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Gallup polls U.S. public on moral issues from birth control to adultery
Frances BurnsWASHINGTON, May 30 (UPI) -- While nine out of 10 adults in the United States say birth control is acceptable, only 7 percent believe adultery is okay, a Gallup...
Ending maternal, child deaths requires innovation, accountability: experts
Innovation and strong business impulses will be driving factors in reducing maternal and child mortality in the post-2015 development agenda, experts said during the final day of Canada’s maternal, newborn...
Italy Seeks $1.6 Billion in Damages From Roche and Novartis
The government says the national health service suffered losses from the drug companies’ efforts to restrict competition in ophthalmic drugs.
House Panel Advances Bill on School Lunch Options
A bill includes a provision for a waiver process for local school districts that found it too expensive to comply with the White House nutritional guidelines passed in 2012.
Circumcision linked to reduced risk of prostate cancer in some men
Circumcision is performed for various reasons, including those that are based on religion, aesthetics, or health. New research indicates that the procedure may help prevent prostate cancer in some men....
Where one lives matters in relationship between obesity, life satisfaction
How one compares weight-wise with others in his or her community plays a key role in determining how satisfied the person is with his or her life. According to the...
Major geographic disparities in access to kidney transplantation
There is substantial geographic variation in access to kidney transplantation among the more than 4,000 US dialysis facilities that treat patients with kidney failure, with a disproportionate lack of access...
Zinc deficiency before conception disrupts fetal development
Female mice deprived of dietary zinc for a relatively short time before conception experienced fertility and pregnancy problems more than mice that ingested zinc during the same times, according to...
Stress degrades sperm quality, study shows
Psychological stress is harmful to sperm and semen quality, affecting its concentration, appearance, and ability to fertilize an egg, according to a study. It is not fully understood how stress...
Diet, exercise in cancer prevention, treatment: Focus of special journal edition
Invited reviews and original papers investigating various themes such as the role of omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, cancer cachexia, muscle health, exercise training, adiposity and body composition are the...
Engineering a better way to rebuild bone inside the body
Traumatic bone injuries such as blast wounds are often so severe that the body can't effectively repair the damage on its own. To aid the recovery, clinicians inject patients with...
E-cigarettes could save hundreds of millions of lives, scientists tell WHO
A group of 53 leading scientists is warning the World Health Organization not to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco products, arguing that doing so would jeopardize a major opportunity to slash...
Lady Gaga cancels shows: 'Ursula took my mermaid voice'
Annie MartinNEW YORK, May 29 (UPI) -- Lady Gaga has canceled the rest of her shows this week due to illness.
Cancer patients in Senegal denied morphine treatment video
Clips from an upcoming documentary, Unreported World, show how people in Senegal with cancer often have no access to morphine and other pain relief due to bureaucracy in the healthcare...
Chemists Report Potent Inhibitors Of Little-Studied Arthritis Enzyme
Medicinal Chemistry: ATP analogs could serve as drug leads for pseudogout
'Taco Day' food fight at Tennessee high school leads to charges being filed
Evan BleierLEBANON, Tenn., May 29 (UPI) -- A 'Taco Day' food fight at Wilson Central High School in Tennessee resulted in misdemeanor charges for eight students involved in the fracas.
Separating wheat from chaff in gluten sensitivity
Some people who think they are sensitive to gluten might not be after all: Fermentable short chain carbohydrates, or FODMAPs, may be to blame in people with irritable bowel syndrome.
Scout Willis poses topless in NYC to protest Intagram's nudity policies
Veronica LinaresNEW YORK, May 29 (UPI) -- Scout Willis has been on a crusade to fight Instagram's nudity policies.
Using gold nanoprobes to unlock your genetic profile
A fast and cost-effective genetic test to determine the correct dosage of blood thinning drugs for the treatment of stroke, heart problems and deep vein thrombosis has been developed by...
Brad Pitt attacked by red carpet prankster during 'Maleficent' premiere
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, May 29 (UPI) -- Brad Pitt was punched in the face Wednesday as he signed fan autographs during the "Maleficent" premiere in Los Angeles.
Op-Ed Contributor: Michelle Obama on Attempts to Roll Back Healthy Reforms
We’re finally making headway against childhood obesity. We can’t stop now.
Well: Vitamin E May Harm, or Help, Your Lungs
One form of vitamin E found in corn, canola and soybean oils, was linked to poor lung function. But another form found in olive and sunflower oils seemed to have...
Business Briefing: F.D.A. Approves Heart Device That Transmits Data to Doctors
The device uses an implanted sensor in the peripheral artery to measure blood pressure and heart rate.
With Special Clinics, Hospitals Vie for Hesitant Patients: Men
Two hospitals in New York have opened health centers catering to an enormous untapped market: men who, studies show, avoid doctors for virtually anything short of a bullet wound.
The Pros and Cons of Prenatal Genetic Testing
Prenatal genetic testing may diagnose any complications or developmental issues. It can be controversial, but also beneficial.
Infants May Benefit From Advanced Cochlear Implants
Young children need more detailed sound information, new study finds.
Antibacterial soap banned for the first time
Minnesota has passed a law prohibiting the use of a common antibacterial agent, triclosan, in cleaning products.
Speedy surgery puts transmitters into Hudson fish
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- Chris Burnett is a sturgeon surgeon....