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Miley Cyrus wears her engagement ring to Knicks game
Annie MartinNEW YORK, March 28 (UPI) -- Miley Cyrus wore her engagement ring from Liam Hemsworth to a Knicks game with mom Tish and sister Brandi.
Women shouldn't attempt conception for 2 months after Zika exposure: CDC
Eric DuVallATLANTA, March 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says women exposed to Zika should wait two months before attempting to become pregnant.
Mammograms: Another way to screen for heart disease?
Routine mammography -- widely recommended for breast cancer screening -- may also be a useful tool to identify women at risk for heart disease, potentially allowing for earlier intervention, according...
Sesame Street's Elmo and Raya Warn Kids About Zika
Two chipper Sesame Street Muppet characters lent their cheerful voices to a serious topic, raising awareness of the Zika virus among children and families.
Leading private-sector health system woos veterans in ads
CHICAGO (AP) -- A leading hospital system in the U.S. is courting military veterans with a multimillion-dollar ad campaign, raising concerns from some...
Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood to perform on 'American Idol' finale
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, March 25 (UPI) -- "American Idol" Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson, Season 4 champ Carrie Underwood and Season 5 contestant Kellie Pickler will perform on the Season...
Season of Birth Genetically Linked to Allergy Risk
People born in the fall may have a higher risk of allergies, and now researchers say they have found one reason why.
Colon Cancer Found in 18th-Century Hungarian Mummy
Tissue samples from a Hungarian mummy have revealed that people in the early 17th and 18th centuries suffered from colon cancer, long before the modern plagues of obesity, physical inactivity...
One atom can make a difference: Hydrogen-bonding pairing helps design better drugs to neutralize gut
Infections with bacterium Clostridium difficile have rapidly become a significant medical problem in hospitals and long-term care facilities. The bacteria cause diarrhea and life-threatening inflammation of the colon by producing...
Expedited Medicaid access increases use of mental health services, but does not reduce recidivism for people recently released from prison
Providing expedited access to Medicaid to people with serious mental illness as they are released from prison increases their use of mental health and general medical services, but does not...
Indiana bans abortions based on race, gender, physical disability
Ed AdamczykINDIANAPOLIS , March 25 (UPI) -- A new Indiana law makes the state the second to prohibit abortions on the basis of race, gender or disability.
Looking at the bacteria inside: New method of viewing TB bacteria
Although tuberculosis (TB) is commonly thought of as being a disease that mainly affects nineteenth century poets and Victor Hugo characters, it is still the second-most common cause of mortality...
Tiniest preemies later struggle with school and adult life
Although extremely preterm birth is no longer the death sentence it once was, many of the tiniest preemies still struggle in school and have a harder time as adults, new...
Wnt secretion preventing drugs may reduce renal fibrosis, study shows
Renal fibrosis or the scarring of kidneys, following an injury, reduces their function and can cause kidney disease to progressively worsen. In a recent study, researchers have shown that drugs...
Kids' psychiatric care often delayed by insurance rules
Karen Pallarito, HealthDay News Children with severe psychiatric problems often have lengthy waits before they're transferred to a psychiatric hospital due to insurance company requirements.
Adults don't need tetanus shot every decade: Study
HealthDay News Adults can get tetanus and diphtheria vaccine boosters every 30 years instead of the recommended 10 years, a new study suggests.
NAU STEM Teaching Practices Shape Classrooms in India
Dr. Pradeep "Max" Dass, director of the NAU Center of Science Teaching and Learning at NAU, is helping guide STEM teaching methods on the other side of the globe in...
Parents think life quality is worse for teens, adults born very premature
Parents of very premature babies are more worried about their grown up children's lives than mothers and fathers whose babies were born full term.
Los Angeles Rams WR Stedman Bailey continues on road to recovery
The Sports Xchange Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey is making progress on his road to recovery four months after being shot twice in the head in a drive-by...
Automakers boast high-tech designs at NY Auto show
Flashy sports cars are not the most common trend at this year’s New York International Auto Show
'Waltons' creator Earl Hamner dies from cancer at 92
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, March 25 (UPI) -- Television screenwriter and producer Earl Hamner has died after a battle with cancer. He was 92 years old.
Protein recipe requires precise timing
The activation of genes is a complicated biochemical endeavor akin to cooking a meal, and a new Yale study details just how precisely choreographed those steps need to be.
Electrical engineers create device to diagnose patients more quickly
When a person contracts a disease, it takes time to diagnose the symptoms. Cell culturing, immunoassay and a nucleic-acid based diagnostic cycle all take several days, if not a week...
N.Y. doctor indicted for sexual abuse of patients
Shawn PriceNEW YORK, March 25 (UPI) -- A New York doctor has been indicted for sexually abusing four of his patients at Mount Sinai Hospital, prosecutors said.
UPI Almanac for Friday, March 25, 2016
By United Press International On March 25, 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory in New York City killed 146 people, mostly female immigrant workers.
Well: Few Americans Follow 4 Main Pillars of Heart Health
A new study found that fewer than 3 percent of American adults followed four main components of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
New Rules Aim to Reduce Silica Exposure at Work Sites
The Labor Department rules address the long-known danger of silica, whose particles can cause silicosis, a disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease.
China crackdown on problem vaccines nets 130 suspects
BEIJING (AP) -- A crackdown on expired and improperly stored vaccines has netted 130 suspects and more than 20,000 doses of suspect medications,...