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Suit Against Obama to Focus on Health Law, Boehner Says
Speaker John A. Boehner said his lawsuit against the president would focus on changes to the health care law that should have been left to Congress.
Pamplona battles camera craze by bull run daredevils
Spanish authorities are cracking down on dare devils who shoot camera footage even as they risk their lives by running with half-tonne fighting bulls at the annual San Fermin festival.
Donald Sterling vows never to sell Clippers, calls wife 'pig'
Aileen GraefLOS ANGELES, July 10 (UPI) -- Donald Sterling said he will not sell the LA Clippers after calling his wife, Shelly Sterling, a "pig" as he took the stand...
How much of a threat does Typhoon Neoguri pose to Japan? Q&A
Neoguri has already claimed two lives with a further 25 reported injured and more than 500,000 forced to seek shelter Continue reading...
Obesity: We're not overeating, we're under-exercising, study suggests
A new study suggests that under-exercising, rather than overeating, may be at the heart of America's obesity epidemic.
Sleep deprivation leads to symptoms of schizophrenia, research shows
Twenty-four hours of sleep deprivation can lead to conditions in healthy persons similar to the symptoms of schizophrenia. This discovery was made by an international team of researchers, who point...
Alzheimer's disease: Simplified diagnosis, with more reliable criteria
How many patients receive an incorrect diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease? The answer is a surprisingly high number: over a third, researchers report. To reduce the number of errors, researchers have...
Obesity, large waist size risk factors for COPD
Obesity, especially excessive belly fat, is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new article. Excessive belly fat and low physical activity are linked to progression...
Mechanism that prevents lethal bacteria from causing invasive disease is revealed
An important development in understanding how the bacterium that causes pneumonia, meningitis and septicemia remains harmlessly in the nose and throat has been discovered by scientists. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a...
Sitting too much, not just lack of exercise, is detrimental to cardiovascular health
Cardiologists have found that sedentary behaviors may lower cardiorespiratory fitness levels. New evidence suggests that two hours of sedentary behavior can be just as harmful as 20 minutes of exercise...
Rats use their whiskers in a similar way to how humans use their hands and fingers
The way rats use their whiskers is more similar to how humans use their hands and fingers than previously thought, new research has found. Rats deliberately change how they sense...
Racial/ethnic disparities in HIV medical studies examined by researchers
Social/behavioral intervention vastly increased the number of African American and Latino individuals living with HIV/AIDS who enrolled in HIV/AIDS medical studies, a study has found. Nine out of 10 participants...
Support team aiding caregivers of cancer patients shows success, researchers report
Many caregivers of terminal cancer patients suffer depression and report regret and guilt from feeling they could have done more to eliminate side effects and relieve the pain. So researchers...
Infant toenails reveal in utero exposure to low-level arsenic, study finds
Infant toenails are a reliable way to estimate arsenic exposure before birth, a study shows. A growing body of evidence suggests that in utero and early-life exposure to arsenic may...
Moral beliefs a barrier to HPV vaccine, researchers find
The biggest barrier to receiving a human papillomavirus vaccine was moral or religious beliefs, a survey of first-year students has indicated. The HPV vaccines are commonly recommended for children ages...
Of non-marijuana drug users in the ER, nearly all are problem drug users
Of emergency patients who reported any drug other than marijuana as their primary drug of use, 90.7 percent met the criteria for problematic drug use. Among patients who reported cannabis...
Expectant moms turn to internet for pregnancy advice more than they would like
Pregnant women are using the Internet to seek answers to their medical questions more often than they would like, say researchers.
Team uses nanoparticles to enhance chemotherapy
(Phys.org) —University of Georgia researchers have developed a new formulation of cisplatin, a common chemotherapy drug, that significantly increases the drug's ability to target and destroy cancerous cells.
Patient choice and hospital capacity during a pandemic
Allowing patients to choose which hospital they attend when suffering illness during a pandemic rather than assigning them to a specific healthcare facility is appealing to patients during such a...
Edmonton doctor helps Syrians in online psychiatric sessions
Psychiatric resident Dr. Saleem Al-Nuaimi and other members of the organization Canadian Relief for Syria are pioneering a unique approach to help Syrians: Using internet technology to conduct “telepsychiatry” sessions.
Recipes for Health: Grilled Vanilla-Ginger Pineapple
A sweet and pungent mix of vanilla and ginger syrup adds new dimension to a grilled pineapple.
Well: Weekend Dangers at the E.R.
Children who have emergency operations on weekdays fare better than those who do on Saturdays and Sundays, a study finds.
Well: Alcohol Remains a Leading Killer
Excessive alcohol consumption, including binge drinking, is responsible for 10 percent of deaths among working age adults in the United States, according to a new report.
Man loses 153 pounds, wins triathlon
Brooks HaysWASHINGTON, July 7 (UPI) -- Kerry Hoffman recently won his first triathlon, not long after diet and exercise helped him lose 153 pounds.
Pregnant Idaho woman on way to the doctor delivers her own baby
Evan BleierHEYBURN, Idaho, July 7 (UPI) -- Idaho mom Shawna Uriguen successfully delivered her own daughter while driving to an appointment with her doctor.
Bodies found in Pennsylvania in 1968 ID'd as Philadelphia missing teens
Frances BurnsREADING, Pa., July 7 (UPI) -- The bodies of two women found 50 miles from Philadelphia have been identified as two teenagers who vanished in 1968.
Row hits flagship brain plan
Changes in scope and focus of European project anger factions of neuroscience community.Nature 511 133 doi: 10.1038/511133a
Man who admitted beating motorist in Detroit gets up to 10 years in prison
Frances BurnsDETROIT, July 7 (UPI) -- A Detroit man who admitted participating in the mob beating of a motorist who accidentally hit a child was sentenced Monday to up to...