and husband Souleye are expecting their second child.
Women with BRCA1 gene mutation at higher risk of deadly uterine cancer
Women who carry the BRCA1 gene mutation that dramatically increases their risk of breast and ovarian cancers are also at higher risk for a lethal form of uterine cancer, according...
New study sheds light on how some survive Ebola
A first-of-its-kind Ebola study yields clues to how some people are able to survive the deadly virus and suggests possible avenues for treatments that could save more lives. Researchers at...
Hundreds of companies in the U.S. are selling unproven stem cell treatments, study says
Have your weekly pickup basketball games left you with pain in your knees that just won’t go away? Do you suffer from chest pain, lung disease or kidney failure? Has...
Instructor attempts 'Goat Yoga' with baby goat on her back
Ben HooperSCIO, Ore., June 30 (UPI) -- An Oregon farmer announced upcoming "Goat Yoga" classes with a video of a yoga instructor performing poses with a baby goat on her...
Skin Deep: What’s All the Fuss About Pollution-Fighting Skin Care?
Here, doctors outline a savvy defense against environmental attacks.
Some canned foods cause higher BPA exposure than others, study says
Stephen FellerSTANFORD, Calif., June 30 (UPI) -- A large study of food and consumers shows canned soups, pastas and vegetables have different levels of BPA, which poses a threat to...
Facebook adds suicide prevention tools for users in Japan
Elizabeth ShimTOKYO, June 30 (UPI) -- Facebook introduced new features aimed to help prevent suicide in Japan, where it is a leading cause of death.
GBSI Survey of Research Antibody Usage and Validation Practices Shows More Training of Younger Scientists and Efficient Methods of Validation Are Essential
A survey published today on research antibody usage and validation practices indicates many junior scientists are not receiving the training they need in the selection, handling, applications and reporting of...