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If Aired, Tobacco Truths Would Help Smokers Quit, Study Finds
True statements about what smoking cigarettes can do to your health actually come as a surprise to many smokers, a new study suggests.
New insights into premature ejaculation could lead to better diagnosis, treatment
There are many misconceptions and unknowns about premature ejaculation in the medical community and the general population. Two new papers provide much-needed answers that could lead to improved diagnosis and...
Lab-Grown Meat's Cost Could Be Biggest Turn-Off
Imagine a day when hamburgers grown from stem cells in a factory provide enough meat for an entire village. Such a future is within reach, some experts say.
MRSA, E.coli O157:H7 survive for days on surfaces commonly found in airplanes
Alex CukanBOSTON, May 21 (UPI) -- Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, and E. coli O157:H7 can survive for days on surfaces such as an armrest or plastic tray table commonly found...
A full serving of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health
Most Americans eat a diet that consists of little to […]
Scots kids among world’s least active, global health report card reveals
Video game-obsessed Scots children are among the least active in […]
Boosting Immune Process Helps Clear Lethal Bacteria in Cystic Fibrosis
Boosting a key immune process called autophagy with interferon gamma […]
More than two-thirds of healthy Americans are infected with human papilloma viruses
69 percent of healthy American adults are infected with one or more of 109 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). This is the conclusion of a study that is believed to...
Pine bark substance could be potent melanoma drug
A substance that comes from pine bark is a potential source for a new treatment of melanoma, according to researchers. Current melanoma drugs targeting single proteins can initially be effective,...
Cigarette smoking, male sex: Risk factors for ocular sarcoidosis
Cigarette smoking and male sex are significant risk factors for developing ocular sarcoidosis, according to a new study. Sarcoidosis is a disease in which inflammation produces tiny lumps of cells...
New potential antibody treatment for asthma discovered
Giving a mild allergic asthma patient an antibody, which blocks a specific protein in the lungs, markedly improved asthmatic symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and cough after the...
Reducing residents' work hours may have unintended consequences
Medical residents in Canada may work longer hours per shift and per week than their counterparts in Europe, Australia and New Zealand but there is conflicting evidence whether shorter shifts...
Cognitive test can differentiate between Alzheimer's and normal aging
A new cognitive test that can better determine whether memory impairments are due to very mild Alzheimer's disease or the normal aging process has been developed by researchers. The Alzheimer's...
Ciara unveils her newborn's name in new photo
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, May 20 (UPI) -- Ciara took to Instagram Tuesday, a day after giving birth to her first child with fiancee Future, to update fans on the baby's...
Tons of drowned livestock a new Balkan threat
A new calamity emerged Tuesday in the flood-hit Balkans as rescue workers battled overflowing rivers—and were confronted by wastelands of drowned livestock.
White House promises CIA will stop using fake vaccine programs in operations
Aileen GraefWASHINGTON, May 20 (UPI) -- The White House vowed Friday that the CIA will cease all fake vaccine campaigns operations for spying after facing backlash in the form of...
Reading privacy policy lowers trust
Website privacy policies are almost obligatory for many online services, but for anyone who reads these often unwieldy documents, trust in the provider is more commonly reduced than gained, according...
Olive Oil Could Protect Heart from Smog
Olive oil could help protect against heart disease, a small new study suggests, but some experts remain skeptical of the link.
For Mice And Men, Dose Doth Make The Poison
Every day, I make my wife two or three cups of coffee. I am serving her a phenol-laced liquid, containing 826 volatile chemical substances, 16 of which are known by...
HPV Now Found in Two-Thirds of Americans, Survey Finds
More than two-thirds of healthy Americans are teeming with HPV, a new survey finds.But don’t worry — most are benign types of virus, the survey indicates.
'The Shield' actor Michael Jace charged in wife's homicide
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, May 20 (UPI) -- "The Shield" actor Michael Jace was arrested early Tuesday morning after his wife was shot to death in the couple's Los Angeles home.
Latin America trains its eyes on better science journalism
How is work to improve science coverage faring across the diverse region, ask Cecilia Rosen and Aleida Rueda.
The Brazilian Banes: A World Cup Disease Guide
A global network of clinicians assess the most common diseases among travelers to Brazil, and the winner is surprising -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Sunday school teachers as ‘culture warriors’: Lay leaders wield political clout
Volunteer lay leaders serve as political opinion leaders within churches, […]
Fatal train crash outside Moscow kills at least 5 people
JC FinleyMOSCOW, May 20 (UPI) -- At least five people died Tuesday when a freight train and passenger train collided and derailed outside of Moscow. The death toll is expected...
Scientists have worked out how to trigger lucid dreaming
By zapping brains with mild electric currents, scientists have switched on self-awareness in dreaming volunteers.
What is CBT for psychosis anyway?
As the debate about the efficacy of CBT for psychosis continues, clinical psychologist Dr Lucy Maddox explains how it's used in practice Continue reading...
Recipes for Health: Whole-Grain Blueberry Buckle
Topped with oats and quinoa flour, this old-fashioned cake is no longer traditional at all.