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WHO: Extent of Ebola outbreak has been 'underestimated'
JC FinleyGENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- As the death toll from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa nears 1,500, the World Health Organization said Friday that its "magnitude... has...
In Liberia, a Child Thought to Have Ebola
The 10-year-old boy, found without his family, was eventually transported to a hospital in Monrovia.
Federal law to combat use of 'club drugs' has done more harm than good, study suggests
A federal law enacted to combat the use of “club drugs” such as Ecstasy -- and today’s variation known as Molly -- has failed to reduce the drugs’ popularity and,...
Study identifies factors that contribute to food trucks’ fast spread
They’re not your father’s lowbrow roach coaches serving up greasy […]
3-year-old girl killed in police shootout
Danielle HaynesFORT WASHINGTON, Md., Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Three-year-old girl shot to death in vehicle during police chase in Maryland.
Is Eradicating Polio Realistic?
In a world that is constantly changing, are attempts to eradicate disease realistic?Over 40 years ago, researchers were happy to have a War on Cancer. President Richard Nixon made it...
Have insurers found new ways to avoid the sick?
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Advocates for patients with serious health problems say that one of the main goals of the new health care law is being undermined....
Soy Protein More Effective Than Animal Protein In Preventing Heart Disease - Study
Scientists have known for years that women are protected from cardiovascular disease before menopause, but their risk increases significantly after menopause. Although estrogen is thought to be the protective factor,...
Meagan Good says she doesn't bleach her skin
Danielle HaynesLOS ANGELES, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Actress Meagan Good addressed rumors she bleaches her skin with a post on Instagram.
Medicare to Start Paying Doctors Who Coordinate Needs of Chronically Ill Patients
Starting in January, Medicare will pay monthly fees to doctors who manage care for patients with two or more chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and depression.
Canada's doctors decline to join anti-marijuana campaign
The main groups representing Canadian doctors have declared they will not participate in Health Canada's anti-drug youth campaign, saying it has become a "political football" on marijuana policy.
Introducing the “Google Glass” of motorcycle helmets
The smart helmet from Skully hits stores in 2015, but pre-orders for the device are off to a roaring start. Don Ford from KPIX in San Francisco reports.
Applied Science: Your 401(k) Is Healthy. So Maybe You Are, Too.
A study finds that people who are good at planning their financial future are more likely to take steps to improve their physical health.
Carbon Monoxide May Prevent Arrhythmia After Heart Attack
A new study has found that carbon monoxide could be used to protect against life-threatening arrhythmias after a heart attack.Restoring blood flow to the heart following a heart attack can...
Experimental Heart Attack Drug APT102 Reduces Tissue Damage
An investigational drug known as APT102 significantly reduced damage to heart muscle from a heart attack and minimized the risk of bleeding during follow-up treatments, according to an animal study...
Parental incarceration can be worse for a child than divorce or death of a parent
With more than 2 million people behind bars, the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world. This mass incarceration has serious implications for not only the inmates, but...
Peers, but not peer pressure, key to prescription drug misuse among young adults
Current efforts to prevent prescription drug misuse among young adults need to consider peers—but not peer pressure—according to a Purdue University study.
New treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
Certain hospitals are beginning to offer a new FDA-approved treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
FEATURE: Violinists plays during brain surgery
Minnesota Orchestra musician Roger Frisch underwent deep brain stimulation to fix essential tremors. Image: YouTube screenshot A concert violinist with tremors in their hand risks losing their entire career. Roger Frisch, a member...
Op-Ed Contributor: Depression Can Be Treated, but It Takes Competence
Depression may be a deadly illness, but we can help people back to life.
briefing: Drug Is Approved as Treatment for Cervical Cancer
The F.D.A. approved Avastin on Thursday for women with cervical cancer that is persistent, recurrent or has spread to other parts of the body.
Agencies Issue Warnings Over Bogus Ebola Cures
The World Health Organization and the Food and Drug Administration warn some makers of dietary supplements to stop claiming their products will heal Ebola victims.
Hospitals in the U.S. Get Ready for Ebola
Some doctors say outfits worn by caregivers need to be more protective than what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends.
Supernatural 'Jinn' Seen as Cause of Mental Illness Among Muslims
It may be common for psychiatric patients who are Muslim to attribute their hallucinations or other symptoms to jinn, the invisible devilish creatures in Islamic mythology, researchers in the Netherlands...
Fetuses may be exposed to antimicrobial compounds
Health risks remain uncertain as scientists find common soap chemicals in pregnant women and cord blood.
Drunk wedding singer goes viral after being recorded by Michelle Rodriguez
Matt BradwellKENMARE, Ireland, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- A video of a drunk woman performing "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes went viral after "Fast and Furious" star Michelle Rodriguez posted...
We're all in the clean-plate club, researchers conclude
Seems that most of us take to heart the common admonition to clean our plates, at least when we fill them ourselves.
N.H. governor declares emergency after 44 faux-pot overdoses
Brooks HaysMANCHESTER, N.H., Aug. 15 (UPI) -- This week 44 people in Manchester, N.H., went to the hospital after smoking synthetic marijuana; the governor has declared a state emergency.