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Sugary soft drinks nixed at Colombia's elementary schools
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Sugary soft drinks are being pulled from elementary schools in Colombia in a bid to instill better dietary habits...
You are what you eat: Immune cells remember their first meal
Scientists have identified the trigger for immune cells' inflammatory response, a discovery that may pave the way for new treatments for many human diseases.
Hormone may offer new approach to type 2 diabetes
Improvements in type 2 diabetes in patients who have had gastric bypass surgery has led researchers to uncover the role of a key hormone in the disease. Development of a...
H.I.V. Rates Among Gay Men Are Higher in South, Study Finds
More than a quarter of gay and bisexual men in some Southern cities and states have H.I.V., according to the study, and medical services are lacking.
Leading sexual health specialist calls for HIV prevention PrEP to be 'available now'
Following the decision by NHS England to not make pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) available to HIV-negative persons in England at risk of acquiring HIV, an expert outlines how: "PrEP is undoubtedly...
Cancer-fighting properties of horseradish revealed
Horseradish contains cancer-fighting compounds known as glucosinolates. Glucosinolate type and quantity vary depending on size and quality of the horseradish root. For the first time, the activation of cancer-fighting enzymes...
Melatonin reduces blood pressure and tunes up disrupted circadian rhythms in the elderly
The older we get, the more likely our circadian rhythms are disrupted. For example, blood pressure (BP), not only tends to increase but as well become more irregular. Luckily, as...
Senate confirms first openly gay Army secretary
Shawn PriceWASHINGTON, May 17 (UPI) -- The Senate on Tuesday evening confirmed the long-delayed nomination of the first openly gay Army secretary.
Democratic leader Harry Reid slams Bernie Sanders after violence at Las Vegas convention
Eric DuVallLAS VEGAS, May 17 (UPI) -- Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid criticized Bernie Sanders for failing to quell supporters after a fight broke out during the state's Democratic convention.
For loved ones of critically ill patients, hope often trumps understanding of a physician's prognosis
We have virtually all been there, are there now or will be there someday: A loved one is critically ill, and his or her physician is talking to us about...
Many physicians make lack a firm understanding of the costs of medical tests, procedures
Physicians are increasingly being asked to help contain costs and reduce the use of low-value health care services. However, a recent study found that while the overwhelming majority of physicians...
Study advances understanding of colon cancer, colitis
The transcription factor hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha (HNF4-alpha) plays a key role in colon cancer and colitis. HNF4-alpha comes in two major isoforms, P1 and P2, but how these are...
Why pleasant mealtimes could be key to Alzheimer's care
HealthDay News Making meals more enjoyable for people with dementia might reduce their risk of malnutrition and dehydration, researchers report.
Senate committee urges Liberals to approve advance requests for assisted death
Canada's Red Chamber has all but taken a red pen to the government's assisted dying bill, raising what it sees as "serious concerns" with the proposed legislation and suggesting major...
Holidays in the sun hold key to boosting vitamin D, study finds
Holidays abroad may hold the key to tackling Scotland's vitamin D deficiency, research suggests. Vitamin D is known to be associated with good bone health. It has also been linked...
Trauma, PTSD linked to blood clot risk in women, study says
Stephen FellerBOSTON, Miss., May 17 (UPI) -- Researchers at Harvard report women with trauma-related disorders are at higher risk for developing venous thromboembolism than women without PTSD symptoms.
How much time Is left? Doctors, loved ones often disagree
Alan Mozes, HealthDay News Loved ones acting on behalf of critically ill patients are often more optimistic than doctors, though they grasp the gravity of the case, new research suggests.
Atlanta Braves replace Fredi Gonzalez with AAA manager
The Sports Xchange Fredi Gonzalez was fired by the Atlanta Braves after a league-worst 9-28 start to the 2016 season.
New mechanism for wound healing identified by biological laboratory scientist
A researcher has identified a new mechanism for wound healing that has wide-ranging therapeutic potential for the treatment of injury, disease and even aging. Instead of replacing lost cells through...
Infertility risk posed by endometriosis may be half of previous estimation
The infertility risk posed by endometriosis is about half previous estimates and indicates a possible detection bias in earlier studies, according to a new report.
Simple, rapid TB diagnosis feasible in low-resource, high-burden settings
A streamlined approach to tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis requiring a single sputum sample and providing rapid, accurate results to patients proved feasible in rural Uganda, according to new research.
Chesapeake Bay health improves in 2015
The overall health of Chesapeake Bay improved in 2015, according to scientists. The largest estuary in the nation scored a C (53 percent) in 2015, one of the three highest...
First clinical use of bioabsorbable vascular grafts in children shows promise
Current cardiovascular valve or blood vessel implants are generally associated with a number of complications, have limited efficacy over time, and may necessitate repeated interventions over a patient's lifetime, especially...
Researchers keep networks moving to stay safe from hacker attacks
Imagine burglars have targeted your home, but before they break in, you've already moved and are safe from harm.
Report finds segregation in education on the rise
Six decades after the Supreme Court outlawed separating students by race, stubborn disparities persist in how the country educates its poor and minority children.
Poliovirus therapy against cancer given 'breakthrough' status by FDA
Stephen FellerDURHAM, N.C., May 17 (UPI) -- A treatment for an aggressive form of brain tumor based on poliovirus was granted "breakthrough therapy designation" by the FDA based on results...
Bison Calf’s Death Shows Dangers of People in Yellowstone
Outrage over a lethal mistake by well-intentioned visitors is just the latest problem in a park that some say is being loved to death.
Celine Dion on Rene Angelil's final days: 'We were living in hope'
Annie MartinLAS VEGAS, May 17 (UPI) -- Celine Dion recalled her last moments with husband Rene Angelil five months after his death at age 73.