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First skin-to-eye stem cell transplant in humans successful
Researchers have safely transplanted stem cells derived from a patient’s skin to the back of the eye in an effort to restore vision.
Cancer deals spread
AbbVie nabs antibody specialist Stemcentrx, while Sanofi pursues Medivation
Patton Oswalt honors wife Michelle McNamara: 'She's left a blast crater'
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, May 4 (UPI) -- Patton Oswalt has penned a heartfelt tribute for his wife Michelle McNamara following her recent death.
Bodies found at Talladega campground
The Sports Xchange The bodies of two men were found at a campground over the weekend at Talladega Superspeedway and police are trying to figure out how the two knew...
Sacramento Kings' coaching candidates list extensive
The Sports Xchange As the Kings shop for their fourth head coach since the end of the 2014 season, the list of candidates to replace George Karl in Sacramento is...
Biggest Loser contestants have slower metabolisms: study
A new study has found that many competitors on NBC's The Biggest Loser leave the show with a slower metabolism, making it more difficult to keep off the pounds.
Playground-related brain injuries on rise in U.S., experts say
Kathleen Doheny For some kids, playgrounds aren't all fun and games. Playground-related brain injuries have risen significantly in the U.S. over the last decade, experts say.
Growing threat of noncommunicable diseases to survival in pregnancy, childbirth
Fewer women in low and middle-income countries die due to conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth than 10 years ago. The study from Mexico highlights the risk that noncommunicable diseases...
Radiotherapy for lung cancer patients is linked to increased risk of non-cancer deaths
Researchers have found that treating patients who have early stage non-small cell lung cancer with a type of radiotherapy called stereotactic body radiation therapy is associated with a small but...
Even doctors get confused about reflux disease in babies
Clinical symptoms are only rarely validated by the gold-standard reflux test in babies, a new clinical study shows. Gastric reflux is common in infants because the band of muscle, or...
New drug more effective in treating atrial fibrillation
Vernakalant, a new drug for treating recent-onset atrial fibrillation, has proved to be considerably more effective than Ibutilide, an established drug in this indication. It was able to normalize patients’...
Novel, bacteria-repelling biomaterial could increase the success of medical implants
A new material has been designed to help healthy cells "win the race" to a medical implant, beating off competition from bacterial cells and thus reducing the likelihood of the...
Enzo Amore suffers concussion during WWE Payback
Wade SheridanCHICAGO, May 2 (UPI) -- WWE Superstar Enzo Amore suffered a concussion Sunday during his match at WWE Payback.
Banned dentist turned foot doctor accused of using 'knock-off' stents
A Go Public/Radio-Canada investigation found patients paid an Ottawa chiropodist thousands of dollars for a procedure that uses a Health Canada approved HyProCure stent — but may have instead received...
Clayton Kershaw helps Los Angeles Dodgers end six-game losing streak
The Sports Xchange LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw put his foot down.
Tim Lincecum set to show he's recovered from hip surgery
The Sports Xchange Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum will pitch in front of an estimated 20 big-league teams on Friday, according to the MLB Network.
Los Angeles Dodgers RF Yasiel Puig remains in a slump
The Sports Xchange LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has tried to shake Yasiel Puig out of a slump that has seen his average dip from .405 to .239.
New class of drug may treat resistant prostate cancer
Marilyn MalaraLONDON, May 1 (UPI) -- Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research said they discovered a class of drugs able to treat prostate cancer when conventional treatments fail.
Radiation and immunotherapy combination can destroy both primary and secondary tumors
The addition of an immune system-strengthening compound to radiation therapy can extend the radiation therapy-induced immune response against the tumor sites and that this response even has an effect on...
'Maze Runner' production postponed again due to Dylan O'Brien's injuries
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, May 1 (UPI) -- Production on "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" has been postponed again to allow Dylan O'Brien more time to recover from on-set injuries he...
Arizona Cardinals still want to extend Calais Campbell's contract
The Sports Xchange General manager Steve Keim said the first-round selection of Ole Miss defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche has no impact on the contract situation.
Opinion: Why Is American Home Birth So Dangerous?
If women knew the risks, they might not hire these midwives.
John Kasich says gay people are 'probably' born that way
Eric DuVallSAN FRANCISCO, April 30 (UPI) -- Republican presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich said gay people "probably" do not choose to be gay and are born that way.
Norovirus outbreak reported on cruise ship docked in Virginia
Daniel UriaNORFOLK, Va., April 30 (UPI) -- A U.K.-based cruise ship docked in Virginia after several passengers were diagnosed with norovirus.
Grandmother, four children dead in Texas flash flood
Daniel UriaPALESTINE, Texas, April 30 (UPI) -- A 64-year-old woman and her four grandchildren between ages 6 and 9 were killed in flash flooding in a Texas neighborhood on Saturday.
Nissan recalls nearly 4 million cars with air bag problems
Nearly 4 million Nissan cars are being recalled due to major safety problems where passenger air bags or seat belts could fail in a crash, leading to serious injuries or...
San Francisco police officers to attend harassment training after racist, derogatory texts
Daniel UriaSAN FRANCISCO, April 30 (UPI) -- San Francisco Police Chief Gregory P. Suhr released derogatory text messages and ordered all officers complete anti-bias and harassment prevention training.
Surgery for chronic temporal headaches: Simplified approach shows good results
A modified surgical technique may provide a simpler approach to the surgical treatment for one type of chronic headache, according to new research.