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Francisco Liriano, Jung Ho Kang lead Pittsburgh Pirates over St. Louis Cardinals
By Bucky Dent, The Sports Xchange ST. LOUIS -- There are horses for courses, according to an old saying.
Study: High school football players suffer more symptoms after concussion than college players
Steven Reinberg High school football players are more likely to suffer more symptoms after a concussion and to need more recovery time than college players, a new study finds.
More kids burned, hospitalized as fireworks sales rules ease
HealthDay News There has been a sharp increase in U.S. children hospitalized with fireworks-related burns since sales restrictions on fireworks have been eased, study finds.
Juice May Keep Sick Kids Hydrated Better Than Pricey Drinks
For young children with a mild "stomach bug," diluted apple juice may be just as good as more expensive drinks with electrolytes.
Asthma-related Twitter posts can predict rise in hospital visits
New research suggests that to predict -- and possibly prevent -- severe asthma attacks in a community, physicians can look for clues in social media.
Parents' presence at bedside found to decrease neonatal abstinence syndrome severity
New research suggests a key to easing the opioid withdrawal symptoms of neonatal abstinence syndrome is to ensure parents can spend plenty of time at the baby's bedside during treatment....
Mental health diagnoses rise significantly for military children
Mirroring national estimates, a new study found the percentage of children enrolled in the US Military Healthcare System diagnosed with and treated for mental health disorders increased significantly during the...
One in six children hospitalized for lung inflammation positive for marijuana exposure
A new study found that one in six infants and toddlers admitted to a Colorado hospital with coughing, wheezing and other symptoms of bronchiolitis tested positive for marijuana exposure.
Stronger state policies reduce alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths among teens
Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among youth in the United States, and one in three deaths from automobile crashes are alcohol-related. However, stronger alcohol policies adopted...
Alcohol brand placement on TV linked with teens' brand preferences and drinking behaviors
While tobacco companies have not been allowed to buy product placement in television shows since 2000, alcohol brands continue to self-regulate their marketing in media. But new research shows how...
Aerial spraying to combat mosquitoes linked to increased risk of autism in children
New research suggests that the use of airplanes to spray anti-mosquito pesticides may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays among children.
Exposure to tobacco smoke in the home increases childhood illnesses, health care demand
Children who live with smokers end up in the doctor's office or hospital more often than those not exposed to tobacco smoke, according to new research.
Concerns raised with products marketed as 'first finger foods'
New research found many products marketed as 'first finger foods' for babies failed to meet American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations that they be small, soft and easy to swallow.
Breast milk linked to significant early brain growth in preemies
Feeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the first month of life appears to spur more robust brain growth. Those preemies whose daily diets were at least 50 percent breast...
Failure to publish trial results exposes patients to risks without providing benefits
Although the publication of results of clinical trials carried out in the USA within 12 months of their completion has been mandatory since 2007, an astoundingly high number of Phase...
Dole investigated over Listeria outbreak in Canada, U.S.
Produce seller Dole is now the subject of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation in connection with a deadly listeria outbreak in Canada and the U.S.
Portable Device Can Test If Your Food Is Gluten-Free
For people with gluten allergies or celiac disease, the idea of eating out in restaurants can be terrifying. It typically involves scrutinizing menus and food labels, interrogating waiters, or having...
Opinion: Better Aging Through Practice, Practice, Practice
I can’t promise this will prolong your life. But it will improve it.
Ties: Seeing the Cycle of Life in My Baby Daughter’s Eyes
We celebrate every moment in an infant’s journey but are repelled by similar helplessness in the elderly.
Walt Whitman Promoted a Paleo Diet. Who Knew?
Found: a nearly 47,000-word journalistic series called “Manly Health and Training” that had been lost for more than 150 years.
Well: The Weekly Health Quiz: 1 Minute of Exercise, E-Cigarettes and Cosmetic Surgery
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
Why some breast cancer patients are learning to hold their breath for 30 seconds
The Cape Breton Cancer Centre is using a new technique called breath/hold to treat some breast cancer patients. It allows a radiation beam to focus and more accurately hit its...
Brent Burns, Drew Doughty, Erik Karlsson named Norris finalists
The Sports Xchange Brent Burns, Drew Doughty, and Erik Karlsson were announced Friday as the finalists for the NHL's Norris Trophy.
Los Angeles Lakers hire Luke Walton as coach
The Sports Xchange Luke Walton is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers as their coach.
Serena Williams to miss Madrid Open
The Sports Xchange Serena Williams will miss the Madrid Open due to due flu-like symptoms.
Will Fuller should be perfect complement to Houston Texans' DeAndre Hopkins
The Sports Xchange HOUSTON -- Will Fuller routinely embarrassed defensive backs during his time at Notre Dame.
Dallas Mavericks PG Deron Williams plans to opt out of contract
The Sports Xchange Dallas Mavericks point guard Deron Williams plans to decline the player option in his contract and become a free agent, ESPN.com reported on Friday.
David Ortiz homers to lift Boston Red Sox past New York Yankees
By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange BOSTON -- David Ortiz takes as much joy in punishing the New York Yankees today as he did 10 years ago.