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To improve global health, experts call for a standard list of essential diagnostic tests
A team of experts has put together a list of the key diagnostic tests that every country should have available, with high quality standards, in order to make the best...
Inherited cholesterol disorder significantly boosts heart risks
HealthDay News People who inherit a disorder that causes high levels of LDL cholesterol have an increased risk for heart disease and hardened arteries, a new study finds.
New research may help to develop effective pain killers
If you have ever chopped chilies and then accidentally touched your eyes you will be familiar with the burning sensation that this causes. However, the substance responsible for this sensation...
Erasing unpleasant memories with a genetic switch
Dementia, accidents, or traumatic events can make us lose the memories formed before the injury or the onset of the disease. Researchers have now shown that some memories can also...
National Academy says proposed human subjects regulation should be scrapped
Panel recommends different take on Common Rule
Scientific breakthrough may limit damage caused by heart attacks
A new discovery of a key control point in controlling the formation of new blood vessels in the heart could lead to new drugs that minimize the damage caused by...
Early diagnosis, effective therapy vital for treatment of deadly invasive aspergillosis
New therapies are improving care, but early diagnosis remains critical in the effective treatment of invasive, a potentially deadly fungal infection, according to new guidelines.
More research is needed on how climate change affects infectious diseases
It is time we act proactively to minimize the effect of climate change on our health, say the researchers behind a new review published in Environment International. To do this,...
Higher lead levels in blood of Flint’s young children
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports levels of lead are of concern
Why we need to find a cure for 'social death'
Every year, over 50m people in the world will die. Old age, disease, war and starvation all contribute to that number, and scientists, doctors and charities do their best to...
New Survey Shows Consumer Interest in Prebiotics Growing, but More Information and Education Needed
A recent poll of diet supplement users reveals that more than 38% would be very likely or somewhat likely in trying a prebiotic with strong digestive and immune health benefits,...
Trilobites: Don’t Get on the Wrong Side of This New Tarantula
Kankuamo marquezi, a newly discovered member of the tarantula family, uses bristles on its rear end to attack foes.
Travelers to Dominican Republic Lead Among Those Testing Positive for Zika in New York City
Results from the latest tests were a stark reminder that many of the most popular destinations for New Yorkers in the Caribbean and Latin America pose a serious health risk.
Heart disease and cancer are responsible for nearly half of all deaths in the U.S., report says
What are the most common ways to die in America? The answer depends on how old you are, whether you’re a man or a woman, and your racial and ethnic...
Philadelphia 76ers exercise option on F Hollis Thompson
The Sports Xchange The Philadelphia 76ers exercised the fourth-year team option on the contract of forward Hollis Thompson, the team announced Wednesday.
Veteran DL Cory Redding retires
The Sports Xchange Veteran defensive lineman Cory Redding plans to retire after 13 NFL seasons.
Dallas Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith not showing improvement in injured nerve
The Sports Xchange Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaylon Smith is reportedly showing no significant improvement in his injured nerve.
Breakthrough in brain cancer research
Scientists have made a pioneering breakthrough in the understanding of how a fatal brain tumor grows -- which could lead to improved treatments for patients.
New drug shows promise for rare blood cancers
Amy Norton, HealthDay News An experimental drug called midostaurin may reverse organ damage in people with certain rare, fatal blood cancers, an early clinical trial finds.
Stem cells deemed safe for ALS patients
Amy Norton, Stem cell therapy appears to be safe for people with ALS, but it's not yet clear whether the treatment provides any benefits.
North Korean ships failing safety inspections at Asian ports
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, June 29 (UPI) -- More than a hundred vessels affiliated with Pyongyang are being flagged in Asia for failure to pass safety checks.
New neuroendovascular technique shows promise in stroke patients with large-vessel clots
Scientists report promising 90-day outcomes for stroke patients with large-vessel clots who underwent thrombectomy or clot removal using the direct-aspiration, first pass technique (ADAPT). Approximately 58 percent of stroke patients...
Rio athletes may benefit from 'leaky gut' therapy
'Leaky gut' is a condition where the thin mucosal barrier of the gut, which plays a role in absorbing nutrients and preventing large molecules and germs from the gut entering...
New technique sorts drivers from passengers in cancer genomics, implicates GON4L
Tumor DNA is cluttered with genomic alterations, the vast majority of which have little or no functional or clinical relevance. This means that even when cancer researchers discover an alteration...
How Do You Make A Healthier Cream Cheese That Doesn't Suck?
Science A new way of structuring fats could be the key Scientists are using oleogels to make a low-fat cream cheese…
Rare stork's slow stroll blocks driver on rural Russian road
Ben HooperBLAGOVESHCHENSK, Russia, June 29 (UPI) -- A Russian driver's rural cruise slowed to a crawl when a rare Oriental white stork decided to walk the road in front of...
Marijuana Compound Removes Alzheimer’s Plaque From Brain Cells, Study Finds
Health Lab data suggests THC and cannabis compounds deserve further testing Alzheimer’s disease may now be added to a list of diseases with promising...