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Antibodies from Ebola survivors may protect animals from virus Antibodies from Ebola survivors may protect animals from virus 1 hour ago ago
Two types of antibodies from the blood of Ebola survivors protected animals against strains of the virus that cause deadly infections in people.
Broken bones could increase death risk for older adults Broken bones could increase death risk for older adults 19 hours ago ago
A broken bone in older age may increase your risk of death for the next 10 years, researchers say.
Bayer to stop selling Essure birth control implant in U.S. Bayer to stop selling Essure birth control implant in U.S. 21 hours ago ago
Amid lawsuits and plummeting sales for its Essure birth control device, drug giant Bayer announced Friday that it would cease U.S. sales of the product.
Deaths tied to marijuana tainted with rat poison ingredient Deaths tied to marijuana tainted with rat poison ingredient 21 hours ago ago
Synthetic marijuana products contaminated with an ingredient found in rat poison have caused several deaths and hundreds of hospitalizations.
Women with diabetes have higher cancer risk, study confirms Women with diabetes have higher cancer risk, study confirms 22 hours ago ago
The increased risk of cancer in people with diabetes is higher for women than men, a new study finds.
'Concussion pill' using cannabis shows promise 'Concussion pill' using cannabis shows promise 23 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- A "concussion pill" under development in Miami using cannabis is showing progress for treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
Low dose of daily aspirin may fight ovarian cancer Low dose of daily aspirin may fight ovarian cancer 1 day ago ago
One low-dose aspirin a day could help women avoid ovarian cancer or boost their survival should it develop, two new studies suggest.
Nicotine use during pregnancy may increase risk of SIDS Nicotine use during pregnancy may increase risk of SIDS 1 day ago ago
Using any form of nicotine during pregnancy or while nursing may raise a baby's risk for sudden infant death syndrome, new animal research suggests.
Alcohol drives rise in liver disease deaths in young adults, study says Alcohol drives rise in liver disease deaths in young adults, study says 1 day ago ago
The Great Recession continues to take a grim toll: Since 2009, a growing number of Americans have died from liver disease and liver cancer.
CRISPR gene editing possible without using a virus, scientists say CRISPR gene editing possible without using a virus, scientists say 1 day ago ago
July 12 (UPI) -- Scientists have figured out a way to genetically reprogram human immune cells without using viruses to insert DNA.
Scientists develop nicotine gum for 'betel quid' addiction Scientists develop nicotine gum for 'betel quid' addiction 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- Researchers are developing a way for users to kick an addiction to betel quid -- a cheap stimulant that can lead to oral disease and cancer.
Botulinum toxin compound may be effective against chronic pain Botulinum toxin compound may be effective against chronic pain 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- Researchers have found a modified form of botulinum toxin -- used to treat facial fine lines and wrinkles -- relieved pain without adverse side effects in mice.
Study: 'Good cholesterol' may not be good in older women Study: 'Good cholesterol' may not be good in older women 2 days ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- "Good cholesterol" may not be a good indicator an older woman has a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study.
Pregnancy history linked to risk for Alzheimer's disease Pregnancy history linked to risk for Alzheimer's disease 2 days ago ago
A woman's pregnancy history may predict her risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
Study: Resetting e-prescriptions for opioids helps curb use Study: Resetting e-prescriptions for opioids helps curb use 2 days ago ago
Lowering the default number of opioid painkillers in electronic prescription systems reduced overall use of the drugs, a new study finds.
Drug may ease pain, lessen hospitalization from sickle cell disease Drug may ease pain, lessen hospitalization from sickle cell disease 2 days ago ago
An FDA-approved supplement reduces episodes of severe pain in people with sickle cell disease, a new clinical trial shows
Pain, sleeplessness often precede MS diagnosis Pain, sleeplessness often precede MS diagnosis 2 days ago ago
Pain, sleep problems and mental health disorders are common in the five years before someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a new study reveals.
Study: Early dinner may lower risk for breast, prostate cancer Study: Early dinner may lower risk for breast, prostate cancer 2 days ago ago
Having a late dinner and heading straight to bed may boost your risk of breast or prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
Nitrates in meat may be tied to mania, study says Nitrates in meat may be tied to mania, study says 2 days ago ago
Chemicals used to cure meats like salami and hot dogs may be linked to a mood disorder called mania, researchers report.
Military personnel, football players show similar signs of CTE in scans Military personnel, football players show similar signs of CTE in scans 2 days ago ago
July 18 (UPI) -- Researchers found military personnel who suffered head trauma, and reported memory and mood issues, had brain scans similar to retired football players with CTE.
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