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Justin Bieber raises questions during Boston visit
Marilyn MalaraBOSTON, May 13 (UPI) -- Justin Bieber is reportedly enjoying himself during his tour stop in Boston, but his behavior has prompted some questions about whether he is headed...
Chronic pain may trigger many cases of painkiller addiction: Survey
HealthDay News Chronic pain may be a major driver behind the recent surge in addiction to prescription painkillers, a new survey finds.
Well: Pesticide Exposure May Increase Risk of A.L.S.
Exposure to pesticides may increase the risk for Lou Gehrig’s disease, a new study has found.
Treating sleep apnea could reduce emergencies in hospitalized patients
Treating high-risk hospitalized patients for sleep apnea may decrease the frequency of emergency rescues from hospital personnel, known as rapid response events, new research suggests.
Well: Diet Soda in Pregnancy Is Linked to Overweight Babies
Drinking one can of diet soda a day doubled the risk of having an overweight 1-year-old.
New research offers proof that that Zika causes microcephaly and other birth defects in the brain
Until now, most Zika research has chronicled damage to newborns who were inadvertently, and haphazardly, exposed to the virus. Now scientists have taken a different tack: they have deliberately infected...
Chicken coops, sewage treatment plants are hot spots of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria most often are associated with hospitals and other health-care settings, but a new study indicates that chicken coops and sewage treatment plants also are hot spots of antibiotic...
Gene mutation leads to poorly understood birth defects
Scientists have identified genetic mutations that appear to be a key culprit behind a suite of birth defects called ciliopathies, which affect an estimated 1 in 1,000 births.
Malaria vaccine shown to be safe, effective in phase 1 trial
Stephen FellerBETHESDA, Md., May 10 (UPI) -- An experimental vaccine to prevent malaria infection was effective in a phase 1 clinical trial, according to researchers at the National Institutes of...
When beneficial bacteria knock but no one is home
By studying the interplay between genetic risk factors for Crohn's and the bacteria that populate the gut, researchers at have discovered a new potential cause for this disorder in some...
Drug works against 'superbug' biofilms, respiratory virus
A new potential drug therapy has proven effective against tough bacterial biofilms and a deadly respiratory virus simultaneously. The drug outperforms traditional therapies in the laboratory setting.
Yellow fever epidemic: New global health emergency?
Evidence is mounting that the current outbreak of yellow fever is becoming the latest global health emergency, say two experts who call on the World Health Organization to convene an...
Discovery of lung cancer mutations responsive to targeted therapies, immunotherapies
A number of new driver mutations in lung cancer cells has been discovered that may be responsive to genomically targeted therapies and to immunotherapy.
Radiotherapy halves deaths from prostate cancer 15 years after diagnosis
A longitudinal Nordic study, comparing the results of hormone (antiandrogen) therapy with or without the addition of local radiotherapy, shows that a combination of treatments halves the risk of death...
Delayed concussion reporting may sideline college athletes for several more days
Athletes who wait to report a concussion may experience longer recovery times, sayresearchers who found that college players who delayed treatment or removal from play missed an average of five...
Invisible 'Second Skin' Can Smooth Out Wrinkles and Eye Bags
Healthy, youthful skin can be restored to older faces with a new "second skin" invention, researchers say.
UPS explores drone deliveries of life-saving medicines
US package-delivery giant UPS said Monday it is teaming up with a drone company and Gavi, a global vaccine alliance, to explore using robot aircraft to deliver life-saving medicines.
14 Carnival cruise to Cuba passengers got stomach illness
Andrew V. PestanoMIAMI, May 9 (UPI) -- At least 14 people aboard Carnival's cruise to Cuba suffered from stomach illnesses.
Justin Trudeau expected to announce help for Global Fund to fight AIDS
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to make an announcement in Ottawa regarding the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. CBCNews.ca is carrying the event live starting at...
In US, celiac disease diagnosis is most common among patients with Punjabi ancestry
About 1.8 million Americans have celiac disease, an immune-based condition brought on by the consumption of gluten in genetically susceptible patients. Among patients diagnosed with celiac disease by small intestinal...
Novel role for spleen B cells in inflammatory response to bacterial toxins
A new role for marginal zone B lymphocytes has been discovered: enhancing inflammatory responses to bacterial lipopolysaccharides. These findings broaden understanding of marginal zone B cell function and interleukin-6 signaling...
Tom Hanks' Robert Langdon races to prevent global crisis in 'Inferno' teaser trailer
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, May 9 (UPI) -- Sony Pictures has released a teaser trailer for "Inferno," the third installment in its Robert Langdon mystery franchise.
Hormones that are released during hunger affect decision making
Never make a decision when you are hungry. The hormone ghrelin - that is released before meals and known to increase appetite - has a negative effect on both decision...
Medicare Part D boosts medication adherence, reduces blood pressure risk
Implementation of Medicare Part D has increased the number of people taking their prescribed medications as directed – so-called “medication adherence” – and reduced the likelihood that newly covered beneficiaries...
Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen celebrate Mother's Day
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, May 9 (UPI) -- Kim Kardashian was treated to an orchestra performance from Kanye West, while Chrissy Teigen and John Legend cooked brunch together for Mother's Day.
Fees for blood tests now 16% cheaper for Nova Scotia Health Authority
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeing a reduction in the cost of sending samples to the Mayo Clinic thanks to a reworked contract and by hiring two new hematopathologists.
Evaluating patient files without violating privacy
Patient files may contain vital hints for detecting diseases at an early stage. However, evaluating them would violate patient privacy. This is where mathematics can help, say investigators.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy may lengthen umbilical cord
Umbilical cords of children whose mothers used selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy may be longer than umbilical cords of other newborn children, shows a new study. Selective serotonin reuptake...