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Study pinpoints behavior type linked to binge drinking in young adults
Binge drinking — almost a rite of passage — peaks during the college years. So this begs the question, “Are there specific characteristics associated with high-level binge drinking habits in...
Air pollution linked to increased rates of kidney disease
While air pollution is known to cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, a new study indicates that it also likely causes damage to the kidneys.
Concussions strike 1 in 3 water polo players
HealthDay News Add water polo to the list of sports where concussions are common.
BAFTA Los Angeles to honor Samuel L. Jackson
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, June 29 (UPI) -- The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles has announced it will honor screen icon Samuel L. Jackson.
Sports of The Times: In Pat Summitt, a Toughness Greater Than Invincibility
Like Muhammad Ali, Summitt, a tough leader as Tennessee’s basketball coach, brought the world along on her journey while fighting a progressive disease with no known cure.
Scientists study compounds with anti-prion properties to address rare but fatal diseases
A team of scientists from the University of Alberta is examining compounds with anti-prion properties, which can alter the misfolding of proteins in rare but universally fatal prion diseases like...
2016 Rio Olympics: Katie Ledecky leads qualifiers at U.S. swim trials
By Steve Beideck, The Sports Xchange OMAHA, Neb. -- More new faces and a familiar one qualified Monday for the U.S. team for the Rio Games during the second day...
Islamic State video calls for San Francisco attacks akin to Orlando massacre
Andrew V. PestanoSAN FRANCISCO, June 28 (UPI) -- The Islamic State released a video praising the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., and calling for similar attacks in...
Los Angeles Dodgers use four-run fifth to rally past Pittsburgh Pirates
By Shelly Anderson, The Sports Xchange PITTSBURGH -- Los Angeles had lost the first three games of its series against Pittsburgh.
Type of disease may dictate end-of-life care
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Patients who have cancer or dementia tend to receive more end-of-life care than those dying from other conditions, a study of Veteran Affairs hospitals finds.
New cancer drug target found in dual-function protein
Scientists have identified a protein that launches cancer growth and appears to contribute to higher mortality in breast cancer patients. The new findings suggest that future therapies might target this...
Even 'good' insurance comes with hidden hospital bills
Alan Mozes, HealthDay News Quality private health insurance is no protection against large out-of-pocket bills following routine hospital stays, a new study warns.
Electronic medical practice environment can lead to physician burnout
The growth and evolution of the electronic environment in health care is taking a toll on US physicians. That's according to a national study of physicians that shows the use...
Women lack confidence in maternity care providers, study shows
Every woman who has ever had a baby shower has had to sit through the gruesome war stories about labor and childbirth. A new study shows that women are even...
No association between 'bad cholesterol' and elderly deaths
An international team of experts has found that older people with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) live as long, and often longer, than their peers with low levels of...
Laboratory drug trials could lead to asthma treatment breakthrough
A new drug with the potential to reverse or slow the development of asthma is being tested by researchers.
Researchers investigate what causes cattle to shed shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are foodborne pathogens spread largely by cattle, that can cause hemorrhagic colitis and kidney failure. In an effort to find ways of reducing this problem,...
At least 5 killed in Amtrak crash in Colorado
Shawn PriceDENVER, June 27 (UPI) -- Five people have died after a train crashed into a van, authorities said.
Houston Texans sign first-round WR Will Fuller
The Sports Xchange The Houston Texans agreed to terms with first-round wide receiver Will Fuller to a four-year rookie contract, according to multiple reports Sunday.
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins doubtful for start of training camp
The Sports Xchange Buffalo Bills receiver Sammy Watkins will likely miss the start of training camp.
Bud Norris outduels Bartolo Colon as Atlanta Braves beat New York Mets
By Guy Curtright, The Sports Xchange ATLANTA -- A first-inning homer by Freddie Freeman was the only offense the Atlanta Braves could muster against New York Mets nemesis Bartolo Colon.
Los Angeles Lakers pursuing free agent Hassan Whiteside
The Sports Xchange The Los Angeles Lakers will "aggressively pursue" signing Miami Heat free agent center Hassan Whiteside, according to ESPN.
New York’s Written-Consent Bill Would Tighten Use of Bodies for Teaching
The measure, which awaits the governor’s signature, would end the 162-year-old practice in which unclaimed human remains are passed from city morgues to medical and mortuary schools.
Opioid addiction at 'crisis level,' pharmacists hear at Calgary conference
Opioid addiction has reached a crisis level in Canada, in part due to prescribing practices and it’s going to take a shift in public attitude to get it under control.
Mobile Breathalyzers Can Help Treatment Providers Extend the Reach of Outpatient Treatment
Alcohol treatment has come a long way from enforced isolation in asylums, and technological advancements are particularly promising in terms of their capacity to improve treatment effectiveness. Promising research looks...
Multi-Media Project Targets Binge Drinking and HIV Infection Among Hispanic/Latino Young Adults
Health-promotion and disease-prevention efforts can no longer use a one-size-fits-all approach. Efforts targeting emerging adult populations - encompassing late adolescence and early adulthood - must embrace and utilize multi-pronged, multi-media...
Kalitta leads qualifying for Summit Nationals
The Sports Xchange The NHRA's fourth race of June saw Kalitta Motorsports roar through qualifying for the Summit Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, on Saturday.
Los Angeles Rams' season-ticket sales hit 63,000
The Sports Xchange Based on season-ticket sales, the Rams are a hit in their return to Los Angeles.