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Cleveland Indians burn Stephen Curry's wife
Alex ButlerCLEVELAND, June 25 (UPI) -- Confetti still sticks to the streets of downtown Cleveland and the Indians are hoping the replicate the success of the Cavaliers.
New knowledge about DNA repair can be turned into cancer inhibitors
A molecular mechanism that reads so-called epigenetic information and boosts repair of lesions in our DNA has been discovered by scientists. This knowledge can be used to develop new targeted...
Electric choc treatment promises lower fat chocolate
Problem of reduced fat chocolate gumming up factories’ pipelines overcome
Selma Blair apologizes for plane incident, mixed alcohol and medication
Yvette C. HammettLOS ANGELES, June 22 (UPI) -- Actress Selma Blair, in apologizing for an incident on a plane coming home from Cancun Monday, says she made a mistake mixing...
Nearly 10 million Americans are severely nearsighted
HealthDay News Rates of nearsightedness -- also known as myopia -- in the United States rose from 25 percent in the early 1970s to 40 percent around 2000, a new...
Fertility treatments not linked to twins' birth defects
Randy Dotinga, HealthDay News Twins born after fertility treatments may be susceptible to different -- and fewer -- birth defects than other twins, new research suggests.
Existing diabetes drug shows effectiveness against chronic liver disease
Researchers have found that an existing diabetes drug can be used to halt progression of another disease that is a leading cause of liver transplants.
New radiotherapy regime for prostate cancer could save NHS tens of millions per year
A shorter course of prostate cancer radiotherapy, involving fewer hospital visits and higher individual doses of radiotherapy, is as effective as the current standard treatment for both survival and quality...
Insulin-sensitive fat leads to obesity
SORLA is a protein that influences the balance of metabolic processes in adipose tissue, a particular form of fat. Too much of it makes fat cells overly sensitive to insulin,...
Highly efficient agent against Wilson disease
Scientists describe a small peptide that very efficiently binds excess copper from liver cells. This molecule comes from a bacterium's bag of tricks and could be suitable for treating Wilson...
Third to half of UK population lives with chronic pain
Between a third and half (43 percent) of the UK population -- roughly 28 million adults -- lives with chronic pain, finds an analysis of the available evidence.
More gay men than ever getting tested for HIV
More gay and bisexual men than ever are getting tested for HIV, according to new data from the National Gay Men's Sex Survey in England. The survey is the largest...
Fossil fuel combustion endangers children's health in two significant ways: Scientist reviews the evidence
Fossil fuel combustion and associated air pollution and carbon dioxide has been identified as the root cause of much of the ill health of children today. Because of their inherent...
Precision medicine introduced to psychiatry
New research is highlighting the potential merits of using precision medicine in prescribing antidepressants. Eleven percent of Americans 12 years and older have been prescribed antidepressant medication, according to Centers...
Opioids not ideal for sickle cell patients' pain management, study says
Stephen FellerBALTIMORE, June 21 (UPI) -- Some sickle cell disease patients with chronic pain could be getting worse because of their treatment with opioid painkillers, researchers report in a study.
The First Step To An Artificial Womb
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'I had to get out and I had to save her,' says mom who lost legs to frostbite to help her daughter
Kristen Hiebert speaks publicly for the first time since she was stuck in a rural Manitoba ditch for 10 hours, in freezing temperatures, and crawled out to get help to...
Judge voids Merck & Co’s $200m patent claim
‘Serious misconduct’ kills case over Gilead’s hepatitis C drugs
Feds won't file charges in Georgia gym mat death
Shawn PriceATLANTA, June 21 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors will not file charges in the 2013 death of Kendrick Johnson, due to insufficient evidence in the Valdosta, Georgia, case.
Take a Number: The Rising Murder Count of Environmental Activists
A new report by Global Witness puts last year’s death toll at 185, a sharp increase, with Brazil leading the way.
Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg misses start with strained back
The Sports Xchange LOS ANGELES -- The Washington Nationals announced before Monday night's game that right-hander Stephen Strasburg had been scratched.
Boston Red Sox assign Rusney Castillo to Triple-A
The Sports Xchange Boston outfielder Rusney Castillo cleared waivers on Monday and was assigned to Triple-A Pawtucket.
San Francisco 49ers sign RB Kendall Gaskins
The Sports Xchange The San Francisco 49ers on Monday announced the signing of running back Kendall Gaskins to a two-year deal.
Conflicting Concerns at a Boston Hospital: Crowding, Costs and a Placid Garden
A grass-roots group is fighting a proposed $1 billion expansion by Boston Children’s Hospital that would demolish a garden on the hospital grounds.
Global Health: How to Get Smokers to Quit? Enlist World’s Ugliest Color
Health officials want more countries to require the use of opaque couché on cigarette packaging. The greenish brown color has helped discourage smokers in Australia.
Gay men who have been abstinent for a year can now give blood, Health Canada says
Health Canada has cleared the way for gay men who abstain from sex for at least one year to donate blood — a policy shift that falls far short of...
Health Canada program requires trying outdated meds first: psychiatrist
Health Canada makes some on-reserve patients jump through hoops or wait longer than non-indigenous Canadians to access prescription drugs their doctors believe they need to treat mental illnesses, a psychiatrist...
The healing powers of music: Mozart and Strauss for treating hypertension
The music of Mozart and Strauss is able to lower blood lipid concentrations and the heart rate. This is the result of a study of the effect of different musical...