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Researchers use herpes to attack brain tumor
Brooks HaysCAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16 (UPI) -- Researchers at Harvard have discovered an effective new way to fight brain tumors: apply a gel filled with herpes-infected stem cells.
Rihanna ditches long locks for pink pixie cut wig
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, May 16 (UPI) -- Rihanna sported a bubblegum pink pixie cut wig up at the Los Angeles Clippers-Oklahoma City Thunder NBA playoff game Thursday.
A commonly prescribed antidepressant may slow Alzheimer's
Alex CukanST. LOUIS, May 14 (UPI) -- The commonly prescribed antidepressant Celexa, or citalopram, may reduce production of brain plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Understanding 1918 flu pandemic can aid in better infectious disease response
The 1918 Flu Pandemic infected over 500 million people, killing at least 50 million. Now, a researcher has analyzed the pandemic in two remote regions of North America, finding that...
Widely used drug no more effective than FDA approved medication in treating epileptic seizures
Lorazepam -- a widely used but not yet Food and Drug Administration approved drug for children -- is no more effective than an approved benzodiazepine, diazepam, for treating pediatric status...
New approach to treating peanut and other food allergies
These days, more and more people seem to have food allergies, which can sometimes have life-threatening consequences. Scientists now report the development of a new type of flour that someday...
Enzyme helps stem cells improve recovery from limb injuries
While it seems like restoring blood flow to an injured leg would be a good thing, it can actually cause additional damage that hinders recovery, researchers say. Ischemia reperfusion injury...
Hope for normal heart function in children with fatal heart disease
After two decades of arduous research, an investigator has published a new study showing that many children with an often fatal type of heart disease can recover “normal size and...
Outcome data in clinical trials reported inadequately, inconsistently, study finds
There is increasing public pressure to report the results of all clinical trials to eliminate publication bias and improve public access. However, investigators building a database of clinical trials involving...
Small molecule aids recovery from radiation sickness
A drug for radiation sickness is a small step toward the larger goal of making effective treatments for human radiation exposure, whether as a medical treatment or after a nuclear...
MERS Situation More Serious but Not an Emergency Yet, WHO Panel Says
Better hospital hygiene and more studies urgently needed, committee says in new assessment
Drug Could Protect Against Radiation Exposure
Compound could be administered after nuclear meltdown, could make cancer therapy safer
One in four adults worldwide are anti-Semitic, survey says
Ed AdamczykNEW YORK, May 14 (UPI) -- A survey commissioned by the Anti-Defamation League says one in four adults worldwide are "deeply infected with anti-Semitic attitudes."
Carbs To Treat Diabetes? Here They Come To Save The Day!
Your local multiplex has been packed with superheroes lately: Robocop, Captain America and Spider-Man have wowed us this year and Superman, Batman and the Avengers are waiting in the wings. But have...
Longer life: The public health argument for better transit
Better urban planning and more public transit investment can lead to an improvement in health for residents in Hamilton and nearby communities, according to a new report released on Wednesday.
Phys Ed: Exercise ‘Snacks’ to Control Blood Sugar
Multiple brief bouts of of exercise in a day may regulate blood sugar levels better than a single, continuous workout.
Huge medical bill rejected by travel insurance company
Two seniors say they are “devastated” after their travel medical insurance policy was cancelled, leaving them on the hook for almost $105,000US ($114,000Cdn) for a five-day hospital stay in Arizona.
Pentagon may move Chelsea Manning to civilian prison for hormone treatment
Matt BradwellLEAVENWORTH, Kan., May 14 (UPI) -- The Pentagon is considering moving Private Chelsea Manning to a civilian prison so she can seek gender-reassignment treatment.
Cluster of Rare Birth Defects Under Investigation
Health officials are investigating a cluster of serious birth defects in a region of Washington State.
Ethical Care Required as Neuroscience Advances, Government Report Says
Advances in neuroscience raise a slew of ethical questions, and ethics should be integrated into this research, bioethics experts said in a report made public today (May 14).
Virtual exercise machine could speed recovery
A University of Prince Edward Island researcher is working a project he believes could improve the recovery time for people coming back from surgery or an injury.
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Philip Ball's article on chemistry's climate change sceptics prompts responses from both sides of the debate
Chinese police hand GSK bribery case to prosecutors
Investigation alleges senior manager ordered staff to hand out bribes
Veterinarian cautions pet owners of disease affecting both pets and humans
Due to recent storms and flooding, a Kansas State University veterinarian is warning of a disease that spreads through water to both dogs and people.
New generation of water treatment membranes
Due to the increasing amount of contaminants in surface water, such as hormones and medicine residues, it is increasingly difficult to produce clean drinking water in the Netherlands. This requires...
Signs of potentially fatal bacterial disease affecting the canine community
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are calling for dog owners and veterinary surgeons to recognise the signs of a potentially fatal bacterial pneumonia-type disease that has been increasing...
Jodi Arias due back in court for second death penalty hearing
Aileen GraefPHOENIX, May 14 (UPI) -- Jodi Arias is due back in court this week for a hearing with a second panel of jurors who will decide if Arias will...
Chemicals found in common household products may affect human sperm
Toothpaste and sunscreen could be two of the reasons why male infertility is on the rise.