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Adrian Gonzalez's two-run single lifts Los Angeles Dodgers past New York Mets
By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- Los Angeles Dodgers ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw walked to his locker late Sunday night and grinned.
Congress moves to overhaul law to improve chemical safety
EPA to get new authority to regulate toxic substances
Eating fruit while pregnant helps baby's cognitive development, study says
Stephen FellerEDMONTON, Alberta, May 26 (UPI) -- The children of mothers who ate more fruit during pregnancy had better cognitive development a year after birth, according to a study of...
Economic crash linked to 260,000 additional cancer deaths: Study
Stephen FellerLONDON, May 26 (UPI) -- More than 260,000 additional people died of cancer after the economic crash in 2008, an increase researchers suggest was caused by the economic crash.
Researchers identify immune genes tied to common, deadly brain cancer
Researchers have identified a group of immune system genes that may play a role in how long people can live after developing a common type of brain cancer called glioblastoma...
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley signs ban on abortions after 20 weeks
Shawn PriceCOLUMBIA, S.C., May 26 (UPI) -- Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill making it illegal in her state to have an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Humiliation from stares are worse than tiny seats for obese air travelers: new study
Feelings of shame and humiliation bother obese air passengers more than tight seat belts and tiny seats, according to a study published by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.
San Francisco Giants walk off with fifth consecutive win
By Dave Del Grande, The Sports Xchange SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants are on such a roll.
Washington Redskins proceed in OTAs without DeSean Jackson
The Sports Xchange DeSean Jackson's absence from Organized Team Activities doesn't seem to concern the Washington Redskins.
Boosting productivity at work may be simple: Stand up
Most people have heard the argument that standing desks are good for the body. They can help burn more calories and fight obesity. Standing can even help improve students' attention...
Is symptom expression a form of communication?
Organisms, including humans, express or suppress symptoms of illness based on need, a new report indicates. Symptoms of illness are not inevitably tied to an underlying disease --rather, many organisms,...
Study reveals protein that dials immune responses up and down
New research has identified a new regulator of immune responses. The study sheds new light on why T cells fail to clear chronic infections and eliminate tumors.
New findings offer hope for those with severe hemophilia
Amy Norton New studies could pave the way to major changes in how doctors treat severe cases of hemophilia -- a rare genetic disorder that can cause uncontrolled bleeding.
Transportation of chemicals for small businesses
An overview of the factors SMEs need to consider when transporting chemicals and dangerous goods including best practises, regulations and choosing a supplier
UN health agency gets OK for revamp of emergency response
GENEVA (AP) -- The World Health Organization - stung by failures in its response to Ebola - is revamping the way it responds...
The Unpredictable Nature of Today's Synthetic Drugs
These days, if you take synthetic drugs, what exactly will happen to you is anybody's guess.
Dose of transplanted blood-forming stem cells affects their behavior
Unlike aspirin, bone marrow doesn't come with a neatly printed label with dosage instructions. However, a new study published in Cell Reports provides clues about how the dose of transplanted...
Largest ever US study launches to research causes and genetics of blood diseases
The National Myelodysplastic Syndromes Natural History Study (The National MDS Study) is underway, the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group and its collaborators announced today. This new study, funded by the National...
The brain may offer a target for treating type 2 diabetes
Injection of growth factor into rodent brains normalizes blood glucose levels for four months
Cannabis makes up 22% of veteran drug payments
More than one-fifth of the money paid to veterans by the federal government for prescribed drugs in the fiscal year 2015-16 went toward medical cannabis. The data, obtained by CBC...
Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries
In a small sampling, American high school and college students who suffered a concussion struggled more with academics than their peers with other types of sports injuries.
Why the historic deal to expand US chemical regulation matters
A rare bipartisan compromise endorsed by industry and the White House will give the US government new authority to ensure that chemicals are safe.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19973
Special IFT Webinar to Discuss Opportunities and Challenges of New Nutrition Facts Label
In response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement of the updated nutrition facts label, IFT will be holding a special webinar on June 3rd at 9:00 a.m....
IFT Recommends Two Potential Options for the Term Natural
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) recently submitted written comments on the use of the term natural in the labeling of human food products. The current policy for the term...
New funding slashes wait lists for orthopedic surgeries in Nova Scotia
The Liberals are pumping an extra $1.9 million to help reduce wait times for patients awaiting hip and knee replacements, but one patient says the money won't go far enough.
New NIH-EPA Research Centers to Study Environmental Health Disparities
The National Institutes of Health has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fund five new research centers to improve health in communities overburdened by pollution and other...
Scientists show commonly prescribed painkiller slows cancer growth
Scientists have found that one of the most widely prescribed pain and anti-inflammation drugs slows the growth rate of a specific kind of cancer in animal models and suggests the...
Students design prosthetic foot for high heels
After losing a leg to injury or disease, women adjusting to life with a prosthetic limb face the same challenges as men, with perhaps one added complication: how to wear...