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Angel Rodriguez scores 28 as Miami bounces Wichita State
By Mike Shalin, The Sports Xchange PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Angel Rodriguez, Miami's 5-foot-11 redshirt senior guard, put on a show Saturday.
Panama finds first case of microcephaly tied to Zika
PANAMA CITY (AP) -- Doctors in Panama have identified a baby born with a rare brain disorder thought to be linked to Zika,...
Acetaminophen won't help arthritis pain, study finds
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Acetaminophen -- sold as Tylenol -- isn't effective at relieving osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee, or for improving joint function, a new study finds.
Antibiotics can treat appendicitis, but long-term efficacy unknown
Stephen FellerHELSINKI, Finland, March 18 (UPI) -- Mild appendicitis can be treated successfully with antibiotics for at least a year, but risk for recurrence of the infection increases sharply after...
Exercise May Help Young People with Severe Mental Health Disorders
Young adults who have severe mental health disorders that involve psychosis, or a break with reality, may benefit from exercising, a new, small study suggests.
Bariatric surgery better than intensive lifestyle, drug interventions at reversing diabetes in mildly to moderately obese patients
Bariatric surgery (also known as obesity surgery) is much more effective than an intensive lifestyle/medication intervention at reversing type 2 diabetes in patients with only mild-to-moderate obesity, new research shows.
Out for blood: Fluid dynamics explain how quickly a vampire could drain your blood
Throughout human history there have been tales of vampires -- bloodsucking creatures of folklore that prey on their victims by draining their life essence, usually via the blood. To coincide...
Improved instruction for rescue inhaler use may save lives
Stephen FellerCHICAGO, March 18 (UPI) -- A new method of teaching asthma and COPD patients to properly use rescue inhalers can prevent adverse health events, according to a recent study.
Hitting recommended activity goals is tough, exercise researcher admits
Researcher and blogger Travis Saunders recommends sprinkling exercise throughout your work day because it's easy to let it slip after your shift is done.
Scientists pinpoint molecular signal that drives and enables spinal cord repair
Researchers have identified a molecular signal, known as 'neuregulin-1,' which drives and enables the spinal cord's natural capacity for repair after injury.
New report reveals hundreds still dying in detention
An ongoing culture of secrecy, poor access to specialist mental health services and a lack of high quality independent investigations has contributed to hundreds of non-natural deaths in detention, according...
Chemists develop an ultra-sensitive test for cancers, HIV
Catching a disease in its earliest stages can lead to more effective therapies. Chemists have increased the likelihood of detecting these diseases via a test that is thousands of times...
Drug used for preemie eye disease tied to disabilities
Amy Norton, HealthDay News A drug used to treat an eye disease in premature infants may be linked to serious disabilities such as cerebral palsy and hearing loss, a new...
Hundreds of lives lost due to variations in common heart procedure
Despite the successful adoption of modern techniques, new research from the United Kingdom suggests more can be done to reduce fatalities following a non-surgical treatment for blocked arteries.
Dabrafenib/trametinib: Considerable added benefit for men with advanced melanoma
Based on the study data subsequently submitted, there is now an indication of considerable added benefit for men; there is still major added benefit for women.
New research gathers more evidence for innovative stroke treatment
New research has provided more evidence that an innovative treatment strategy may help prevent brain swelling and death in stroke patients. Researchers have found that Cirara, an investigational drug, powerfully...
New effects of ketamine abuse uncovered: Extreme pain, bladder damage
Research has revealed how recreational ketamine abuse damages the bladder. In two studies, medical researchers show how ketamine present in urine causes damage to the epithelial lining of the bladder,...
Hepatitis C-infected kidneys to be used in transplants in clinical trial
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) -- Doctors at two universities will start transplanting kidneys this spring from donors with hepatitis C to recipients who do not have the infection.
Acceptability of alternative drugs and strategies to prevent malaria in pregnancy in Kenya
Researchers have completed a study to assess the acceptability among pregnant women and health providers in Kenya of a new drug as an alternative to the standard drug used to...
K-12 threat assessment teams prove effective, without racial bias
A report released today examining the 2014-15 school-year implementation of Virginia public schools' threat assessment teams shows, in addition to continued success in keeping schools safe, the teams' disciplinary actions...
North Korea developing ballistic missiles, Joint Chiefs chairman says
Elizabeth ShimWASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) -- North Korea continues to develop long-range ballistic missiles that threaten the continental United States.
Apple watch saved Alberta man's life, makes international headlines
A Morinville, Alta., contractor who says his life was saved by a smart watch, is making headlines the world over.
Roche sketches out Blueprint collaboration
Drug discovery startup will contribute to cancer immunotherapy projects aimed at kinase enzymes
Guilty verdict for mastermind in Texas anti-Islam cartoon attack
Amy R. ConnollyPHOENIX, March 18 (UPI) -- A federal jury found Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem guilty of helping plan an attack on an anti-Islam cartoon exhibit in Garland, Texas.
The only way is ethics
Jeffrey Kovac debates whether recent cases of ethical misconduct mean chemistry needs to take a new approach to regulation
New York Jets CB Darrelle Revis undergoes wrist surgery
The Sports Xchange New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis underwent wrist surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ligament, the club announced.
James Laurinaitis joins New Orleans Saints
The Sports Xchange The New Orleans Saints bolstered their defense by signing veteran linebacker James Laurinaitis.
5 years after chimp attack, woman helps doctors study treatment
After she was attacked by an out-of-control chimpanzee in Connecticut, Charla Nash came to Boston for a groundbreaking facial transplant