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Jim Grobe attempting to 'steady ship' at Baylor
The Sports Xchange New Baylor coach Jim Grobe is moving forward after the sexual assault scandal that rocked the football program.
Julio Teheran feels effects of Atlanta Braves' feeble offense
The Sports Xchange ATLANTA -- Shelby Miller was the Atlanta Braves starter who couldn't get any offensive support last year.
Ice-cold offense sinks New York Yankees
By Larry Millson, The Sports Xchange TORONTO -- The New York Yankees' hitting woes continue.
Seattle Mariners lose Felix Hernandez for two weeks with calf strain
The Sports Xchange The Seattle Mariners placed starting pitcher Felix Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list.
Sisters diagnosed weeks apart fight breast cancer together
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Two Utah sisters grew up in the same bedroom, went to the same college, worked for almost a...
Abnormalities in circadian rhythms linked to bipolar disorder in study
Stephen FellerBELMONT, Mass., May 31 (UPI) -- Scientists confirmed a theory that circadian rhythms play a role in altered chemical regulation in the brains of people with bipolar disorder.
Tobacco smoke makes germs more resilient
A dental researcher explores microbiological mechanisms as World Health Organization urges for a day of abstinence from tobacco use on May 31. Cigarette smoke and its components promote biofilm formation...
WHO doubles Zika sexual abstinence wait to 8 weeks before trying to conceive
The UN health agency says sexual transmission of Zika is more common than first thought, so its updated advice to women who have been in areas hit by the virus...
To strengthen an opinion, simply say it is based on morality
Simply telling people that their opinions are based on morality will make them stronger and more resistant to counterarguments, a new study suggests.
Leaky blood-brain barrier linked to Alzheimer's disease
Researchers using contrast-enhanced MRI have identified leakages in the blood-brain barrier of people with early Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. The results suggest that increased BBB permeability may...
Family history raises cardiometabolic risk for children, study says
Stephen FellerBILTHOVEN, Netherlands, May 31 (UPI) -- Researchers found about one-third of children's family history increases risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, regardless of all other health factors.
New UN treatment targets for HIV/AIDS would be 'expensive but worth every penny'
Implementing the United Nations targets for HIV testing and treatment would be an expensive but ultimately very cost-effective way to increase survival, reduce the number of children orphaned by HIV,...
Researchers find new signs of stress damage in the brain, plus hope for prevention
When mice experience chronic stress, neurons within part of their brain's fear and anxiety center, the amygdala, retract, new research indicates. It also suggests how such changes could be prevented.
Houston police identify shooting spree gunman as Army veteran
Ed AdamczykHOUSTON, May 31 (UPI) -- Houston police identified the man responsible for a fatal weekend shootout in Houston as Dionisio Garza III, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan.
Senate report: VA's internal opiate overprescription investigation a 'failure'
Andrew V. PestanoWASHINGTON, May 31 (UPI) -- A Senate committee report into opiate overprescription at a VA hospital in Wisconsin found systemic failures in a VA inspector general's internal investigation.
Prevention of Genetic Breast Cancer Within Reach
An international team led by researchers at the Austrian Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) in Vienna and the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore discovered that genetically determined...
A Smartphone to Help Keep the Elderly Safe
Though senior citizens are generally less fascinated than younger generations with the bells and whistles of mobile devices, they could soon find themselves relying on a new smartphone app built...
UPI Almanac for Tuesday, May 31, 2016
By United Press International On May 31, 1916, the Battle of Verdun passed the 100-day mark. It would continue for another 200 days, amassing a casualty list of an estimated...
Johnny Manziel missing, last seen Friday
The Sports Xchange Johnny Manziel is missing in New York.
Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz returns to lineup, belts home run
The Sports Xchange Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz returned to the starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Memorial Day.
What's the Meaning of Life? Physics.
A revolutionary law of physics explains it all—sports and technology, air currents and population growth, migration and social hierarchy.
Quebec scraps annual physical exams for healthy patients over 5 years old
Annual visits for routine checkups will be limited to patients who suffer from chronic diseases and children under the age of five.
Lifestyle may be key to improving ADHD in kids
HealthDay News A new study suggests parents can help their kids with ADHD by promoting healthy lifestyle habits.
Hormone treatment in transgender persons could shed light on role of sex hormones in bone density
Male-to-female (MtF) transgender persons have a greater increase in bone mineral density than female-to-male (FtM) persons in their first year of hormone treatment. The research helps scientists further understand the...
Exposure to chemicals in plastic and fungicides may irreversibly weaken children’s teeth
Chemicals commonly found in plastics and fungicides may be weakening children’s teeth by disrupting hormones that stimulate the growth of dental enamel, according to a new study.
Running may be better than cycling for long-term bone health
Exercise that puts greater strain on bones, like running, may improve long-term bone health more effectively than non weight-bearing activities like cycling, conclude the authors of a new study measuring...
Washington WR Isaiah Renfro quits football to deal with depression
The Sports Xchange Washington Huskies wide receiver Isaiah Renfro is walking away from football while he copes with depression and anxiety.
Augie Garrido out at Texas
The Sports Xchange Texas Longhorns baseball coach and the winningest coach in college baseball history, Augie Garrido, is stepping down.