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Oculus Rift delays flatten virtual-reality fan fervor
Virtual reality, oddly enough, isn't immune to the problems that arise in practical reality. Just ask would-be fans of the Oculus Rift headset, many—possibly most—of whom are still waiting for...
Zika virus was in Haiti long before Brazil outbreak: Study
HealthDay News New research suggests the Zika virus was circulating in Haiti months before Brazil's first cases were reported last spring.
The Female Pelvis Adjusts for Childbearing Years
According to new studies, wide hips do not reduce locomotor efficiency.
Babies fed rice-based cereals have higher arsenic levels, study finds
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Researchers say infants fed rice-based foods may have significantly higher "inorganic" arsenic concentrations in their urine than babies who never eat rice.
Chronic inflammation leads to imbalanced blood system, potentially cancer risk
Chronic exposure to interleukin-1 causes HSCs to produce cells needed to fight infection and repair injury, but at the expense of their own ability to self-renew and maintain a healthy...
10 Celebrities with Chronic Illnesses
Here's a look at celebrities who live with chronic illnesses, and how they deal with their conditions.
Abnormally low blood flow indicates damage to NFL players' brains
The discovery of brain pathology through autopsy in former National Football League (NFL) players called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has raised substantial concern among players, medical professionals, and the general...
New advance announced in fight against Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
A lab-based study seems to have discovered a way of 'reversing' symptoms for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. The researchers have demonstrated that genetic and pharmacological approaches can be used to...
Gut feeling: Research examines link between stomach bacteria, PTSD
Could bacteria in your gut be used to cure or prevent neurological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety or even depression? Two researchers think that's a strong possibility.
Medical literature may overemphasize role of hospital volume in patient outcomes
Current medical research and literature may be overemphasizing the role that hospital volume plays in patient outcomes, according to a study by researchers.
Why is visceral fat worse than subcutaneous fat?
Researchers have long-known that visceral fat -- the kind that wraps around the internal organs -- is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat that lies just under the skin around the...
Study: Steroid may heal damaged lungs in newborns
Stephen FellerCHICAGO, April 25 (UPI) -- Hydrocortisone may prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD, in premature newborns given oxygen treatments after birth, according to a recent study.
An Unusual Case of a Bulging Esophagus
About 50 years after having surgery, a man sought medical help for a rather unusual condition.
Expand HPV vaccination programs in Canada to include males, say experts
Expanding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs to include males in Canada will help protect them against HPV-related cancers, according to an analysis.
Birth defects, pregnancy terminations, miscarriages in users of acne drug
Canada's program that aims to prevent pregnancy in women who use the powerful acne drug isotretinoin (Accutane) is not effective, found a new study. Isotretinoin is used to treat severe...
Soy shows promise as natural anti-microbial agent
Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses, according to a new study. Soybean derivatives are already a mainstay in food products, such...
Researchers find potential new treatment target for deadly brain cancer
A key player in brain tumor formation has been found that may lead to new therapies for a deadly and incurable cancer. The study is the first to show that...
Effort to detect, isolate asymptomatic C. difficile carriers linked to lower incidence
An intervention at an acute care facility to screen and isolate asymptomatic Clostridium difficile carriers was associated with decreased incidence of healthcare-associated C. difficile infection, a finding that needs to...
For some cancers, risk lower among kids of non-US-born Hispanic mothers
The children of Hispanic mothers not born in the United States appeared to have a lower risk for some types of childhood cancers, according to a new report.
Do successful leaders produce more successful leaders?
"Black Monday" has become as much a part of the National Football League season as Draft Day. The Monday after the last game of the season is marked by the...
New structure identified in membrane of disease-causing bacteria
Mycobacteria cause a number of dangerous, difficult-to-treat diseases including leprosy and tuberculosis, and progress has been slow in eradicating them. But new strategies for combating these bacteria may eventually emerge...
What’s Behind the Heartbreaking Risk of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Researchers have known for more than a decade that the risk of heart disease and stroke increases when people take pain relievers like ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or...
Some nursing home seniors don't need the ER
A study shows just how often nursing home residents make unnecessary visits to the ER. Fortunately, there’s a way to fix it.
Healthier Minds Recover From Concussions Quicker
Health It's all in your head A team of researchers has found that a patient who has physiological effects of mental illness before the...
Alberta releases report into suicide deaths of 7 Indigenous youth
'Their deaths by suicides are heartbreaking and focuses attention on what can only be described as a terrible tragedy that is occurring among Aboriginal young people,' the report states.
Many women ignore acne drug's warning about danger to fetus, Health Canada study indicates
Doctors stress that a powerful drug prescribed to fight acne needs to be taken under strict guidelines to prevent serious harm to the fetus, as a new study commissioned by...
Burundian general, wife, daughter shot dead
Allen ConeBUNJUMBURA, Burundi, April 25 (UPI) -- Gunmen shot and killed a Burundian army general, his wife and their daughter as they dropped her off at school.
Lil' Kim shocks with blonde hair, pale complexion
Annie MartinNEW YORK, April 25 (UPI) -- Lil' Kim sparked skin bleaching rumors after posting photos of herself with blonde hair and a noticeably lighter complexion on Instagram.