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Cerebrovascular disease linked to Alzheimer's
While strokes are known to increase risk for dementia, much less is known about diseases of large and small blood vessels in the brain, separate from stroke, and how they...
Microcephaly screening alone won't detect all cases of Zika virus in newborns, study suggests
Zika virus infection cannot be accurately diagnosed in newborns solely on the basis of microcephaly screening, according to the largest study of its kind. The findings suggest that signs and...
Mimicking the development of the whole eye with human iPS cells
Scientists have developed a 2D culture system which mimics the development of the whole eye by promoting cell-autonomous differentiation of human iPS cells.
Population of microbiome linked to head, neck cancers
Stephen FellerBALTIMORE, June 30 (UPI) -- Differences in the microbiome between cancer patients and healthy people may lead to diagnostic tests for some forms of the disease, a new study...
Raytheon to conduct Patriot missile system diagnostics and repair
Geoff ZiezulewiczWASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) -- Raytheon has received an $11 million U.S. Army contract modification for depot level diagnostics and repair of major Patriot missile system items.
Removing a brain tumor makes remaining cancer more aggressive
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found that removing a glioblastoma tumor from the brain causes any cancer left behind to grow 75 percent faster...
Insights into neurons that cause symptoms of Rett syndrome could guide new therapy search
Two studies in mice reveal new insights into neurons that mediate symptoms typical of the postnatal neurological disorder Rett syndrome.
Insurance causes costs of services to rise
Dishonesty not only damages relation between human beings, it can also have a devastating effect on the economy. Scientists have now found out that in markets for credence goods --...
Fish oil during pregnancy offers no protection for children against obesity
Across the world, many schoolchildren under 10 are overweight. In the search for the cause of this phenomenon, fetal programming was put under scrutiny in new research. That the mother's...
Shape-changing enzyme suggests how small doses of anti-HIV drug might treat Alzheimer's
An approved anti-HIV drug latches to the enzyme already responsible for about 80 percent of the cholesterol elimination from the human brain, report scientists. Obtained with a cutting-edge atom-substitution technology...
Novel lipid lowering medication improves blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
Volanesorsen, an experimental lipid-lowering medication, improved insulin sensitivity and glucose control by significantly decreasing patients' overall hemoglobin A1c -- the standard clinical measurement of blood glucose levels for diabetics --...
Early screening spots emergency workers at greater risk of mental illness
Emergency services workers who are more likely to suffer episodes of mental ill health later in their careers can be spotted in the first week of training. Researchers wanted to...
Buddy Ryan: Defensive mastermind dies at 82'
The Sports Xchange James (Buddy) Ryan, the father of twin brothers, Rex and Rob, and the architect of the Chicago Bears' famed "46 defense" died Tuesday morning at the age...
Ikea stops selling popular dresser after 3 toddlers die; offers full refunds
Allen ConeLOS ANGELES, June 28 (UPI) -- Ikea has stopped selling one of its most popular dressers, saying they can easily tip over on children, and is offering refunds to...
Blocking key enzyme halts parkinson's disease symptoms in mice
Researchers say they have gleaned two important new clues in the fight against Parkinson’s disease: that blocking an enzyme called c-Abl prevents the disease in specially bred mice, and that...
"Inflamm-Aging:" Alcohol Makes It Even Worse
The immune system in the elderly is dysfunctional and infections are more prevalent, more severe, and harder to defeat. Drinking alcohol has a variety of damaging effects on the...
'El Chapo' defense files injunctions to prevent extradition to California, Texas
Andrew V. PestanoMEXICO CITY, June 28 (UPI) -- Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's lawyer has filed two injunctions to prevent his extradition to the U.S. states of California and...
Fiat Chrysler gearshift probe finds 266 crashes, 68 injuries
A government investigation into confusing gear shifters like the one in the SUV that crushed and killed Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin found 266 crashes that injured 68 people.
Giving OD antidote to those using painkillers might save lives
Randy Dotinga, HealthDay News A new study suggests some opioid-related deaths could be prevented by routinely prescribing an antidote for certain patients who take the medications.
The New Health Care: Low Prices for Vaccines Can Come at a Great Cost
Sometimes raising the prices of drugs makes sense to prevent shortages.
AstraZeneca Pushes to Protect Crestor From Generic Competition
The drug maker is trying to get its popular anticholesterol pill approved to treat children who have a rare disease characterized by high cholesterol.
Fixes: From Uruguay, a Model for Making Abortion Safer
Even when abortion was illegal, doctors organized to inform pregnant women of their choices and promise post-abortion treatment.
Well: Why Aren’t We Managing Children’s Pain?
Experts say that pediatric pain has long been underrecognized and undertreated, with serious long-term consequences.
Seven charged in Bangladesh death of Italian aid worker
Ed AdamczykDHAKA, Bangladesh, June 28 (UPI) -- Police charged seven people, five of whom are in custody, in the September 2015 slaying of Italian aid worker Cesare Tavella in Bangladesh.
Evidence of drug use detectable in hair for months
With new analytical techniques, evidence of drug use remains detectable in hair for months. This is the conclusion of the PhD thesis 'Improved forensic hair evidence for drugs of abuse...
Take a Number: The Alternative Medical Bill: $30.2 Billion
That is how much Americans spend each year on alternative and complementary medicines and procedures. None of it is covered by insurance.
A healthy diet helps mobility as you age
HealthDay News Healthy eating may help reduce a woman's risk of physical disability as she grows older, a new study suggests.
Walking is the cheap, easy workout
HealthDay News Walking is a simple and inexpensive exercise that has been shown to offer numerous benefits for bones, muscles and joints.