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Parkinson's disease reverted at experimental stage
Scientists demonstrated experimentally, with adult rats, that mobility can be restored in patients with Parkinson's disease, the major degenerative disease of the motor system worldwide. The experiments have not yet...
Steroid-based treatment may answer needs of pediatric EoE patients
A new formulation of oral budesonide suspension, a steroid-based treatment, is safe and effective in treating pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a new study. Eosinophilic esophagitis is a...
Australian mom charged with murder of eight children
Fred LambertCAIRNS, Australia, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- A woman in Australia who was arrested Friday on suspicion of killing eight children was charged with murder Sunday.
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder beat Los Angeles Lakers
Russell Westbrook scored 31 points with 10 assists and five rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
Less than half of UK prescriptions for antipsychotics issued for main licensed conditions
Less than half of UK prescriptions for antipsychotic drugs are being issued to treat the serious mental illnesses for which they are mainly licensed, reveals research. Instead, they may often...
Don't be tempted to buy your teen a cheap (old) car, parents warned
Almost half of teen drivers killed on US roads in the past few years were driving vehicles that were 11 or more years old, and often lacking key safety features,...
Tooth loss linked to slowing mind, body
The memory and walking speeds of adults who have lost all of their teeth decline more rapidly than in those who still have some of their own teeth, finds new...
OCD patients' brains light up to reveal how compulsive habits develop
Misfiring of the brain's control system might underpin compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to researchers.
Cells identified that enhance tumor growth and suppress anti-cancer immune attack
A study has identified the population of white blood cells that tumors use to enhance growth and suppress the disease-fighting immune system. The results mark a turning point in cancer...
Prepackaged caramel apples blamed for four listeria deaths
Frances BurnsATLANTA, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- A listeriosis outbreak linked to prepackaged caramel apples has sickened 28 people and killed four, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Apple on defence after BBC exposé of working conditions in its factories
Apple is in the spotlight again over working conditions for the people who make its products, following a BBC investigation that alleges poor treatment of workers in Chinese factories.
Dog accidentally shoots owner with rifle
Ben HooperSHERIDAN, Wyo., Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Authorities in Wyoming said a man was shot in the arm when his dog stepped on a loaded gun in the back seat...
Celebs lose millions of followers in Instagram purge
Instagram deletes spam accounts leading to a shake up that has knocked Bieber from top-Instagrammer glory
BMI may not be the last word on health risks, some experts say
When you visit your doctor for a physical, it's likely that your exam will include a calculation of your body mass index, or BMI. It's also likely that your doctor...
VIDEO: Greenpeace to aid Nazca Lines inquiry
Greenpeace will co-operate with an investigation by a Peruvian court to determine responsibility for damage caused by activists at the Nazca Lines, the group's chief executive says.
'She is our world': Family of N.B. girl who lost parts of 4 limbs in rare infection
A nine-year-old girl from Baie-Sainte-Anne, N.B., has a long recovery ahead of her after a rare type of bacteria forced doctors to amputate portions of her arms and legs.
Wearable fitness devices to track goals: Moov, Basis Peak, Misfit Shine
Wearable tech is all the rage, and you would be hard-pressed to find a limb out there unoccupied by some kind of device to count steps, track sleep, monitor heart...
Cloudy water, even if it’s safe, affects rural immigrants’ health
Cloudy tap water may have a greater effect for California’s rural immigrants than merely leaving behind a bad taste, according to a new policy brief released by the Center for...
Vladimir Putin mistakes stroke survivor for drunken journalist
Aileen GraefMOSCOW, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin accused a stroke-surviving journalist of being drunk during his end-of-year press conference after he slurred his question.
Europe recommends approval for first stem-cell therapy
LONDON (Reuters) - European regulators have recommended approval of the first medicine containing stem cells to treat a rare condition caused by burns to the eye.
Poll: Americans skeptical of commercial drones
Americans are skeptical that the benefits of the heralded drone revolution will outweigh the risks to privacy and safety, although a majority approve of using small, unmanned aircraft for dangerous...
Scheduling sleep: Three nighttime habits to improve rest
With an increase in parties, increased food and alcohol consumption and a general disruption of normal routines, the month of December can be exhausting. Here are three tips to improve...
Lee W. Wattenberg, Who Saw Cancer Fighters in Foods, Dies at 92
Dr. Wattenberg, a University of Minnesota researcher hailed as the “father of chemoprevention,” found weapons in chemical compounds in broccoli, cabbage, coffee and garlic.
Crashing the Old Boys' Science Club (Op-Ed)
Women are leading a new push to break down the obstacles they face in the science community.
Disgraced Japan researcher fails to replicate 'game changing' stem cell results
TOKYO (Reuters) - A disgraced Japanese researcher has failed to replicate results hailed as a potential breakthrough in stem-cell treatment and efforts to do so will be abandoned, officials at...
Malnutrition Hits Millions of Children in Yemen
The country, which has one of the highest rates of child malnutrition, is struggling through a failing transition to democracy and facing a rebel uprising.
Ashlee Simpson pregnant with second child
Danielle HaynesLOS ANGELES, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Singer Ashlee Simpson is expecting her first child with new husband Evan Ross.
Breastfeeding past two months helps babies avoid obesity
Infants at risk for childhood and adult obesity have a better chance of not becoming overweight if breastfeeding continues beyond two months, nutritional scientists at Cornell have discovered. “Children at...