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Shell working on repairs after Gulf of Mexico spill
Daniel J. GraeberNEW ORLEANS, May 17 (UPI) -- A fleet of vessels was deployed in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and repair work is under way in response to the...
Cleveland Browns sign DB Eric Patterson
The Sports Xchange The Cleveland Browns signed defensive back Eric Patterson on Monday after he participated in the weekend's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Turtles may not be immune to old age, research suggests
Researchers at Iowa State University are rethinking the long-held conventional wisdom that turtles don't suffer some of the ravages of old age.
Chris Carter, Zach Davies help Milwaukee Brewers beat San Diego Padres
By Andrew Wagner, The Sports Xchange MILWAUKEE -- Mired in a week-long slump, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Chris Carter was given the night off on Saturday.
Symptoms of 'chronic multisymptom illness' may be common in Iraq, Afghanistan vets
In a study of more than 300 soldiers who had deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, a majority reported symptoms consistent with 'chronic multisymptom illness' -- a diagnosis that up till...
New cardiac imaging technique improves accuracy by removing need to breathe
A new technique for cardiac magnetic resonance imaging improves accuracy by removing patients' need to breathe, reveals research.
Arterial switch to 12 o'clock associated with reduced coronary reserve in adolescence
Arterial switch to the 12 o'clock position is associated with abnormal coronary perfusion in adolescence, reveals new research. Babies born with transposition of the great arteries undergo the arterial switch...
Two-minute video boosts pneumonia vaccinations
A two-minute video about pneumococcal vaccination sent to patients before a primary care visit tripled the likelihood they would get the vaccine. Only about 60 percent of older adults get...
Prenatal stress could enhance protective mechanisms of babies
Maternal stress and depression during pregnancy may activate certain protective mechanisms in babies. Psychologists report that certain epigenetic adaptations in newborns suggest this conclusion.
Size of brain region is associated with response to PTSD treatment
A study has found that PTSD patients with a larger hippocampus -- a region of the brain key to distinguishing between safety and threat -- are more likely to respond...
Noninvasive monitor assesses patients' response to painful stimulation during surgery
A novel measure for assessing the body's response to surgery may allow for better anesthesia management in the O.R., less pain when regaining consciousness from anesthesia and better postoperative outcomes.
Obesity on the rise in Indonesia
Obesity is on the rise in Indonesia, one of the largest studies of the double burden of malnutrition in children has revealed.
Bioengineered blood vessel is safe for dialysis patients, study finds
Scientists have created bioengineered blood vessels for kidney-disease patients on dialysis. The human-made vessels appeared to be both safe and more durable than commonly used synthetic versions, said the investigators.
Artificial Molecules Could Be Tailor-Made To Stamp Out Smelly Pits
Health They prevent odor from forming in the first place Scientists create a synthetic antibody that targets the precursor to body odor without disturbing...
American Cancer Society report assesses progress against goals set for nation
A new report assesses how the nation fared against the ambitious challenge goal set by the American Cancer Society to reduce the cancer death rates by 50 percent over 25...
San Antonio Spurs: Are Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili done?
The Sports Xchange The run is over for the San Antonio Spurs and possibly the careers of veterans Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili.
Kim Jong Un calls North Korea tractors 'handsome'
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, May 13 (UPI) -- Kim Jong Un visited a public exhibition of North Korean-made trucks and tractors, where he stressed the importance of the state's guiding ideology.
Calgary fertility clinic promises low-cost treatment
If Effortless IVF raises enough money to set up shop in Calgary this fall, women struggling to get pregnant may have a cheaper "plastic egg" option for fertility treatments.
FDA warns of potential side effects of powerful antibiotics
NEW YORK (AP) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is ratcheting up its warning about the potential side effects of a type...
Gene therapy against brain cancer
Applying gene therapy to glioblastoma appears to be a very promising treatment, say researchers. Tests in vitro and in vivo on mice provided very clear-cut results, and modelling demonstrates that...
World's oldest person dies at 116 in New York
Ed AdamczykNEW YORK, May 13 (UPI) -- The world's oldest person at 116 years and 311 days, Susannah Mushatt Jones, has died at her senior housing facility in New York.
David Bowie expected to return to 'Twin Peaks' before death
Marilyn MalaraWASHINGTON, May 13 (UPI) -- Singer David Bowie was expected to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming "Twin Peaks" revival, but died before filming took place.
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Melissa Rivers settles malpractice lawsuit with clinic over Joan Rivers' death
Wade SheridanNEW YORK, May 13 (UPI) -- Melissa Rivers has settled with the New York clinic where her mother Joan Rivers suffered from a fatal complication during a throat procedure.
Senate to Consider 3 Proposals to Finance Fight Against Zika
Democrats and Republicans have been deadlocked over a request by the White House for $1.9 billion in emergency financing to combat the virus.
Chasing Bigger High, Marijuana Users Turn to ‘Dabbing’
The practice of consuming marijuana extract — a yellow, waxy substance — appears to have risen rapidly in New York City over the past few years, law enforcement officials say.
Clayton Kershaw gem helps Los Angeles Dodgers down New York Mets
By Abbey Mastracco, The Sports Xchange LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw continued to rewrite the record books in his 250th career start with a performance that has become typical.
Shared toilets increase diarrhoea risk for children
Even sharing with just one or two other households poses a significant threat to the under-fives, warns study.