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American confirmed dead in Brussels bombings, wife still missing
Daniel UriaBRUSSELS, March 26 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors in Belgium charged three new suspects in the Brussels terror attacks.
New model of tears may lead to more comfortable contacts
Stephen FellerSTANFORD, Calif., March 25 (UPI) -- Stanford researchers created a model of the eye that could allow them to create more comfortable contact lenses, they report in a new...
Jason Day tweaks back in first-round win
By Steve Habel, The Sports Xchange AUSTIN, Texas -- Jason Day tweaked his lower back on the 15th hole during his 3-and-2 victory over Graeme McDowell at the Dell Match...
Sean Payton agrees to five-year extension with New Orleans Saints
The Sports Xchange Head coach Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints have agreed to a five-year extension through the 2020 season.
Study finds no heart risk from SSRI antidepressants
Alan Mozes, HealthDay News Widely used SSRI antidepressants don't appear to raise the risk for heart trouble among young and middle-aged patients, a large analysis suggests.
Kansas City Chiefs' Justin Houston could miss 2016 season after ACL surgery
The Sports Xchange Kansas City Chiefs' Justin Houston could miss the 2016 season after having ACL surgery on his left knee.
Measuring severity of spinal cord injuries
Injuries to the spinal cord partially or completely disrupt the neural pathways between the brain and the limbs. The consequences for the representation of the affected limbs in the brain...
On World Water Day, here's a look at some of the places that don't have enough
The UN estimates that some 650 million people, or one in 10 of the world's population, lack access to clean water, putting them at risk of infectious diseases and death....
Unravelling the secret of antibiotic resistance
Scientists have solved a 25-year-old question about how a family of proteins allow bacteria to resist the effects of certain antibiotics. The findings provide the first direct evidence of how...
Microagents with revolutionary potential
Micro and nanorobots that attack tumors with maximum precision using drugs: this is what the fight against cancer may look like in the future. A group of researchers are laying...
Made ya look: Moviegoers may have little control over eye movements, study finds
Viewers may have limited cognitive control of their eye movements while trying to understand films, new research indicates.
Light better than x-ray to examine lungs of premature babies
Stephen FellerLUND, Sweden, March 22 (UPI) -- Researchers in Sweden found light can be used to examine the lungs of premature babies without exposing them to radiation, according to a...
Football training reduces the risk of disease in elderly men
Long-term recreational football training produces a number of marked improvements in health profile for 63-75 year old untrained men -- including a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes...
Antibiotics before age 2 increases risk for childhood obesity, study suggests
A new study found that administration of three or more courses of antibiotics before children reach an age of 2 years is associated with an increased risk of early childhood...
Uninsured parents often unaware kids could be covered
HealthDay News Many parents of minority children in the United States are unaware that their youngsters qualify for government health insurance, a new study reveals.
Immunoproteasome inhibits healing function of macrophages
Scientists have observed that the immunoproteasome inhibits the repair function of alveolar macrophages. This opens up new therapeutic options. A specific inhibition of the immunoproteasome may promote healing processes of...
Vegans could benefit from better advice on nutrition, scientists say
Stephen FellerSAVONLINNA, Finland, March 22 (UPI) -- While a vegan diet can be very healthy, new research in Finland shows vegans follow an array of nutritional advice and some lack...
High-risk lung cancer patients may not need annual screenings
Most high-risk lung cancer patients might not need annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screenings if they are cleared of disease in their initial test, according to a study.
Veterinarian crafts 'fish braces' for goldfish with missing jaw bone
Ben HooperALLENTOWN, Pa., March 22 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania veterinary clinic performed an unusual dental procedure on a goldfish that needed "fish braces" to replace his missing jaw bone.
Wrong-number text leads strangers to visit newborn in hospital
Ben HooperBAINBRIDGE, Ga., March 22 (UPI) -- A pair of brothers who received a wrong-number text about a baby being born decided to visit the newborn at a Georgia hospital...
Is moderate drinking really good for you? Jury's still out
Many people believe a glass of wine with dinner will help them live longer and healthier -- but the scientific evidence is shaky at best, according to a new research...
Flint's Lead-Tainted Water May Not Cause Permanent Brain Damage
The contamination of drinking water was a public health disaster, but children who were exposed can still be helped. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Excluded, intimidated and harassed: LGBT physicists face discrimination
Transgender people are the most affected.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19614
Young men are the biggest problem gamblers at Aussie casinos
Australia's casinos are much better resourced than pubs and clubs to implement responsible gambling practices, but there's little evidence to suggest how effective those practices really are.
UPI Almanac for Tuesday, March 22, 2016
By United Press International On March 22, 1963, "Please Please Me," the debut album from The Beatles, is released in the United Kingdom.
Randall Munroe, XKCD Creator, Goes Back to High School
Some pages in coming science textbooks will explain elevators as “lifting rooms” and the circulatory system as ‘blood hallways.”
Veterans are using pot to ease PTSD, despite scant research
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A growing number of states are weighing whether to legalize marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. But for many...
Sei Young Kim moves up to No. 5 in Rolex Rankings
The Sports Xchange South Korean's Sei Young Kim moved up two spots to No. 5 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings released Monday.