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After worst smog in 11 years, Mexico City braces for more
At one point on Monday, the pollution index edged past 200 -- double the level considered acceptable
Women with impaired stress hormone before pregnancy have lower-birthweight babies
Before women even become pregnant, some may have a biological profile that predicts a lower birth-weight baby, a research team reports.
GMO food labeling bill stalls in the U.S. Senate
Measure that would have voided state labeling rules fails to garner enough support, but could come up again later this year
Jason Day leads five players by one at Arnold Palmer Invitational
The Sports Xchange Jason Day moved past a group of early leaders to take a one-shot lead after firing a 6-under-par 66.
1 in 5 young children given cold remedies despite warning against their use, study finds
About one in five kids under age six continued to be given over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, despite a Health Canada-mandated warning against use of the products in young children,...
2 Washington hospitals urge HIV tests after syringe swap
SEATTLE (AP) -- Two hospitals in Washington state are the latest to urge nearly 1,500 patients to get tested for hepatitis and HIV...
Cellular 'backpacks' could treat disease while minimizing side effects
Drug therapies for many conditions end up treating the whole body even when only one part needs it. But this generalized approach can hurt healthy cells, causing nasty side effects....
3-D printing could one day help fix damaged cartilage in knees, noses and ears
Athletes, the elderly and others who suffer from injuries and arthritis can lose cartilage and experience a lot of pain. Researchers are now reporting, however, that they have found a...
Austerity linked to rising mortality rates among older pensioners
Rising mortality rates among pensioners aged 85 and over are linked to reductions in spending on income support for poorer pensioners, suggests new research. The researchers suggest that austerity measures...
Mouse model yields possible treatment for autism-like symptoms in rare disease
About half of children born with Jacobsen syndrome, a rare inherited disease, experience social and behavioral issues consistent with autism spectrum disorders. Researchers have developed a mouse model of the...
Why some tumors withstand treatment
Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that allows cancer cells to evade targeted therapies. The study reveals why a certain class of drugs, known as kinase inhibitors, doesn't always halt tumor...
Statins cut tuberculosis treatment time in mice
In a study using mice, infectious disease experts have added to evidence that statin drugs — known primarily for their cholesterol-lowering effects — can significantly reduce the time it takes...
Allowing women to extend labor reduces rate of Cesarean delivery
The study suggests that C-section rates could be reduced by over 50 percent by increasing the time allowed in the final phase of labor before a C-section is initiated. Researchers...
Chipotle hires food safety chief
Ed AdamczykDENVER, March 16 (UPI) -- Chipotle Mexican Grill, hit by outbreaks of norovirus and E. coli at its restaurants, hired a food safety watchdog as it attempts a recovery.
Protein from bacteria alleviates food allergy symptoms
Lactobacillus might sound familiar when the topic of probiotics comes up, but they are only one of many types of bacteria that have proven health benefits. In a new study...
The red-hot debate about transmissible Alzheimer's
A controversial study has suggested that the neurodegenerative disease might be transferred from one person to another. Now scientists are racing to find out whether that is true.Nature 531 294...
Get pragmatic to tackle mental health stigma
Evidence-based approaches can help poor countries overcome this major barrier to care, says Jagannath Lamichhane.
Nimble steps to end mental health shortages
Training non-specialists to treat mental illness can reach currently neglected people, finds Barbara Axt.
Q&A: Online training revives Somalia’s mental healthcare
Psychiatrist Djibril Handuleh explains what it takes to get ICT-based training off the ground in the fragile state.
Mental illness burden and care: Facts and figures
How do mental disorders affect the poor and who can help? Neerja Chowdhary and Vijay Shankar look at the evidence.
The 'recipe' for a video to go viral—research identifies four key ingredients
Consumer psychologist Dr Brent Coker from the University of Melbourne has identified four key elements present in viral videos.
Los Angeles has nation's worst traffic again
Shawn PriceLOS ANGELES, March 16 (UPI) -- Los Angeles once again has the dubious distinction of the worst traffic in the United States, according to a new study.
Environmental Factors Like Pollution Cause a Quarter of Deaths, W.H.O. Says
A World Health Organization report found that preventable environmental factors accounted for 12.6 million deaths out of 55.6 million in 2012.
Atlanta Falcons re-sign Charles Godfrey
The Sports Xchange Safety Charles Godfrey re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
U.N. suspends Maria Sharapova's goodwill ambassador role
The Sports Xchange The fallout from Maria Sharapova's admission to failing a drug test continued.
Myles Jack a partial participant at UCLA's Pro Day
By Dane Brugler, The Sports Xchange All 32 NFL teams were in attendance at UCLA's Pro Day on Tuesday with all eyes on linebacker Myles Jack.
Congresswoman introduces anti-cyberstalking bill
Shawn PriceAUSTIN, Texas, March 15 (UPI) -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-MA, has announced a new bill that would dedicate millions to stopping or preventing harassment and stalking of women online.
Dog owners warned about tick disease
Dog owners are being warned about an outbreak of a lethal tick-borne disease.