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Study: marijuana compound slows tumor growth
Brooks HaysNORWICH, England, July 16 (UPI) -- New research suggests tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC -- the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana -- works to slow tumor growth.
Health officials: Food label changes not enough
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nutrition facts labels on food packages list ingredients and nutrient levels, but they don't tell consumers outright if a food is good for...
Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor Review
The Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is a device for people who want to measure their blood pressure at home, and keep track of their readings over time.
Researchers assess emergency radiology response after Boston Marathon bombings
An after-action review of one hospital's emergency radiology response to the Boston Marathon bombings highlights the crucial role medical imaging plays in emergency situations and ways in which radiology departments...
Italy cruise ship toxins threaten wildlife: activists
It's nursing season in Europe's biggest marine sanctuary and schools of whales have brought their young to Italian shores—but environmentalists warn they are at risk from toxins leaked by the...
Validity of change in DSM-5 attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) age of onset criterion confirmed
A recent study confirms the validity of the DSM-5 change to the age of onset criterion for diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In DSM-5, age of onset criterion for ADHD,...
Physical fitness associated with less pronounced effect of sedentary behavior
Physical fitness may buffer some of the adverse health effects of too much sitting, according to a new study. Sedentary behavior has been linked to an increase risk of obesity,...
New technology for diagnosis of cancer cells
The type of therapy a cancer patient receives largely depends on the eye of a pathologist. However, human judgment is, by its very nature, subject to variation. To enhance the...
Bothered by hot flashes? Acupuncture might be the answer, analysis suggests
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that acupuncture can affect the severity and frequency of hot flashes for women in natural menopause.
Antibiotic use prevalent in hospice patients despite limited evidence of its value
Use of antibiotics is still prevalent among terminal patients who have chosen hospice care as an end-of-life option, despite little evidence that the medications improve symptoms or quality of life,...
Rethinking fish farming to offset its public health and environmental risks
As government agencies recommend greater consumption of seafood for its health benefits, a new analysis urges medical and public health professionals to consider the environmental and health impact of seafood...
Floppy ears, white patches symptoms of 'domestication syndrome'
Brooks HaysBERLIN, July 14 (UPI) -- A new study, published this week in the journal Genetics, suggests traits like floppy ears and splotches of white hair or fur are byproducts...
CRISPR system can promote antibiotic resistance
CRISPR, a system of genes that bacteria use to fend off viruses, is involved in promoting antibiotic resistance in Francisella novicida, a close relative of the bacterium that causes tularemia....
Psoriasis sufferers benefit from Dalhousie University research
The work of a Dalhousie Medical School professor is shedding new light on psoriasis, the chronic dermatological condition which affects roughly one to two per cent of the world's population.
Bio-Unsafety Level 3: Could the Next Lab Accident Result in a Pandemic?
So-called gain-of-function pathogen research will likely receive closer scrutiny after three U.S. biolab incidents -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Poor Sanitation in India May Afflict Well-Fed Children With Malnutrition
Many children in India are exposed to a bacterial brew from human waste that may make it impossible for food alone to cure their malnutrition.
Bloodstream: New Route For Ovarian Cancer Spread
Circulating tumor cells spread ovarian cancer through the bloodstream, homing in on a sheath of abdominal fatty tissue where it can grow and metastasize to other organs, according to a...
Federal officer discharges weapon during fight at pro-Israel rally in Los Angeles
Matt BradwellLOS ANGELES, July 14 (UPI) -- A federal officer fired his gun while attempting to break up a fight during a pro-Israel demonstration outside the federal building in Los...
London's Heathrow Airport reportedly target of 'substantial threat of a possible attack' by AQAP
JC FinleyLONDON, July 14 (UPI) -- There is a "substantial threat of a possible attack" against London's Heathrow Airport, according a warning issued by the Kenyan government on Saturday.
Heavy marijuana use may affect dopamine response
People who regularly smoke five joints a day had dampened reactions to the chemical messenger dopamine.
Jessica Alba spotted with husband Cash Warren during beach vacation in Mexico
Veronica LinaresCANCUN, Mexico, July 14 (UPI) -- Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren were photographed going for a walk on the beach in Los Cabos, Mexico on Friday.
Alleged Cayenne pepper attack at Whole Foods leads to assault charge for Eric Bertrand
Evan BleierHADLEY, Mass., July 14 (UPI) -- Massachusetts man Eric Bertrand was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon following an alleged cayenne pepper attack at a Whole...
Stress Eaters Beware: You May Burn Fewer Calories
New research shows stress may make people burn calories more slowly, suggesting a high-fat comfort food may be the wrong way of coping with stressful events.
You Can Avoid Getting Cancer As You Age - Study
Cancer, it is said, is nature's way of telling us to 'get the hint'. At a certain age, we all have more friends who get cancer. The older we get,...
Malala Yousafzai: Boko Haram 'misuses Islam'
Aileen GraefABUJA, Nigeria, July 14 (UPI) -- Education rights activists Malala Yousafzai visited Nigeria Sunday to call for the safe return of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram.
Edward Horton, M.D. Receives the Master of the American College of Endocrinology (MACE) Award
- Edward Horton, M.D., Senior Investigator at Joslin Diabetes Center and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, received the Master of the American College of Endocrinology (MACE) Award at...
Police believe naked man who allegedly attacked them was having a 'narcotic-induced reaction'
Evan BleierWATSONVILLE, Calif., July 14 (UPI) -- California man Ramiro Mora will likely be charged with trespassing and assaulting an officer after an alleged attack during a "narcotic-induced reaction."
Bergdahl completes therapy
Danielle HaynesSAN ANTONIO, July 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl completes therapy, is set to return to active duty.