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Lab-grown skin shows promise as better option for burn victims
Stephen FellerTOKYO, April 4 (UPI) -- Scientists in Japan have grown skin that has hair follicles and sweat glands, which they say could lead to better functioning skin for burn...
Liraglutide may help nondiabetic overweight and obese adults lose weight and lower risks
For people with prediabetes who are overweight or obese, adding 3.0 mg of liraglutide for three years to a diet and exercise plan may lead to major health improvements, new...
Bone density lower with use of ADHD stimulant medicine
Children and teenagers who take stimulant drugs to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have lower bone density than their peers who do not take these medications, a new study...
Global study finds neighborhood design helps put best foot forward for health
More walkable neighborhoods, parks and public transit could all reduce your chance of becoming one of the 600 million adults who battle obesity worldwide. The study found a neighborhood's design...
Use of peripheral nerve blocks associated with improved joint replacement outcomes
The use of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) is associated with better outcomes following hip and knee replacement, according to a study. Researchers compiled data on more than one million joint...
Researchers identify candidate biomarker of accelerated onset diabetic retinopathy
Researchers describe, for the first time, an association between a defective myogenic response of blood vessels in the retina and early, accelerated development of retinopathy in patients with type 1...
Doctors applaud end of Tennessee's fetal assault law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Brittany Hudson was pregnant, addicted to painkillers and afraid of a Tennessee law that calls for the arrest of...
Dwyane Wade crashes Kobe Bryant's press conference
Alex ButlerLOS ANGELES, April 1 (UPI) -- Kobe Bryant said Dwyane Wade was the hardest player he ever had to guard off of a screen and roll.
Possible cure for 'bubble boy disease' nearing EU approval
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, April 1 (UPI) -- A European Medicines Agency committee gave the thumbs up to a potential cure for "bubble boy disease," moving it toward full approval for use...
Europe gives green light to first gene therapy for children
LONDON (Reuters) - The world's first life-saving gene therapy for children, developed by Italian scientists and GlaxoSmithKline, has been recommended for approval in Europe, boosting the pioneering technology to fix...
Transgender veterans have high rates of mental health problems
Among military veterans identifying as transgender, 90 percent have at least one mental health diagnosis, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression, and nearly 50 percent had a hospitalization...
In mildly obese patients, sleeve-it surgery may increase weight loss and glycemic control
In mildly obese ('class I') patients, sleeve with ileal transposition (sleeve-IT) surgery results in better glycemic control than either gastric bypass or clinical treatment, a new study suggests.
Researcher synthesizes hybrid molecule that delivers a blow to malignant cells
A new molecule recently developed shows promise for treating breast cancer. The protein/polymer-gold nanoparticle composite, besides being easy to synthesize, can load up with drugs, carry them to malignant cells,...
Infants with strong sucking skills are more likely to gain additional weight
A new study of African-American infants finds that those who feed more vigorously at one month of age have higher weight at four months, which may be associated with a...
Expanded refugee health care coverage kicks in April 1, but concerns remain
Expanded health care coverage for refugees and asylum seekers once assailed by critics as "cruel and unusual" treatment formally ended today, but doctors and advocates are concerned with clinics still...
Obesity rate predicted to reach 20% by 2025
About one in five adults worldwide will be obese by 2025 — more than a billion people — if current trends continue, say public health experts who are calling for...
An overfed fetus may become an overweight adolescent
Higher levels of blood markers in the umbilical cord indicate that the baby has more fat and may continue having more fat into late childhood and adolescence, new research suggests.
Gators fight on Florida golf course
Daniel UriaSARASOTA, Fla., April 1 (UPI) -- A pair of alligators were caught on video engaging in a brief scuffle at a golf course in Sarasota, Fla.
Pros and cons of mandatory GMO labeling
Researchers have concluded that mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods is justified, based on an extensive review of international scientific and legal frameworks related to genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Training to prevent strain injury? Contraction mode matters
Hamstring injuries are the most common noncontact injury in elite sport. Despite increased research efforts, these injury rates continue to rise. Recent evidence has shown that short muscle fiber lengths...
Is seniors' dental health tied to mental health?
HealthDay News There seems to be a link between poor oral health and age-related mental decline, researchers say.
Iman's mom dies two months after David Bowie's death
Annie MartinNEW YORK, April 1 (UPI) -- Iman announced her mom Maryan's death less than three months after her husband, musician David Bowie, died at age 69.
Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?
Recent court cases have highlighted the possible link between using talcum powder for feminine hygiene, and an increased risk of ovarian cancer. But is the link real?
How to control chlamydia: An ECDC guidance for Europe
They are young and mostly female: with more than 3.2 million cases between 2005 and 2014, chlamydia remains the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection across Europe. An updated Guidance...
Injectable eczema drug dupilumab effective in trials
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, April 1 (UPI) -- A new drug to treat moderate to severe eczema nearly or completely cleared skin lesions in patients during two recent clinical trials, according to...
Canine influenza transmitted to cats in Midwestern shelter
It may be called canine influenza, but an expert has confirmed that the virus that sickened a large number of dogs in the Midwest last year has now infected a...
Cadmium and lead in costume jewellery prompt concern
Extremely high levels of toxic metals in children’s jewellery is causing alarm among US and Canadian scientists
Turkey returning refugees to Syria, says Amnesty International
Ed AdamczykLONDON, April 1 (UPI) -- Turkey is expelling migrants and returning them to Syria at the rate of 100 per day, the advocacy group Amnesty International said Friday.