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Penn State paid settlement involving sex-abuse claim against Jerry Sandusky
The Sports Xchange Penn State paid out a settlement involving a sex-abuse claim against assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky from 1971.
Anticoagulation medications show no gender-based variations in outcomes for TAVR patients
A study on the impact of using different anticoagulation medications on men and women who have undergone a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) found no difference in early vascular complications...
In Prince’s Battle With Opioids, a Familiar Narrative That Begins With Pain
Evidence is mounting that the singer was fighting pain and a reliance on opioids, a battle that is familiar to many Americans.
Aspirin may help protect against bile duct cancer: Study
HealthDay News Regular aspirin use may lower the risk of bile duct cancer, a new study suggests.
Blood analyses may predict risk of delirium in older surgical patients
Delirium, or sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that can occur with physical or mental illness, affects 15 percent - 53 percent of older surgical patients....
Climate change may contribute to rising rates of chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease that is not associated with traditional risk factors appears to be increasing in rural hot communities as worldwide temperature progressively rises. The condition has likely increased due...
Mothers' excess pregnancy weight gain, elevated blood sugar 'imprint' obesity in children
Children whose mothers gain excess weight or have elevated blood sugar during their pregnancies are more likely to become overweight or obese during their first decade of life, according to...
14 arrested in burning honor killing of Pakistani teen
Allen ConeISLAMABAD, May 6 (UPI) -- A teenage girl was choked, injected with poison, tied to a van and burned to death in an "honor killing."
Public Health: Get Ready for Higher Obamacare Rates Next Year
Prices seem likely to rise, for a number of reasons. But don’t assume it means the Affordable Care Act is a failure.
Opinion: Why You Can’t Lose Weight on a Diet
The problem isn’t willpower. It’s neuroscience. You can’t — and shouldn’t — fight back.
Abbot boosts heart devices with St Jude buyout
Medical devices consolidation continues with $25bn deal, but Abbott expresses concerns over proposed Alere merger
Scientists are first to discover sensory system that detects air humidity
Humidity can make us feel miserable—think of sultry summer days in Chicago, for example—but humans do not have dedicated sensory systems in the skin to detect water vapor in the...
Biocompatible bone replacements using three-dimensional additive manufacturing
Titanium alloys are a primary choice for orthopedic devices such as knee and hip implants because they have excellent mechanical attributes and resist infection. An A*STAR team has now found...
Why Do People Get Sick When the Seasons Change?
People always seem to get sick with colds or the flu when the seasons change. But these dramatic temperature changes aren't the direct cause of these illnesses, experts say.
Well: The Weekly Health Quiz: Prince, Food Labels and ‘The Biggest Loser’
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
Laser tool effective at identifying mutant listeria bacteria
A Purdue University-developed laser tool already effective in quickly detecting harmful bacteria has been shown to detect mutant varieties of listeria - and in the same amount of time.
Andre Caldwell catches on with Detroit Lions
The Sports Xchange The Detroit Lions added veteran wide receiver Andre Caldwell to the roster on Thursday, signing the unrestricted free agent to a one-year contract.
Washington Wizards PG John Wall undergoes surgery on both knees
The Sports Xchange Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall underwent surgery on both knees, the team announced on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Steelers release Mike Adams, two others
The Sports Xchange The Pittsburgh Steelers released offensive tackle Mike Adams with the designation of failed physical, the team announced on Thursday.
Well: When Hospital Rooms Become Prisons
Like most doctors, I had never received any training on the care of prisoners. So when Michael came to my clinic, I was unprepared.
Well: Pricing a Year of Life
“What is another year of your life worth?” Experts put the number at $50,000. Can patients like me — older people with recurrent disease — estimate the expense of a...
Well: Think Like a Doctor: Sick at the Wedding
Can you figure out what is wrong with a 38-year-old man who suffers from fevers, aches and night sweats after traveling to the mountains of Colorado?
Men also at risk for osteoporosis
Screening women for osteoporosis is now routine, however, when it comes to men, most are never screened and therefore suffer the consequences of the disease. In the U.S., nearly 1.5...
'Grim Sleeper' serial killer suspect convicted by L.A. jury, faces death sentence
Doug G. WareLOS ANGELES, May 5 (UPI) -- Nearly 30 years after the first victim turned up, the man prosecutors said was the "Grim Sleeper" serial killer was convicted by...
Splat! Paintball Blow Causes Liver Damage in Teen
Bruises, black eyes… liver damage?
Black Henna Tattoos Can Cause Severe Skin Reactions, Case Shows
A compound that is used to make henna appear darker may trigger allergies, doctors say.
Hospitals target mental health wait times for young patients
Young outpatients in need of mental health services in Ottawa should see their wait times for treatment at local hospitals cut from nine months to as little as four weeks,...
Loblaw looks to get in on medical marijuana business
Galen G. Weston, the head of Loblaw, the country's largest drugstore and grocery chain, said Thursday that pharmacists are well-positioned to dispense medical marijuana in a safe manner.