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Well: Endometriosis Tied to Increased Risk for Heart Disease
It may be especially important for women with endometriosis, especially those under 40, to follow a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Comedian Katt Williams arrested in videotaped scuffle with teenager
Marilyn MalaraATLANTA, March 31 (UPI) -- Police have arrested comedian Katt Williams after a clip appearing to show him punching a teenager went viral.
Obama Steps Up U.S. Effort to Fight Abuse of Heroin and Painkillers
The president spoke at a drug abuse conference, and the administration said it would expand treatment centers and increase the use of drugs that counter opioids.
VIDEO: How do you bring up a baby gorilla?
A baby gorilla who was born by caesarean section, has finally been named.
New mouse model for acute myeloid leukemia opens door to research, possible treatments
A novel mouse model of a highly lethal form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) offers a new tool for scientists working to better understand this disease and research new therapeutic...
New tool mines whole-exome sequencing data to match cancer with best drug
A University of Colorado Cancer study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) describes a new tool that interprets the raw data of whole exome...
Individualized treatment duration of blood thinning drugs after heart stent procedures
Nearly 1 million people in the United States receive coronary artery stents each year. Nearly all stent patients are expected to take dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) using the combination of...
Statement published on pairing smoking cessation with lung cancer screening
Smokers who are screened for lung cancer should be encouraged to quit smoking during their visit, according to experts. Citing a recent recommendation that heavy smokers undergo a yearly screening...
Are stem-cell therapies for parkinson's disease ready for clinical trials?
As stem cell-based therapies are moving rapidly towards clinical trials, treatments for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), an incurable condition, may be on the horizon. A recent announcement of a Phase I/IIa...
Study explores carb-loading's effect on the heart
Drinking a high carbohydrate shake can have an acute and detrimental effect on heart function, a study has found. Researchers studied 33 individuals who were given an acute carbohydrate load...
Michelle Monaghan joins 'Patriots Day' cast
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, March 29 (UPI) -- "Gone Baby Gone" and "True Detective" alum Michelle Monaghan has joined the cast of "Patriots Day," a thriller based on the 2013 Boston...
PET imaging technology advanced to improve patient's response to cancer treatment
A promising new discovery could lead to a new method of identifying cancer patients that express high levels of an enzyme and are more likely to respond to cancer treatments.
Antipsychotics don't ease delirium in hospitalized patients
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Antipsychotic drugs such as Haldol or Clozaril aren't appropriate for preventing or routinely treating delirium in hospitalized patients, a new study suggests.
Nonpathogenic viruses transferred during fecal transplants
Communities of viruses can be transferred during fecal transplants, according to a study. Fortunately for patients who use this procedure, the viruses found to be transmitted in this study appear...
Screening tools to identify developmental delay in healthy young children not beneficial
The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends against using a screening tool to identify developmental delay in children aged 1 to 4 years who have no apparent signs...
Well: Sitting Increases the Risk of Dying Early
Replacing sitting time with just standing or moderate physical activity could counteract the effect.
Well: Ask Well: Can Vinegar Aid Weight Loss?
Japanese adults who consumed a beverage containing one or two tablespoons of vinegar every day lost two to four pounds after 12 weeks,
Mimicking a blood vessel to create a 'bridge' to better medicine and precision treatment
A technique has been developed to observe cell to cell interaction at the nanoscale under micro-fluid conditions. They have successfully applied the technique to the study of blood vessel inflammation,...
Avicii to retire from touring and live shows at age 26
Annie MartinSTOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 29 (UPI) -- Swedish DJ Avicii, known for "Wake Me Up" and "Hey Brother," announced he will retire from live performances to focus on other pursuits.
BPA to be eliminated from Campbell products by mid-2017
Almost six years after Health Canada labelled Bisphenol A as a toxic substance, Campbell Soup Co. says it will soon stop using the chemical to line its cans.
Meghan Trainor says she was headed for crisis with vocal injury
Anastasia SuberviLOS ANGELES, March 29 (UPI) -- Meghan Trainor said she was headed for a crisis last year as she underwent surgery to repair a vocal cord and was stunned...
Multiple sclerosis: Plant peptide could prevent onset of the disease
A crucial development has been made in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). A research team has demonstrated in an animal model that, following treatment with a specially synthesized plant...
Simulations show how helmets would have protected bike crash victims' brains
Bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of concussions by 54 percent, and drastically cut the risk of skull fractures, according to a study. To assess the impact on the brain,...
New 'smart' bottle helps uncorked wine keep longer
A US startup says it has created the world's first "smart" bottle which can keep wine as fresh as the day it was uncorked for up to a month.
Transmissibility of Alzheimer's: No clinical symptoms
Researchers have published the results of a clarifying research study on the potential transmissibility of Alzheimer’s disease. Although the protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease, amyloid-?, might be transmissible under very...
New York nurse loses license for taking picture of patient's penis
Ben HooperSYRACUSE, N.Y., March 29 (UPI) -- An upstate New York nurse with the appropriate last name Johnson surrendered her license after she snapped a picture of an unconscious patient's...
Man pays $500 a month to live in a wooden 'pod' in San Francisco
Daniel UriaSAN FRANCISCO, March 29 (UPI) -- A man in San Francisco constructed a wooden "pod" in his friend's living room in order to save money on rent.
Largest ever study of transgender teenagers kicks off
Scientists will track psychological and medical outcomes of controversial treatments to help transgender adolescents transition.Nature 561 560 doi: 10.1038/531560a