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Villanova Wildcats-Miami Hurricanes preview: NCAA Tournament round of 16 game
The Sports Xchange Villanova head coach Jay Wright recruited against Jim Larranaga and claims the losses have far outweighed wins over the 10-plus years of friendship. Wright has since borrowed...
RG3 deal: Cleveland Browns moving forward on signing Robert Griffin III
The Sports Xchange The Cleveland Browns are working on the possibility of signing free agent quarterback Robert Griffin III as any trade talks regarding San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick have cooled.
Adjunctive minocycline microspheres
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of adjunctive Minocycline HCl Microspheres (Arestin) with debridement alone on the levels of 40 subgingival bacterial species in the treatment...
Computer-assisted approaches as decision support systems serving to combat the Zika virus
No drug is known to treat ZIKV infection; neither do we have any vaccine which can prevent the spread of it. While scientists are trying to cope with the situation,...
Cleveland Bowns CB Joe Haden has ankle surgery
The Sports Xchange Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden underwent surgery on his left ankle on Wednesday, the team announced Friday.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank now cancer-free
The Sports Xchange Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, who underwent treatment for prostate cancer four weeks ago, is now cancer-free.
Accuracy Concerns on Testing Device for Blood-Thinning Drug
Thousands of reports say a device to measure the levels of warfarin with a drop of blood is malfunctioning, yet it remains on the market.
No Texts, Please, We’re Meditating
Increasing numbers of harried New Yorkers are gathering to close their eyes and just breathe.
Well: The Weekly Health Quiz: Opioids, Screen Time, and Family Feuds
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
How Long Until Human Faces Can Be Printed in a Lab? (Op-Ed)
Problems with facial transplants come down to the fact that the patient is receiving a face which previously belonged to somebody else. But what if a new face could be...
Building owners 'face risks' from chlorine-resistant bacteria
Buildings with storage tanks can face increased risks from chlorine-resistant bacteria in water, according to researchers. A study examining more than 50 tap water samples found water had very few...
Conservative care may be a reasonable option for elderly kidney failure patients
Among kidney failure patients aged 80 years or older, there was no statistically significant survival advantage for those who chose dialysis over conservative management.
Highly specialized high school athletes more likely to have knee, hip injuries
There is a sense among those who pay attention to youth and high school athletics that more and more young athletes today are focusing on excelling at a single sport...
Google glass meets organs-on-chips
Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have developed hardware and software to remotely monitor and control devices that mimic the human physiological system. Devices known as organs-on-chips allow researchers...
Scientists identify target in aggressive ovarian cancer
Stephen FellerTAMPA, Fla., March 18 (UPI) -- Researchers found overexpression of a protein in ovarian cancer tumors makes patients less likely to respond to chemotherapy and have lower rates of...
Dylan O'Brien suffers 'severe injuries' on 'Maze Runner' set
Annie MartinVANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 18 (UPI) -- Dylan O'Brien was rushed to the hospital with "multiple broken bones" after reportedly being run over by a car on the "Maze...
Generic Gleevec will likely cut millions in health costs
HealthDay News Using the generic form of the cancer drug Gleevec could save patients and insurers millions of dollars, a new study suggests.
Walk, bike or take transit to work to prevent obesity
Active transport might be an important and easy choice to increase physical activity, public health researchers say.
U.S. Soccer unveils 2016 uniforms
Alex ButlerNEW YORK, March 18 (UPI) -- The senior United States Men's National soccer team and U-23 team will debut new red, white, and blue threads March 25.
Drug combination shows benefit for men with melanoma
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) -- A drug combination approved last year by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may have a greater effect for men with melanoma than previously...
Is There a Metabolic Key to Deadliest Form of Ovarian Cancer?
n a study published in the international journal Journal of Cancer, researchers focused on the role of metabolic factors such as fasting glucose and body mass index (BMI), to determine...
Chile's lower house lifts abortion ban in cases of rape, heath risks
Marilyn MalaraSANTIAGO, Chile, March 18 (UPI) -- Chilean lawmakers have approved a proposal lifting the country's abortion band in cases of rape, health risks to the mother or when the...
Baby goat learns to walk on custom prosthetic legs
Daniel UriaDENVER, March 18 (UPI) -- A baby goat is able to walk on four legs thanks to the care of a Colorado woman who developed a custom pair of...
Why are women more prone to knee injuries than men?
Women who take the birth control pill, which lessen and stabilize estrogen levels, were less likely to suffer serious knee injuries, new research indicates.
Heart and Stroke Foundation brings basic CPR training to your smartphone
The Heart and Stroke Foundation is hoping its new smartphone app will give Canadians basic knowledge of CPR so they feel more comfortable responding in emergency situations.
Dentistry: Evidence-practice gap for sealant application
In this study, the researchers aimed to examine dentist practice patterns regarding treatment recommendation of dental sealants and identify characteristics associated with this recommendation. The study was conducted using a...
Longevity of restorative treatments in pediatric patients: EBD in the era of EHR
The goal of this retrospective study was to evaluate the longevity of restorations in primary molars, based on dental claims data for children 0-14 years of age. Researchers identified specific...
Microbiome associated with severe caries in Canadian First Nations children
Researchers aimed to determine the caries-associated microbiome among Canadian First Nations children with severe early childhood caries (S-ECC).