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Zika virus may cause microcephaly by hijacking human immune molecule
For the first time, researchers have determined one way Zika virus infection can damage developing brain cells. The study also shows that inhibiting this mechanism reduces brain cell damage, hinting...
Snapchat at 107 M.P.H.? Lawsuit Blames Teenager (and Snapchat)
A Georgia man severely injured in a car wreck is accusing the teenager who hit him of using Snapchat while driving excessive speeds.
New technique can provide better cell transplants against Parkinson's disease
Researchers have used a completely new preclinical technique and analysis of tissue from patients to show exactly what happens when certain patients with Parkinson's disease are restored as a result...
Researchers find bioreactor supports whole lung regeneration
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, May 4 (UPI) -- Researchers at Yale University devised a mechanical system that can support the growth of whole lungs from patient cells to use in transplants.
Getting High on Anti-Diarrhea Drug Can Kill
Some people are taking extremely large doses of the anti-diarrhea medication Imodium in an attempt to get high.
Infections can increase diabetes risk in children
Viral respiratory infections during the first six months of life are associated with an increased risk for type 1 diabetes. This is the conclusion reached by a team of scientists...
Diabetes risk of common arthritis medicine quantified for first time
Glucocorticoid (or steroid) therapy, prescribed to around half of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, is a known risk factor for developing diabetes. A study has found how the risk of diabetes...
Corticosteroids for managing tuberculous meningitis
A review update has been released to evaluate the effects of corticosteroids being used alongside anti-tuberculosis medication to treat people suffering from tuberculous meningitis Tuberculous meningitis is a serious form...
Research points to a new treatment for pancreatic cancer
Researchers have shown how controlling cholesterol metabolism in pancreatic cancer cells reduces metastasis, pointing to a potential new treatment using drugs previously developed for atherosclerosis.
Early warning: Current Japanese encephalitis vaccine might not protect
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the leading cause of viral encephalitis (infection of the brain) in Asia. There is no specific treatment for Japanese encephalitis (JE) which can cause death...
Most effective syphilis drug rationed as infection rate rises
A shortage of the most effective drug for syphilis at the same time the infection is on the rise in Canada is raising concerns for doctors and public health officials.
Yazidi women, girls suffering stigma, trauma after IS kidnapping
Paul Raymond, Refugees Deeply For Yazidi women and girls kidnapped by the Islamic State, even escaping to safety has not ended their suffering.
Breast cancer patients upbeat on body changes
Body image identity varies among women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer with many rejecting mainstream body shape ideals, new research shows.
Could infant colds, other infections raise type 1 diabetes risk?
Serena Gordon, HealthDay News Colds and other infections in the first six months of life may boost the odds of a child developing type 1 diabetes by nearly 20 percent,...
Watch immune cells 'glue' broken blood vessels back together
As we age, tiny blood vessels in the brain stiffen and sometimes rupture, causing 'microbleeds.' This damage has been associated with neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline, but whether the brain...
Ebola vaccine: Promising phase I trials
The clinical phase I trial of a potential vaccine against the dreaded Ebola virus has been successfully completed at four partner sites in Africa and Europe. The safety of the...
Rita Ora squashes 'Becky' rumors, calls Beyonce 'family'
Marilyn MalaraNEW YORK, May 3 (UPI) -- Rita Ora has sealed her case against fans' accusations she is the "Becky with the good hair" Beyonce mentioned in her visual album,...
Anemia drug may prevent brain damage in high-risk newborns
Stephen FellerSAN FRANCISCO, May 3 (UPI) -- Brain damage caused by a condition at birth may be preventable, based on a recent study showing a nearly 30-year-old anemia drug helps...
Preventing another Flint, Mich.; new research could lead to more corrosion-resistant water pipes
With documented public water problems in Flint, Mich., and Hoosick Falls, N.Y., caused by corrosion, understanding how copper is affected at the atomic level is critical to avoiding problems in...
Mother's hepatitis B supports chronic infection in children, study finds
Chronic hepatitis B infection could one day be cleared from a person's system with a series of shots. 'Hepatic macrophages' -- liver immune cells that eliminate foreign substances and toxins...
Assessment of total choline intakes in the United States
Choline is an essential nutrient and plays a critical role in brain development, cell signaling, nerve impulse transmission, liver function, and maintenance of a healthy metabolism. Researchers have analyzed the...
Number of HIV infections falling in United States, but fails to meet reduction goals
The number of new HIV infections occurring annually in the United States decreased by an estimated 11 percent from 2010 to 2015, while the HIV transmission rate decreased by an...
New guidelines explain how to monitor and treat hyperthyroid cats
Over the last 30 or so years, veterinary professionals' understanding of clinical feline hyperthyroidism has evolved tremendously.
Too many people still take unneeded antibiotics: Study
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Nearly one-third of the antibiotics prescribed in the United States aren't appropriate for the conditions being treated, a new federal government study shows.
Turn up the heat to increase altitude tolerance
Simple heat-based exercise can be just as effective as low-oxygen training to improve physical performance and altitude tolerance, new study reveals. The new work suggests that heat-based exercise can offer...
Fat Labradors give clues to obesity
Genes are partly to blame for some dogs getting fat, say scientists who have studied Labrador retrievers.
Combining pap, hrHPV tests could drastically reduce cancer miss rates
Cytopathology researchers recently found that combining two diagnostic tests, Pap and high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV), dramatically decreased the chance of missing tumors and high-grade lesions by sevenfold.
Flames fire 2015 NHL coach of the year Bob Hartley
The Sports Xchange Bob Hartley is out as head coach of the Calgary Flames.