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Hagel urges unity at Gulf Arab states conference
Ed AdamczykJEDDAH , Saudi Arabia, May 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel urged Gulf Arab states to unite against common threats, despite splintering over Qatar's Muslim Brotherhood...
Toronto Blue Jays defeat Angels 7-3
Jose Bautista and Brett Lawrie both went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays took the finale of a four-game set from the Los Angeles Angels, 7-3, on Monday.
Jockey Rafael Bejarano will be sidelined four to six weeks
Jockey Rafael Bejarano, injured in a spill at Santa Anita on Saturday, is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks, his agent, Joe Ferrer, said Monday. Bejarano has been...
‘Heart disease-on-a-chip’
Harvard scientists have merged stem cell and “organ-on-a-chip” technologies to grow, for the first time, functioning human heart tissue carrying an inherited cardiovascular disease. The research appears to be a big step forward...
Fourfold increase in rate of diagnosed cases of celiac disease in the UK
New research has found a fourfold increase in the rate of diagnosed cases of celiac disease in the United Kingdom over the past two decades, but, still it appears that...
Nintendo apologizes for Tomodachi Life gay snub
Nintendo is apologizing and pledging to be more inclusive after being criticized for not recognizing same-sex relationships in English-language editions of a life-simulator video game.
AUDIO: Scientists 'able to induce lucid dreams'
Michael Nitsche discusses findings from scientists in Germany that suggest more frequent lucid dreams can be induced by sending weak electrical signals into the brain.
Improved detection of patient disabilities can reduce disparities in clinical care
People with disabilities have greater risk for experiencing healthcare disparities and differences in diagnoses, treatments and outcomes, according to research. Nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population lives with a...
Burning issue of hydrocarbons, impacts on human health
Methods to identify metabolites of PAHs and NPAHs, found in hydrocarbons, in urine and blood are being developed by researchers. Researchers are also seeking the most sensitive method for measuring...
Samsung’s Chairman Has Cardiac Procedure After Heart Attack
Lee Kun-hee, 72, who leads South Korea’s biggest conglomerate, was admitted to a hospital Saturday night after having trouble breathing, and is in stable condition, the hospital said.
Childhood stimulation key to brain development, study finds
Twenty-year research project shows that most critical aspect of cortex development in late teens was stimulation aged four Continue reading...
Maria Sharapova rallies to win Madrid Open women's title
Maria Sharapova bounced back from a poor start to defeat Simona Halep, 1-6, 6-2, 6-3, on Sunday and win the Madrid Open title. Sharapova, who lost to Serena Williams in...
Fed govt failed to inspect higher risk oil wells
Congressional investigators say the government has failed to inspect thousands of oil and gas wells it considers potentially high risks for water contamination and other environmental damage.
More Labels And Information Might Improve Public Health - But 'One Size Fits All' Claims Are Unfounded
In Europe, there is a rush to ban and label things regardless of information. In America, there is a movement to do the same. In Asia, it is open season...
Dot Earth Blog: The Role of Education and Health Care in Fostering Sustainable Motherhood
Fostering the health and education of young women is vital if your goal is a sustainable human journey.
Opinion: The Toxic Brew in Our Yards
Chemicals used on lawns and gardens are linked to cancer and endocrine disruption, and many are considered unsafe for farmworkers.
Supervisors' races focus on child welfare
The race for two seats on the Board of Supervisors has yielded a flood of campaign pledges, but no area of Los Angeles County government has attracted more calls for...
Chelsea Clinton earns doctorate from Oxford
Matt BradwellOXFORD, England, May 10 (UPI) -- Dr. Chelsea Clinton graduated today from Oxford University, earning a PhD in international relations.
Disease of Pakistan’s Poor Now Worries the Affluent
A World Health Organization recommendation that travelers not leave Pakistan without a polio vaccination certificate has sowed confusion.
US Airways flight diverted to Ireland
Danielle HaynesDUBLIN, Ireland, May 10 (UPI) -- At least nine flight attendants fall ill on US Airways Flight 715.
CBS cancels 'The Crazy Ones'
Danielle HaynesLOS ANGELES, May 10 (UPI) -- "The Crazy Ones" suffered in ratings and in reviews.
Killeen, Texas, police shooting: Two cops shot, two people arrested
Danielle HaynesKILLEEN, Texas, May 10 (UPI) -- Two officers shot in Killeen, Texas; one in critical, one in good condition.
What's up with Andre Ethier sitting against right-hander Matt Cain?
Imagine you’re Andre Ethier. I know, but try anyway. You’ve been a fixture in the Los Angeles lineup for the last seven years. You’re in the midst of a five-year,...
Jodie Meeks graduating today from University of Kentucky
Lakers guard Jodie Meeks will graduate from the University of Kentucky on Saturday, five years after leaving the Wildcats for the NBA. "It feels good," Meeks said at a news...
What Is The Best Diet And Exercise Combination To Counter Type-2 Diabetes?
Type-2 diabetes has dramatically spread in the last decade and is most often associated with being overweight and suffering from obesity. Moreover, nutritionists believe that inactive and sedentary lifestyles together...
For hospice nurse, wife's death was one too many
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Everywhere Jay Westbrook turns, behind the wheel of his black pickup, a memory flashes....
Pregnant women gain new options under health law
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The health care law has opened up an unusual opportunity for some mothers-to-be to save on medical bills for childbirth....
As MERS virus reaches U.S., public health system springs into action
The man arrived at the hospital with a fever and a bad cough. Relatives accompanied him through the doors, beneath the red neon sign reading "Emergency." It looked like pneumonia,...