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Free birth control becoming standard for women
WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than half of privately insured women are getting free birth control under President Barack Obama's health law, a major coverage shift that's...
Autism may carry a benefit: a buffer against Alzheimer’s
Brain plasticity of people with autism may protect them from Alzheimer’s disease, scientists propose.
Deployment-related respiratory symptoms in returning veterans
In a new study of the causes underlying respiratory symptoms in military personnel returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, a large percentage of veterans had non-specific symptoms that did...
Cancer mutations identified as targets of effective melanoma immunotherapy
A new approach demonstrated that the recognition of unique cancer mutations appeared to be responsible for complete cancer regressions in two metastatic melanoma patients treated with a type of immunotherapy...
Pregnancies following egg donation associated with more than 3-fold higher risk of hypertension
With an ever-aging female patient population, egg donation is an increasingly common treatment in infertility. Annual reports on fertility treatments in Europe show a rise in egg donation cycles from...
Foodborne bacteria can cause disease in some breeds of chickens after all
Contrary to popular belief, the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni is not a harmless commensal in chickens but can cause disease in some breeds of poultry according to research. Campylobacter jejuni...
Updated guidelines covering fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine
Updated guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine have been published for use. This update, based on a review of recent literature, replaces...
Improving stem cells’ regenerative potential
Stem cell scientists scored what at first appeared an easy win for regenerative medicine when they discovered mesenchymal stem cells several decades ago. These cells, found in bone marrow, can give rise to...
Yet another study confirms the safety, benefits of childhood vaccines
Public health experts have taken a fresh look at the safety records of childhood vaccines and once again pronounced them safe.
Good Samaritan rescues man from burning SUV
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. (AP) -- A Good Samaritan showed "superhuman strength" when he bent the door of a burning sport utility vehicle and rescued another motorist...
ACP recommends against pelvic exam in asymptomatic, average risk, non-pregnant women
ACP's new evidence-based guideline finds that harms of screening pelvic examination outweigh any demonstrated benefits. ACP's guideline is based on a systematic review of the published literature on human subjects...
Dramatic slowdown in growth of US health expenditure over last decade closes gap between USA, other high-spending countries
Growth in health expenditure in the USA slowed dramatically between 2000 and 2011, bringing the growth rate of the country's health budget in line with other high-spending countries, according to...
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act catalyses unprecedented collaboration between health care, public health
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law by US President Barack Obama in 2010, can advance public health in the USA by supporting increased emphasis on prevention,...
The scandal of common mental illnesses left untreated
Would we tolerate a situation in which the majority of those suffering from diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis were left to fend for themselves, or asked to make do with...
Tourniquets make comeback with American police
HOUSTON (AP) -- Rushing into a Houston home, police officer Austin Huckabee encountered a drunken, combative man bleeding profusely on the kitchen floor. He quickly realized...
Research explains why you can’t remember being a baby
Scientists have found the first evidence of a physical mechanism that may stop us from remembering our early childhood.
Justin Bieber helps Floyd Mayweather's kids after accident
Danielle HaynesLOS ANGELES, June 30 (UPI) -- Justin Bieber rushes to help boxer Floyd Mayweather's kids after they're in traffic accident.
Angels vs. White Sox postponed until Tuesday
Monday's contest between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to rain.
Almonds reduce the risk of heart disease, research shows
Eating almonds can reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping blood vessels healthy, research has shown. Research found that they significantly increase the amount of antioxidants in the blood...
Breathe easy and don't scratch this Fourth of July
Activities surrounding the 4th of July can create health hazards for those who suffer from allergies and asthma. Smoke from fireworks can make it hard for those with asthma to...
Progress in fight against tuberculosis
Leading immunologists express confidence that clear advances in the fight against tuberculosis are within reach. "The old BCG vaccine against tuberculosis primarily activates only helper cells. The trick with our...
1 in 6 Returned Soldiers Use Opioid Painkillers, Study Finds
Almost half of the U.S. soldiers who have recently returned from deployment have chronic pain, and 15 percent use opioid painkillers, a new study finds.
Shaking up the body may improve attention
Just two minutes of whole body vibrations improved young adults’ attention to detail.
Landon Donovan admits that he rooted against the U.S. after being cut from the team
Aileen GraefLOS ANGELES, June 30 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan admitted that he briefly rooted against the U.S. after being cut from the World Cup roster.
GM won't limit payouts to victims of ignition switch crashes
Gabrielle LevyWASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) -- General Motors will pay more than $1 million to the victims of crashes caused by a faulty ignition switch, attorney Kenneth Feinberg announced Monday.
Lead in Kids' Blood Linked with Behavioral and Emotional Problems
Emotional and behavioral problems show up even with low exposure to lead, and as blood lead levels increase in children, so do the problems, according to research funded by the...
California repeals law requiring food handlers to wear plastic gloves
Brooks HaysSACRAMENTO, June 30 (UPI) -- Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill repealing the requirement that food handlers wear plastic safety gloves.
Chairman of Miss. College Republicans switches to Democrat because of 'extremist' Tea Party
Matt BradwellJACKSON, Miss., June 30 (UPI) -- The chairman of the Mississippi Federation of College Republicans has confirmed that he has resigned and will be switching his political affiliation Democrat.