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New Ebola Case Confirmed in Liberia; Guinea Tries a Vaccine
Although the World Health Organization no longer considers Ebola an international emergency, new cases in Liberia and Guinea show the disease’s resilience.
Autism diagnosis taking too long, experts say
Children with autism spectrum disorder are still being diagnosed later than they should be, meaning they are not getting access to specialist services early enough, warn medical experts in the...
Opioid relapse rates fall with use of medication for adults in criminal justice system
The first multi-site US clinical trial of extended-release naltrexone shows promise for more effective treatment of opioid addiction. The findings of the study could have a broad impact on how...
Flu shot during pregnancy may prevent stillbirth, study says
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, March 31 (UPI) -- A seasonal flu shot during pregnancy may reduce the risk for stillbirth, according to a recent study conducted in Western Australia.
Phase-3 drug trial for refractory rheumatoid arthritis succeeds
A new drug appears to help people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, but eventually stop benefitting from the use of the current top treatment: injectable, bioengineered proteins that interfere with...
Inherited gene changes take years off life expectancy, study finds
Scientists have identified DNA changes that can cut a person's lifespan by up to three years. One of the variants is linked to a gene associated with an increased risk...
Scientists discover way to improve effectiveness of antibiotics
A scientific breakthrough may lead to new treatments for chronic infections, report researchers, describing their major step forward in tackling the growing concern of antibiotic resistance.
Minorities' homicide victimization rates fall significantly compared to whites'
While homicide victimization rates declined for whites, blacks, and Hispanics in the United States from 1990-2010, the drop was much more precipitous for the two minority groups, new research concludes.
New bacteria from anammox wastewater treatment
Removal of nitrogen from wastewater is crucial to maintain water quality. A novel wastewater treatment technology based on "anammox" bacteria, capable of removal of nitrogen compounds anaerobically, has greatly improved...
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery offers viable option for select heart patients
Patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve repair or replacement (mini-MVR) have similar outcomes as patients undergoing conventional surgery and also experience shorter hospital stays and fewer blood transfusions, according to...
Designing gene therapy
Scientists at EMBL have increased the efficiency of a genome-engineering tool called Sleeping Beauty, which is showing promise in clinical trials of therapies for leukaemia and lymphoma. In a study...
New Potent Nanodrug to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
A research team led by University of Arkansas chemist Jingyi Chen and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences microbiologist Mark Smeltzer has developed an alternative therapeutic approach to fighting antibiotic-resistant...
More evidence diabetes drug Actos raises bladder cancer risk
Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News More evidence linking diabetes drug Actos to an increased risk of bladder cancer has surfaced in a new study that also finds the risk rises with...
VIDEO: Dog 'sniffs out' diabetes danger
A 13-year-old girl from Lancashire with diabetes says she has taught her dog, Pip, to sniff out changes in her blood sugar levels.
Italian nurse arrested on suspicion of killing patients
MILAN (AP) -- Italian police said Thursday that they have arrested a nurse on suspicion of killing 13 patients, mostly in their 80s,...
Megacities worsen climate-prone diseases
Dhaka’s crowded centre raises the risk of rotavirus infection from monsoon floods, Bangladeshi study shows.
VCU awards Will Wade with deal through 2024
The Sports Xchange Virginia Commonwealth coach Will Wade received a new deal from the school that runs through the 2024 season, the school announced Tuesday.
The New Health Care: The Unsung Success of a Diabetes Prevention Program
Everyone wants a “major breakthrough,” but small-scale research efforts often make the biggest difference in the health of Americans.
Newest Policyholders Under Health Law Are Sicker and Costlier to Insurers
To the Obama administration, the new data is seen as evidence that there has been pent-up demand for the policy signed into law by the president.
Shaping Health Policy for Millions, and Still Treating Some on the Side
Dr. Patrick H. Conway, chief medical officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, keeps one foot on the front lines as he works to improve the health system.
Supreme Court Hints at Way to Avert Tie on Birth Control Mandate
Less than a week after oral arguments, the court called for supplemental briefs in an unusually elaborate order that seemed to envision new federal regulations.
F.D.A. Clears Use of Experimental Test for Screening Blood for Zika
The move means that Puerto Rico will soon be able to resume collecting blood donations from residents.
Los Angeles Angels sign RHP Kyle Kendrick to minor league deal
The Sports Xchange The Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Kyle Kendrick agreed to a minor league deal, according to reports Wednesday.
San Diego Chargers sign QB Bryn Renner
The Sports Xchange The San Diego Chargers signed backup quarterback Bryn Renner to a contract Wednesday.
Los Angeles Rams select Cal Lutheran as training site
The Sports Xchange The Los Angeles Rams reached an agreement with California Lutheran University on Wednesday.
New York Yankees' Andrew Miller fractures wrist
The Sports Xchange The New York Yankees' bullpen took another hit Wednesday -- literally.
Study: longer-term antibiotics won't ease chronic Lyme disease
Steven Reinberg and HealthDay News People with persistent symptoms associated with Lyme disease are unlikely to find relief from longer-term antibiotic therapy, according to a new Dutch study.
Griffith uses 3-D tissue engineering to revolutionize dental disease
Professor Saso Ivanovski. The discomfort and stigma of loose or missing teeth could be a thing of the past as Griffith University researchers pioneer the use of 3D bioprinting...