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How depression may compound risk of type 2 diabetes
Depression may compound the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in people with such early warning signs of metabolic disease as obesity, high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels, according...
Over-the-counter drug may reverse chronic vision damage caused by multiple sclerosis
A common antihistamine used to treat symptoms of allergies and the common cold, called clemastine fumarate, partially reversed damage to the visual system in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in...
The trouble with drinking guidelines: What, in the world, is a standard drink?
The controversy over the UK's new safe drinking guidelines revealed how much people within a country can disagree about drinking. It turns out that countries disagree with each other, too.
Replacing butter with vegetable oils does not cut heart disease risk
New research of old data suggests that using vegetable oils high in linoleic acid failed to reduce heart disease and overall mortality even though the intervention reduced cholesterol levels. And...
Multifaceted quality improvement intervention does not reduce risk of death in ICUs
Implementation of a multifaceted quality improvement intervention with daily checklists, goal setting, and clinician prompting did not reduce in-hospital mortality compared with routine care among critically ill patients treated in...
Potential role for vaccine in malaria elimination
Although the World Health Organization decided not to recommend the use of RTS,S/AS01, the most advanced malaria vaccine candidate that is in development, in infants within the Expanded Programme of...
Benefits of switch from saturated fat to corn oil for longer life challenged
Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated corn oil fails to reduce the risk of death, according to a finding from a large randomized trial in the U.S. that...
Southern California's reduction in smog linked to major improvement in children's health
A study that tracked Southern California children over a 20-year period has found they now have significantly fewer respiratory symptoms as a result of improved air quality. Researchers examined a...
Workstations: Standing up for comfort
Researchers were interested in determining if a study using a psychophysical protocol could provide guidance for the development of guidelines for standing computer workstations similar to those for seated workstations.
What women should do to guard against vision loss
HealthDay News Women are a majority of the 4.4 million Americans over age 40 who are visually impaired or blind, Prevent Blindness says.
Scalding death inquiry calls for shorter shifts, more training for group-home workers
The bathtub scalding death of a disabled Calgary man almost five years ago points to the need for restricted shift-lengths for care workers in group homes, a fatality inquiry has...
Early treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder accelerates recovery, but does not sustain it
The majority of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recover after early treatment -- but a substantial number still suffer for years after a traumatic event even with early clinical...
Surgery begins to separate infant conjoined twins in Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) -- Surgery has started in Texas to separate two 10-month-old sisters born conjoined below the waist....
Scientists find 'secret sauce' for personalized, functional insulin-producing cells
Researchers uncover molecular switch to make effective sugar-responsive, insulin-releasing cells in a dish, offering hope for diabetes therapy.
More blood vessels in adipose tissue may alleviate type 2 diabetes
The International Diabetes Federation has declared diabetes 'A Global Emergency' in urgent need of effective therapies. A recently published study suggests that generating healthy blood vessels in adipose tissue could...
Scientists reveal new target for anti-lymphangiogenesis drugs
In an emerging field of research, a study reveals a mechanism in the regulation of lymphangiogenesis. Scientists identified a new target for drug treatment to prevent conditions caused by lymphangiogenesis,...
Understanding genes linked to autism-relevant behavior in high-risk siblings
Psychology researchers are searching for early markers of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), following a study predicting ASD symptoms from children's behavior in the first year of life. Infants who demonstrated...
An invisible system to rescue the heart
In a new heart failure study, the blood system is being explored for the purpose of improving heart function. The study has revealed the potential of a secondary system that...
Letting every voice be heard
As with any muscle in the body, prolonged or improper use can cause injuries to these vocal cord muscles causing a partial or even complete loss of the voice.
More babies, fewer multiple births, are resulting from assisted reproduction
2014 saw the birth of more babies than ever who got their start in the petri dish of a fertility clinic in the United States. In its yearly review, the...
Doctors often overestimate promise of newly approved drugs
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Use of the word "breakthrough" in the FDA's expedited approval process could mislead doctors about the new drugs' actual benefits, researchers warn.
Canadian survey reports increased UFO sightings in 2015
Daniel UriaWINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 12 (UPI) -- A survey of UFO sightings in Canada found that the country saw a general increase in reported sightings in 2015 and the second...
Uber reveals US law enforcement data queries
Uber said Tuesday it received more than 400 requests from US law enforcement agencies in the second half of 2015, and gave authorities some information in the vast majority of...
Australian man loses 70 pounds in 100 days of potato-only diet
Ben HooperMELBOURNE, April 12 (UPI) -- An Australian man said 100 days into his potato-only diet that he has already lost 70 pounds and lowered his blood cholesterol.
Japan's Defense Ministry advises caution on North Korea's 'deterrence'
Elizabeth ShimTOKYO, April 12 (UPI) -- Japan's Defense Ministry says each time North Korea claims it has developed a deterrent against the United States, another concern arises, escalating tensions.
Gene-editing surge drives US to rethink regulations
Committee begins study to guide oversight of modified organisms.Nature 532 158 doi: 10.1038/532158a
A mild flu season, and the end is in sight: CDC
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News This year's flu season may not quite be over, but it's clearly winding down and will be recorded as a relatively mild one, U.S. health officials...
Eva Amurri and Kyle Martino expecting second child
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, April 12 (UPI) -- Eva Amurri, actress and daughter to Susan Sarandon, announced she's expecting following a miscarriage at nine weeks pregnant in 2015.