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Female animals may look drab to prevent sexual harassment
Brooks HaysEXETER, England, March 18 (UPI) -- New research suggests female animals may employ a drab appearance to limit sexual harassment.
New cytoplasmic role for proteins linked to neurological diseases, cancers
A second role for a class of RNA-binding proteins has been discovered by researchers, revealing new insights about neurological diseases and conditions associated with this protein such as autism, epilepsy,...
Well: Quitting Smoking Cold Turkey May Be Your Best Bet
Smokers would be better off picking a day to stop cold rather than gradually reducing the number of cigarettes they smoke.
Oakland Raiders re-sign LT Donald Penn
The Sports Xchange Left tackle Donald Penn signed a one-year deal to return to the Oakland Raiders in 2016.
Busy Arizona Cardinals bolster o-line with Evan Mathis
The Sports Xchange The Arizona Cardinals continued their aggressive approach of adding proven veterans by agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with guard Evan Mathis.
Electrical brain stimulation could support stroke recovery
Medical researchers have studied the use of transcranial direct current stimulation to support rehabilitation training for stroke patients and found that those who had tCDS had better outcomes.
Global study reveals genes as major cause of inflammatory diseases
A world-first study is likely to result in new treatments for five common and painful inflammatory diseases that affect millions of people around the world. The research found genes are...
N.F.L. Shifts on Concussions, and Game May Never Be the Same
An N.F.L. executive’s acknowledgment of a link between football and degenerative brain disorders could have ripple effects throughout the sport.
How a pill could improve breast cancer diagnoses
The ongoing debate about breast cancer diagnostics has left many women confused -- particularly over what age they should get mammograms and who needs treatment. An issue with current methods...
New technique could more accurately measure cannabinoid dosage in marijuana munchies
As more states decriminalize recreational use of marijuana and expand its medical applications, concern is growing about inaccurate dosage information listed on edible products. So, scientists have developed a technique...
Paving the way for metastasis
Cancer cells remodel their environment to make it easier to reach nearby blood vessels, new research has found. Studying mice, the researchers found that cancer cells with a particular version...
What incentives work best to get a team to exercise more?
Does it help to reward people if you want them to exercise more? Yes, but try a combination of individual and team incentives. The study also showed how smartphones can...
Growing up in poor neighborhoods may increase risk for obesity
Stephen FellerDENVER, March 15 (UPI) -- Growing up in poor neighborhoods increases the risk for obesity, with the pattern stronger among young women, according to a recent study.
Paradise woman recovering after losing fingers, toes to life-threatening infection
Elaine Dodge-Lynch says doctors never determined exactly how she got the streptococcal infection, which started with a fever in January 2015 and eventually left her unconscious in hospital.
Study: Children in ICU recover faster without nutrition
Stephen FellerLEUVEN, Belgium, March 15 (UPI) -- Researchers in Belgium found the standard practice of feeding children as soon as they get to ICU to help them recover faster is...
Winnipeg man fighting for his life after wisdom tooth extracted
A Winnipeg man is fighting for his life after having a wisdom tooth extracted. Mason Woods had the tooth removed by an oral surgeon at the end of February. It...
A global increase in antioxidant defenses of the body may delay aging and its diseases
The gradual accumulation of cell damage plays a very important role in the origin of ageing. There are many sources of cellular damage, however, which ones are really responsible for...
PPPL's annual Young Women's Conference is March 18
An advance look at PPPL's Young Women's Conference in STEM March 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Princeton University's Frick Chemistry Laboratory.
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez strains hamstring
The Sports Xchange Detroit veteran Victor Martinez had to leave the Tigers' spring training game on Monday after suffering a hamstring strain.
DE Chris Long visiting with New England Patriots
The Sports Xchange Free agent defensive end Chris Long, who was released by the Los Angeles Rams last month, is visiting with the New England Patriots on Monday.
How a bad night's sleep might worsen cancer development
Recent studies have indicated that patients with sleep apnea may be associated with worse cancer outcomes. Now a new animal study uncovers a possible mechanism which may underlie this link.
New 'AsthmaMap' could redefine disease and personalize treatment for patients
A new digital 'map' detailing different mechanisms that contribute to the development of asthma could help researchers redefine the disease. The map works by dividing asthma into different subgroups in...
Beta-blockers could reduce the risk of COPD exacerbations
Beta-blockers could be used to reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, according to new findings.
Sweet 'quantum dots' light the way for new HIV and Ebola treatment
A research team has observed for the first time how HIV and Ebola viruses attach to cells to spread infection. The findings offer a new way of treating such viruses:...
Fertilizer applied to fields today will pollute water for decades
Dangerous nitrate levels in drinking water could persist for decades, increasing the risk for blue baby syndrome and other serious health concerns, according to a new study.
Eye Lenses Regenerated Using Infants' Own Stem Cells
New treatments that use stem cells to regrow eye tissues could one day help people with cataracts and even some who are blind, researchers say.
The New Health Care: Ban Drug Ads on TV? Some Positive Outcomes Would Be Lost
Although pharmaceutical ads are often maligned for driving up prices and prompting unneeded prescriptions, research presents a more nuanced picture.
Global Health: Study Calls a Malaria Preventative for Pregnant Women Into Question
The World Health Organization’s recommended method was found to not be as effective as a newer solution.