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3rd Case of MERS in US Was False Alarm, CDC Says
A man in Illinois, who was believed to be the third U.S. case of infection with the new and deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, in fact hadn't been infected...
Rob Kardashian vows to lose wight after skipping Kimye's wedding
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, May 28 (UPI) -- Rob Kardashian's reportedly contacted trainer Gunnar Peterson to begin daily training sessions to lose all the extra weight he has gained.
Ebola vaccine shows promise for saving apes
Results of a clinical trial suggest that vaccination of wild apes could protect them from infectious diseases.
Could a stricter YouTube have stopped Elliott Rodger's California rampage?
One of the most chilling aspects of Elliot Rodger's killing spree in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Friday was that he foretold his actions in a YouTube video posted earlier that...
Cancer immunotherapy: Potential new target found
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), are found abundantly in the microenvironment around tumors. They interfere with immune response, promoting cancer progression. Now scientists have found a way to target elusive cells...
Refugees struggling to access cancer treatment, experts warn
There is a high demand for costly cancer treatment among refugees from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Syria, with host countries struggling to find the money and the medicine...
Promising approach to slow brain degeneration in Huntington's disease uncovered
Blocking a specific class of glutamate receptors can improve motor learning and coordination, and prevent cell death in animal models of Huntington's disease, research shows. As Huntington's disease is an...
Fighting cancer with dietary changes
Calorie restriction during treatment for breast cancer changes cellular programming in a way that lowers the chance of metastases in mice. Breast cancer patients are often treated with hormonal therapy...
Novel drug target linked to insulin secretion, type 2 diabetes treatment found
A signal that promotes insulin secretion and reduces hyperglycemia in a type 2 diabetes animal model is enhanced by the inhibition of a novel enzyme recently discovered researchers. Insulin is...
Implications of mandatory flu vaccinations for health-care workers
Vaccination rates among health care workers are less than 50%, well below the level necessary for herd immunity. Employers planning to implement mandatory influenza vaccination policies for health-care workers need...
Sex-Specific Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow Begin at Puberty
Penn Medicine researchers have discovered that cerebral blood flow (CBF) levels decreased similarly in males and females before puberty, but saw them diverge sharply in puberty, with levels increasing in...
Medical marijuana warnings issued to N.L. doctors
The body that regulates physicians in this province is concerned new medical marijuana regulations will cause problems for doctors.
The New Health Care: When Hospital Systems Buy Health Insurers
Two businesses that have traditionally been separate, even adversarial, are starting to team up. It’s worth asking what the implications are.
Personal Health: Speaking Up About an Uncomfortable Condition
With more awareness about the risk factors of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, those with a genetic predisposition can take precautions.
Medicaid surge triggers cost concerns for states
WASHINGTON (AP) -- From California to Rhode Island, states are confronting new concerns that their Medicaid costs will rise as a result of the federal health...
HIV can cut and paste the human genome…and scientists are using it to fight genetic disease
The HIV virus could soon be turned into a tool against hereditary diseases and, one day, itself, thanks to new technology.
Christina Ricci is pregnant with her first child
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, May 26 (UPI) -- Christina Ricci's representative has confirmed the actress is pregnant with her first child.
Paedophiles' brains are wired to find children attractive, research suggests
The study opens up the possibility that brain scans could one day help diagnose paedophilia.
Uncommon birth defect appears in 3 babies in homes on 1 road
Three mothers who live on the same Moncton, N.B., road and have babies with the same birth defect want more research into gastroschisis, which causes the intestines to stick outside...
FEATURE: Autopsies reveal young athletes’ brains look like they have Alzheimer’s
Frequent concussions early in life are increasingly being linked to brain trauma.
Drug shortages worsening as Health Canada starts study to address it
The president of the Canadian Medical Association says the problem of drug shortages is becoming more and more common. Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti works in the emergency room of a...
Stroke Recovery Should Include Exercise Prescription
Exercise is a valuable yet underused component for post-stroke care, according to an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association scientific statement. The statement, published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke,...
ODIN: Scientific Optimization Of Dietary Vitamin D
If you're in a country that has a Vitamin D Winter - 2 to 6 months without sunshine - there may be good news on the way.Vitamin D is essential....
10 Health Woes that Summer Can Bring
Among the infections that tend to come when the temperatures rise, some are mild while others can be deadly. From poison plants to "brain-eating" amoebas, here are five health...
Mobile Phones Linked To Allergic Reactions In Review
Some studies have identified mobile phones and related devices as sources of metal sensitization and potential causes of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). The belief is that many phones on the...
Researchers Discover New Potential Antibody Treatment For Asthma
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 (Hamilton, ON) – Researchers at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University have successfully tested an antibody that can improve the quality of life for individuals...
New glasses may increase risk of falls in older adults, suggests review
Blurred vision contributes to the risk of falling in older adults -— but getting new glasses with a big change in vision prescription may increase the risk rather than decreasing...
How Alzheimer's blood test could be first step in developing treatments to halt or slow disease
A blood test has the potential to predict Alzheimer’s disease before patients start showing symptoms, researchers have reported. Now they expand upon this groundbreaking research and discuss why it could...