Many take opioids months after hip, knee replacements

HealthDay News A significant number of patients continue to take powerful prescription opioid painkillers many months after joint replacement surgery, a new study shows.

Can Maternal Alcohol Biomarkers Help Determine Risk for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

It is well known that drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in the offspring. Unfortunately, not all pregnant women are truthful about their levels of drinking....

Matt Carpenter leads 14-hit attack in St. Louis Cardinals' victory

By Andrew Wagner, The Sports Xchange MILWAUKEE -- For the second straight game, Matt Carpenter feasted on Milwaukee Brewers' pitching.

2016 French Open: Two high-seeded players complain after losing in poor conditions

The Sports Xchange Rain ravaged the French Open for the second consecutive day on Tuesday and two high-seeded women's players sharply criticized tournament officials after their losses.

Trinity Broadcasting Network co-founder Jan Crouch dies at 78 following stroke

Karen ButlerSANTA ANA , Calif., May 31 (UPI) -- Trinity Broadcasting Network co-founder Jan Crouch has died after suffering a catastrophic stroke late last week.

No Man's Sky game developer sent death threats after release date delayed

Quiet please in the intensive care unit

A new study shows that noise levels in the Intensive Care Unit can go well above recommended levels, disturbing both patients and the medical teams that care for them.

Premature babies may grow up to have weaker bones

Low birth weight babies are at higher risk of osteoporosis later in life, especially if they are born prematurely, say researchers. Targeting these children with the appropriate diet and weight-bearing...

Kirsten Storms says 'General Hospital' hiatus is due to 'skin issues'

Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, May 29 (UPI) -- Actress Kirsten Storms says she is taking a temporary hiatus from her role as Maxie Jones on "General Hospital" to deal with "skin...

Gut bacteria may contribute to poor health in patients with kidney disease

In patients with chronic kidney disease, the accumulation of a gut bacterial metabolite that's normally excreted in urine may contribute to serious health problems.

New meta-analysis shows ketamine effective against persistent post-surgical pain and could provide major cost-savings globally

A new meta-analysis showing the effectiveness of ketamine for dealing with persistent post-surgical pain. Ketamine, a cheap and safe drug, may have the potential to save health systems billions of...

Portuguese study did not find an increased stroke risk for football fans

Being excited for your team, rooting them on and suffering vicariously with them are the grand emotions that wash over spectators of football matches. If this increases the risk of...

Connections between gut microbiota and the brain

Intestinal bacteria that can boost bravery or trigger multiple sclerosis: An increasing body of research results confirms the importance of the “gut-brain axis” for neurology and indicates that the triggers...

Chris Bosh, Miami Heat clashed on treating his condition

The Sports Xchange The Miami Heat and All-Star forward Chris Bosh reportedly clashed over how to treat his blood clot condition, according to the Miami Herald.

Judge unseals Trump University playbook, acknowledges Donald Trump's attacks

Yvette C. HammettSAN DIEGO, May 29 (UPI) -- A judge ordered the release of Trump University internal documents, including "playbooks" that show how it marketed the get-rich courses.

New incentives needed to develop antibiotics to fight superbugs

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Drugmakers are renewing efforts to develop medicines to fight emerging antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but creating new classes of drugs on the scale needed is unlikely to...

New York Mets' Noah Syndergaard ejected for throwing behind Chase Utley

The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard was ejected from Saturday night's game in the third inning for throwing a pitch behind the back of...

Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley unsure about return from IR

The Sports Xchange Outfielder Michael Brantley said Saturday that there is no timetable for his return from a right shoulder injury.

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Bryce Dejean-Jones dies from gunshot wound

The Sports Xchange New Orleans Pelicans rookie guard Bryce Dejean-Jones died from a gunshot wound to his abdomen, his agent told ESPN Saturday. He was 23.

Small plane crash kills 2 in Ventura County, Calif.

Eric DuVallVENTURA, Calif., May 28 (UPI) -- Two people are dead after an experimental aircraft crashed in Ventura County California, emergency responders said.

Toronto Blue Jays place Troy Tulowitzki on DL

The Sports Xchange Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained right quadriceps.

Denver Broncos LB Brandon Marshall at OTAs without contract

The Sports Xchange Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall is participating in the offseason program without a contract.

Free agent DeMar DeRozan sees return to Toronto Raptors

The Sports Xchange Guard DeMar DeRozan, who will become a free agent for the first time in his career, hopes to stay with the Toronto Raptors.

New York Mets acquire 1B James Loney from San Diego Padres

The Sports Xchange The New York Mets acquired veteran first baseman James Loney from the San Diego Padres on Saturday for cash considerations.

Up to 46 people, many children, injured in lightning strikes in France, Germany

Marilyn MalaraPARIS, May 28 (UPI) -- A total of 46 people, many of them children, were injured in lightning strikes in France and Germany.

Tasty fat: X-rays finding the blueprint of why fat is yummy

Fat free ice cream, for all its healthy merits, melts the wrong way. Two seconds on the tongue and it’s a slush of milk, flavoring and water instead of the...

Why over-the-counter birth control could actually lead to more unwanted pregnancies

Women in California who don’t want to wait to get birth control prescriptions from their doctors can now purchase their pills, patches, rings and shots directly from pharmacists. The new program, which...

When eating your veggies isn't good for you

The Listeria-related frozen vegetables recall shows that it's not just meat processing that should concern consumers. Veggie burgers and dogs do generally worse than their meat equivalents for pathogens, undeclared...