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Observing Ramadan goes high-tech with mobile apps
The Ramadan Advent Calendar app helps with prayer and count down the days until Eid, which marks the end of Ramadan.
Heart Disease Risk Tied to Poor Partner Relations
People who have more negative interactions with their spouses may be at increased risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
Major gaps in hepatitis C care identified as new drugs, screening efforts emerge
Significant gaps in hepatitis C care identified in a new meta-analysis will prove useful as the U.S. health care system continues to see an influx of patients with the disease...
Scientists have regrown damaged mice corneas using adult stem cells
A new technique can help scientists harvest the stem cells needed to repair cornea damage, and have used them to reverse blindness in mice.
Hazardous drinking in UK athletes linked with alcohol industry sponsorship
A link between alcohol sponsorship and hazardous drinking in UK athletes has been shown by researchers. The study is the first to examine alcohol sponsorship of athletes in the UK,...
New approach for tuberculosis drugs
In the past 50 years, only one new tuberculosis drug has come on to the market, yet many more active substances are urgently needed. Current treatments increasingly fail due to...
Socioeconomic status associated with peripheral artery disease risk
Previous research has established a link between lower socioeconomic status and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In a new study, researchers have found that there are also higher rates...
Behavioral therapy added to pediatric antidepressant treatment reduces likelihood of relapse
Cognitive behavioral therapy in addition to medication improves the long-term success of treatment for children and adolescents suffering from depression, a new study indicates. Results show that depression relapse rates...
Upending a cancer dogma: Cyclin D, long believed to promote cancer, actually activates tumor suppressor
A protein essential to regulating cell cycle progression – the process of cell division and replication – activates a key tumor suppressor, rather than inactivating it as previously thought, researchers...
Twin study links community socioeconomic deprivation to sleep duration
A new study of adult twins suggests that the level of socioeconomic deprivation in a neighborhood is associated with the sleep duration of residents. "The more socioeconomically deprived the neighborhood,...
Causes of serious pain syndrome closer to discovery
A major step forward has been made in understanding the causes of a disorder which causes chronic pain in sufferers. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a serious condition affecting...
Antibiotic therapy reduces mortality by 68 percent in hemodialysis patients
An antibiotic therapy known to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections in hemodialysis patients has been shown for the first time to reduce mortality, according to a study. Bloodstream infections are a...
Stem cell type resists chemotherapy drug
Adipose-derived stem cells, which can generate bone tissue, appear resistant to the toxicity of the chemotherapy drug methotrexate, which degrades bone in patients such as kids suffering from acute lymphoblastic...
Noninvasive advanced image analysis could lead to better patient care
Lung cancer patients could receive more precise treatment, and their progress could be better tracked, using a new high-tech method of non-invasive medical imaging analysis, according to a study. Genetic...
Scientists Withdraw Claim About Making Stem Cells
Scientists who reported that they'd found a startlingly simple way to make stem cells withdrew that claim, admitting to "extensive" errors.
Doctors say one of the girls charged in 'Slender Man' attack not competent for trial
Frances BurnsWAUKESHA, Wis., July 2 (UPI) -- Doctors who evaluated one of the Wisconsin girls charged with stabbing a classmate to placate "Slender Man" say she is incompetent to stand...
Ebola’s Deadly Spread in Africa Driven by Public Health Failures, Cultural Beliefs
A late response, the disease's spread to urban areas, and superstition have allowed the virus get out of hand.
U.S. reassures Baltic countries with NATO base, naval exercises
Ed AdamczykTALLINN, Estonia, July 2 (UPI) -- Estonia's anxiety over a potential threat from Russia was calmed by NATO naval exercise, a new air base and comforting words Wednesday by...
Risks of flu work underrated
US funding agency disagreed with university’s assessment of potential threats.Nature 511 13 doi: 10.1038/511013a
Vatican recognizes exorcists' organization
Ed AdamczykVATICAN CITY, July 2 (UPI) -- The International Association of Exorcists has been recognized by the Vatican, an indication the Catholic Church approves of the controversial practice.
Burger King introduces 'Gay Whopper' in San Francisco for limited time
Evan BleierSAN FRANCISCO, July 2 (UPI) -- Burger King's gay-friendly burger, the "Proud Whopper" is being sold through Thursday at one BK restaurant on Market Street in San Francisco for...
Genentech to buy breast cancer specialist Seragon
$1.7bn deal for hormone receptor-destroying drug pipeline
New Electronic Joint Ignites E-Device Debate
Health experts worry that a Dutch delivery device marketed as the “world’s first” electronic joint may not be safe, and could potentially increase the number of U.S. drug users -- Read...
First batch of Oculus Rift prototype development kits for second generation headset to ship this month
Oculus has announced (via its website) that the first batch of preordered prototype Dev Kit 2s has left the company's manufacturing facilities and are en route to distribution centers—they will...
Food allergies: A new, simple method to track down allergens
Although food allergies are common, sufferers often don't know exactly what in foods cause their allergic reactions. This knowledge could help develop customized therapies, like training the body's immune system...
Poor prenatal care driving change in developing nations
Elle Calderone, Medill News ServiceWASHINGTON, July 2 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization reports women should attend at least four visits to a doctor during a pregnancy, many women in...
Stroke rehab costs mount for Canadian patients, families
Canadians who suffer a stroke can't access all the necessary care because therapy coverage runs out early in the recovery process, rehabilitation experts say.
Rash of fatal overdoses in Montreal could be linked to fentanyl
An alarming number of overdoses in Montreal over a short period has been tied to a significant increase in the potency of street heroin, a drug many public-health workers say...