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'Difficult' patients may tend to get worse care, studies find
Randy Dotinga, HealthDay News What happens to medical care when the patient is a jerk? Two new studies suggest "disruptive" patients may get worse care from physicians.
A step toward a birth control pill for men
Women can choose from many birth control methods, including numerous oral contraceptives, but there's never been an analogous pill for men. That's not for lack of trying: For many years,...
Rapid response for inflammation control in songbirds' brains could lead to therapies in humans
A biological process in the brains of zebra finches shows that the songbirds respond quickly to trauma and are capable of controlling the natural inflammation that occurs to protect the...
Ship used to find Titanic headed to Mexican navy
The ship that oceanographer Robert Ballard used to discover the wreck of the Titanic is headed to the Mexican navy.
New York police uncover $10M drug ring, 3,000 pounds of marijuana seized
Marilyn MalaraNEW YORK, March 12 (UPI) -- Two New York men were arrested and charged after they were found hauling 3,000 pounds of marijuana in a rented U-Haul, officials said.
FDA approves Indego exoskeleton for clinical, personal use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given clearance to market and sell the powered lower-limb exoskeleton for both clinical and personal use in the United States.
FDA Says Test of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Is Safe
The FDA is asking for public comment before approving any experiment in Key West. The modified bugs could be used to control disease-spreading bugs.
Xalkori approved for rare genetic form of lung cancer
HealthDay News Xalkori has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer with tumors that have a rare gene mutation.
Non-invasive test can detect celiac disease in children
Stephen FellerGRANADA, Spain, March 11 (UPI) -- A non-invasive finger prick test could help doctors diagnose celiac disease in young children with minor or no symptoms, according to researchers in...
Double cheeseburger and a diet soda, please
While more consumers than ever are making healthier choices at the grocery store, they tend to purchase a balance of healthy and less-healthy foods, according to new research.
Canadian college accidentally emails 1,400 students' test results
Daniel UriaOTTAWA, March 11 (UPI) -- A college in Canada issued an apology after accidentally releasing the test results of more than 1,400 health students via email.
New York Mets Asdrubal Cabrera sent back home for knee exam
The Sports Xchange Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera left the Mets' spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Fla., to return to New York for a thorough examination of his left knee...
Family-based counseling increases physical activity, improves diet quality in children
Individualized and family-based lifestyle counseling helps 6-8-year-old children increase their physical activity levels and improve their diet quality during a two-year follow-up, a recent Finnish study has shown.
CPAP may not improve glycemic control in people with diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may not experience improved glycemic control by using continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, as some studies have suggested, according...
The dangers, risks of binge drinking
Experts take an in-depth look into a favorite college pastime -- binge drinking -- by understanding the dangers and risks of alcohol. Moderate drinking is defined as no more than...
Touting 'naturalness' of breastfeeding could backfire, experts warn
Breastfeeding campaigns that extol breastfeeding as the 'natural' way to feed infants could result in harmful decision-making by some parents on other important health matters, according to experts, who warn...
Tim Burton confirms development of 'Beetlejuice 2'
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- Tim Burton says Beetlejuice 2 is happening once again.
Designer coatings fight infections and help bones heal
Multilayer thin films could fight costly and difficult-to-treat prosthetic infections
Early detection: Colorectal cancer rates declining in Germany
The introduction of screening colonoscopy in Germany is showing results: Within ten years of the start of this screening program for the early detection of colorectal cancer, the number of...
Ultrasonic surgery reduces pain, swelling after chin surgery
For patients undergoing plastic surgery of the chin (genioplasty), the use of ultrasonic 'piezosurgery' equipment reduces trauma, pain, and swelling, compared to traditional surgical drills, reports a study.
Parents of premature babies get confidence boost from home-from-hospital project
New parents benefit from help to prepare them to bring their premature babies home from hospital, researchers have found. A team examined the effects of a parent-orientated discharge planning process,...
If you treat a parent's depression, will their child's asthma improve?
A new study is underway to determine whether treating a depressed caregiver will improve the child’s asthma. The researchers say the findings eventually may reduce health disparities in child asthma...
FDA wants to end pediatric priority review program
Benefits in advancing drugs for rare diseases is questioned
Migraines linked to complications in pregnancy, childbirth
HealthDay News Severe migraines are associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, especially among older women, new research suggests.
Study links Splenda to higher risk of leukemia
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) -- Splenda has been promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar, but a recent study with mice links the artificial sweetener to higher risk for...
Insufficient knowledge of stroke patient's last hours of life
Caregivers are displaying insufficient knowledge of how things are for stroke patients the week before they die – for example, staff have difficulties stating whether the patients had someone with...
Rebel Wilson believes she was drugged while visiting 'trendy club'
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- Rebel Wilson said that she believes her drink was spiked while partying recently at an unnamed "trendy club."
Search on for New Mexico 'armed and dangerous' escaped prisoners
Amy R. ConnollyALBUQUERQUE, March 11 (UPI) -- New Mexico law enforcement is searching for inmates Joseph Cruz and Lionel Clah, who escaped from a transport van while being taken to...