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First drug for delusions in Parkinson's patients approved
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health officials have approved an experimental drug to treat psychotic delusions and behaviors that often afflict patients with Parkinson's...
Dee Gordon's 80-game ban disappoints Miami Marlins
The Sports Xchange LOS ANGELES -- The Miami Marlins never swept a four-game series from the Los Angeles Dodgers before Thursday. They hadn't even won four consecutive games against the...
[Special Issue Review] Resurrecting the intestinal microbiota to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens
The intestinal microbiota, which is composed of diverse populations of commensal bacterial species, provides resistance against colonization and invasion by pathogens. Antibiotic treatment can damage the intestinal microbiota and, paradoxically,...
Powerful new data on the aging brain and traumatic brain injury
The Allen Institute for Brain Science has announced major updates to its online resources available at brain-map.org, including a new resource on Aging, Dementia and Traumatic Brain Injury. The resource...
Night shift work may be tough on a woman's heart
Women who work rotating night shifts may face a slightly increased risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
Outcomes of immunotherapy tablet for house dust mite allergy-related asthma
The addition of a house dust mite (HDM) sublingual allergen immunotherapy (SLIT) tablet to maintenance medications improved time to first moderate or severe asthma exacerbation during a period of inhaled...
Breast density, outcomes of supplemental breast cancer screening
The screening performance of digital mammography combined with tomosynthesis (a type of imaging) has been compared to digital mammography alone for women with varying levels of breast density.
MicroRNA pathway could lead to new avenues for leukemia treatment
A particular signaling route in microRNA (miR-22) has been identified that could lead to targets for acute myeloid leukemia, the most common type of fast-growing cancer of the blood and...
Minimally invasive colitis screening using infrared technology could offer fast, simple test
A minimally invasive screening for ulcerative colitis, a debilitating gastrointestinal tract disorder, using emerging infrared technology could be a rapid and cost-effective method for detecting disease that eliminates the need...
Study on fragile X syndrome uses fruitfly's point of view to identify new treatments
The hormone insulin - usually associated with diabetes -- is involved in the daily activity patterns and cognitive deficits in the fruitfly model of FXS. Results reveal a metabolic pathway...
Excessive tests don't benefit patient, do increase cost in age-related immune disorder
A series of tests physicians routinely order to help diagnose and follow their patients with an elevated antibody level that is a marker for cancer risk, often do not benefit...
First small molecule targeted therapy to mitigate hearing loss in usher syndrome type 3
The first small molecule targeted therapy for progressive hearing loss has been developed in a mouse model of USH3, an USH classified by progressive loss of hearing and vision starting...
What you need to know about Costco's frozen berry recall and the hepatitis risk
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating hepatitis A infections linked to the recently recalled Nature's Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend, a frozen fruit product sold at Costco stores....
Could marijuana help treat painkiller and heroin addiction?
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The growing number of patients who claim marijuana helped them drop their painkiller habit has intrigued lawmakers and emboldened...
WHO issues yellow fever vaccination warning to travellers to Angola
Amid rising concern over a deadly outbreak of yellow fever spreading from Angola, the World Health Organization on Tuesday urged travellers to the African country to heed its warnings and...
Threat of novel swine flu viruses in pigs, humans
The wide diversity of flu in pigs across multiple continents, mostly introduced from humans, highlights the significant potential of new swine flu strains emerging, according to a study.
Light-activated nerve cells: Understanding the causes of anxiety, depression
Anxiety and depression are two of the most frequently occurring mental disorders worldwide. Light-activated nerve cells may indicate how they are formed, report scientists.
Kevin Jonas, wife Danielle expecting second child
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, April 26 (UPI) -- Former Jonas Brother singer Kevin Jonas and wife Danielle announced they are "prepping for baby number two" on Instagram.
Immuno-psychiatry: When your body makes its own 'angel dust'
A new study reports structural brain damage from an autoimmune encephalitis that impairs behavior in ways that are somewhat similar to the effects of "angel dust". The body sometimes makes...
Cycling helmets with optimum ventilation
Any cyclist who wears a helmet knows the feeling: heat builds up under your helmet and the sweat starts to flow, especially in summer. As a result, many cyclists will...
Costco fruit recall: Get immunized immediately, consumers warned
Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical officer is warning people who have eaten or handled contaminated fruit to get vaccinated within 14 days.
Extreme weather and armed conflicts have put 240 million people under food stress
In 2016, 240 million people across 45 low-income and/or conflict-affected countries are assessed as being in a 'food stress' situation. Within this number, 80 million people are in the more...
MD Anderson and Helsinn Healthcare SA enter strategic alliance to improve life of patients conducting clinical studies in cancer supportive and palliative care
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Helsinn, a Swiss pharmaceutical group focused on building quality cancer care, today announced that they signed a strategic alliance on a...
Are Sports Drinks Better or Worse Than Water?
Many sports drinks tout a long list of vitamins and electrolytes on their labels, but are these drinks really better than plain old water?
Helping cities cool down
Louisville could significantly reduce the number of people who die annually from heat-related deaths, under a series of recommendations that could also help other cities around the world respond to...
A young eaglet temporarily leaves the nest for a checkup
Shane Lawler was taking care of business in a loblolly pine, 90 feet above Gospel Spreading Farm, unfazed by the agitated bald eagles spiraling around his head.
Researchers work to keep hospital-acquired staph infections in check
Hospital-related staph infections are rampant. In 2005 alone there were an estimated 478,000 cases in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The numbers are dropping,...
UK doctors walk off the job in all-out strike
LONDON (AP) -- Thousands of doctors have posted picket lines outside hospitals around England in the first all-out strike in the history of...