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[In Depth] High-profile cancer reviews trigger controversy
On 15 June, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released a statement concluding there isn't enough evidence to say that coffee causes cancer, but that very hot beverages...
Zack Greinke, Paul Goldschmidt lead Arizona Diamondbacks past Philadelphia Phillies
By Josh Verlin, The Sports Xchange PHILADELPHIA -- The way the Philadelphia Phillies' offense has been the last month, they've been struggling to put runs together.
Study: Up to 1 in 5 trauma victims may die unnecessarily
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Up to 1 in 5 deaths from car crashes, gunshots or other injuries might be prevented with better, quicker trauma...
Cincinnati Bengals to practice with Minnesota Vikings before preseason game
The Sports Xchange CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals and the Minnesota Vikings will hold joint practices for two days before the teams face each other.
Polio Strain Found in Hyderabad, India, Prompts Vaccination Drive
The health authorities in the southern state of Telangana said that no one had been infected, but they announced that they would try to vaccinate 300,000 children.
Americans are getting heart-healthier: Coronary heart disease decreasing in the US
Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. A new study evaluating recent trends in the prevalence of CHD in the US population...
Blood test for endometriosis may be possible, researchers say
Stephen FellerSTATE COLLEGE, Pa., June 15 (UPI) -- Measuring women's lipid profiles may help doctors to diagnose the often painful condition with a blood test rather than surgery, according to...
The Muffin Study: Mono- vs. polyunsaturated fats in patients with metabolic syndrome
A batch of muffins, made with a special recipe formulated by the US Department of Agriculture, yielded unexpected health benefits in patients with metabolic syndrome during a first-of-its-kind clinical study....
Antidepressive treatment during pregnancy can affect newborn brain activity
Fetal exposure to commonly used SRI drugs may affect brain activity in newborns, new research shows. The researchers suggest that the effects of drugs on fetal brain function should be...
Scientists provide proof of concept for potential new class of cancer drugs
A small-molecule inhibitor of the Notch pathway has been discovered by scientists, paving the way for a potential new class of personalized cancer medicines. Aberrant activity in the Notch pathway...
Intervention helps newborns get screened for hearing loss, study finds
Targeted intervention helps improve follow-up rates by more than 70 percent for newborns who fail initial hearing screenings at birth hospitals, scientists have found.
Arthritis linked to suicide attempts
One in every 26 men with arthritis have attempted suicide compared to one in 50 men without arthritis. Women with arthritis also had a higher prevalence of lifetime suicide attempts...
New imaging technique could identify additional ovarian tumors not visible to surgeons' eyes
A newly devised tumor-specific fluorescent agent and imaging system guided surgeons in real time to remove additional tumors in ovarian cancer patients that were not visible without fluorescence or could...
New genetic research can significantly improve drug development
With drug development costs topping $1.2bn to get a single treatment to the point it can be sold and used in the clinic, could genetic analysis save hundreds of millions...
Portable Centrifuge Lets Men Count Sperm At Home
Health Simple device to combat male infertility now approved by FDA The FDA has approved a portable sperm count detecting device. The device acts...
Fawn saved as tourist performs roadside C-section
An Alberta tourist who performed an emergency C-section on a doe mortally wounded after being hit on the highway managed to save the fawn's life.
EU targets harmful chemicals after two year delay
European Union regulators on Wednesday set criteria for identifying harmful chemicals used in everyday products, but more than two years late after a fierce debate with lobbyists and activists.
Scientists identify the cause of pink discolouration defects in cheese
Scientists at Teagasc and University College Cork have identified a heat-loving bacterium as the cause of pink discolouration defects in cheese.
'Stairway to Heaven' copyright trial could end quickly
Yvette C. HammettLOS ANGELES, June 15 (UPI) -- Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" copyright trial could end as quickly as it got started over whether a video played as evidence...
Charlie Sheen promotes safe sex, discusses HIV in new condom ad
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, June 15 (UPI) -- Charlie Sheen has become the new spokesman for Lelo Hex condoms, appearing in a new ad to promote safe sex and discuss his...
Oakland Raiders: Concerns about DE Mario Edwards subsides at minicamp
The Sports Xchange ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Whatever concern there was over the health of Mario Edwards Jr. seems to have subsided, much like the pain in the neck that may...
How a Transgender Woman Could Get Pregnant
The uncharted territory of uterus transplants is sparking patients’ interest, but surgeons and endocrinologists remain wary -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Indian cotton supply chain benefits traders, hurts farmers
In the Vidarbha region of India, 3.4 million people spend most of their lives farming cotton and living in poverty.
How iPS cells changed the world
Induced pluripotent stem cells were supposed to herald a medical revolution. But ten years after their discovery, they are transforming biological research instead.Nature 534 310 doi: 10.1038/534310a
Promising gene therapies pose million-dollar conundrum
Economists, investors and medical insurers can’t figure out how to pay for cutting-edge drugs.Nature 534 305 doi: 10.1038/534305a
Dr. Philip Majerus, Among the First to Discern Aspirin’s Heart Benefits, Dies at 79
Dr. Majerus is credited with recognizing that small doses of aspirin taken daily can help to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Mike Zimmer likes what he sees from Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater
The Sports Xchange EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is on record as saying he wants Teddy Bridgewater to take another step in his third season.
Stephon Gilmore at Buffalo Bills minicamp, but wants new contract
The Sports Xchange ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Borrowing a line from the retired Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo Bills' Stephon Gilmore tweeted on Monday, "I'm just here so I don't get fined."