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US urges N. Korea to compensate Sony for cyberattack
The United States urged North Korea on Monday to admit it ordered a cyberattack on the Hollywood studio Sony Pictures and to pay for the damage it had caused.
The best popular medicine books of 2014
Today’s “best of” list are my choices of books published in 2014 that focus on the topics of human biology, psychology and medicine. Continue reading...
The leading features of 2014
A rundown of our most read features includes an interview with Jeffrey Sachs on the future development goals.
Nintendonitis: The secret dangers of video games
It's all fun and games until someone dislocates a knee, wets himself or has a stroke
E-cigarettes surpass tobacco cigarettes among teens
In 2014, more teens use e-cigarettes than traditional, tobacco cigarettes or any other tobacco product—the first time a U.S. national study shows that teen use of e-cigarettes surpasses use of...
Bill Cosby's wife defends her husband against rape allegations
Kate StantonNEW YORK, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Camille Cosby, Bill Cosby's wife of 50 years, spoke out for the first time Monday against mounting sexual assault allegations against her husband.
A two-minute delay in cutting the umbilical cord leads to a better developent of newborns during their first days of life
Delaying the cutting of the umbilical cord in newborns by two minutes leads to a better development of the baby during the first days of life, research shows. The study...
People with low numeracy feel negative about taking part in bowel cancer screening
People who have problems with numbers may be more likely to feel negative about bowel cancer screening. Those with low numeracy skills were more likely to have a defensive attitude...
'Darwinian' test uncovers an antidepressant's hidden toxicity
The organismal performance assay detects subtle toxic effects by subjecting mice to a relentless, Darwinian competition for food, shelter and mates. If there is a defect in any physiological system,...
Scientists' unique system of oral vaccine delivery to address global health threats
Scientists have succeeded in describing and validating a unique system of oral vaccine delivery using a common bacteria found in the mouth. According to the World Health Organization, nine million...
Aflibercept in diabetic macular oedema: Added benefit not proven
There were no relevant differences between the treatment groups for patients in whom the area of greatest visual acuity is also affected. For other patients, data were lacking.
Better palliative care access critical as Canada's population ages: report
Dramatic improvements are needed to provide quality palliative care for all patients facing the end of their lives, including boosting the number of health providers trained in specialized care of...
Angelina Jolie's chickenpox video goes viral, missing Unbroken premiere
Actor and director Angelina Jolie has created a truly viral video announcing she's missing the Los Angeles premiere of Unbroken tonight night because she contracted chickenpox.
Ashton Kutcher addresses Charlie Sheen's return for 'Two and Half Men' finale
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Ashton Kutcher discussed the upcoming finale of "Two and a Half Men" and Charlie Sheen's possible cameo on it, during a visit to...
A poll suggesting that many Americans condone brutal interrogation techniques is misleading and wrong, professor says
Does the American public condone torture when the goal is to prevent terrorist attacks? News headlines reporting the results of a Pew Research Center poll released on Dec. 9 indicate...
Study: Hotter days in US mean less cold cash
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hotter days mean less cold cash for Americans, according to a new study matching 40 years of temperatures to economics....
Year in review: Microbes exploit their killer
Triclosan, an unregulated antimicrobial chemical found in consumer products, may aid, rather than deter, microbes that invade people’s bodies.
Shiny Appy Children
Current research suggests that the interactivity that makes children’s apps and digital books so exciting may be disrupting traditional literacy development. But do storyapps offer other important benefits? Natalia Kucirkova,...
Merck Expands In Antibiotics With Cubist Buy
Pharma: Deal takes the big drugmaker further into hospital acute care
Marathon bombing survivors prepare for charity's closing
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) -- Heather Abbott says One Fund Boston - the charity set up in the aftermath of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings - helped...
Raw Milk is Not Safe (Op-Ed)
Milk is a highly nutritious food, and an important source of amino acids and minerals such as phosphorus and calcium, which contributes to bone health.
Women film critics hail 'Still Alice,' 'Selma,' 'Homesman' as 2014's best
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The Women Film Critics Circle has bestowed its highest honors on the dramas {i:Still Alice} and "Selma."
Inulin-propionate Ester Ingredient Will Make You Feel Fuller
Some people eat when they are hungry and stop when they are not. Others eat until they are full. For that second group, science may soon have a way to...
Miley Cyrus shares photos after being hospitalized for wrist cyst
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Miley Cyrus was hospitalized Friday reputedly to remove a cyst from her wrist.
Health Canada advises parents to shop smart for children's toys
Health Canada is warning consumers shopping for children's gifts to choose toys wisely to ensure that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
GTPBP3 Mutations Cause Mitochondrial Translation Defect - And Diseases
Diseases of dysfunctional mitochondria, also known as mitochondrial diseases, have a prevalence of up to 1 in 2,000 people and predominantly affect children, though adult-onset disorders are also recognized. An...
Country singer Dawn Sears dies at 53
Amy R. ConnollyNASHVILLE, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Dawn Sears, a longtime backup vocalist for Vince Gill and member of The Time Jumpers, died after battling lung cancer. She was 53.
18 dead, 90 missing in massive landslide
Amy R. ConnollyJAKARTA, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A landslide destroyed an Indonesian village, claiming the lives of 18 people and leaving more than 90 missing. Rescue workers are hoping to...