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Death toll from worst-ever Ebola outbreak nears 700
There is concern about the ease with which the West African outbreak seems to be spreading.
N.D. says few health concerns from frack fire
Daniel J. GraeberBISMARCK, N.D., July 24 (UPI) -- The North Dakota Department of Health said there are few immediate public health concerns stemming from a fire at a hydraulic fracturing...
EU regulator: Morning-after pill OK for all women
LONDON (AP) -- The European Medicines Agency says a commonly used morning-after pill is suitable for use by heavier women after reviewing the evidence, sparked by...
Ketamine can be a wonder drug for ER patients, physicians
For critically ill patients arriving at the emergency department, the drug ketamine can safely provide analgesia, sedation and amnesia for rapid, life-saving intubation, despite decades-old studies that suggested it raised...
10 arrested after StubHub accounts targeted by international cybercrime ring
Six people were indicted in New York Tuesday for involvement in a global cybercrime ring that took over more than 1,600 accounts of eBay's StubHub online ticket reselling service, according...
Wide-Faced Men Negotiate Nearly $2,200 Larger Signing Bonus
Having a wider face helps men when they negotiate for […]
Missouri sheriff resigning amid allegations that he took inmates to bars for drinks
Evan BleierSCHUYLER COUNTY, Mo., July 23 (UPI) -- Missouri Sheriff Josh Dole is resigning amid allegations that he took inmates to bars for drinks and had them do work on...
Seven days: 18–24 July 2014
The week in science: Spacecraft chases duck-shaped comet; Darwin’s library online; and a new journal for workplace fatigue.Nature 511 388 doi: 10.1038/511388a
Dot Earth Blog: Can Scientific Advice on Coastal Risk Reduction Compete with ‘We Will Not Retreat’ Politics?
An important report offers advice on ways to cut coastal risk in a changing climate. Will politicians listen?
Wasp-sting deaths like Quebec mayor's are rare
The death of a Quebec mayor who was stung multiple times after stepping on a wasp nest is a tragic but cautionary tale for those who run afoul of bees...
DIY Vaginal Ultrasounds Could Reduce Trips to the Doctor
Women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be able to cut down on their trips to the doctor, thanks to a technology that allows them to perform vaginal ultrasounds at...
Marine veteran gets locked in Florida VA clinic and calls 911
Evan BleierORANGE CITY, Fla., July 23 (UPI) -- Marine veteran Jeff Duck called 911 Monday after he went to a VA clinic in Florida and was left in a room...
Could tailored golf balls improve putting performance?
Golfers could get tailored golf balls with more precise separation control for the best performance, new research suggests.
Nelsan Ellis addresses Luke Grimes' refusal of gay role on 'True Blood'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, July 23 (UPI) -- "True Blood" star Nelsan Ellis says he's "over" former co-star Luke Grimes, who reportedly quit the show over his character's gay storyline.
New knee implant saves the ligaments
A new total knee replacement that saves all of the ligaments can make a person’s knee feel and move just like the original. During a traditional total knee replacement, the...
GM’s potential in Africa impeded by ‘dysfunctional debate’
Polarised opinions about genetic modification mean technology is paralysed by never-ending field trials, says report.
Obesity Linked to Low Endurance, Increased Fatigue in the Workplace
New engineering study conducted at Virginia Tech investigates ergonomic effects of obesity-related functional performance impairment
$10,000-a-month cancer drug not covered in P.E.I.
A P.E.I. woman says she can't afford the cancer drug she has been prescribed, and P.E.I. is the only province in Canada that does not pay for the medicine.
Designing exascale computers
"Imagine a heart surgeon operating to repair a blocked coronary artery. Someday soon, the surgeon might run a detailed computer simulation of blood flowing through the patient's arteries, showing how...
Naya Rivera marries Ryan Dorsey in Mexico
Veronica LinaresCABO SAN LUCAS , Mexico, July 23 (UPI) -- Naya Rivera tied the knot with longtime friend Ryan Dorsey in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on July 19.
Physical Work Environment in Hospitals Affects Nurses' Job Satisfaction, With Implications for Patient Outcomes, Health Care Costs
NYU College of Nursing study finds architecture, interior design, and other physical aspects of their work environments can enhance early-career nurses' job satisfaction.
Brand new technology detects probiotic organisms in food
In the food industr, ity is very important to ensure the quality and safety of products consumed by the population to improve their properties and reduce foodborne illness. Therefore, a...
Anti-pain agent shrinks oral cancers, leaves healthy tissues alone
Mouse models of human oral cancer treated with an agent […]
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen steps down because of Alzheimer's disease
Evan BleierDENVER, July 23 (UPI) -- Seventy-year-old Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen has relinquished control of the team so that he can focus on dealing with Alzheimer's disease.
'NCIS' star Pauley Perrette issues warning about hair dye after having allergic reaction
Evan BleierLOS ANGELES, July 23 (UPI) -- Pauley Perrette's hair dye caused a dangerous allergic reaction that put the "NCIS" star in the hospital.
Lacking trust in one's doctor affects health of emotionally vulnerable cancer patients
The physical and mental well-being of people with cancer may be affected by how they feel about their relationship with their physician and by differences in attachment styles, finds a...
New stem cell operation could revolutionise treatment of knee injuries
Operation being trialled at Southampton hospital involves coating damaged cartilage with stem cells from patient's hip Continue reading...
Well: How Our Arms Help Us Run
The ideal arm swing while running may be the one you’re already using, a new study of upper body biomechanics concludes.