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Houston Rockets narrow list for head coaching job
The Sports Xchange The Houston Rockets appear to have narrowed their head coaching search to Philadelphia 76ers' Mike D'Antoni and Charlotte Hornets assistant Stephen Silas.
Well: Diet High in Saturated Fats May Be Linked to Dense Breasts
Teenage girls who eat a diet high in saturated fat are at increased risk of developing dense breasts, a risk factor for breast cancer.
Reflecting on Ebola outbreak
To make the world safer against future infectious disease threats, national health systems should be strengthened, the World Health Organization's emergency and outbreak response activities should be consolidated and bolstered,...
Most hip fracture patients not told they have osteoporosis, survey suggests
Stephen FellerGREAT NECK, N.Y., May 19 (UPI) -- Most people who fracture their hip have osteoporosis, but a survey suggests many fracture patients are not told by their doctors they...
New method could reduce surfactants used in medicines
Stephen FellerBUFFALO, N.Y., May 19 (UPI) -- Scientists have found a way to reduce surfactants often used in medicines to make them suitable for injection, potentially lowering risk for allergic...
Scientists getting warmer on mimicking anti-freeze in nature
Researchers have taken an important step forward in mimicking nature's prowess at protecting cells from deep-freeze conditions.
Early-capture HIV study allows for characterization of acute infection period
Scientists have enrolled and intensively followed a cohort of high-risk individuals, tracking their HIV status and characterizing the disease through the acute stages of HIV infection.
Man saves friend's life with opiate overdose drug in pilot's first success story
On Wednesday, Rick Marshall saved the life of a close friend in Halifax by injecting him with the opiate overdose antidote, naloxone.
As Attention Grows, Transgender Children’s Numbers Are Elusive
For all the heated debate about bathroom access, a central fact remains unclear: how many children in the United States identify as transgender.
Well: Skin Problem? Websites May Offer Poor Care
Consulting a dermatologist over the Internet may have serious drawbacks, a new study suggests.
Actions by Congress on Opioids Haven’t Included Limiting Them
The House and the Senate have whipsawed between ensuring access to narcotic painkillers and addressing the addiction epidemic linked to those drugs.
Op-Ed Contributor: Eliminate the TB Scourge
Tuberculous is a problem worldwide. But little is being done to modernize our approach to this debilitating and deadly disease.
No evidence GMO foods pose risk to health, report finds
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, May 19 (UPI) -- A report reviewing two decades of research on genetically engineered foods, or GMOs, found no evidence they pose a threat to human health.
In Yemen's war, untreated cancer patients wait for death
TAIZ, Yemen (AP) -- When Ali Ghanem's doctors told him his cancer had spread from his colon to his backbone, they said they...
Canada Wildfires: Burn Scar Seen in NASA Photo
Shifting winds threaten oil camp workers as wild fires continue to burn.
Francisco Lindor homers in 12th to lift Cleveland Indians past Cincinnati Reds
By Jeff Wallner, The Sports Xchange CINCINNATI -- Mike Clevinger needed two calls from Triple-A Columbus manager Chris Tremie to convince the right-hander he was headed to the big leagues.
Johnny Cueto fires 4-hitter as San Francisco Giants down San Diego Padres
By Jay Paris, The Sports Xchange SAN DIEGO -- Johnny Cueto hurled a complete-game gem.
W.H.O. Cites Low to Moderate Risk of Zika’s Imminent Spread to Europe
An assessment identified three areas — in Georgia, Russia and on the Portuguese island of Madeira — that are most vulnerable to a breakout.
China and India Burdened by Untreated Mental Disorders
Less than 10 percent of people receive effective treatment in the two countries, a report has found, and the burden of disability is higher than in all Western countries combined.
New York Knicks set to hire Jeff Hornacek as coach
The Sports Xchange Jeff Hornacek will be the next head coach of the New York Knicks, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
Immediate aspirin after mini-stroke substantially reduces risk of major stroke
Using aspirin urgently could substantially reduce the risk of major strokes in patients who have minor 'warning' events. Medical researchers say that immediate self-treatment when patients experience stroke-like symptoms would...
Early palliative care seems to help caregivers, too
HealthDay News Palliative care that's offered soon after a terminal cancer diagnosis can also help caregivers, a new study indicates.
Tumor location affects colon cancer survival
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Your survival odds against colon cancer may depend on which side of your colon the tumor develops, new research contends.
Why heavy drinking seems to boost desire to smoke
HealthDay News The reason alcoholics struggle to stop smoking may be because their heavy drinking speeds up how quickly their body breaks down nicotine, a new study suggests.
Pregnant mothers may shield unborn young from damage and risk their own mortality
Mammals can protect their unborn young from harmful chemicals in their blood even at the expense of their own survival odds, a study into mongooses conducted by researchers at the...
New easy-to-use TB test achieves accuracy comparable to IGRAs in phase III trials
A new skin test for tuberculosis infection has proven safe, easy to administer and accurate in two Phase III clinical trials.
Avoiding the deadly dangers of distracted driving
More than 3,100 people were killed in 2014 as a result of distracted driving, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Although distractions come in many forms, texting is...
Inhaled steroids may increase risk of nontuberculous mycobacteria lung disease
Patients with obstructive lung disease who take inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) may be at greater risk for nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease (NTM PD), according to new research.