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Mild TBI linked to eye movement impairment
Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) could be linked to eye movement impairment, even beyond the acute stage of injury, according to researchers. These findings indicate a potentially more effective way...
Lauren Cohan performs 'Sister Christian' on 'Lip Sync Battle'
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, March 30 (UPI) -- Spike has released a preview clip of Lauren Cohan's performance on Thursday's edition of "Lip Sync Battle."
Rory McIlroy to avoid Masters Par-3 'distraction'
The Sports Xchange Rory McIlroy considers the Masters Par-3 Contest next week a distraction.
Matt Harvey treated for blood clot in bladder
The Sports Xchange The Matt Harvey mystery has been resolved.
Psychotherapy for depressed rats shows genes aren't destiny
Genes are not destiny in determining whether a person will suffer from depression, reports a new study. Nurture can override nature. When rats genetically bred for depression received the equivalent...
Gene study could help heart patients cut craving for salt
Scientists have shed light on why some people crave salty food, even when they know it can seriously damage their health. The findings suggest it could soon be possible to...
Surprising cause of Yosemite rockfalls discovered
New study helps determine what leads to some dangerous rockfalls in Yosemite National Park
Smoking triggers big changes in mouth bacteria, study finds
HealthDay News Smoking can dramatically change the balance of bacterial species in the mouth, which may affect the risk of diseases, a new study says.
New vaccine may prevent multiple strains of the flu
Stephen FellerATHENS, Ga., March 29 (UPI) -- Scientists developed a vaccine for H1N1 influenza that protects against pandemic and seasonal strains of the virus, they report in a new study.
Early-stage embryos with abnormalities may still develop into healthy babies, study shows
Abnormal cells in the early embryo are not necessarily a sign that a baby will be born with a birth defect such as Down's syndrome, suggests new research carried out...
Preterm births tied to smog cost U.S. billions
Amy Norton, HealthDay News Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of preterm birth, and the consequences may cost the United States over $4 billion a year, a new...
Take-home naloxone should be an additional standard of care for prevention of heroin overdose death
Take-home naloxone should be an additional standard of care for prevention of heroin overdose death, say scientists. The study estimates that naloxone successfully reversed heroin overdose in 96 to 99%...
Mom delays cancer care to protect baby she says saved her
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) -- For Kim Vaillancourt, pregnant while staving off aggressive brain cancer, it comes down to this: "The baby saved me....
For prostate cancer, more radiation may not improve survival
Increasing the total dose of radiation to patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer does not improve their long-term outcomes, according to a new study.
Knowledge of bacteria's origin, spread can prevent disease
Salmonella Typhimurium DT104 is an aggressive type of bacteria, which is particularly problematic because it has developed resistance to a number of antimicrobials and has been able to quickly spread...
Children with Cushing syndrome may have higher suicide risk
Children with Cushing syndrome may be at higher risk for suicide as well as for depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions long after their disease has been successfully treated,...
Software aids in thyroid disease diagnosis, treatment
Stephen FellerLOS ANGELES, March 29 (UPI) -- Researchers developed an open-source app to aid diagnosis of thyroid conditions and test drugs for treatment, according to a newly published study.
Ebola crematorium painful reminder of crisis for Liberians
BOYS TOWN, Liberia (AP) -- At the height of the Ebola epidemic, smoke from the cremation of bodies would darken the sky here...
Wentworth Miller slams viral meme, discusses 'lowest point' during depression
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, March 29 (UPI) -- Wentworth Miller was the subject of a viral meme recently and took to social media in order to confront it head on.
New Utah law requires anesthesia for abortions after 20 weeks
Ed AdamczykSALT LAKE CITY, March 29 (UPI) -- Utah now has a law requiring doctors to give anesthesia to abortion patients 20 or more weeks into pregnancy in an effort...
Morgan Freeman on Telling God’s Story
Why the Oscar-winning actor, director, and TV host embarked on a global search for God.
Half a million-dollar tick
University of Oxford and Monash University scientists have discovered how proteins present in tick saliva prevent the immune system from running amok.
An infant's 5-month life points to hunger's spread in Yemen
HAZYAZ, Yemen (AP) -- The baby was born in war, even as planes blasted his village in Yemen. Five months later, Udai Faisal...
WHO urges more oversight in wake of China vaccine scandal
BEIJING (AP) -- The World Health Organization says China must exert stronger oversight over vaccines sold on the private market in the wake...
Svetlana Kuznetsova upsets Serena Williams in Miami
The Sports Xchange Top-ranked Serena Williams had her 20-match winning streak in the Miami Open halted Monday.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay compares risks of football to taking aspirin
The Sports Xchange Jim Irsay of the Indianapolis Colts is another NFL owner not convinced of a link between CTE and football.
Global Health: Zika Study Could Help Overcome an Obstacle to Vaccine Research
Scientists describe a type of immune-deficient mice that lost weight, became lethargic and died when infected with Zika.
Vietnam’s Battle With Tuberculosis
A country’s stunning progress against tuberculosis may be threatened by reduced support for a health care system stretched thin.