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Manu Ginobili's return sparks San Antonio Spurs to latest win
By Steve Habel, The Sports Xchange SAN ANTONIO -- There is no doubt about the importance of the 13-year NBA veteran to the team's run toward another championship.
UPI Almanac for Saturday, March 5, 2016
By United Press International On March 5, 1953, the Soviet Union announced that dictator Joseph Stalin had died at age 73. Stalin had been in a coma after having a...
Researchers unravel pathways of potent antibodies that fight HIV infection
One of the most crucial and elusive goals of an effective HIV vaccine is to stimulate antibodies that can attack the virus even as it relentlessly mutates. Now a research...
Aspirin found to reduce overall cancer risk
n analysis of data from two long-term epidemiologic studies has found that regular use of aspirin significantly reduces the overall risk of cancer, an effect that primarily reflects a lower...
Broccoli may reverse damage, prevent cancer in liver
Stephen FellerURBANA, Ill., March 3 (UPI) -- Eating broccoli 3 to 5 times per week reduces risk for liver cancer, and reverses damage to the liver that increases risk for...
Healthy cells 'collaborate' with tumors to help build new blood vessels
Healthy cells actively collaborate with tumors by creating a mesh of collagen that encourages cancer cells to build new blood vessels, a new study shows. Researchers found that 'collaborator' cells...
Efficacy of steroid use in late preterm delivery demonstrated
Babies born in the late preterm period -- between 34 and 36 weeks gestation -- benefit from the use of antenatal corticosteroids to help mature the baby's lungs, new research...
Scientists reveal alternative route for cell death
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have uncovered a new pathway for mitochondrial cell death that involves the protein BCL-2 ovarian killer otherwise known as BOK. The discovery, which...
Journal Publishes Special Section on Antibiotics in Agroecosystems
Special collection presents the state of science for evaluating antibiotic resistance in agroecosystems
New biomarker of brain inflammation in early-stage Alzheimer's disease
A brain inflammation marker has been identified in patients at early asymptomatic stages of Alzheimer's disease. This secreted marker molecule, which can be measured from cerebrospinal fluid taps, may provide...
Most teens who misuse prescription stimulants say they use other people's medication
Using someone else's medication is the most common form of prescription stimulant misuse among adolescents, according to a study, which found that 88 percent of teens who used the drugs...
Mistaken Dengue Diagnoses Hamper Treatment, Prediction
People infected with the chikungunya virus may be misdiagnosed as having dengue, which could lead researchers to misunderstand the true prevalence of these infections.
Terminally ill Toronto man applies for doctor-assisted death
A terminally Toronto man is asking a judge to grant him a physician-assisted death, arguing that he can't wait for the federal government to introduce new legislation.
Gender gap in medical journal first authorship, new research reveals
Women are under-represented among first authors of original research in high impact general medical journals, new research shows. The study investigated the representation of women among the first authors of...
Sig Hansen of 'Deadliest Catch' hospitalized for chest pain
Marilyn MalaraANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 3 (UPI) -- Television personality Sig Hansen was airlifted to the hospital after experiencing serious chest pains at sea.
Well: Probiotics Are Common in Hospitals, but Evidence Is Lacking
Many hospitals give probiotics to patients, even though there is little evidence that these so-called “beneficial bacteria” are safe and effective.
Well: Think Like a Doctor: Hurting All Over
Can you figure out what is wrong with a 36-year-old man who has had body aches for 20 years?
New brain stimulation target identified for Tourette's syndrome
Specifically-targeted deep brain stimulation improves symptoms in patients with severe Tourette's, according to new research. Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, often just called Tourette’s, is best known for the vocal...
New calculator can determine risk of poverty during next 5, 10 or 15 years
Republicans and Democrats seem to agree on precious little this election cycle. One point of potential concurrence are issues related to income — or lack thereof.
Poor sleep may not add to cholesterol problems, study finds
HealthDay News Sleepless nights don't appear to be linked to an increase in cholesterol levels, a new study indicates.
'I felt safe,' Syrian refugee says after delivering baby in Toronto
A Syrian mother who gave birth to one baby while fleeing the conflict roiling her home country is thanking health workers in Canada who helped her safely deliver another, who...
Scientists still fail to record age and sex of lab mice
Text-mining analysis finds that studies fall short of best practice — despite guidelines introduced in 2010.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19500
Researchers use nanoparticles to send chemotherapy drug directly to the tumor site
The overall five-year survival rate for people with pancreatic cancer is just 6 percent, and there is an urgent need for new treatment options. More than 80 percent of pancreatic...
Kobe Bryant watches helplessly as Los Angeles Lakers fall in Denver
By Michael Kelly, The Sports Xchange DENVER -- Kobe Bryant said he owed it to the Nuggets fans to play in his final trip to Denver.
Boston Celtics blast Portland Trail Blazers for 12th home win in row
By Mike Shalin, The Sports Xchange BOSTON -- The surging Boston Celtics hit the Portland Trail Blazers with a serious haymaker on Wednesday night.
Matt Niskanen's goal lifts Washington Capitals past Toronto Maple Leafs
By Harvey Valentine, The Sports Xchange WASHINGTON -- For the second straight night, defenseman Matt Niskanen celebrated after scoring a power-play goal.
Tennessee Titans sign CB Brice McCain
The Sports Xchange The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with cornerback Brice McCain, who was cut by the Miami Dolphins last month.
San Francisco 49ers re-sign RB Shaun Draughn
The Sports Xchange The San Francisco 49ers re-signed running back Shaun Draughn to a one-year contract Wednesday.