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Germany reports 1st sexual transmission of Zika virus
BERLIN (AP) -- German authorities say the country has recorded its first case of sexual transmission of the Zika virus....
Atlanta Braves top Philadelphia Phillies for rare home win
By Guy Curtright, The Sports Xchange ATLANTA -- Williams Perez was masterful in his return from the minors and the struggling Atlanta Braves got to celebrate.
New potential marker for obesity found
A potential new biological marker for the development of obesity has been found, along with a possible target for obesity prevention and treatment, report scientists.
Fatal road crashes involving marijuana double after state legalizes drug
Fatal crashes involving drivers who recently used marijuana doubled in Washington after the state legalized the drug, according to the latest research. New research also shows that legal limits for...
Narrow spectrum antibiotic kills pathogens without killing good bacteria
The problem with broad spectrum antibiotics is that they kill good bacteria along with the bad. But a new antibiotic, Debio 1452, which is narrowly targeted at Staphilococcal pathogens, caused...
Common nanoparticle has subtle effects on oxidative stress genes
A nanoparticle commonly used in food, cosmetics, sunscreen and other products can have subtle effects on the activity of genes expressing enzymes that address oxidative stress inside two types of...
Modeling, simulation help optimize chemotherapy to combat brain tumor
Pharmacologic modeling and simulation has been used for the first time to translate promising laboratory results into a phase I clinical trial for pediatric brain tumor patients.
New research gives deeper understanding of why some breast cancers are hard to treat
Scientists have unearthed crucial new genetic information about how breast cancer develops and the genetic changes which can be linked to survival.
Intraocular therapy prevents or reverses diabetic retinopathy in mice
Pathologic changes of the retina caused by diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working adults. Diabetic retinopathy has no known cure, treatment options are inadequate, and prevention strategies...
Influential factors of the social divide in child obesity rates
Researchers have identified important early life factors that contribute to childhood obesity rates being different for children from different socio-economic backgrounds.
Well: Worried? You’re Not Alone
Two out of five Americans are worried about something every day. Sometimes worrying can help solve your problems — and sometimes it just leads to more worry.
Bartenders Can’t Refuse Pregnant Women Alcohol, New York City Says
The new guidelines clarify that under the city’s Human Rights Law, refusing drinks to mothers-to-be would be discrimination.
UPI Almanac for Tuesday, May 10, 2016
By United Press International On May 10, 1940, Winston Churchill is appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain.
Peyton Manning helped tutor Miami Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill
The Sports Xchange Peyton Manning spent part of his spring helping an old coach and new pupil.
Mike Krzyzewski has hernia surgery
The Sports Xchange Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski had surgery on Monday morning to repair a hernia.
Hot-handed Jackie Bradley Jr. leads Boston Red Sox past Oakland Athletics
By Mike Shalin, The Sports Xchange BOSTON - Jackie Bradley Jr. is on another one of his hot streaks.
Andy Murray parts ways with coach Amelie Mauresmo
The Sports Xchange Andy Murray has parted ways with coach Amelie Mauresmo after a two-year relationship.
Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker undergoes successful knee surgery
The Sports Xchange Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, the team announced Monday.
Early opposition amendments to assisted dying bill rejected by Liberals
Justin Trudeau says his government is open to improving its controversial bill on medically assisted dying but so far the Liberal-dominated committee examining the legislation is showing little appetite for...
Blood pressure patterns may predict stroke risk
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Instead of relying on individual blood pressure readings, doctors should review the pattern to predict risk of stroke or early death, new research suggests.
Cutting brand-name drug use could save U.S. $73 billion: Study
HealthDay News Overuse of brand-name drugs may be part of the reason why the United States spends more on medication than any other country, a new study contends.
Depressive episode may not always follow mania in bipolar disorder
HealthDay News While many may associate bipolar disorder with episodes of mania followed by periods of depression, a new study suggests that's often not the case.
All women should be screened for postpartum depression after birth, doctors say
Stephen FellerPITTSBURGH, May 9 (UPI) -- New research suggests women with postpartum depression are not getting the care they need, because they have not been screened or are not screened...
Panic-proofing, not preventing bubbles, should be focus of U. S. financial policy
Complicated new regulations added to complicated old regulations won’t protect the United States’ financial system from frightening crashes like that experienced in 2008, says a professor who helped the Obama...
Open-access index delists thousands of journals
Many publications did not reapply after leading directory tightened its quality criteria.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19871
Study shows possible 'key' to improved therapy for adrenocortical carcinoma
Significant new findings about adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare cancer with an often poor prognosis, have been revealed by a new study comprised of 39 international institutions.
Can gender play a role in determining cancer treatment choices?
It is well known that men and women differ in terms of cancer susceptibility, survival and mortality, but exactly why this occurs at a molecular level has been poorly understood.
Eagles' Sam Bradford ends holdout he started after Carson Wentz pick
The Sports Xchange Sam Bradford, upset when the Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Carson Wentz with the second pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, has rejoined the team after a two-week...