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The quality of your sperm may indicate how long you'll live
Over an eight-year period, men with abnormalities in their semen were more than twice as likely to die compared to men with healthy sperm.
Walking may have profound benefits for patients with kidney disease
Among patients with chronic kidney disease who were followed for an average of 1.3 years, those who walked for exercise were 33% less likely to die and 21% less likely...
Water pipe smoking causes significant exposure to nicotine and cancer-causing agents
Young adults who smoked water pipes in hookah bars had […]
Tiny Magnets Pose Dangerous Risk to Children, Study Finds
The number of cases of children ingesting magnets has tripled, resulting in serious injuries that require surgery, according to a new study.
'Physician partners' free doctors to focus on patients, not paperwork
Primary care doctors spend so much time on clerical duties that their time with patients is limited. A new study suggests that "physician partners" who would work on those time...
Marijuana use involved in more fatal accidents since commercialization of medical marijuana
The proportion of marijuana-positive drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes in Colorado has increased dramatically since the commercialization of medical marijuana in the middle of 2009, according to a...
Diabetics: Two large meals better than 6 small meals with same calories for controlling weight, blood sugar
Two large meals (breakfast and lunch), rather than six small meals with the same total calories, are better for controlling weight and blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes,...
Interrupted breathing during sleep affects brain neurons necessary to regulate heart rate
Sufferers of a common sleep-breathing disorder have diminished activity among neurons responsible for keeping heart rate low, reveals a new study. The research discovered that in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA),...
Mothers' sleep, late in pregnancy, affects offspring's weight gain as adults
Poor-quality sleep during the third trimester of pregnancy can increase the odds of weight gain and metabolic abnormalities in offspring once they reach adulthood. The effects, caused by epigenetic modifications,...
Fukushima cancer risk not as serious as thought, UN says
Japan's nuclear disaster at Fukushima in 2011 has had less of an impact on wildlife and human health than expected, according to a recently finalized UN report.
Living conditions in Iraq must improve if investment in health system is to yield results
Despite enormous investment in Iraq's health system in the 10 years since the US-led invasion, the health condition of Iraqis has deteriorated and will fail to improve unless more is...
A gripping tale: scientists claim to have discovered why skin wrinkles in water
Puckered skin may have helped our ancestors grasp slippery food and keep their footing on treacherous ground Continue reading...
AIDS Groups Back Anti-H.I.V. Pill Amid Concerns Doctors and Patients Will Resist
In interviews and in a flood of online comments, experts and others on the front lines of the battle against H.I.V. made it clear that the regimen could be slow...
F.D.A. Recommends Lower Dose of the Sleeping Pill Lunesta
The agency recommended a new starting dose of one milligram, down from two milligrams, and told the pill’s manufacturer, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, to change its labels to reflect that.
System 'prints' precise drug dosages tailored for patients
(Phys.org) —Researchers have created a prototype system that uses a mathematical model to predict - and a portable inkjet technology to produce - precise medication dosages tailored for specific patients,...
Baffling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Set for Diagnostic Overhaul
Researchers might soon redefine the mysterious condition, while the latest findings point to the role of brain inflammation -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
First Nations girl with leukemia chooses traditional medicine over chemo
Makayla Sault, 10, underwent 11 weeks of chemotherapy before opting out of treatment in favour of using traditional First Nations medicine. Her medical team says that decision could be fatal...
Dark matter, mental health, and the cakes of math - blogs roundup
Posts on our network this week included a look at Medical Innovation Bill, scaremongering, neuroscience, and why we need more information on chickenpox vaccines Continue reading...
Anorexia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Anorexia nervosa involves an obsession with food and weight that can end up consuming a person's life.
Kenny Rogers had skin cancer removed from face [PHOTO]
Danielle HaynesATLANTA, May 15 (UPI) -- Kenny Rogers encourages fans to have skin checked for cancer.
Study may explain link between antibiotic use in infants, asthma
Children who receive antibiotics before their first birthday might be at an increased risk of developing asthma, new research has confirmed. However, the findings suggest that it is impaired viral...
How some trypanosomes cause sleeping sickness while others don't
Trypanosome parasites transmitted by tsetse flies cause devastating diseases in humans and livestock. Different subspecies infect different hosts: Trypanosoma brucei brucei infects cattle but is non-infectious to humans, whereas T....
Senate Conflicts Kill Energy Efficency Bill
Partisan Politics: Republican effort to attach Keystone XL amendment prevents bill from moving forward
Report: West Virginia has least-segregated schools in the U.S., New York has most
Matt BradwellLOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- The report says although segregation has improved in some areas, many areas have gotten worse, especially compared to twenty years ago.
Women Underrepresented In Biomedical Research
Two decades ago, the inclusion of women in biomedical research was mandated by law but sex-specific research is still not the norm. As a result, many women receive recommendations from...
Contamination of Pet Food and Treats Must Not Be an Afterthought for Owners, Veterinarians
Dr. Scott Weese will present on how pet food and treat manufacturing practices play a major role in pathogen control for pets.
Missouri one step closer to 72-hour wait period for abortions
Aileen GraefJEFFERSON CITY, Mo., May 15 (UPI) -- Missouri lawmakers passed legislation requiring women to have a three-day wait period before having an abortion so they can "think about their...
Evelyn Lozada has lost 30 pounds since giving birth 7 weeks ago
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- 'Basketball Wives' star Evelyn Lozada told ABC News she's already lost 30 of the 42 pounds she gained while pregnant.