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Report warns of dog illness that can spread to owners Report warns of dog illness that can spread to owners 4 days ago ago
A bacteria carried by dogs that haven't been neutered can produce flu symptoms in humans and potentially jeopardize a pregnancy, a new study suggests.
'Social identity' could make it hard to quit smoking, study says 'Social identity' could make it hard to quit smoking, study says 4 days ago ago
Could losing their sense of identity be one reason why so many smokers find it hard to kick the habit? Researchers in Britain think so.
FDA to require stronger warnings for potent group of antibiotics FDA to require stronger warnings for potent group of antibiotics 4 days ago ago
Antibiotics called fluoroquinolones will now include stronger warnings about drops in blood sugar and neurological side effects, the FDA announced on Tuesday.
Three-quarters of black Americans have high blood pressure by 55 Three-quarters of black Americans have high blood pressure by 55 4 days ago ago
A startling 75 percent of black people in the United States develop high blood pressure by the age of 55, a new study finds.
Insurance gaps can be costly for type 1 diabetes patients, study says Insurance gaps can be costly for type 1 diabetes patients, study says 4 days ago ago
Gaps in private insurance coverage are common among American adults with type 1 diabetes, raising their risk for health crises, a new study finds.
'All of Us' biobank to store 34 million samples for medical research 'All of Us' biobank to store 34 million samples for medical research 4 days ago ago
July 11 (UPI) -- The NIH's All of Us project is moving forward, collecting samples for its sprawling biobank at the Mayo Clinic -- and it's not the only project of its type.
Hepatitis-infected kidneys may be safe new option for transplant Hepatitis-infected kidneys may be safe new option for transplant 5 days ago ago
Some patients in need of a kidney transplant might safely receive an organ from an HCV-infected donor, a new study maintains.
More evidence that supplements won't help your heart More evidence that supplements won't help your heart 5 days ago ago
There's another study suggesting that the vitamin and mineral supplements bought by millions of Americans do nothing to stave off heart disease.
This protein makes armpits reek, and scientists want to stop it This protein makes armpits reek, and scientists want to stop it 5 days ago ago
Researchers in England say they've identified a protein that enables bacteria in your armpits to take up odorless compounds in sweat and make it stink.
Drugs carried in cellular 'backpacks' help destroy solid tumors in mice Drugs carried in cellular 'backpacks' help destroy solid tumors in mice 5 days ago ago
July 10 (UPI) -- Nanoparticle "backpacks" with immune-stimulating drugs successfully helped T cells destroyed solid tumors in a trial involving mice.
Study: Altered genes more widespread in cancer than mutations Study: Altered genes more widespread in cancer than mutations 5 days ago ago
July 10 (UPI) -- Researchers have found widespread cancer development from altered genetic regions, as opposed to the more commonly known genes mutations they expected.
AI system can predict side effects of drug combinations AI system can predict side effects of drug combinations 5 days ago ago
July 10 (UPI) -- Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that can predict potential side effects from two-drug combinations.
Research: Vitamin D doesn't protect patients from brain-related disorders Research: Vitamin D doesn't protect patients from brain-related disorders 5 days ago ago
July 10 (UPI) -- Vitamin D unlikely protectd people from several brain-related disorders, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Study: Ultrasound better targets cancer drugs Study: Ultrasound better targets cancer drugs 5 days ago ago
July 10 (UPI) -- Using ultrasound technology, researchers were able to better target a liposome drug delivery system to cancerous tumors.
Blood pressure medication effectively used to treat type 1 diabetes Blood pressure medication effectively used to treat type 1 diabetes 5 days ago ago
July 10 (UPI) -- Verapamil, a long-time blood pressure medication, was effective in treating recent onset type 1 diabetes, according to a Phase 2 human trial of adults.
Earlier start to solid foods leads to better sleep for babies, study says Earlier start to solid foods leads to better sleep for babies, study says 5 days ago ago
New research in Britain suggests that the odds for better infant sleep rise when solid foods are introduced relatively early.
Black people have shorter life spans after surviving heart stoppage Black people have shorter life spans after surviving heart stoppage 6 days ago ago
Black patients who survive cardiac arrest during a U.S. hospital stay have poorer long-term survival odds than their white peers, new research suggests.
Red Cross issues nationwide call for blood donations Red Cross issues nationwide call for blood donations 6 days ago ago
Following a blood shortage triggered by the Fourth of July holiday week, the American Red Cross on Monday called for donations of all blood types.
Doctor burnout widespread, helps drive many medical errors Doctor burnout widespread, helps drive many medical errors 6 days ago ago
More than half of American doctors are burned out, a new national survey suggests, and those doctors are more likely to make medical mistakes.
Genetic changes in blood may predict leukemia diagnosis Genetic changes in blood may predict leukemia diagnosis 6 days ago ago
July 9 (UPI) -- Studying genetic changes in blood, researchers have found a way to identify people at high risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia years before diagnosis.
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