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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell is feeling heat from all directions
The Sports Xchange The Los Angeles Lakers won a basketball game on Wednesday night but nobody wanted to rejoice about the rare victory.
'Precision medicine' brings new relief for old diseases
The mystery of a rare, debilitating disease that has afflicted generations of European families -- and long baffled their doctors -- has been solved by an international collaboration of researchers.
Doctors report groundbreaking HIV-to-HIV organ transplants
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Trailblazing liver and kidney transplants from an HIV-positive donor to HIV-positive recipients were announced by surgeons at Johns Hopkins University.
Cancer drug could treat blood vessel deformities
A drug currently being trialed in cancer patients could also be used to treat an often incurable condition that can cause painful blood vessel overgrowths inside the skin, finds new...
Medics call for urgent improvements in the quality of endoscopy across Europe
Every year, tens of millions of individuals across Europe undergo endoscopic procedures to assist with the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal diseases. However, significant variation in current endoscopy provision across...
Ewing Sarcoma: New compounds may aid in development of targeted therapies for a rare pediatric cancer
Two recently discovered compounds have shown promise in preclinical studies for treating Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer that predominantly affects children and adolescents.
Study: beans, chickpeas might help with weight loss
HealthDay News Beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils: Humble foods that may pack a punch for weight loss, Canadian researchers report.
New research: Nine laws particularly effective in reducing underage drinking fatalities
Nine laws designed to reduce underage drinking have been instrumental in saving more than 1,100 lives each year in the states that have adopted them, and that an additional 210...
'Abortion Pill' Gets New Label: 5 Things to Know About Mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration has approved changes to the label for mifepristone, also known as "the abortion pill." Here are the facts about the drug.
FOMO: It's your life you're missing out on
“You missed out.” Is there another sentence that could strike such anxiety in the hearts of young people? Known as FOMO in millennial-speak, fear of missing out is quickly taking...
Gene therapy shows early promise against heart failure
HealthDay News There might be good news for millions of Americans who suffer from heart failure: A trial using gene therapy appears to have boosted patients' cardiac function.
Study: Longer maternity leave linked to better infant health
Stephen FellerMONTREAL, March 30 (UPI) -- For each additional month a woman has paid maternity leave, infant mortality decreases by more than 10 percent, according to a study of births...
Study describes molecular cause of common cerebrovascular disease
Cerebral cavernous malformations are clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels in the brain that can cause stroke and seizures, yet exactly how they form is somewhat of a mystery. Now,...
Asthma-free? Maybe Mom experienced a sunny second trimester
The best way to reduce a child's chances of developing asthma might be making sure Mom had enough vitamin D during the second trimester, a new study shows. The most...
Ten Major Errors in Obesity Research Discussed
UAB statistician and multi-institution team discuss common statistical errors in obesity research and how to avoid them.
Doctors at Stanford Hospital perform rare 'domino' transplant
Stephen FellerSTANFORD, Calif., March 30 (UPI) -- One woman received a heart-lung transplant, and her heart was then given to another woman, in an exceptionally rare surgery performed at Stanford...
Severe water stress likely in Asia by 2050, study finds
Economic and population growth on top of climate change could lead to serious water shortages across a broad swath of Asia by the year 2050, a newly published study by...
Grandmother, 78, goes viral with 225-pound deadlift
Ben HooperEAST ALTON, Ill., March 30 (UPI) -- A 78-year-old Illinois grandmother is becoming a viral celebrity thanks to video showing her deadlifting a staggering 225 pounds.
Genome-wide association study of cannabis
Cannabis dependence is a serious problem worldwide and it is of growing importance in the United States as marijuana becomes increasingly legal, report experts.
Study highlights risk of lapse in surgical skills among nation's pediatric surgeons
Some pediatric surgeons perform so few rare and complex procedures once they finish their surgical training that they may have a hard time maintaining operative skills in the long run,...
Heart, liver disease linked to shutdown of body's antioxidant
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States while one in 10 Americans has some form of liver disease. A new study indicates how critical it...
Caregivers often give up necessities to cover Alzheimer's costs
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease means caregivers often skimp on their own food and medical care, even selling their things to support a loved one.
Rat climbs on sleeping man in New York subway
Daniel UriaNEW YORK, March 30 (UPI) -- A New York subway rider shared video of a large rat crawling on a sleeping passenger on an early morning train.
Seth Meyers recounts story of son's birth, Tracy Morgan gives NSFW gift
Marilyn MalaraNEW YORK, March 30 (UPI) -- New-dad Seth Meyers recounted the story of his son Ash's birth, saying his wife almost delivered him while in an Uber on the...
Goat found hanging by the horns from cable over rural road in Greece
Ben HooperSYKOURIO, Greece, March 30 (UPI) -- A goat discovered dangling by its horns from cables suspended over a rural road in Greece was rescued by a group of men...
Late-life economic inequality has risen sharply in recent decades, study finds
Economic conditions have caused older Americans to see significant increases in financial inequality over the past three decades, according to the results of a study published online in The Gerontologist.
Medical community is fighting a new germ: celebrities
NEW YORK (AP) -- When celebrity and science collide, harmful side effects may occur....
HPV: Cervical peeling as treatment for precancerous conditions
A new treatment for the pre-stages of cervical cancer has been developed, caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. The treatment involves using 85% trichloroacetic acid, an acid that is...