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Alcohol Decreases Use of Condoms, Increases HIV Risk
Alcohol use, especially at binge levels, is associated with sexual HIV-risk behavior, but the mechanisms through which alcohol increases sexual risk taking are not well understood. This study addresses that...
Kendall Graveman pitches Oakland Athletics past Minnesota Twins
By Eric Gilmore, The Sports Xchange When he took the mound Monday against the Minnesota Twins, Oakland's Kendall Graveman hadn't won a game in 40 days.
What should the New York Mets do with Matt Harvey?
By Roger Rubin, The Sports Xchange NEW YORK - The New York Mets reached a crossroads regarding what to do with Matt Harvey this week.
Genes that increase children's risk of blood infection identified
Genes that make certain children more susceptible to invasive bacterial infections have been identified by performing a large genome-wide association study in African children.
For millions on long-term opioid medications, change will be a challenge
A recent study surveyed patients to understand barriers to reducing the use of opioids to manage chronic pain. Millions of Americans take opioid medications daily to manage chronic pain, but...
Nigerian militant group marks Children's Day
Daniel J. GraeberABUJA, Nigeria, May 27 (UPI) -- On Children's Day in Nigeria, a militant group targeting energy groups in the Niger Delta said it would deliver more to the...
Boston Red Sox: Jackie Bradley Jr. aims for new hitting streak vs. Toronto Blue Jays
By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange BOSTON -- Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr's hitless streak now stands at one game.
Powering up the circadian rhythm
An American research team is the first to discover a protein that controls the strength of body's circadian rhythms. In new work, the team analyzed levels and molecular characteristics of...
New discovery from the molecular machinery for depression and addiction
Researchers have described how a group of the brain's transport proteins with important roles in depression and dependence overcome the step which limits their effectiveness. The discovery makes it possible...
Common Infections Might Be Causing Alzheimer’s Disease
Health A surprising finding that could open the doors to new research The root cause of Alzheimer’s, a degenerative disease that as of 2013...
Why malnutrition is an immune disorder
Malnourished children are most likely to die from common infections, not starvation. New experimental evidence indicates that even with a healthy diet, defects in immune system function from birth could...
The 7 foods most likely to make your pet sick
You probably know chocolate is toxic for dogs, but that's not the only pet health hazard lurking in your kitchen
Canadian animal center takes in 16 orphaned baby ducks in one day
Daniel UriaWINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 26 (UPI) -- An animal center in Canada saw a large influx of ducklings being brought in at the start of hatching season.
Practice less and play like a pro, say researchers
Visually guided videos could revolutionize coaching, say researchers. Watching videos that point to crucial details such as how golfers line up the ball, position their feet and twist their hips,...
First Women Join Sandia Hiring Program for Combat-Injured Veterans
Two young women, one disabled by a mortar blast in Afghanistan and the other injured in several battles while helping women in Baghdad, are the first two women veterans in...
Scientists uncover potential trigger to kill cancer
Researchers have discovered a new way of triggering cell death, in a finding that could lead to drugs to treat cancer and autoimmune disease. The method directly activates Bak to...
Differences in metabolism between androgen-dependent, castration resistant prostate cancer may lead to new therapies
Integration of gene expression and metabolomics data identified key metabolic pathways that are altered in prostate cancer, report scientists at conclusion of their study.
New insight into bacterial cell division could aid in fight against harmful bacteria
Escherichia coli are bacteria that live all around and inside of us. Most E. coli are harmless, but some strains can cause illness, and can even, in extreme cases, be...
Engineering team develops novel technology to 'print' customized tablets for personalized medicine
A team of researchers has found a way to make personalized medicine cheaper and easier. Imagine if you could combine the myriad of pills you need to take for your...
New treatment room design model for future hospitals
A new design model for future intensive and intermediate care facilities has been developed by experts. The results of research on evidence-based design (EBD) and user-orientation were applied to the...
Helping stroke survivors get back on their feet
Small sensory devices could help to improve walking recovery during stroke rehabilitation in a bid to reduce social isolation, say investigators.
Attacks on hospitals killed nearly 960 in 2 years, WHO finds
Nearly 960 people have been killed worldwide in attacks on medical facilities in conflicts over the past two years, the World Health Organization said in a report that highlights an...
Vaping Could Make Medical Pot Healthier
"Cannavaping" — using e-cigarettes for vaping cannabis — may be a better way to use medical marijuana, according to a small, early study.
Here's a list of the strict assisted death guidelines across most of Canada
The Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in every province and one of three territories have issued guidelines that doctors must follow in providing medical assistance in dying.
Well: After a Cancer Diagnosis, Reversing Roles With My Mother
I’d become my mother’s travel guide in this new country of illness.
Both province and patients pay for tests at Copeman Clinic
A CBC investigation finds tests at a private medical clinic circumvent doctor approval and are billed to both patients and Alberta Health. Patients, and their employers, can then use those...
Mt. Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan Will Close to Rebuild Smaller
The hospital, which has served the downtown area for more than 125 years, is now on a growing list of city hospitals to either close or change its services significantly...
Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Diverticulitis can cause problems with bowel movements and a can cause severe and sudden pain in the abdomen.