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Minnesota Timberwolves, Tom Thibodeau close to deal
The Sports Xchange The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be closing in on a deal with Tom Thibodeau to make him their coach and president of basketball operations.
Stent retrievers improve outcome for stroke patients, study says
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, April 20 (UPI) -- Patients treated with stent retrievers, or another clot-clearing method, have a significantly better chance of functional recovery, according to a recent study.
Death toll in Kabul explosion, gunfight more than doubles to 64
Andrew V. PestanoKABUL, Afghanistan, April 20 (UPI) -- Afghanistan's Interior Ministry on Wednesday said the death toll from a Taliban attack on Kabul has risen to 64 people killed and...
Minnesota Twins place Trevor Plouffe on DL
The Sports Xchange Twins infielder Trevor Plouffe was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right intercostal strain.
Guidelines Updated: Botulinum toxin for spasticity, headache, other brain disorders
The American Academy of Neurology has updated its 2008 guidelines on the use of botulinum toxin for spasticity, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm and migraine headache, based on recent research.
New study finds shifted sleep-wake cycles affect women more than men
A new study involved the assessment of performance in participants being placed on 28-hour days to shift the sleep-wake cycle out of phase with the brain (circadian) clock. Performance was...
New pathway that may trigger asthma discovered
Asthma is an enormous public health problem that continues to grow larger, in part because scientists don't fully understand how it is caused. Existing therapies don't cure the disease and...
Double advantage of potential new diabetes treatment
Blocking the hormone that raises sugar levels in the blood could increase insulin levels while keeping blood sugar levels down, report investigators. The findings in mice point to a novel...
Medicaid expansion significantly boosts insurance coverage among low-income adults
States that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act saw a significant increase in rates of health insurance among low-income adults compared with states that did not expand the...
Compound in hops may help metabolic syndrome, study says
Stephen FellerCORVALLIS, Ore., April 19 (UPI) -- A compound found in hops, an ingredient that flavors beer, may lower cholesterol and blood sugar and reduce weight gain, according to a...
Rough Childhoods Have Ripple Effects for Wild Baboons
Numerous studies have shown that childhood trauma can have far-reaching effects on adult health and survival; new research finds the same is true for wild baboons. People who experience childhood...
A Pill That Monitors Your Vital Signs
Health One of 10 innovations to win a 2016 Invention Award Vital signs are key indicators of health. But tracking some of these signals,...
Doctors' message to Asian Americans: Watch out for diabetes even if you're young and thin
The patients filing into Dr. Ronesh Sinha's clinic in Redwood City, Calif., were like nothing he had ever seen. As a doctor in training, Sinha studied which patients were usually...
China’s Vaccine Scandal Threatens Public Faith in Immunizations
The news that millions of faulty vaccines were given to children has reignited a widespread, often visceral distrust of China’s medical system.
Well: School Athletes Often Lack Adequate Protection
There are no nationwide guidelines to protect high school athletes from crippling or fatal injuries.
Well: Where Have All the Ear Infections Gone?
Improved preventive measures, healthier environments for young babies and more cautious use of antibiotics add up to a pediatric success story.
Jordan Lyles helps Colorado Rockies beat Cincinnati Reds
By Jeff Wallner, The Sports Xchange CINCINNATI -- After struggling in his first two outings, Jordan Lyles needed a shot of confidence. On Monday night, the right-hander got just that.
Jonas Valanciunas helps Toronto Raptors tie series
By Larry Millson, The Sports Xchange TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors are best known for their All-Star guards Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan.
States seek ways to regulate steep air-ambulance costs
HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- The first time Jason Ebert needed an air ambulance, it saved his life. The second time, it nearly broke...
Experts: Botox found effective for chronic migraine
HealthDay News Botox is a safe and effective treatment for chronic migraine and three other neurological disorders, the American Academy of Neurology says.
Nanoparticle acts like Trojan horse to halt asthma
In a new approach to treating asthma and allergies, a biodegradable nanoparticle acts like a Trojan horse, hiding an allergen in a friendly shell, to convince the immune system not...
Sheryl Swoopes: Loyola-Chicago women's basketball coach investigated on mistreatment allegations
The Sports Xchange Loyola-Chicago women's basketball coach and Hall of Fame member Sheryl Swoopes said she will cooperate with the school as officials investigate the basketball program after allegations of...
Doctors issue call to combat climate change
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Climate change is already harming people's health, a leading group of U.S. doctors says in a new position paper.
Eating Nuts Linked to Lower Risk of Colon Cancer
When it comes to colon cancer risk, should you go nuts?
Reasons for hospital-level variations in bleeding post-angioplasty are unclear
The use of bleeding avoidance strategies has only a modest effect on the variation in bleeding rates post-angioplasty among hospitals performing this procedure, leaving about 70 percent of the causes...
Investigating plasma levels as biomarker for Alzheimer's disease
The first detailed study of relationship between plasma levels of two amyloid beta peptides, cognitive function and the measures studying the size of brain, which shrinks with Alzheimer's disease.
Turn off Per2, turn on healthy aging
Due to a loss of functionality in hematopoietic stem cells, immune defects occur during aging. Now, researchers have identified gene Per2, whose deletion leads to a stabilization of the number...
Do Genes Time One's Loss of Virginity?
A U.K. study links the varying onsets of sexual activity to genes and personality traits -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com