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Baltimore Ravens' Tray Walker killed in dirt bike accident
The Sports Xchange Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tray Walker died Friday from injuries sustained in a dirt bike accident. He was 23.
Los Angeles Rams bring in Quinton Coples with two-year deal
The Sports Xchange The Los Angeles Rams reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year contract with defensive end Quinton Coples.
Serena Williams reaches Indian Wells quarterfinals
The Sports Xchange Top-seeded Serena Williams cruised into the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open.
Broccoli ingredient has positive influence on drug efficacy
Colon cancer cells that are pretreated with an ingredient found in cruciferous vegetables are more likely to be killed by a cancer drug that is currently in development, found scientists....
Breast cancer: ROBO1 helps cells put up stiff resistance
A protein called ROBO1 may delay the progression of breast cancer, according to a new article. The study identifies a signaling pathway that may protect breast cells from the tumorigenic...
One in four seniors have superbugs on their hands after a hospital stay, new research finds
One in four seniors is bringing along stowaways from the hospital to their next stop: superbugs on their hands. Moreover, seniors who go to a nursing home or other post-acute...
Potential new therapeutic target for hypertension may offer less side effects
The recent discovery of a molecule that rescues damaged blood vessels, yet preserves healthy vessels, could serve as a springboard for a new pharmaceutical therapy with fewer side effects for...
Traditional measures of inducing pain refuted in exercise experiments
People who are ready to engage in greater amounts of pain perform better in exercise activities, research shows. This indicates that traditional methods of measuring pain in experiments -- such...
New imaging technique may give physicians clearer picture of stroke damage
Ischemic strokes account for nearly 90 percent of all strokes. They occur when a blocked artery prevents blood from getting to the brain and usually result in long-term disability or...
Bacterial biofilms in hospital pipes show pathological qualities
Brooks HaysATLANTA, March 14 (UPI) -- Genetic analysis of biofilms found in hospital hoses suggests the bacteria there possess pathogenic qualities, including resistance to antibiotics.
State of Cancer Care Report Briefing on Capitol Hill Tuesday
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to release State of Cancer Care in America: 2016 report in Capitol Hill briefing. To confirm in-person or webcast attendance, please contact...
Decrypting a Collagen's Role in Schizophrenia
A small peptide generated from a collagen protein may protect the brain from schizophrenia by promoting the formation of neuronal synapses, according to a paper published in The Journal of...
Population health program decreases heart disease risk factors across an entire community
Five years into a 10-year study, a community-wide prevention program has seen initial promise in its goal of reducing heart and cardiovascular disease by reducing factors including high cholesterol/blood pressure,...
Team screens cardiac drugs that also attack cancer
Several drugs now being used to treat heart failure and atrial arrhythmia also show promise as DNA disruptors in cancer cells and could be readily repurposed as anticancer agents, according...
Researchers develop a family tree for better prediction of influenza mutations
(Phys.org)—Once exposed to the influenza virus, humans mount an immune response that can be recalled by the adaptive immune system when they are exposed a second time. However, the virus...
Could a pure maple syrup extract be tapped for better brain health?
As part of a two-day symposium at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, a group of international scientists shared promising results of 24 studies exploring the beneficial effects...
Want to Avoid a Cold? Try a Tattoo or Twenty
There’s no known cure for the common cold, but receiving multiple tattoos can strengthen your immunological responses, potentially making you heartier in fighting off common infections, according to research by...
'Smell of death' could help sniffer dogs
Forensic toxicologists have pinpointed the specific chemical compounds emitted by decaying human bodies in an effort to improve police sniffer dogs' ability to find buried bodies, vastly reducing the number...
Trouble sleeping? The size of your tongue and tonsils could be why
The best time to identify signs of obstructive sleep apnea may not be at night while snoozing in bed but, instead, while sitting in the dentist’s chair. According to a...
Lassa fever patient being treated in Atlanta
Shawn PriceATLANTA, March 14 (UPI) -- An American health care worker has been diagnosed with potentially deadly Lassa fever and is being treated at Emory University Hospital, the CDC said.
Spike in veterans' pot prescriptions prompts investigation
New numbers show a big increase in veterans making claims for medical marijuana. The federal government has launched an investigation to determine why.
Los Angeles Clippers F Branden Dawson jailed on domestic-violence charge
The Sports Xchange Los Angeles Clippers rookie forward Branden Dawson was arrested on Sunday morning on suspicion of felony domestic violence, according to published reports.
San Diego Chargers agree to terms with CB Casey Hayward
The Sports Xchange The San Diego Chargers agreed to terms on a three-year deal with cornerback Casey Hayward on Sunday, the club announced.
Juan Pablo Montoya repeats as Grand Prix of St. Petersburg champion
The Sports Xchange ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Juan Pablo Montoya repeated as Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg champion Sunday.
Charlotte Hornets assign G Aaron Harrison to D-League
The Sports Xchange The Charlotte Hornets assigned guard Aaron Harrison to the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League on Sunday.
Nick Saban names Burton Burns as Alabama's special teams coach
The Sports Xchange Alabama coach Nick Saban said running backs coach Burton Burns will add special teams coaching to his job duties.
San Francisco Giants LHP Madison Bumgarner misses spring start
The Sports Xchange San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner missed his scheduled spring training start Sunday because of two minor injuries.
Balanced scoring leads Pittsburgh Penguins past New York Rangers
By Denis P. Gorman, The Sports Xchange When Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan met with reporters he was emphatic that it would take a complete team effort to replace Evgeni...