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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry expected to repeat as MVP
The Sports Xchange Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is the overwhelming favorite and expected to repeat as NBA Most Valuable Player.
UConn coach Geno Auriemma released from hospital
The Sports Xchange Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma was released from the hospital on Tuesday, three days after being admitted with a undisclosed illness.
St. Louis Cardinals activate SS Ruben Tejada from DL
The Sports Xchange The St. Louis Cardinals activated shortstop Ruben Tejada (left quadriceps strain) from the 15-day disabled list Monday.
Minjee Lee moves up to No. 12 in Rolex Rankings
The Sports Xchange Minjee Lee moved up five spots to No. 12 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings released Monday.
Sunscreen delays melanoma in mice, researchers say
HealthDay News Applying 30 SPF sunscreen to mice before they were exposed to ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation delayed the development of melanoma, researchers report.
Neonicotinoid seed treatments produce higher soybean yields in the Southern US
Treating soybean seeds with neonicotinoid pesticides (imidacloprid or thiamethoxam) provides higher yields in southern US states, scientists have found. The results of their study contrast with a 2014 report from...
New study examines the effect of ecstasy on the brain
The effect ecstasy has on different parts of the brain has been the focus of recent study. Researchers found that ecstasy users showed significant reductions in the way serotonin is...
Study drug LOXO-101 shrinks several types of tumor
Stephen FellerNEW ORLEANS, April 18 (UPI) -- A drug called LOXO-101 caused significant regression in various types of cancer among patients in a recent clinical trial, according to researchers.
Regular exercise may boost prostate cancer survival
HealthDay News Sticking to a moderate or intense exercise regimen may improve a man's odds of surviving prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
Could this device cure your child's night terrors?
A doctor and an engineer develop a noninvasive treatment for a common sleep problem in kids
Chips or cookies? Toddlers with sweet tooth more likely to experience weight gain
Some say there’s always room for dessert – but those who follow that motto young may be more likely to gain unhealthy weight, a new study suggests. Toddlers who reached...
PGA Tour, Golf news: New pro Bryson DeChambeau signs endorsement deal
By Tom LaMarre, The Sports Xchange --Bryson DeChambeau, who made his pro debut last week in the RBC Heritage, signed a deal with Cobra Puma Golf.
Smart bandages you press for antibacterial action
Only releasing antibacterials when needed leave bacteria with no time to adapt
UPI Almanac for Monday, April 18, 2016
By United Press International On April 18, 1942, Lt. Col. James Doolittle led a squadron of B-25 bombers in a surprise raid against Tokyo in response to the Japanese sneak...
Defying radiation, elderly residents cling on in Chernobyl
Defying radioactive contamination and a government evacuation order, Yevgeny Markevich returned to his beloved Chernobyl shortly after it suffered the world's worst nuclear accident 30 years ago this week.
NYC listing of potentially violent mentally ill stirs qualms
NEW YORK (AP) -- When a homeless man was taken for a psychiatric evaluation because he argued with shelter police, doctors found no...
Getting active after knee replacement might raise hip fracture risk
HealthDay News There could be a downside to knee replacement: As people get more active, their odds for hip and spinal fractures rise, a new study suggests.
New study shows children benefited most from gene therapy for LCA, a rare eye disease
Scientists have completed a two-year Phase I clinical trial which showed that children showed the greatest benefit from gene therapy for treatment of Leber congenital amaurosis or severe early childhood...
Marijuana compounds brewed using yeast by Canadian biotech firms
Canadian biotechnology companies are developing new medical marijuana products that don't come from marijuana plants. Instead, they're brewed, like beer, using yeast. And they could lead to new medical treatments...
New York Mets RHP Jacob deGrom placed on family medical emergency list
The Sports Xchange The New York Mets placed right-hander Jacob deGrom on Major League Baseball's family medical emergency list Saturday due to an issue regarding his newborn baby.
Going tobacco-free, tall order for health-care facilities
Healthcare facilities being tobacco-free seems like a natural fit, but enforcing a tobacco-free policy that prohibits all people from using tobacco in buildings and on campus grounds it owns and...
New hope for spinal cord injuries
Stem cells have been used successfully, for the first time, to promote regeneration after injury to a specialized band of nerve fibers that are important for motor function.
Saudis threaten sell-off of U.S. assets if 9/11 suits are allowed
Eric DuVallWASHINGTON, April 16 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia has warned the United States not to revoke its sovereign immunity, protecting the kingdom from lawsuits related to the Sept. 11 attacks.
Hurricane forecast pioneer Bill Gray dead at age 86
Bill Gray, a pioneer in hurricane forecasting, died Saturday in Fort Collins, according to his longtime assistant. He was 86.
The future of precision medicine
As medical professionals search for new ways to personalize diagnosis and treatment of disease, researchers have already put into practice what may be the next big step in precision medicine:...
In the face of chronic pain, clinicians seek best practices for management while evading opioid abuse
Researchers have discussed best practices in management of chronic pain in people with cancer.
Coffee lovers rejoice: 4 reasons why coffee is good for your health
Love that cup of joe? It's OK to indulge — new science shows that black coffee has excellent benefits, including: 1. Lowering your disease risk. A Harvard T.H. Chan School...
Water-born gastroenteritis outbreak in Spain affects 670
MADRID (AP) -- The health authority of the northeastern Spanish region of Catalonia says more than 670 people have been affected by an...