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US probes target health care startup Theranos
Theranos, a startup that touted a revolutionary new way to test blood, has revealed it is under scrutiny by US civil and criminal authorities.
Toronto Blue Jays rally to beat Boston Red Sox on Patriots' Day
By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange BOSTON -- A pair of Ethiopians took the men's and women's titles at the 120th Boston Marathon on Monday.
Vegetables irrigated with treated wastewater expose consumers to drugs
A new study by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hadassah Medical Center shows that eating vegetables and fruits grown in soils irrigated with...
Sean Parker, a Facebook and Napster Pioneer, to Start Cancer Immunotherapy Effort
Mr. Parker’s institute will try to spur collaboration among six academic centers in developing ways to unleash patients’ immune systems to fight cancer.
San Diego Padres prevail in 14 on Melvin Upton's homer
By Bill Center, The Sports Xchange SAN DIEGO -- Rookie manager Andy Green was looking for anything to give his struggling club a boost.
Sarcopenia (loss of muscle) which affects up to 20 percent of European seniors, may increase 63 percent by 2045
Sarcopenia is a disease associated with the ageing process. Hallmark signs of the disorder are loss of muscle mass and strength, which in turn affects balance, gait and overall ability...
UK study supports cardiovascular safety of calcium and vitamin D supplementation
Rsearchers have presented a new study that supports the cardiovascular safety of calcium and vitamin D supplementation. The study was based on analysis of the UK Biobank, a very large...
Farmers are not just the backbone of a nation, they may have stronger hips too
This study found that in Sweden, for male farmers, the risk of a hip fracture was 14 percent lower compared to other occupations, adjusted for age. When also adjusted for...
Teaser trailer released for Nate Parker's celebrated film 'The Birth of a Nation'
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, April 16 (UPI) -- Fox Searchlight has released a teaser trailer for its critically acclaimed, historical drama "The Birth of a Nation."
Prince briefly hospitalized after battling the flu for weeks
Karen ButlerMOLINE, Ill., April 16 (UPI) -- Music superstar Prince, who has been battling the flu for weeks, was briefly hospitalized in Illinois.
Enrique Hernandez powers Los Angeles Dodgers to win vs. San Francisco Giants
By Lee Barnathan, The Sports Xchange LOS ANGELES -- Enrique Hernandez nonetheless recognizes the contributions Jackie Robinson made on the game.
Feature: The Looming Threat of Avian Flu
Last year’s outbreak showed just how difficult it is to protect America’s agricultural system from devastating diseases. Next time it could be even worse.
Well: Ask Well: Do I Need the Shingles Vaccine if I’ve Had Shingles?
A reader asks: Does the shingles vaccine prevent a recurrence if you already had shingles years ago?
Well: Cleaner Air Tied to Fewer Lung Problems in Children
Less air pollution in Southern California has been accompanied by a significant decrease in childhood lung problems.
Suicides Plague Attawapiskat First Nation in Canada
Since September, 101 people in a remote aboriginal community have attempted suicide. That’s about 5 percent of its population.
In Flint, Fears of Showering Bring Desperate Measures
Many residents said they were bathing less frequently, but government investigators said it was too early to link skin problems to lead-tainted water.
Well: Where’s the Magic in Family Dinner?
Regular meals serve as an easily measured proxy for one of longest-standing and sturdiest determinants of adolescent well-being: authoritative parenting.
Well: In the Hospital, Resisting the Urge to Do More
So often when a patient is dying, I must hold myself and my residents back and quiet our itchy fingers.
Dr. Peter J. Jannetta, Pioneering Neurosurgeon on Facial Pain, Dies at 84
Dr. Jannetta, a specialist in cranial nerve disorders, developed a microsurgery procedure to relieve facial pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia.
It’s Not Cancer: Doctors Reclassify a Thyroid Tumor
Medical experts reclassified as noncancerous a specific kind of thyroid tumor, sparing some patients aggressive treatments.
The New Health Care: A Study on Fats That Doesn’t Fit the Story Line
Old but only recently published research increases a concern that when it comes to nutrition, personal beliefs can trump science.
Well: Higher B.M.I. in Teenagers Tied to Heart Risks Later
Higher body mass index in late adolescence, even within the normal range, is linked to a greater risk of death from cardiovascular causes in adulthood.
Well: The Weekly Health Quiz: Preventing Blisters, Arthritis in Women and Zika
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
Health Officials Split Over Advice on Pregnancy in Zika Areas
Some experts say avoiding conception is the only sure way to prevent deformed babies; others say the government should not tell women what to do with their bodies.
Hours of effort, seconds on stage: A look at the rise of competitive fitness
The growing sport of fitness competitions sees participants focus on nutrition and weight-training as a way to change their bodies. It’s months of work for a few minutes on stage.
University leaders must take responsibility for lab safety, report says
APLU issues recommendations to help schools improve safety culture on campus
Lead levels remain high in Flint’s water
Despite improvements, new data still exceed federal action level
FDA moves to withdraw swine drug carbadox
Carcinogenic antibiotic has been banned in EU, Canada and Australia for years