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Zika Virus Linked with Another Brain Disease: What's ADEM?
Some people infected with the Zika virus may develop a rare neurological disorder that is similar to multiple sclerosis, a new study from Brazil suggests.
Jay Bruce's RBI triple leads Cincinnati Reds to victory
By Jeff Wallner, The Sports Xchange CINCINNATI -- The caveat, of course, is that the season is barely a week old.
Cleveland Browns dump 6 scouts early as NFL Draft approaches
The Sports Xchange The Cleveland Browns have parted with six scouts less than three weeks before the 2016 NFL Draft, according to reports Friday.
Blac Chyna helping Rob Kardashian lose 40 more pounds
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, April 7 (UPI) -- Blac Chyna vowed to help Rob Kardashian lose 40-50 more pounds before her birthday in May following news of their engagement.
Charlize Theron: 'Women wilt, men age like fine wine'
Marilyn MalaraLONDON, April 6 (UPI) -- Charlize Theron is taking on the Hollywood taboo subject of aging, saying women have "accepted" unfair standards for too long.
Sugar shock: Insulin costs tripled in 10 years, study finds
People with diabetes who rely on insulin have seen the cost of that drug triple in just a decade -- even as doctors have prescribed higher doses to drive down...
Few children get 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity daily
Only 15 percent of children achieve the recommended daily average of at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and only 8 percent achieve the school-time recommendation of 30 minutes,...
Novel 3-D imaging offers new tool for identifying advanced fibrosis in liver
Researchers have conducted a prospective study of 100 patients (56 percent women) with biopsy-proven NAFLD to assess the efficacy of two-dimensional magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) and a novel 3-D version....
Screening for COPD not recommended
The US Preventive Services Task Force does not recommend screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in persons who do not have symptoms suggestive of COPD, a new report says.
Pain, physical function improve after weight-loss surgery
Among a group of patients with severe obesity who underwent bariatric surgery, a large percentage experienced improvement in pain, physical function, and walking capacity over three years, according to a...
Promising new method inhibits TB-causing bacteria
Scientists have found a new way to inhibit the growth of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). Researchers havesaid the discovery held promise for the development of treatments.
Closer examination reveals changes to the 'gender gap' in drinking
Previous research on an apparent narrowing of the historical “gender gap” in drinking prevalence found that girls were more likely to start drinking before 18 years of age compared to...
Examining alcohol use prior to suicides, motor vehicle crash deaths
Injury death – including those due to intentional injury, with suicide most common, as well as unintentional injury, with motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) causing a majority – is the third...
Targeting gut microbiome to fight heart disease
A compound found in red wine, resveratrol, reduces the risk of heart disease by changing the gut microbiome, according to a new study. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of...
Fluctuations in student drinking during the calendar year
Heavy drinking by students is common during the college years and is associated with potentially serious consequences. While student drinking tends to fluctuate throughout the calendar year, with marked increases...
Effects of alcohol, methamphetamine, and marijuana exposure on the placenta
In the United States, prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is the most common preventable cause of developmental delay. Animal studies have shown some of the adverse effects of PAE on placental...
Real-Life 'Moby-Dick'? Testing Sperm Whales' Ramming Ability
Nineteenth-century whalers reported sperm whales ramming and sinking ships with their heads. But was such a feat really possible?
Survivorship improving for acute liver failure patients, 16-year analysis led
More patients hospitalized with acute liver failure -- often the result of acetaminophen overdose -- are surviving, including those who receive a liver transplant and those who don't, a new...
Effect of economic crisis on birth outcome in Spain
The unprecedented post-war European economic crisis which began in 2007 and the resulting fiscal austerity policies are generally considered to have had a negative impact on public health. A new study...
Risk of breaking a bone depends on where you live
Ethnicity, socioeconomic status and place of residence in the UK all influence the risk of breaking a bone, a new study has shown. Researchers undertook an analysis of the UK...
Altered circadian rhythm worsens Parkinson's disease, researchers show
Chronic lack of sleep and irregular sleep-wake cycles may be risk factors of Parkinson's disease, new work suggests. In an animal model, the researchers show that disturbances in circadian rhythm...
Clearing the Way for Leadless Pacemakers
New technologies promise to do away with a major source of complications from cardiac resynchronization therapy devices -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Common allergy medication worsens restless leg symptoms
Allergy season can be the worst time of year for people suffering with restless legs syndrome because popular over the counter medications can make symptoms much worse, say experts.
Study examines bed bug infestations in 2,372 low-income apartments in New Jersey
In order to determine where bed bug outbreaks are occurring and the best way to prevent and control infestations, entomologists examined 2,372 apartments in New Jersey and looked at factors...
Ludwig Cancer Research Scientific Director David Lane Named AACR Fellow
Sir David Lane, Ludwig Cancer Research's scientific director, was elected today as a fellow of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Election as a fellow is the most prestigious...
Oakland Athletics RHP Sonny Gray scratched from start due to food poisoning
The Sports Xchange OAKLAND, Calif. -- A's right-hander Sonny Gray was scratched from his scheduled Opening Day start Monday because of food poisoning.
Duke's Brandon Ingram enters NBA draft
The Sports Xchange Brandon Ingram is Duke's latest one-and-done sensation.
Steven Stamkos has successful surgery for blood clot
The Sports Xchange Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos underwent successful surgery Monday afternoon to treat a blood clot, which was located near his right collarbone.