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APNewsBreak: VA OKs more private care for veterans
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will allow more veterans to obtain health care at private hospitals and clinics....
Mets defeat Dodgers 5-3
Juan Lagares' go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning helped the New York Mets to a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Peripheral artery disease: Home-based walking program eases clogged leg arteries
A home-based exercise program helped people with clogged leg arteries walk farther and faster. Supervised exercise for peripheral artery disease is not usually covered by insurance and is inaccessible for...
Protective proteins reduce damage to blood vessels
Proteins found in our blood can reduce damage caused to blood vessels as we age, and in conditions such as atherosclerosis and arthritis, new research finds. Calcification is a major...
Could cannabis active substance curb seizures? Experts weed through evidence
The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana and pure cannabidiol (CBD), an active substance in the cannabis plant, for neurologic conditions is highly debated. A series of articles examine the potential...
Chikungunya Virus Spreads in Caribbean Islands
Thousands of people in the Caribbean are becoming sick with a virus called chikungunya, which causes debilitating fever and severe joint pain, according to news reports.
Scientists Find An Unlikely Stress Responder May Protect Against Alzheimer's
LA JOLLA, CA—May 21, 2014—In surprise findings, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered that a protein with a propensity to form harmful aggregates in the body when...
Senate approves David Barron confirmation to First Circuit
Gabrielle LevyWASHINGTON, May 22 (UPI) -- The Senate confirmed David Barron after the Justice Department agreed to release a memo he wrote giving legal justification for drone strikes against Americans.
Studies show different types of vinegar may benefit health
The earliest known use of vinegar dates back more than 10,000 years ago and has been used as a food and medicine. A new review article in the Journal of...
The Saatchi medical innovation bill will put patients at the mercy of quacks
The medical innovation bill, also known as the Saatchi bill, claims to encourage innovation in treatments for the benefit of patients. But closer analysis suggests it could actually have the...
Worries Turn to Disease as Waters Recede in Balkans
Contaminated water has covered homes, towns and fields, leading to fears of intestinal ailments, respiratory infections, skin diseases, hepatitis and perhaps worse.
Radiofreqeuncy Ablation And Complete Endoscopic Resection Equally Effective For Dysplastic Barrett's Esophagus
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – May 21, 2014 – According to a new systematic review article, radiofrequency ablation and complete endoscopic resection are equally effective in the short-term treatment of dysplastic...
Liverpool Care Pathway Death Panels Were 'Too Extreme' - But So Are Ending Them
The decision to jettison the controversial approach to dying known as the Liverpool Care Pathway was "too extreme" given that its principles were considered by proponents as the best examples...
As many as 5,000 may have been exposed to hepatitis A in Missouri restaurant
Alex CukanSPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 21 (UPI) -- A worker at a Red Robin restaurant in Springfield, Mo., may have exposed as many as 5,000 to hepatitis A, county officials said.
F.D.A. Clears New Drug to Treat Colitis and Crohn’s
The drug, from Takeda Pharmaceutical of Japan, will be sold under the brand name Entyvio.
Well: Drowning Risk Varies by Age and Race
Almost 21,000 people under 30 died from drowning in the 12 years from 1999 to 2010, and there were substantial variations in death rate depending on age, race and ethnicity.
Study Sees Bigger Role for Placenta in Newborns’ Health
Placental bacteria may affect the timing of births and the makeup of an infant’s gut, researchers say, including that of babies born by cesarean.
Gregg Allman, 'Midnight Rider' producers sued over camera assistant's train death
Kate StantonCHATHAM COUNTY , Ga., May 21 (UPI) -- The family of Sarah Jones, a camera assistant who died during the filming of "Midnight Rider" has filed a wrongful-death suit...
Can the Chickenpox Vaccine Cause Shingles Later in Life?
The painful skin condition shingles is on the rise in the U.S. leading some to wonder whether the use of the chickenpox vaccine is to blame.
Nasal bacteria may be predictor of skin infections
Bacteria found in the nose may be a key indicator for future development of skin and soft-tissue infections in remote areas of the body, researchers say. The nose is the...
Device for stopping uncontrolled seizures implanted in patient
Last month the first hospital outside of a clinical trial site implanted a pacemaker-like device in the brain of a patient. This may be a game-changer for patients with epilepsy....
Racehorses: Equine nasal strip reduces lung damage, may improve performance
The Flair nasal strip was tested by researchers who found the product reduced lung hemorrhaging in horses by about 50 percent. Unlike humans, horses only breathe through their nose. When...
Man's Hormonal Condition Was 'Eating' His Finger Bones
A man whose finger bones looked mysteriously "eaten away" on an X-ray was actually a textbook case for doctors who have seen what high levels of a hormone called parathyroid...
Prince Philip undergoes medical procedure on right hand
Veronica LinaresLONDON, May 21 (UPI) -- Prince Philip was seen sporting a bandage on his hand as he attended several events at Buckingham Palace with his wife, Queen Elizabeth on...
Neurofeedback Increases Affection, Builds Empathy
Squabbling with your spouse lately? Someday, couples therapy could mean watching your own brain activity to train your compassionate side -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Save Lives With Golden Rice
If you could save the lives of 2.7 million children would you do it? I think it is safe to say that most people would answer “yes.” You may be...
Osteosarcoma Immunotherapy Study Has Potential to Benefit Both Dogs and Humans
Dr. Nicola Mason, DVM and ACVIM DIplomate in Small Animal Internal Medicine, is evaluating the first vaccine for canine osteosarcoma at the University of Pennsylvania.
Norway halts research involving dead infant brains
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) -- Norway says it has halted research on tissues obtained from autopsies after accusations that the work involves using the long-stored brains of...