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Pittsburgh Pirates-Miami Marlins don't want to play in Puerto Rico
The Sports Xchange MIAMI -- Fears surrounding the Zika virus outbreak in Puerto Rico could force the cancellation of a two-game series.
Another Aleppo, Syria, hospital comes under attack
Andrew V. PestanoALEPPO, Syria, May 3 (UPI) -- At least three people died Tuesday when a rocket heavily damaged a hospital in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo.
Pittsburgh Steelers re-sign QB Bruce Gradkowski
The Sports Xchange The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to a one-year contract on Monday.
Making precision medicine a reality: Genomics researchers unveil road map to disease origin
Researchers are one step closer to understanding the genetic and biological basis of diseases like cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis -- and to identifying new drug targets and therapies.
Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations created
NHGRI researchers have collaborated with physicians and medical geneticists around the world to create the first Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations. Health care providers can use the...
Is breast conserving therapy or mastectomy better for early breast cancer?
Young women with early breast cancer face a difficult choice about whether to opt for a mastectomy or breast conserving therapy (BCT). New research has shown young women, who had...
Finding sheds light on what may kill neurons after stroke
Strokes, seizures, traumatic brain injury and schizophrenia: these conditions can cause persistent, widespread acidity around neurons in the brain. But exactly how that acidity affects brain function isn't well understood.
Parts of India ban daytime cooking as hundreds die of heat
PATNA, India (AP) -- With sizzling temperatures claiming more than 300 lives this month in India, officials said they were banning daytime cooking...
To avoid food poisoning, there's an app for that
HealthDay News There are apps for maps, restaurants and calorie-counting. Now, the FoodKeeper app from the U.S. government can reduce your risk of food-borne illness.
A spoonful of sugar? Swapping sugary drinks for water and dairy seems the best medicine
New research may have an impact on the sugar tax debate. The research team observed overall changes in dietary patterns in overweight children, including a decrease in consumption of sugary...
Salt-inducible kinases may have therapeutic potential for autoimmune diseases
A new research report suggests that specific enzymes, called 'salt-inducible kinases,' may be able to help curb runaway inflammation associated with autoimmune diseases like Crohn's disease, arthritis, and psoriasis.
Benefits of stem cells for treating spinal cord injuries assessed
Stem cell therapy is a rapidly evolving and promising treatment for spinal-cord injuries. According to a new literature review, different types of stem cells vary in their ability to help...
HPV infection can be identified in self-collected vaginal swabs
High risk, potentially cancer causing human papillomavirus infections are common among women in Papua New Guinea. But self sampling with vaginal swabs may provide materials that screen as accurately as...
Hormone, neurotransmitter systems disturbed in alcoholics' brains
Stephen FellerKUOPIO, Finland, April 29 (UPI) -- While there are similarities between the brains of alcoholics, researchers found differences that separate most into 2 groups based on why they drink.
More than just eyes and skin: Vitamin A affects the heart
Vitamin A is important for heart development in embryos, but whether it has a role in maintaining heart health is unclear. A new study finds that the heart is able...
Hot tea burn forces South Korean golfer to withdraw from LPGA tournament
The Sports Xchange Se Ri Pak withdrew in the middle of the second round of the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout on Friday due to a burn on her leg...
Painkiller training requirement for U.S. doctors gets another look
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering whether doctors who prescribe painkillers like OxyContin should be required to take safety training courses, according to federal documents released Friday.
Heat beats cold for treating jellyfish stings
HealthDay News If you're unlucky enough to suffer a jellyfish sting, new research says that heat is better than cold for easing the pain.
New York governor: Give Medicaid to inmates before release
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York's governor is seeking federal approval to extend Medicaid coverage to inmates who face serious health challenges immediately...
In the News – Stat – Tessier-Lavigne
Scientists solve CRISPR’s ‘Energizer Bunny’ problem “‘It works beautifully,’ Tessier-Lavigne said. With standard CRISPR-Cas9, 6 percent to 35 percent of the edits were clean, without random insertions and deletions...
Most states do bare minimum on fire-foam contamination
The military is checking U.S. bases for potential groundwater contamination from a toxic firefighting foam, but most states so far show little inclination to examine civilian sites for the same...
Russia's nuclear nightmare flows down radioactive river
MUSLYUMOVO, Russia (AP) -- At first glance, Gilani Dambaev looks like a healthy 60-year-old man and the river flowing past his rural family...
U.S. senators push for ban on caffeine powder
FDA efforts to regulate pure substance fail to protect consumers, lawmakers say
Antibacterial medical implants
Researchers in Singapore and Hong Kong have created a novel, bacteria-repelling biomaterial that could increase the success of medical implants.
Wine and coffee lovers, drink up! It's great for your microbiome
Great news for wine, coffee and tea drinkers: A new study finds that all three beverages are correlated with a healthier and more diverse microbiome. Researchers also found that consuming sugary...
Blame Tinder, Grindr for the rise in sexually transmitted diseases? Not so fast
Alberta Health Services has suggested an outbreak in sexually transmitted diseases should be blamed on so-called hookup apps. But some experts say not enough research has been done to prove...
Op-Ed Columnist: Why Are 2016 Candidates Ignoring Women’s Health?
A crucial issue — a matter of life or death — is missing from the presidential race.
Health Care Companies See Scale as the Only Way to Compete
Deals worth over $40 billion were announced Thursday as companies teamed up to become leading providers and gain clout to negotiate with hospitals and insurers.