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Why the Oakland Raiders are serious about moving to Las Vegas
By Ira Miller, The Sports Xchange You might have missed this little item in the fog of news from the draft last week, but potentially it was even more significant...
Well: Get Your Flu Shot in the Morning
The immune response to the flu vaccine was stronger in those vaccinated in the morning than those who got the shot in the afternoon.
Probiotics stop menopause-like bone loss in mice
Probiotic supplements protected female mice from the loss of bone density that occurs after having their ovaries removed, researchers have shown. The findings suggest that probiotic bacteria may have potential...
Do Vitamins and Supplements Make Antidepressants More Effective?
Fish oil, Vitamin D and other nutrients appear to raise the potency of medication -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Survival rates for patients at high risk of relapse of childhood leukemia improve with high doses of chemotherapy drug
Up to 20 percent of patients with high risk of relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are not cured. That could change with the results from a clinical trial that...
Changes in 'microbiome' during canine atopic dermatitis could lead to antibiotic-free therapies for human, canine disease
How atopic dermatitis (AD) arises isn't yet fully understood, but a new study has uncovered important insights about the association of AD in dogs compared to humans.
Medicare patients have low adherence to biologic drug therapy for psoriasis
About half of Medicare patients who start taking biologic therapies for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis stop within a year, according to a new study. Previous studies have found similar...
Researchers identify pancreatitis risk factors for leukemia patients
Stephen FellerMEMPHIS, April 26 (UPI) -- There is increased risk for pancreatitis during chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, but a genetic variation increases risk dramatically, study finds.
Obesity Rates in US Kids Still Rising, Study Says
Despite reports that childhood obesity may be declining in some parts of the United States, a new study suggests that childhood obesity is still on the rise nationwide.
Chernobyl, three decades on
The Chernobyl disaster struck 30 years ago today. The devastating radiation spill created a huge radio-ecological laboratory where scientists have been studying the effects of radiation on free-living organisms since...
Trabecular bone score validated as standalone predictor of fracture risk
A team of international researchers has now validated the predictive ability of Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) using individual-level data of 17,809 men and women from 14 studies worldwide.
FDA panel votes against Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- An FDA panel voted against approval for the drug eteplirsen to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy because a trial of the drug had too few...
Salt levels still too high in packaged foods
Researchers are questioning the effectiveness of the current voluntary approach to reducing salt in our food supply, after a study showing that sodium levels are unchanged or only slightly lower...
Cleveland Indians RHP Carlos Carrasco out at least four weeks
The Sports Xchange Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco, on Monday was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Cincinnati Reds place Jay Bruce on paternity list
The Sports Xchange The Cincinnati Reds on Monday placed outfielder Jay Bruce on the paternity list. Right-handed pitcher Layne Somsen was recalled from Triple-A Louisville.
Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips leaves game with finger injury
The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips left Monday night's game in the fourth inning after he was hit in the left ring finger by...
Strong outing from Nathan Eovaldi helps New York Yankees defeat Texas Rangers
By Art Garcia, The Sports Xchange ARLINGTON, Texas -- In front of his parents and not far from his hometown, New York Yankees starter Nathan Eovaldi flirted with history Monday...
Cauliflower: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts
Often maligned for being bland, cauliflower, when prepared properly, can be flavorful as well as healthful.
Report: No failed drug tests at NFL Combine
The Sports Xchange The NFL has reportedly notified all 32 teams that no player tested positive for drugs at the 2016 Scouting Combine.
Cleveland Browns sign WR Saalim Hakim
The Sports Xchange The Cleveland Browns signed wide receiver Saalim Hakim on Monday after he participated in the team's voluntary minicamp last week on a tryout basis.
The New Health Care: Avoiding Peanuts to Avoid an Allergy Is a Bad Strategy for Most
New research on potential allergens fits with a wider hypothesis that complete avoidance of risky substances doesn’t work well.
Global Health: Tanzanian Women Face High Rates of Abortion-Related Deaths
According to a recent study, deaths result from several factors and women in some regions die much more often than others.
Well: More Teenage Girls Seeking Genital Cosmetic Surgery
More teenagers are seeking cosmetic changes to their genitalia, prompting doctors to issue new guidelines.
Nipple-preserving mastectomies appear safe for high-risk women
HealthDay News Mastectomies preserving nipple and skin may be as effective in preventing breast cancer in some women as more invasive surgeries, a new study suggests.
Pharmacists can manage some chronic conditions effectively, study suggests
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Pharmacists may do a better job than doctors helping chronically ill patients manage their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, study suggests.
Delivery services vie to offer instant or at least same-day gratification
Not long ago, two-day delivery was considered a premium service. And fast, too. Fast enough, it seemed.
Fewer children may explain why more women now outlive men
HealthDay News Smaller families may be one reason why women now outlive men, a new study suggests.