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UPI Almanac for Friday, April 8, 2016
By United Press International On April 8, 1992, former tennis great Arthur Ashe confirmed he had AIDS. He said he contracted the disease from a blood transfusion.
Underactive thyroid may raise odds for type 2 diabetes: Study
HealthDay News People with an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, may be at greater risk for type 2 diabetes -- even if thyroid hormone levels are normal, study finds.
Anti-mullerian hormone may help detect polycystic ovary syndrome in obese adolescent girls
Anti-Mullerian hormone blood levels may provide a useful biomarker for the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome in obese adolescent girls, new research suggests.
Portland hires Terry Porter as head coach
The Sports Xchange The University of Portland hired former Portland Trail Blazers standout Terry Porter as its head basketball coach on Saturday.
BPA changes fetal development of the mammary gland, can raise breast cancer risk
A new culture system that tests the role of chemical exposure on the developing mammary gland has found that bisphenol A (BPA) directly affects the mammary gland of mouse embryos....
Female hormonal treatments: Clinicians urged to avoid prescribing compounded hormones
A new scientific statement advises clinicians to avoid using compounded hormone medications to treat menopausal symptoms, female sexual dysfunction and other hormone conditions.
Attention deficit after kids' critical illness linked to plasticizers in medical tubes
Children who are often hospitalized in intensive care units are more likely to have attention deficit disorders later, and new research finds a possible culprit: a high level of plastic-softening...
Chemical in antibacterial soap may disrupt mix of organisms in digestive tract
Use of a common nonprescription antimicrobial, triclocarban, during pregnancy and breast-feeding may alter the offspring's composition of intestinal bacteria and other micro-organisms, called the gut microbiota, a new animal study...
Repeated hits to head bigger football threat than concussions
Stephen FellerBOSTON, April 1 (UPI) -- Repeated concussions pose a significant danger to football players, but the overall number of impacts on a players head is a much greater health...
Study raises online golf tutorials to above par
The internet is overflowing with online tutorials dedicated to improving your game of golf and other motor skills. A new study has shown that straightforward changes to the way these...
HIV-positive children, adolescents: Added benefit of rilpivirine not proven
Drug manufacturer only presented data from a one-arm study, which are unsuitable for the derivation of an added benefit in comparison with the comparator therapy.
New toolkit can improve primary healthcare for people with developmental disabilities
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have more health issues than other adults, but they are less likely to receive preventative care. A new toolkit will help family health teams...
Vaccine adjuvant protects against post-burn infection
Research findings suggest that the use of a FDA-approved drug may serve a dual purpose by protecting people who are at high risk of infection, including those with severe burns,...
New test can predict death in patients with serious liver disease
The biomarker CD163 can predict mortality in blood samples from patients with acute on chronic liver failure, report scientists. Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a sudden deterioration of the liver...
Noted experts speak out about the issues surrounding child poverty in the US
One in five children in the U.S. lives below the federal poverty level (FPL) and nearly half of children in America are classified as poor or near poor. Childhood poverty...
Call them spare tires or love handles, belly fat is bad
Bad news. It's not just obesity that can increase the risk of heart failure. Just a few extra kilos, especially around the gut, are dangerous, too.
New insights in blood vessel formation
How vascular tubes build, maintain and adapt continuously perfused lumens to meet local metabolic needs remains poorly understood. Recent studies showed that blood flow itself plays a critical role in...
Heart rate variability predicts epileptic seizures
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures of many different types. Recent research has found that epileptic seizures can be more easily predicted by using an electrocardiogram to measure...
'General Hospital' Nurses Ball episodes to air May 24-26
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, April 1 (UPI) -- ABC has confirmed it will air its traditional Nurses Ball-themed episodes on "General Hospital" May 24-26.
Misconceptions: Exercise Is Not the Path to Strong Bones
The idea that modest strength training exercise can help build bone mass was too good to be true.
Misconceptions: Baby Teeth Deserve Care While They’re There
Ignoring oral health just because first teeth are going to fall out can lead to a lifetime of dental problems.
New method proposed to detect bacterial infection in preterm infants
A research group is proposing a new criterion for diagnosis of bacterial infection in preterm infants. Using this method could lead to early diagnosis and treatment for bacterial infection and...
Zika Vaccine Could Solve One Problem While Stoking Another
Growing concerns about a Zika–autoimmune disease link are casting a shadow over vaccine development -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Report Shows Theranos Testing Plagued by Problems
Federal regulators say the blood-testing company used poorly trained workers and mishandled blood samples.
Public Health: New Health Insurance Customers Are Sicker. Should We Be Surprised?
A new report seems to imply that the Obamacare markets are more troubled than expected, at least until you take a closer look.
Well: Childhood Stress Is Linked to Hardening of the Arteries
The higher the childhood stress score in a study, the greater the risk for coronary artery calcification in adulthood.
Well: Ask Well: Is Swimming in Pools Safe During Pregnancy?
Swimming is considered one of the safest forms of exercise for pregnant women.
Colin Kaepernick base salary set at $11.9 million
The Sports Xchange The contract of San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick is now officially set with a base salary of $11.9 million for the 2016 season.