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Gene therapy shows long-term benefit for treating rare blindness
Pioneering gene therapy has restored some vision to patients with a rare form of genetic blindness for as long as four years, raising hopes it could be used to cure...
Infant attention span suffers when parents' eyes wander during playtime
Caregivers whose eyes wander during playtime -- due to distractions such as smartphones or other technology, for example -- may raise children with shorter attention spans, according to a new...
North Korean children spurn candy bags from Kim Jong Un
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, April 29 (UPI) -- Gift bags of candy that Kim Jong Un issued for North Korean children on Kim Il Sung's birthday anniversary are being spurned.
Kim Basinger recalls 'nasty' divorce from Alec Baldwin
Annie MartinNEW YORK, April 29 (UPI) -- Kim Basinger discussed her divorce from Alec Baldwin and the effect it had on daughter Ireland Baldwin in the April 28 issue of...
'Secret of youth' in ginger gene
Scientists say they have made a leap in knowing why some people retain their youthful looks while others age badly.
Extreme heat, precipitation linked to more severe asthma requiring hospitalization
Extreme heat and heavy rainfall are related to increased risk of hospitalization for asthma in Maryland, according to a study. Based on over a decade of asthma hospitalization data (115,923...
Risk factors associated with injurious falls in the elderly
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury-related death among elderly people. So finding the risk factors that endanger them is becoming increasingly important, particularly with the projected increase...
Why Some Women Are Likely to Have Twins
Women with genes that alter the body's response to a hormone to stimulate egg maturation may be more likely to have nonidentical twins, new research finds.
Low testosterone reduces blood sugar regulation, increases diabetes risk
Stephen FellerNEW ORLEANS, April 28 (UPI) -- Although scientists have known low testosterone increases risk for diabetes, a recent study has shown the effect low levels of it have on...
Denver Broncos' Von Miller hopeful of new deal soon
The Sports Xchange Despite still being unsigned and not participating in the Broncos' voluntary offseason program, Denver linebacker Von Miller said he expects to have a contract any day.
Gut bacteria may predict risk of life-threatening infections following chemo
A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota and Nantes University Hospital in France shows that the bacteria in people’s gut may predict their risk of life-threatening...
Age-dependent changes in pancreatic function related to diabetes identified
Age-dependent changes in pancreatic function related to diabetes have been identified by researchers. The research collaboration to procure and analyze human pancreatic tissue from deceased donors illustrates how the organ’s...
Analyzing the psyche of risky drivers
Road crashes are the world's leading cause of preventable death and injury in people under 35, accounting for around 5 million casualties every year. Repeat offenders make a disproportionate contribution...
Study links residential radon exposure to hematologic cancers in women
A new report finds a statistically-significant, positive association between high levels of residential radon and the risk of hematologic (blood) cancer in women. Radon is a naturally occurring byproduct of...
TJP1 protein may identify multiple myeloma patients most likely to benefit from proteasome inhibitors
A gene known as TJP1 (tight junction protein 1) could help determine which multiple myeloma patients would best benefit from proteasome inhibitors such as bortezomib, as well as combination approaches...
Scientists predict cell changes that affect breast cancer growth
Using a broad spectrum of analytical tools, scientists have shown how sometimes small, often practically imperceptible, structural changes in a key breast cancer receptor are directly linked to regulating molecules...
Shape of tumor may affect whether cells can metastasize
Only a few cells in a cancerous tumor are able to break away and spread to other parts of the body, but the curve along the edge of the tumor...
Narrow band imaging can reduce recurrence of bladder tumors
Research into bladder tumor surgery has found that using narrow band imaging can significantly reduce the risk of disease recurrence. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, bladder cancer is...
Canadian waters getting safer, but research gaps limit full understanding of shipping risks
The risks of commercial marine shipping accidents across Canada's regions have been outlined in a new report, including information for different cargo types. The report highlights gaps in understanding and...
U.K. doctors recommend vaping as a way to quit smoking
Stephen FellerLONDON, April 28 (UPI) -- A doctors group in the U.K. is recommending e-cigarettes be used as a tool to help people quit smoking cigarettes, based on research showing...
Eating chocolate each day could reduce heart disease, diabetes risk
New study could lead to physicians recommending daily consumption of small amounts of dark chocolate. The new paper concludes that further observational research is needed to understand the role chocolate...
Consumers' trust in online user ratings misplaced, study says
The belief that online user ratings are good indicators of product quality is largely an illusion, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study.
Opioid crisis: Pain specialist calls on government to fix holes in system
Critics have blamed doctors for overprescribing painkillers leading to the public health emergency. The Current hears from a doctor who tells us just how limited his options are when trying...
Could a cellular tweak someday 'switch off' gray hair?
Two cellular signals that control skin and hair color might lead to new drugs to treat skin and hair conditions, possibly even gray hair.
Simpler fertility test uses saliva to measure hormone levels
Like many would-be parents, Katie Brenner was advised to select the optimum time for conception based on blood and/or urine tests. She has now developed a quick, saliva-based method for...
Got unwanted pills? Drug Take-Back Day Is April 30
HealthDay News Americans with expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs can bring them for disposal at drop-off centers nationwide during Drug Take-Back Day April 30.
Births of triplets, quadruplets on decline in U.S.: Report
Randy Dotinga, HealthDay News Since 1998, births of three or more babies at once have fallen by more than 40 percent in the United States, new government statistics reveal.
Health Canada 'legitimizes' natural health products, doctor says in wake of meningitis case
Health-care professionals say the federal government’s regulation criteria for natural health products are not clear to the public.