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New York Yankees release OF Chris Denorfia
The Sports Xchange The New York Yankees released outfielder Chris Denorfia after he opted out of his minor league contract on Sunday.
Study: Exercise may slow mental decline by 10 years
Stephen FellerMIAMI, March 25 (UPI) -- Exercise can slow cognitive decline in older people by 10 years, researchers at the University of Miami found in a recent study.
Genetically Modified Maggots Could Speed Up Wound Healing
Health Possible side effect: Loss of appetite Scientists experiment with genetically modified maggots to speed up healing times
Sterile Box offers safer surgeries
Researchers have validated their Sterile Box, a mobile, solar-powered facility to sterilize surgical instruments in low-resource settings.
Brain stimulation may reduce symptoms, improve decision-making in people with anorexia
Core symptoms of anorexia nervosa, including the urge to restrict food intake and feeling fat, are reduced after just one session of a noninvasive brain stimulation technique, according new research.
Researchers identify new cause of inherited neuropathy
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease is a family of inherited disorders of the peripheral nervous system, affecting approximately one in 2,500 Americans. Its most common iteration, CMT1, comes in many forms, most of...
Tooth loss increases the risk of diminished cognitive function
A team of researchers systematically assessed the association between oral health and cognitive function in adult populations, and found that there is an association between tooth loss and reduced cognitive...
Prooxidants may fix metabolic defect in arthritis-driving T cells
Researchers have uncovered a metabolic defect that spurs T cells to go rogue in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Medicare Proposal Takes Aim at Diabetes
A plan in which healthy eating habits and exercise are promoted as ways to prevent type 2 — or adult onset — diabetes.
Spongy Implant May Provide Treatment For ACL Tears
Health To get patients back on the court or the field more quickly What if ACLs could repair...
Study: Acting tough may be bad for men's health
Stephen FellerNEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 23 (UPI) -- Men may die earlier than women in part because they lie to doctors about symptoms, if they see one at all, because...
Elizabeth Olsen addresses 'Fuller House' rumors
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, March 23 (UPI) -- Elizabeth Olsen, actress and younger sister to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, discussed the possibility of replacing the Olsen twins as Michelle on "Fuller...
People with rage disorder twice as likely to have latent toxoplasmosis parasite infection
Individuals with a psychiatric disorder involving recurrent bouts of extreme, impulsive anger -- road rage, for example -- are more than twice as likely to have been exposed to a...
Seizure drug Gabapentin lowers postoperative nausea and vomiting risk
The anticonvulsant medication gabapentin—already a useful part of strategies to control pain after surgery—also effectively reduces the common complication of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), reports a study.
New Found Glory, Sum 41, Good Charlotte headline 22nd annual Vans Warped Tour
Wade SheridanDALLAS, March 23 (UPI) -- The 22nd annual Vans Warped Tour concert lineup has been revealed with bands New Found Glory, Sum 41 and Good Charlotte set to headline.
Prestigious Karolinska Institute dismisses controversial trachea surgeon
Paolo Macchiarini says that he does not accept disciplinary-board findings.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19629
The Most Vulnerable Ransomware Targets Are the Institutions We Rely On Most
Many vital public institutions such as hospitals and fire stations lack cybersecurity to ward off popular malware -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Study reveals a basis for attention deficits
More than 3 million Americans suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition that usually emerges in childhood and can lead to difficulties at school or work. A new study from MIT...
Researchers Find Worry Over Falls Among Elderly Leads to Action
Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering conducted a survey on falls among the elderly and discovered that Americans are very worried about an elderly parent falling -- and that this...
Paradigm shift: 'We need to study lumps of bacteria'
New research reveals that bacteria which agglutinate before entering the body are far more resistant than single-celled bacteria. This may be the cause of chronic infections, say scientists.
Children with cardiomyopathy benefit from treating entire family, new study suggests
New research shows how more severe cases of pediatric cardiomyopathy-linked heart disease are associated with reduced 'quality of life and functional status,' which can have a negative impact on families...
Implanted Device Fights Plaque Buildup In Brain
Health It releases antibodies to combat deposits linked to Alzheimer's Now team of researchers from Switzerland has created...
UN, Malawi try drones to transport HIV tests in babies
Malawi and the United Nations children's agency are experimenting with drones to speed up HIV testing for infants.
Texas executes man recognized as mentally ill
Ed AdamczykHUNTSVILLE, Texas, March 23 (UPI) -- Adam Kelly Ward, on death row in Texas for nine years after a capital murder conviction and regarded by courts as mentally ill,...
Child alert systems save lives
Child alert systems for endangered missing and abducted children in Europe can help find them alive, preliminary research has found. The research is the first to examine child alert systems...
Identifying threats before they spread
If an infectious disease outbreak or an attack using an agent such as anthrax were to occur in Chicago, it most likely first will be noticed in emergency rooms throughout...
Dracula Science: How Long Does It Take for a Vampire to Drain Blood?
A physics study investigates how long a vampire could 'safely' sip from a human throat.
New 'Bridget Jones's Baby' trailer released
Marilyn MalaraLONDON, March 23 (UPI) -- The first trailer for the highly anticipated Bridget Jones's Baby was released during star Renee Zellweger's appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."