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Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal to meet in Madrid semifinals
The Sports Xchange Andy Murray defeated Rafael Nadal in last year's Madrid Open title match.
Testing non-breast cancer genes in high-risk women leaves more questions than answers
Running large, multi-gene sequencing panels to assess cancer risk is a growing trend in medicine as the price of the technology declines and more precise approaches to cancer care gain...
Obama says filtered Flint water is 'safe', drinks from tap faucet during visit
Doug G. WareFLINT, Mich., May 4 (UPI) -- President Obama traveled to Flint Wednesday to survey the water crisis and drink some of the city's water -- adding that it's...
ALS drug may reverse genetic changes behind Alzheimer's disease
Stephen FellerNEW YORK, May 3 (UPI) -- A drug used to treat Lou Gehrig's Disease may also reverse genetic changes linked to Alzheimer's disease, researchers report in a recent study.
Well: Flu Shots Protect Babies, Too
Here’s one more reason pregnant women should get a flu shot: It not only protects mothers, but a large study suggests it prevents flu in the infant, too.
Abstinence, fidelity programs ineffective at preventing AIDS, study finds
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, May 3 (UPI) -- Researchers at Stanford University found pro-abstinence and marriage fidelity programs sponsored by the U.S. government have not affected the spread of HIV.
Antibiotics allow gut pathogens to 'breathe'
The chain of events that occur within the gut lumen after antibiotic treatment that allow 'bad' bugs to flourish is now better understood, thanks to new research.
Double-blinded randomized controlled trial of the Xiao procedure in children
The results have been released of a double-blinded randomized controlled trial of the 'Xiao procedure' in children with spina bifida who suffer from neurogenic bladder dysfunction. The Xiao procedure was...
Non-profits lead list of most profitable hospitals in U.S.
Stephen FellerBALTIMORE, May 3 (UPI) -- Most hospitals lose money on patient services, especially non-profits, but a new study found 7 of the 10 most profitable hospitals in the U.S....
Teens with allergies and asthma: Start prepping now for move to college
Being in a new location with new risky behaviors can negatively impact your health and increase your risk for ingesting food allergens and exposure to allergy and asthma triggers. A...
New drug against nerve agents in sight
The nerve agent sarin causes a deadly overstimulation of the nervous system that can be stopped if treated with an antidote within minutes of poisoning. Today, a ground-breaking study describes...
First-class cabin fuels 'air rage' among passengers flying coach, study says
If you've felt your blood pressure rise after seeing passengers being served champagne on the tarmac while you're fighting for overhead space in coach, you are not alone. A new...
Denver Broncos decline option on DT Sylvester Williams
The Sports Xchange The Denver Broncos declined to exercise the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Sylvester Williams, multiple media outlets reported Monday.
Detroit Lions exercise fifth-year option on DE Ezekiel Ansah
The Sports Xchange The Detroit Lions exercised the fifth-year option on defensive end Ezekiel Ansah for the 2017 season.
Dirk Nowitzki opting out of contract, plans to stay with Dallas Mavericks
The Sports Xchange Dallas Mavericks fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy suffers fractured foot
The Sports Xchange Baltimore shortstop J.J. Hardy suffered a hairline fracture of his left foot on Sunday and will miss from six to eight weeks.
Op-Ed Contributors: States Can Contain Health Care Costs. Here’s How.
Health care providers are consolidating. So are insurers. Regulation combined with competition can ensure consumers see the savings.
The New Health Care: Missing From Medicare Advantage: True Competition
If past efforts are any guide, a White House proposal to inject competition and save billions is doomed.
Global Health: Fight to Prevent a Newborn Infection Receives a Lift
A gel to prevent infections in umbilical cord stumps was endorsed by the European Medicines Agency, a key step to distribution in poor countries.
Well: Aging in Place
Throughout the country, communities are being retrofitted to accommodate the tsunami of elders expected to live there as baby boomers age.
Age-related macular degeneration before and after the era of anti-VEGF drugs
In a study of nearly 650 people with the eye disease age-related macular degeneration (AMD), half still had vision 20/40 or better, typically good enough to drive or to read...
FBI searchers house of mobster linked to Boston art heist
Brooks HaysMANCHESTER, Conn., May 2 (UPI) -- FBI agents searched the home of the mobster Robert Gentile on Monday in Connecticut, looking for evidence related to the 1990 Boston art...
Well water a suspected cause of bladder cancer in New England
HealthDay News Arsenic in drinking water from private wells may explain the elevated bladder cancer risk among people in three New England states, a new study suggests.
Desperate for shut-eye? Try psychotherapy before medication therapy, experts say
Maureen Salamon People with sleep troubles should turn to a form of psychotherapy to reboot normal patterns before trying pills, the American College of Physicians recommends.
Nuplazid approved for Parkinson's hallucinations
HealthDay News Nuplazid (pimavanserin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease.
Study ties implanted defibrillators to long-term complications
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Implantable defibrillators -- which detect and correct abnormal heart rhythm -- are associated with a high risk of long-term complications, study suggests.
Asthma linked to DNA damage
House dust mites, which are a major source of allergens in house dust, can cause asthma in adults and children. Researchers from MIT and the National University of Singapore have now found...
New health sensing tool measures lung function over a phone call, from anywhere in the world
Most people in the developing world who have asthma, cystic fibrosis or other chronic lung diseases have no way to measure how well their lungs are functioning outside of a...