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Metabolism And Explaining Healthy Obesity
25 percent of people who look obese are metabolically healthy and don't have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even though obesity is a major risk factor for...
2014 Ebola Outbreak (Infographic)
As of June 18, an Ebola outbreak in West Africa has killed at least 337 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Supercooling makes livers for transplants last longer
Supercooling a rat liver for transplant greatly increased an organ’s survival time outside the body, potentially opening the door for global allocation of human organs.
Bourbon Street shooting victim dies
Kate StantonNEW ORLEANS, July 2 (UPI) -- Brittany Thomas, 21, died days after she was shot on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Robin Thicke says he hasn't seen Paula Patton in four months
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, July 2 (UPI) -- Robin Thicke admitted he hasn't seen his estranged wife Paula Patton in four months during an interview with Hot 97 radio Tuesday.
Ceremonial PTSD therapies favored by Native American veterans
Traditional healing therapies are the treatment of choice for many Native American veterans, --- half of whom say usual PTSD treatments don't work -- according to a recent survey. In...
Why Some Urban Legends Go Viral
Urban legends get around, but we don’t really understand why. We conducted a study to explain how misinformation spreads surprisingly fast and why people feel compelled to share it.
It may take guts to cure diabetes
By switching off a single gene, scientists have converted human gastrointestinal cells into insulin-producing cells, demonstrating in principle that a drug could retrain cells inside a person’s GI tract to...
One third of knee replacements classified as inappropriate
More than one third of total knee replacements in the U.S. were classified as “inappropriate” using a patient classification system developed and validated in Spain, a new article reports. The...
Videoconferencing with family, friends lowers stress for pediatric patients
To ease isolation during extended hospitalizations, secure videoconferencing for patients and families can enhance quality of life during long hospital stays. Research clinicians wondered if the technology also offered clinical...
Children born to women after fertility treatment at greater risk of psychiatric disorders
Children born to women with fertility problems have a higher risk of psychiatric disorders than naturally conceived children, Danish research suggests. The increase in risk was described as 'modest' by...
No link between fertility drugs and breast, ovarian, uterine cancers, study finds
There is 'little evidence' that the use of conventional fertility hormones used for ovarian stimulation in the treatment of infertility increases the long-term risk of breast and gynecological cancers, according...
Efficacy doubts over pre-IVF hysteroscopy
A large multicenter trial seems finally to have resolved one of IVF's long-running controversies -- whether the outlook for women with a poor IVF record can be improved by routine...
Robert Downey Jr. releases statement after son's arrest
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, June 30 (UPI) -- Robert Downey Jr. issued a statement following the arrest of his son Indio Downey alleging that he "likely inherited" addiction from the actor.
World Cup breaks Super Bowl record on Twitter
Penalty shot prompts more tweets per minute than any other live event
Will Egg Freezing Be the Future of Fertility?
Egg-freezing technology has improved in recent years, and the procedure will likely become more common in the future. But how much will it really change women's lives?
Ankle replacement becomes more common to relieve severe arthritis pain
Improvements in implant design have prompted more people with severe arthritis in their ankle to consider ankle replacement to relieve pain. The newest implant is considered by many to be...
Maternal health programs cost billions with little proof strategies work: UN
Scientists found no link between supposedly life-saving interventions and the death rates of women giving birth in 30 countries
Merck nausea drug works in children in late-stage trial
(Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc said its drug for treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, Emend, was shown to be more effective than a placebo in a late-stage trial in...
Alicia Keys to release new album in 2015
Veronica LinaresNEW YORK, June 30 (UPI) -- Alicia Keys told Women's Wear Daily that her upcoming sixth studio album was slated for an early 2015 release.
Edmonton veteran finds unique way to cope with PTSD
Watching Trevor Petersen standing on his paddleboard, wading calmly through the water, you would never know he suffers from a debilitating disorder.
Oscar Pistorius trial resumes after psychiatric evaluation
Evan BleierJOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 30 (UPI) -- Two reports found that Oscar Pistorius was not suffering from a mental illness when he killed Reeva Steenkamp and the former Olympian...
Electroconvulsive therapy and ketamine in the treatment of depression
Ian Anderson, the chief investigator of a new study looking at the effectiveness of ECT and ketamine on depression, responds to claims that it should be suspended and investigated Continue reading...
Affymax folds after drug withdrawal
Unexplained allergic reactions to anaemia drug prompt firm to dissolve
Well: Keeping Your Cool
Summer heat waves are becoming more frequent and increasingly intense. They put both young and old, the physically active and the sedentary, at risk of a heat-related illness and death.
NHS: 5.8 Million Visits To Emergency Rooms After Patients Can't See A GP
Residents of England claim their health care is the best in the world - and some in America agree. While America clearly leads the world in medical treatment, everyone with...
Medical Boards Draft Plan to Ease Path to Out-of-State and Online Treatment
The plan opened the door to greater use of telemedicine and could alleviate the doctor shortage, a growing problem as millions of people gain insurance coverage under the Affordable Care...
Flawed Saudi Response Fueled Outbreak of MERS, Middle East Virus
Cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome have more than tripled, leading health experts to cite grave flaws in the way Saudi health officials have handled the crisis.