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Depression worsens COPD symptoms
Debilitating symptoms from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can worsen in patients who also experience depression, research suggests. Patients who had pre-existing depression or developed depression after COPD diagnosis were...
Screening method uncovers drugs that may combat deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria
In recent years, hospitals have reported dramatic increases in the number of cases of the highly contagious, difficult-to-treat, and often deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Now, investigators have developed a...
Tomatoes: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts
Tomatoes are healthful as well as tasty and versatile. They are especially lauded for their cardiovascular benefits.
Joe Biden Speaks About Faith and Curing Cancer at the Vatican
The vice president’s attendance at a Vatican-sponsored conference on regenerative medicine was a confluence of his embrace of science and faith.
Anaheim Ducks fire coach Bruce Boudreau
The Sports Xchange The Anaheim Ducks fired head coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday after the team lost a Game 7 again in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Ole Miss vows to 'aggressively investigate' Laremy Tunsil's admission
The Sports Xchange Ole Miss vowed to "aggressively investigate" possible NCAA violations after Laremy Tunsil, the offensive tackle taken by the Miami Dolphins with the No. 13 NFL Draft pick,...
Jacksonville Jaguars add DB Jalen Ramsey to defensive overhaul
By Jeff Reynolds, The Sports Xchange CHICAGO -- The Jacksonville Jaguars masqueraded as an outside threat for the 2015 playoffs until reality set in.
Death raises questions: Did Prince die of an overdose?
CHICAGO (AP) -- Prince's final days and unexpected death at age 57 raise questions among experts familiar with prescription painkiller overdoses. It's possible...
A 'tropical' parasitic disease emerges in the Canadian Arctic
Optical microscopy showing ooscysts of Cryptosporidium sp (in red). An outbreak of an intestinal parasite common in the tropics, known as Cryptosporidium, has been identified for the first time...
Apple Carekit apps aim to help patients manage health problems
Apple is edging its way a little further into health care with the release of new iPhone apps that patients can use to manage their own medical conditions — from...
Drug research could prevent secondary cataract
Scientists may have found a way to prevent complications from surgery to treat cataract -- the world's leading cause of blindness. It's estimated that by the year 2020, 32 million...
Breakthrough in the treatment of inherited genetic disease
A significant breakthrough has been made in the treatment of an inherited genetic disorder which damages muscle and nerve cells in the body. Pompe disease is caused by a defective...
Working in older age may lead to longer life, study says
Stephen FellerCORVALLIS, Ore., April 28 (UPI) -- Although many people retire because of poor health, a new study suggests delaying retirement regardless of health may lower the risk of death...
'Moonshot to Malawi' outlines global cancer disparities
A health expert has called for a commitment to contribute resources and energy to control cancer in less-resourced countries, where there are significant gaps in cancer awareness, prevention, diagnosis, and...
Modifying an obesity drug could reduce side effects like anxiety and depression
A new version of an obesity drug that caused serious psychiatric side effects could help people lose pounds without experiencing the anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts previously associated with it....
Gestational exposure to type of antidepressants associated with adolescent offspring depression
The use of certain antidepressants during pregnancy can result in offspring depression by early adolescence. Using national register data from Finland, researchers found that children exposed to selective serotonin reuptake...
Doctors Without Borders says at least 27 killed in hospital airstrikes
Andrew V. PestanoALEPPO, Syria, April 28 (UPI) -- Doctors Without Borders said its hospital in the Syrian city of Aleppo was destroyed by an airstrike that killed at least 27...
Poorer patients in UK less likely to get hip replacements
'Inconsistent and inequitable' hip fracture treatment in the UK means deprived patients and those admitted at weekends are least likely to receive the recommended operation. Poorer patients, and those who...
Blood biopsy: Releasing cancer cells for better analysis
A new device developed at the University of Michigan could provide a non-invasive way to monitor the progress of an advanced cancer treatment.
Chemistry exam leaks anger Indian students
A number of examinations have been rendered null and void after evidence emerges of cheating
Tropical plant called moringa shows promise in health, anti-aging products
Ilya Raskin is seeking cures and treatments for ailments afflicting hundreds of millions of people.
Gold nanoparticles may help improve understanding, detection of kidney disease
UT Dallas scientists are developing an innovative research technique that could help urologists better understand the early stages of kidney disease.
Brandon Belt helps San Francisco Giants complete sweep of San Diego Padres
By Ryan Leong, The Sports Xchange SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants took advantage of a San Diego fielding error to score three runs in the first inning.
Neil Walker homers again as New York Mets sweep Cincinnati Reds
By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- It took three weeks, but the New York Mets are finally meeting preseason expectations.
Texas Rangers LHP Cole Hamels set to return, RHP Yu Darvish getting close
By John Henry, The Sports Xchange ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Rangers are getting left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels back on Sunday, the same day Yu Darvish begins to return in earnest.
93 percent of advanced leukemia patients in remission after immunotherapy
Twenty-seven of 29 patients with an advanced type of leukemia that had proved resistant to multiple other forms of therapy went into remission after their T cells (disease-fighting immune cells)...
Hawaii reaches milestone in fighting dengue fever outbreak
HONOLULU (AP) -- Hawaii officials say they've reached a milestone in controlling the state's dengue fever outbreak now that 30 days have passed...
Should bystanders to Ezekiel Stephen's illness be prosecuted?
"If we do not start prosecuting bystander failure to help children survive treatable illnesses, then will there be a third dead Alberta child?" The University of Calgary's Juliet Guichon and...