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Cancer needs Ebola-level action - Biden
The hunt for a cancer cure should be treated with as much urgency as the Ebola outbreak, says US Vice-President Joe Biden.
Women Are Being Excluded From Clinical Trials
Health "Complexities of the menstrual cycle" are to blame Even though sex-based equality has progressed in other fields, women have been routinely excluded from...
Huntington's slowed by swapping sick cells for healthy ones, study says
Stephen FellerROCHESTER, Minn., June 8 (UPI) -- Researchers may have found a new method for treating Huntington's disease after injecting healthy cells into the brains of mice with the disease.
Addressing antibiotic resistance: Breath analysis aims to reduce unnecessary prescriptions
The overuse of antibiotics gives harmful bacteria the opportunity to evolve into drug resistant strains that threaten health care. To help tackle the problem, scientists have begun a pilot study...
Report: Kimbo Slice needed heart transplant
The Sports Xchange Mixed martial arts star Kimbo Slice was diagnosed with heart failure and told he needed a heart transplant last week.
Cardale Jones completes Buffalo Bills' draft signings
The Sports Xchange Quarterback Cardale Jones became the last of Buffalo's seven players selected in the 2016 NFL Draft to sign with the Bills on Tuesday.
Mediterranean diet high in healthy fat does not lead to weight gain, according to randomized trial
Eating a non-calorie restricted Mediterranean diet high in vegetable fats such as olive oil or nuts does not lead to significant weight gain compared to a low-fat diet, according to...
Tarantula Toxins Offer Key Insights Into Neuroscience of Pain
When your dentist injects lidocaine into your gums, the drug blocks the pain of the oncoming drill, but it also blocks all other sensation – leaving your mouth feeling numb...
Angina drug could inform a new strategy to fight cryptococcosis
A drug, more commonly used in the treatment of angina, could be the focus of a new strategy in fighting the fatal fungal infection cryptococcosis, report scientists.
Clinical trial opens new avenues for pharmacological therapy in Down's syndrome
The results of the phase 2 study suggest that participants who had received the treatment had better scores in the visual memory recognition and inhibition tasks, and improvement in adaptive...
Chemical 'sponges' designed to soak up toxic cancer-fighting drugs after targeting tumors
Researchers are creating materials for a cancer treatment system that can limit the side effects of chemotherapy drugs by quickly removing them from the body after use.
Spiders put the bite on irritable bowel syndrome pain
Spiders have helped researchers discover a new target for irritable bowel syndrome pain. The international research team used spider venom to identify a specific protein involved in transmitting mechanical pain,...
WHO's Zika expert panel meets next week, will review Olympic guidance
The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Zika will meet early next week to consider new evidence and review its recommendations, including regarding the Rio Olympic
Maisie Williams calls out, corrects 'braless' headline
Marilyn MalaraLONDON, June 7 (UPI) -- Maisie Williams took it upon herself to correct a recent Daily Mail headline focusing on her "braless" outfit at a charity event instead of...
How to Birth a Baby from a Donated Uterus
The Swedish surgeon behind this experimental procedure says techniques used by humans could be improved with robot assistance -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Well: The Bigger the Bottle, the Fatter the Baby
Using a smaller bottle could be an easy step to take to help ward off excess weight gain in babies.
San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers sees WR Travis Benjamin as game-changer
The Sports Xchange SAN DIEGO -- Quarterback Philip River is having fun trying to over throw wide receiver Travis Benjamin.
New York Mets-Pittsburgh Pirates rainout delays Neil Walker's return
The Sports Xchange PITTSBURGH -- Neil Walker's comeback to Pittsburgh -- his previous, current and future home -- was months in the making.
The New Health Care: The U.S. Is Failing in Infant Mortality, Starting at One Month Old
The United States does worse than about two dozen other industrialized nations in this crucial measure of public health.
The New Old Age: New Opioid Limits Challenge the Most Pain-Prone
Use and abuse of painkillers has been historically lower among older patients than younger ones, but experts say that could be changing.
Well: A Doctor on Schedule, Rarely on Time
Everyone can tell when I’m behind. Every visit is pared to essentials. Paperwork is postponed, chatting minimized.
Well: War Wounds That Time Alone Can’t Heal
Moral injury resembles post-traumatic stress disorder with an added burden of guilt, and requires different treatment.
Well: Direct-to-Consumer Lab Tests, No Doctor Visit Required
Firms promise to help consumers spot metabolic red flags. Critics say the services persuade healthy people to seek unneeded treatment.
Copper is key in burning fat
For the first time copper's role in fat metabolism has been established by research, further burnishing the metal's reputation as an essential nutrient for human physiology.
Study: Shift workers at greater risk of heart ills
HealthDay News Sleep deprivation and an abnormal sleep cycle may increase the risk of heart disease, especially for shift workers, a small study suggests.
U.N. agrees to remove Saudi-led coalition from child abuse blacklist, pending review
Doug G. WareNEW YORK, June 6 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Monday agreed to remove a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen from a list of organizations it says...
New synthetic drug U-47700 has states rushing to stop spread
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A new synthetic drug that can be purchased online and is connected to at least 50 deaths nationwide...
Why the Pain Drug That Killed Prince Can be Especially Dangerous
Fentanyl’s fast action is great for pain relief but adds to its risks -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com