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Fighting polio in Pakistan means dodging bullets, accusations of spying
Malik AchakzaiQUETTA, Pakistan, (News Lens Pakistan) -- As hardline militants continue to gun down polio vaccine workers in Pakistan, health workers continue their efforts to protect children.
Worse lower, higher, frequency hearing in HIV positive adults
Adults with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV+) had poorer lower and higher frequency hearing than adults without HIV infection, according to a new report.
Baby Jesus stolen from church Nativity replaced with real pig's head
Aileen GraefHAVERHILL, Mass., Dec. 26 (UPI) -- A baby Jesus figurine from a church in Massachusetts was stolen and replaced with a real pig's head on Christmas.
Patrick Stewart wears dancing Christmas hat in viral clip
Veronica LinaresLONDON, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Sir Patrick Stewart reacts to a singing and dancing Christmas hat in a new video shared on YouTube by his wife, Sunny Ozell.
Jennifer Lawrence visited children's hospital on Christmas eve
Veronica LinaresLOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Jennifer Lawrence surprised hundreds of children on Christmas Eve by visiting the Kosair Children's Hospital in her hometown of Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday.
Some Top Officials Knew of V.A. Woes, Before the Scandal
Long before revelations that the Veterans Affairs hospital in Phoenix had hidden that veterans were facing long delays, senior department officials had been made aware of problems at the hospital.
Your Money: Affordable Care Act’s Tax Effects Now Loom for Filers
Issues that will be handled through the federal tax system include health insurance exemptions, penalties, and repayment of excess subsidies.
Russell Westbrook leads Oklahoma City Thunder past San Antonio Spurs
Russell Westbrook turned in another dominant performance and the Oklahoma City Thunder, minus Kevin Durant, beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-106 on Christmas Day.
The Texas Tribune: For Members of Health Ministries in Texas, Caring Means Sharing the Bills
Some Christians pool their resources to participate in an alternative to federally mandated insurance coverage, though there are limits, including some based on their beliefs.
Twelve new genetic causes of developmental disorders
Scientists have discovered 12 new genetic causes of developmental disorders.They will ultimately analyze data from 12,000 families. The article describes results from the first 1133 samples, which have increased the...
"Let Us Adore And Drink!" A Brief History Of Wine And Religion
The Greeks hailed Dionysus (also known as Bacchus) as their patron god of wine, said to provide ecstasy and spiritual vision to his devotees. Pictured is Caravaggio's 1595 masterpiece Bacchus....
Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers face off Christmas night
The Chicago Bulls are playing great basketball and will try to continue the momentum Christmas night when they host the Los Angeles Lakers.
Peter Piot: the veteran scientist who helped to raise the alarm over Ebola
The man on the team that discovered the virus 38 years ago, and who sounded a warning about the risks posed by the current outbreak, says we must be better...
Diabetes drug metformin may be safe for patients with kidney disease
The most popular treatment for type 2 diabetes, metformin, may be safer for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease than guidelines suggest, according to a new, systematic review of...
Mono: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
'The kissing disease' also spreads through shared utensils and coughing and sneezing.
From the archive, 25 December 1824: typhus fever rages in Manchester
As people continue to die, a reader makes a plea for money to be raised to remove the loads of putrescent filth from the back streets of the town Continue...
Scientists identify rare cancer's genetic pathway
An international research team, including four Simon Fraser University scientists, has identified the "mutational landscape" of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), a rare, highly fatal form of liver cancer that disproportionately affects...
The New Health Care: People Are Shopping for Health Insurance, Surprisingly
The high rate of shopping may be a good sign for the future of the exchanges, where price competition is the primary mechanism for keeping premiums low.
CDC monitoring tech for possible Ebola exposure
A lab technician is being monitored for possible exposure to the Ebola virus, according to officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
High-fat diet, obesity during pregnancy harms stem cells in developing fetus
Physician-scientists reveal a high-fat diet and obesity during pregnancy compromise the blood-forming, or hematopoietic, stem cell system in the fetal liver responsible for creating and sustaining lifelong blood and immune...
Steve Stricker recovering from back surgery
Steve Stricker, who has battled a balky back for several years, had outpatient back surgery on Tuesday and is home recovering.
Priming the elderly for flu shots
A drug that shuts down a potent signaling molecule in cells might boost protection elicited with flu vaccination, a study finds.
YouTube 'tentatively agrees' to stream 'The Interview' on Christmas Day
Veronica LinaresSAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- YouTube has "tentatively agreed" to release "The Interview" online on Christmas Day as it simultaneously premieres in select theaters across the U.S.
Images from the Real Face of the Ebola Crisis
A journalist on a monthlong visit to Sierra Leone provides a realistic view of people living their lives while their nation struggles to recover from a deadly outbreak -- Read more...
Gut Feeling? Probiotics May Ease Anxiety and Depression
The community of microbes in your gut not only affect physical health, they may also influence your mental health, according to a growing body of research.
Blood pressure apps 'not quite ready for prime time'
Millions of people could be trying to measure their blood pressure with untested, inaccurate and potentially dangerous smartphone applications, or apps, a new study finds.
Solving iron’s solubility problem
Technology profile: MRC Human Nutrition Research - anaemia supplements with fewer side effects
Gelatin nanoparticles could deliver drugs to the brain
Stroke victims could have more time to seek treatment that could reduce harmful effects on the brain, thanks to tiny blobs of gelatin that could deliver the medication to the...