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Tough call for doctors after man swallowed cellphone
Medical team ran into a number of problems treating man who arrived in the ER with an unusual complaint
Too much folic acid in pregnancy tied to autism risk in study
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Pregnant women are encouraged to get plenty of folic acid, but a new study suggests excessive folate and vitamin B12 might increase a baby's risk of...
Gene therapy for rare Sanfilippo disease to be tested in humans
Stephen FellerMANCHESTER, England, May 11 (UPI) -- Researchers are preparing to launch a trial for treatment of the rare Sanfilippo disease, a genetic disorder that manifests in childhood and results...
Brain markers may help treat single-sided deafness, researchers say
Stephen FellerSAN FRANCISCO, May 11 (UPI) -- Researchers found single-sided deafness may be partially caused by a misalignment between hemispheres of the brain, suggesting a cure could be possible.
No symptoms, but could there be cancer? Chemosensor will detect it
Many cancers could be successfully treated if the patient consulted the doctor sufficiently early. But how can a developing cancer be detected if it doesn't give rise to any symptoms?...
Repair cartilage potentially can heal horribly broken bones
Hundreds of NFL players have invested in using stem cells to treat injuries, a new article reports. The publication revealed one NFL linebacker 'paid $6,000 a pop for a 1-milliliter...
New imaging technology allows scientists to peer even deeper into fatty arteries
As plaque accumulates on the inside of arteries, it can cause the arteries to thicken and harden. When that plaque ruptures, it can ultimately block blood flow and lead to...
Maybe It's Not Such A Great Idea To Bring People Back After Brain Death
Health The reasons have nothing to do with zombies A trial to see if it is possible to regenerate brains in patients that have...
Tailor-made radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is one of the most essential elements in cancer treatment. But properly planning radiation therapy is a highly complex task. Now mathematicians have joined an alliance with medical...
Three dead in stabbing rampage that ended at Massachusetts shopping mall
Martin SmithTAUNTON, Mass., May 11 (UPI) -- Two people were stabbed to death and several others injured after a knife-wielding man went on a rampage in Taunton, Mass.
Pro golfer strips to underwear to rescue drowning baby bird
Ben HooperPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., May 11 (UPI) -- An animal-loving pro golfer who saw a baby blue jay plunge into a pond stripped down to his underwear and jumped...
Common asthma warnings overlooked
A new survey found that most adults are aware of some of the most common asthma signs such as wheezing and shortness of breath, many don't recognize other warning symptoms...
Advance of birth control may boost female smoking
Change could reduce the need to avoid cigarettes because of fears over foetal health, says study on African tribe.
The pressure to publish pushes down quality
Scientists must publish less, says Daniel Sarewitz, or good research will be swamped by the ever-increasing volume of poor work.Nature 533 147 doi: 10.1038/533147a
Using gene-editing technology for faster, cheaper antiviral drug development
In an advance that could lead to the development of better treatments for viral pathogens, such as Zika, a team of scientists at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA are...
Lea Michele dating 'iZombie' actor Robert Buckley
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, May 11 (UPI) -- Lea Michele is reportedly in a new relationship with actor Robert Buckley.
Dissolving bone to ease pain
Using chemistry to treat and prevent abnormal bone growths in military amputees
Marijuana allergy can be triggered by toking
Allergy specialists say reactions to marijuana are rarely reported, but the number of pot users is on the rise, and more people are proving to be allergic to weed.
Anne Deborah Atai-Omoruto, Who Helped Lead Ebola Fight in Liberia, Dies at 59
Dr. Atai-Omoruto trained more than 1,000 Liberian health workers for treating patients with the virus at a time of international panic.
Mexico eyes anti-pollution measures for smoggy capital
Authorities announced on Tuesday new measures to combat a recent increase in air pollution in Mexico City, as officials reported an increase in related ailments such as asthma.
Justice Department will not seek death penalty in Benghazi attack
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, May 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. government announced it will not seek the death penalty in prosecuting the terrorist accused of leading the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya.
Interventional policies and practices needed to prevent bullying and its harm
Bullying is a serious public health problem, with significant short- and long-term psychological consequences for both the targets and perpetrators of such behavior, and requires a commitment to developing preventive...
Long-term survival achieved in metastatic melanoma with personalized vaccine
Two patients with melanoma that had spread to the liver survived for at least 8.5 and 12 years after resection of the hepatic tumor and treatment with patient-specific immunotherapeutic vaccines....
Audra McDonald and Will Swenson expecting their first child together
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, May 10 (UPI) -- Broadway icon Audra McDonald announced via Twitter Tuesday that she is expecting her second child.
What a change in DEA's pot rules might mean for medical research
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Most doctors approach medical marijuana with uncertainty because laws have hindered researchers' ability to learn what pot can and can't do for sick patients.
Clues to how popular heartburn drug might harm arteries
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News An over-the-counter heartburn drug accelerated aging of blood vessel cells in tests, raising red flags about its long-term effect on heart health, experts say.
Ancient Plague Victims: Did the Quarantine Help or Hurt?
When plague infected the English village of Eyam 350 years ago, it wasn't rat fleas that infected the majority of people, but rather human-to-human transmission, a new study finds.
If 1 in 10 U.S. smokers quits, $63 billion saved
HealthDay News Kicking the smoking habit boosts more than just your health -- it also saves money.