Disease, medicine, aids, health care research Friday, September 3 China covered up cooking oil contamination   UPI / 2:24PM BEIJING, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Authorities in China allegedly covered up the discovery of cancer-causing chemicals in cooking oil for five months, an Internet watchdog site said. Source of Legionnaires' outbreak found   UPI / 10:54AM MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich., Sept. 3 (UPI) -- A water-cooling tower was the source of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan, a military spokesman said. NYC warns standing water adds to West Nile   UPI / 1:44AM NEW YORK, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- An unusually high number of mosquitoes in New York City are testing positive for West Nile virus and health officials advise taking precautions to avoid bites.

Thursday, September 2 MD: No antibiotic for chronic Lyme disease   UPI / 10:44PM FARMINGTON, Conn., Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A U.S. doctor says he is against using antibiotics long-term or intravenously for chronic Lyme disease. Diabetes drug may have cancer uses   UPI / 9:44PM HOUSTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- An ancient herbal remedy whose active ingredient is the main constituent of a modern diabetes drug may help combat cancer, two U.S. studies show. Vancouver bans smoking in public outdoors   UPI / 8:24PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A new smoking law in Vancouver, Canada, bans lighting up in 244 parks and various other outdoor public places, but not everyone is complying. Evidence of ancient antibiotic use found   UPI / 7:24PM ATLANTA, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The making of antibiotics, officially dated to 1928 and the discovery of penicillin, was common practice more than 1,400 years ago, U.S. researchers say. FDA urged to pull diet drug from shelves   UPI / 2:54PM WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is being urged to take a diet drug off the market because it allegedly raises the risk of heart attack, officials said. Heart attacks rise among Italian women   UPI / 1:14AM BRINDISI, Italy, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The heart attack rate among young women rose in Italy by almost 30 percent from 2001 and 2005, researchers say. Selenium may decrease bladder cancer risk   UPI / 12:24AM MADRID, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A meta-analysis by researchers in Spain indicates selenium may help decrease bladder cancer risk.

Wednesday, September 1 Smallpox-related disease thriving   UPI / 11:05PM LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Elimination of the smallpox vaccine in 1980 because the disease had ended has allowed a related virus -- human monkeypox -- to thrive, U.S. researchers say. Veggie variety may lessen lung risk   UPI / 9:34PM UTRECHT, Netherlands, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Quitting smoking is the best way to prevent lung cancer but eating a variety of vegetables may help decrease lung cancer risk, Dutch researchers say. HIV test a routine part of NYC healthcare   UPI / 9:24PM NEW YORK, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- New York residents should expect to be routinely offered a voluntary HIV test when receiving healthcare, health officials say. Men who don't sleep may die sooner   UPI / 9:14PM HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Men who complain of chronic insomnia and who sleep less than 6 hours a night have an increased risk of dying, U.S. researchers say. More sleep leads to more teen weight loss   UPI / 7:44PM BOSTON, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A U.S. doctor suggests teens wishing to lose weight consider getting enough sleep -- 8 hours or more a night. Judge allegedly pimped lawyer wife   UPI / 7:14PM WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The Canadian Judicial Council says a complaint has been filed against an associate chief justice alleging she engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior. Cancer faker sentenced to jail   UPI / 6:24PM DENVER, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A former Colorado college athlete who pleaded guilty to faking cancer and duping donors out of more than $30,000 will spend 36 days in jail, documents show. New genetic map will help in disease hunt   UPI / 5:34PM WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A new map of human genetic variations will help researchers in studies aimed at finding genetic variants associated with complex diseases, U.S. scientists say. What to do to start the school year right   UPI / 5:24PM RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Before children start school, a U.S. doctor says they should get an eye exam, a dental cleaning and get the recommended immunizations. Some schools ban breast cancer bracelets   UPI / 2:44PM CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- School districts in at least five states have banned bracelets meant to raise awareness of and money for breast cancer. Legionnaires outbreak points to Fla. hotel   UPI / 1:54PM MIAMI, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A faulty water system at a Miami luxury hotel probably caused an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease that killed an English tourist last year, officials said. Michael Douglas undergoing cancer therapy   UPI / 10:05AM NEW YORK, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- What began as an irritating sore throat turned out to be Stage 4 throat cancer, U.S. actor Michael Douglass revealed on "The Late Show with David Letterman." Most disadvantaged, African-American men   UPI / 2:04AM CHICAGO, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The most needy and least helped of the U.S. disadvantaged are most likely to be African-American men, researchers suggest.

Tuesday, August 31 Heart drug may prevent cocaine relapse   UPI / 10:14PM ATLANTA, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston completed a Phase I safety trial studying a heart failure drug for treatment of cocaine, researchers say. Giuliani to move trash for shoplifting   UPI / 7:54PM NEW YORK, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A judge Tuesday ordered former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's daughter to do community service for her shoplifting attempt earlier this month. Salt is a four-letter word, expert says   UPI / 7:34PM DALLAS, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The average U.S. adult eats about 1.5 teaspoons of salt a day, more than twice the recommended amount, a U.S. professor of clinical nutrition says. Silicone oil may help treat eye cancer   UPI / 7:14PM AURORA, Colo., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Silicone oil applied inside the eye can block up to 55 percent of harmful radiation to prevent blindness in patients with eye cancer, a U.S. researcher says. AARP warns of 'doughnut hole' check scams   UPI / 6:14PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. seniors in Medicare Part D get their $250 "doughnut hole" checks in the mail, and people who say they can help get the checks are scammers, AARP warns. Healthcare workers should get flu vaccine   UPI / 3:34PM ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel is a professional and ethical responsibility, a U.S. group of physicians and infection preventionists says. New heart-failure treatment employed   UPI / 1:34PM HOUSTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A new method to treat heart failure is being tried with a device implanted to electrically stimulate parts of a patient's spinal cord, Texas doctors say. Other butters may replace peanut butter   UPI / 7:44AM DALLAS, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Some U.S. schools are banning peanuts and peanut butter from school lunches but a Dallas nutrition expert says other nut butters can be used as substitutes. Vitamin D aids cystic fibrosis patients   UPI / 1:54AM PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say vitamin D may help treat and prevent allergic reaction to mold in cystic fibrosis patients. Broccoli may curb Crohn's progression   UPI / 12:14AM LIVERPOOL, England, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Fibers from broccoli and plantain may help curb development of Crohn's disease, researchers in Britain suggest.

Monday, August 30 Supplement may boost athletic endurance   UPI / 10:34PM EXETER, England, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A supplement that increases nitric oxide can increase athletic endurance, British researchers have learned. Sad mothers may have small babies   UPI / 10:24PM STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Researchers in Sweden and Bangladesh have linked depression and anxiety during pregnancy to low birth weight. Breastfeeding may help prevent diabetes   UPI / 8:44PM PITTSBURGH, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says mothers who don't breastfeed their children may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, than mothers who do breastfeed. Inspectors found filth at Iowa egg farms   UPI / 8:34PM LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Federal inspectors found widespread evidence of rodents and other filth at nine Iowa farms where a half billion recalled eggs were produced, records show. Food fight! Tomatoes thrown for charity   UPI / 7:34PM RENO, Nev., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- An estimated 2,500 people pelted each other with ammunition from a pile of 150,000 ripe tomatoes in a food fight for charity, observers in Reno, Nev., said. Agent Orange disabilities expanded   UPI / 12:44PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- An expansion of the list of disabilities linked to Agent Orange exposure among U.S. Vietnam veterans is creating controversy, observers say. Hospital now denies liability for stents   UPI / 10:44AM BALTIMORE, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A Baltimore area hospital is turning its back on patients who had coronary stents wrongly implanted, patients' attorneys said. Quick testing developed for Down syndrome   UPI / 2:14AM TUCSON, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A new battery of tests taking only 2 hours can assess the best drug and behavioral help for children with Down syndrome, U.S. researchers say.

Sunday, August 29 Bob Feller diagnosed with leukemia   UPI / 6:34PM CLEVELAND, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Bob Feller, whose pitching prowess with the Cleveland Indians led him to baseball's Hall of Fame, has been diagnosed with leukemia, the team says. George Michael completes drug rehab   UPI / 1:24PM LONDON, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Pop singer George Michael says he secretly enrolled in a 14-day drug detoxification program after smashing his car into a London storefront. Passenger death forces landing at Denver   UPI / 12:35PM DENVER, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A Las Vegas-Milwaukee flight had to land in Denver when a passenger died of a heart attack on board, a Denver International Airport spokeswoman said. Pa. firm recalls 8,500 lbs. of beef   UPI / 1:14AM WYALUSING, Pa., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania company is recalling about 8,500 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26, federal officials said Saturday.

Saturday, August 28 Man gets new kidney in transplant 'chain'   UPI / 5:04PM SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- San Diego doctors say a patient awaiting a kidney transplant has a new organ after his wife donated hers -- but to a stranger, not to her husband. Oklahoma man gets double hand transplant   UPI / 12:54PM LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 28 (UPI) -- An Oklahoma man has received a double hand transplant in an operation lasting more than 17 hours, hospital officials say. Hospital-acquired infections = longer stay   UPI / 10:34AM ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. patients who acquired infections while hospitalized had to stay an average of 19 days longer than those who didn't get an infection, officials say. Diabetes impairs but does not end sex   UPI / 2:14AM CHICAGO, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Many middle-aged and older adults with diabetes are sexually active but their activity might not be very rewarding, U.S. researchers suggest. Smoking causes inflammation in lungs   UPI / 2:14AM WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Secondhand smoke triggers a complex inflammatory response and inflammation is linked to heart disease, diabetes and other diseases, U.S. researchers say.

Friday, August 27 Oxytocin not the magical 'trust elixir'   UPI / 10:44PM LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Belgian researchers have linked oxytocin -- dubbed the "love hormone" or "liquid trust" -- to increased trust, but not to gullibility. Alzheimer's, insulin resistance linked   UPI / 9:14PM FUKUOKA, Japan, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A researcher in Japan has linked insulin resistance in diabetes and the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease. Cinnamon extracts may reduce diabetes   UPI / 7:34PM BELTSVILLE, Md., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Cinnamon extracts -- a water soluble extract of cinnamon -- may reduce diabetes and heart attack risks by lowering glucose levels, a U.S. researcher says. China plans safety screening for cosmetics   UPI / 7:14PM YIWU, China, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration has drafted a plan to monitor the safety of cosmetics and beauty products, an official said Friday. Cancer cluster identified in Greece   UPI / 6:05PM ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The incidence of cancer fatalities in a heavily industrialized area of southern Greece is higher than in the surrounding region, health authorities say. Study finds key to West Nile virus   UPI / 4:44PM NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. scientist has made a key discovery about the West Nile virus that could lead to success in the battle against the disease, researchers say. Judge: Ill infant to stay in state custody   UPI / 3:54PM PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- An Oregon judge refuses to return an 8-month-old girl to her parents, who face charges of failing to provide adequate medical care for her, officials say. Sick child's mother may have to leave U.S.   UPI / 1:44PM ATLANTA, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A Barbados mother who took her cancer-stricken daughter to an Atlanta hospital for treatment, and has stayed with her, could be sent home, officials said. Michigan raids two medical marijuana sites   UPI / 1:14PM PONTIAC, Mich., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Michigan lawmen have raided two medical marijuana dispensaries and made 15 arrests on charges of illegal drug sales. 1st U.S. face transplant has last surgery   UPI / 1:14PM CLEVELAND, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The first U.S. face transplant recipient has had a final surgery, the last of 30 procedures to rebuild her skull and give her a reason to smile, doctors say. FDA: TimeOut may pose risk   UPI / 2:04AM WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A dietary supplement marketed for sexual enhancement contains an active drug ingredient that may dangerously lower blood pressure, U.S. officials say.

Thursday, August 26 A drug may reset the body clock   UPI / 11:24PM MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. and British researchers say they have succeeded in resetting the 24-hour body clock in mice. Doctors' beliefs influence end-of-life   UPI / 11:05PM LONDON, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A survey of British doctors indicates their religious beliefs influenced end-of-life decisions of their patients. 25 percent report problems post-surgery   UPI / 9:44PM MAASTRICHT, Netherlands, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A Dutch researcher says up to 25 percent of patients report more physical and other problems a year after surgery than before. No jail time for pop star in HIV case   UPI / 9:34PM DARMSTADT, Germany, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- German pop star Nadja Benaissa, who was found guilty of infecting a former sexual partner with the HIV virus, has received a two-year suspended sentence. Feed may be source of egg salmonella   UPI / 7:44PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Chicken feed at two Iowa egg farms may have been contaminated with salmonella after heat treatment, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. New artificial lung keeps toddler alive   UPI / 6:34PM ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A 2-year-old Missouri boy has become the first person in the United States to be kept alive by a new type of artificial lung, doctors say. CDC: 3,000 to 49,000 flu deaths per year   UPI / 4:34PM ATLANTA, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- From the 1976-1977 influenza season to the 2006-2007 season, some 3,000 to 49,000 have died annually from influenza in the United States, health officials say. Canadian sentenced for cancer drug scam   UPI / 1:44PM PHOENIX, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A Canadian man has been sentenced to almost three years in a U.S. prison for selling what he claimed was an experimental cancer drug on the Internet. Salmonella confirmed in eggs   UPI / 12:24PM ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A U.S. supermarket chain and two egg distributors recalled eggs from an Iowa egg producer after salmonella was confirmed in its eggs, the producer said. Doctors remove 50-pound tumor from woman   UPI / 12:14PM BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Doctors in Argentina say they've removed a tumor weighing 50 pounds from the uterus of a 54-year-old woman. Stars lining up for Lewis MDA telethon   UPI / 12:05PM TUCSON, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias and Lynyrd Skynryd have signed up to perform on Jerry Lewis' U.S. Labor Day telethon, 21 1/2 hours long, organizers said. Tainted eggs sold to pasteurization plants   UPI / 8:04AM WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Shell eggs subject to a huge recall are reaching U.S. consumers via facilities that pasteurize the eggs to get rid of any possible salmonella, officials said. Herbicide linked to prostate inflammation   UPI / 2:04AM RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Male rats exposed in vitro to low doses of widely used herbicide are more likely than others to develop prostate inflammation, U.S. researchers say. Migraine linked to higher risk of dying   UPI / 12:34AM REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- People with migraines with aura -- temporary visual or sensory disturbances -- have an increased risk of heart disease or stroke, researchers in Iceland say.

Wednesday, August 25 New imaging linked to higher cancer risk   UPI / 11:34PM DENVER, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says two new nuclear-based breast imaging exams increase cancer risk. Doctors encouraged by melanoma drug   UPI / 8:04PM BOSTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- An experimental drug treatment for advanced melanoma, a disease that often kills sufferers within nine months, has encouraged medical professionals, they say. Scientists look at what 'bugs' bugs   UPI / 7:14PM BALTIMORE, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Research into just what insects find so "repellent" about insect repellents could reduce the spread of diseases, U.S. scientists say. Canada may test MS procedure   UPI / 6:44PM REGINA, Saskatchewan, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Canada is considering clinical trials of the "liberation procedure," a treatment for multiple sclerosis that involves opening veins in the neck. How cranberry juice prevents infection   UPI / 6:44PM BOSTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher explains how cranberry compounds may help prevent urinary tract infections. Judge sets new rules for Lohan   UPI / 4:14PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Lindsay Lohan's attorney says the U.S. actress will undergo rigorous outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction now that she is out of rehab. Motor vehicle crashes cost $99B a year   UPI / 3:24PM ATLANTA, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Every 10 seconds, someone is treated in a U.S. hospital for a vehicle crash injury and 40,000 die each year from these injuries, health officials say. Kennedy's death leaves void in Congress   UPI / 11:24AM BOSTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Cancer research advocates say the death a year ago Wednesday of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., has left a deep void in Congress. Disasters tough on those with disabilities   UPI / 2:14AM DALLAS, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina or man-made disasters like the Oklahoma bombing are life changing but are worst for the disabled, U.S. researchers say. Flu vaccine for all except babies   UPI / 2:14AM CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Aug. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. government officials urge everyone age 6 months and older to get an influenza shot, which contains vaccine against H1N1 and two other strains of flu. U.S. rectal cancer increasing in young   UPI / 1:44AM PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Rectal cancer rates are increasing in people age 40 and under across races and in both sexes, U.S. researchers said. Berries activate brain cleanup   UPI / 1:05AM BOSTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Blueberries, strawberries and acai berries activate a natural brain mechanism to clean up proteins linked to memory loss in the elderly, U.S. researchers say. Hand disinfectant use helps productivity   UPI / 12:24AM GREIFSWALD, Germany, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Businesses that supply alcohol-based hand disinfectants and urge employees to use them increase productivity by helping reduce illness, German researchers say.

Tuesday, August 24 Lithgow: Hall in remission, doing well   UPI / 10:34PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- John Lithgow says his "Dexter" co-star, U.S. actor Michael C. Hall, is doing very well in remission from Hodgkin's lymphoma. Blood pressure drugs may help frail   UPI / 8:44PM GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest blood pressure drugs may help fight frailty in the elderly. Diabetes: Sugar smothers body immunity   UPI / 6:54PM WARWICK, England, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Higher glucose levels in people with diabetes can form a sugar coating smothering the mechanisms the body used to fight infections, a British researcher says. Nicotine binding, breast cancer linked   UPI / 4:14PM TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- A researcher in Taipei says nicotine may play a role in promoting breast cancer. Virginia abortion clinics face shutdown   UPI / 10:34AM RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Abortion rights organizations say a legal opinion by the Virginia attorney general could prompt the shutdown of most of the state's abortion clinics. 6-year-olds reject a child with a squint   UPI / 8:14AM ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Children age 6 and older who squint or who have crossed eyes are less likely than others to be invited to birthday parties, researchers in Switzerland say. Whole-body MRI may help detect child abuse   UPI / 2:04AM BOSTON, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging may help detect suspected child abuse in infants, U.S. researchers suggest. Alcohol ups risk of some breast cancers   UPI / 12:34AM SEATTLE, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Alcohol -- a risk factor overall for breast cancer -- increases the risk of some types of breast cancer, but not all types, U.S. researchers found.

Monday, August 23 Gene link in vitamin deficiency, diseases   UPI / 10:34PM LONDON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Vitamin D deficiency is known to increase susceptibility to a wide range of diseases, and British researchers say a study dramatically highlights that fact. 5 million men suffer from male menopause   UPI / 5:54PM CHICAGO, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Some 5 million U.S. men suffer from male menopause -- fatigue, mood swings, less sex desire, hair loss, lack of focus and weight gain, researchers say. Lyme disease spreading in Massachusetts   UPI / 1:14PM BOSTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Tick-borne Lyme disease is being reported in areas of Massachusetts where cases were considered rare 10 years ago, health officials said. FDA: More egg recalls may be necessary   UPI / 12:14PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday more egg recalls may be necessary in the face of salmonella outbreaks. Breast cancer survivors can take planes   UPI / 1:44AM EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- A Canadian researcher says breast cancer survivors need not fear air travel because of fear of lymphedema -- swelling in the arm. Many hospitals don't screen for MRSA   UPI / 1:34AM CHICAGO, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Less than half of U.S. hospitals screen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a strain of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, researchers say.

Sunday, August 22 10 high school footballers hospitalized   UPI / 2:04PM MCMINNVILLE, Ore., Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Ten Oregon high school football players were hospitalized Sunday after being stricken with "compartment syndrome," doctors said. Isotope shortage evokes medical concerns   UPI / 11:05AM BALTIMORE, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. doctors say they are concerned about a shortage of imported radioactive material used to diagnose heart conditions and other problems. Iowa officials defend egg producer   UPI / 10:44AM DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Some Iowa officials say a huge egg farm at the center of an ongoing nationwide recall has been improving its operations in recent years. Lack of B vitamin linked to dementia   UPI / 12:34AM DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 22 (UPI) -- An analysis of blood samples shows lower levels of folate -- a B vitamin -- was linked to symptoms of dementia and poor brain function, U.S. researchers say. Study: Motor vehicles make Americans fat   UPI / 12:14AM KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 21 (UPI) -- European countries with high rates of walking and cycling have fewer obese people than Australia and the United States, U.S. researchers found.

Saturday, August 21 Drug-resistant 'superbug' seen in Canada   UPI / 4:24PM BRAMPTON, Ontario, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Ontario officials say they have confirmed the province's first case of the so-called superbug NDM-1, as a hospital patient tested positive for the bacteria. DeVito to accept award for Douglas   UPI / 11:24AM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Danny DeVito will fill in for his friend Michael Douglas at the Zurich Film Festival, The Hollywood Reporter said. Genome study: No level of smoking safe   UPI / 1:14AM NEW YORK, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- An infrequent cigarette, or being exposed to secondhand smoke, may be doing more harm than people think, U.S. researchers found. Back-to-school advice: 5-2-1-0 rule   UPI / 12:14AM NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- A U.S. doctor urges parents to check their child's immunization and follow the 5-2-1-0 rule -- to eat healthy, exercise and limit screen time.

Friday, August 20 Gender knee implant may not boost success   UPI / 11:54PM SEOUL, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Knee implants tailored for women do not perform any better than standard implants, a South Korean researcher says. Binge drinking + hypertension = heart risk   UPI / 10:44PM SEOUL, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Binge drinking is unhealthy for anyone but for men with high blood pressure it can increase the risk of death or stroke, South Korean researchers say. Alleged cancer fraudster free on bail   UPI / 9:24PM MILTON, Ontario, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- A Canadian woman accused of scamming people out of money by telling them she had terminal cancer was freed on $5,000 bail Friday, authorities said. Green leafy veggies may reduce diabetes   UPI / 8:04PM LEICESTER, England, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Green leafy vegetables may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers in Britain suggest. Lessons learned from Fort Hood shooting   UPI / 4:24PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- One of the lessons from last year's Fort Hood, Texas, shooting is that commanders should learn the symptoms of potential workplace violence, a study says. Panel recommends Cymbalta for chronic pain   UPI / 12:44PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- The makers of the antidepressant drug Cymbalta have narrowly won approval from a U.S. panel to market it for some chronic pain conditions, officials said. Geneticists find 'zombie' gene in disease   UPI / 12:04PM NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Dead, "junk" genes in the human genome sequence can come to life, researchers say, to cause one of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy. Breast cancer yoga improves recovery   UPI / 11:24AM EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- A specialized Iyengar yoga program for women receiving breast cancer treatment makes a positive difference in their recovery, Canadian researchers say. Feds target online pharmacies   UPI / 10:24AM AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. law enforcement officials say a vast online network has provided illicit prescription drugs on at least 200 Web sites. U.S. announces new biological threats plan   UPI / 10:04AM WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. government will overhaul its strategy for preparing for public health emergencies, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced. Dark chocolate may lower heart risk   UPI / 8:14AM BOSTON, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Eating one to two servings of high-quality dark chocolate per week was linked to lower risks of heart failure, U.S researchers found. Energy drink caffeine = 14 cans of Coke   UPI / 1:54AM WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Energy drinks can contain as much as 505 milligrams of caffeine in a single container, or the equivalent of 14 cans of Coca-Cola, U.S. researchers say. Car booster seats prevent child injuries   UPI / 12:14AM ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The injury rate for children ages 4-6 in motor vehicle crashes dropped by 18 percent after New York state began requiring booster seats in 2005, officials say.

Thursday, August 19 CDC: U.S. teen vaccination rate increased   UPI / 10:34PM ATLANTA, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. teen vaccination rates, though improved, leave a lot to be desired, so if teens are uninsured parents should ask about free vaccines, officials say. Phish fan tumbles 25 feet at concert   UPI / 9:44PM NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- An unidentified Phish fan suffered massive head trauma when he plunged 25 feet from a balcony at New York's Jones Beach theater during a concert, police said. Woman accused of cancer fraud may get bail   UPI / 8:44PM MILTON, Ontario, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A man said Thursday he intends to post bond for a Canadian woman accused of faking terminal cancer to scam people for money, officials said. High school heatstroke mostly in football   UPI / 8:35PM ATLANTA, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- High school athletes are sidelined 9,000 days a year, with football in August accounting for most heat-related illness, U.S. health officials say. Pit bull guards owner who had heart attack   UPI / 8:35PM BREMERTON, Wash., Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A pit bull alarming passers-by was just protecting its owner who had suffered a heart attack on the sidewalk and died, police in Washington state said. Study: Some cancer patients not given drug   UPI / 3:44PM ALBUQUERQUE, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Many elderly U.S. cancer patients were not given a drug that could improve chances of survival sixfold out of concern for minor side effects, a study says. Egg recall expanded to 380 million eggs   UPI / 3:44PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall of eggs possibly tainted with salmonella to 380 million eggs packaged under 19 name brands. Ohio, EPA at odds over bedbugs   UPI / 2:34PM COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Ohio officials say they want a commercial agricultural pesticide approved for home use against bedbugs, but U.S. officials say it's unsafe for children. Safety costs in medevac flights argued   UPI / 1:14PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Proposed safety upgrades for the U.S. helicopter air ambulance industry are generating controversy because of costs, experts say. NYC theater reopens after bedbugs sprayed   UPI / 1:05PM NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A popular movie theater in New York's Times Square reopened after being sprayed for bedbugs as the city seeks to wipe out the elusive parasites. Applegate to appear at Stand Up to Cancer   UPI / 10:44AM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. cancer survivors Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong and Fran Drescher are to take part in the upcoming Stand Up to Cancer fundraiser, organizers said. Trauma care effective, and cost-effective   UPI / 10:14AM BALTIMORE, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Trauma center treatment is expensive but the benefits, in terms of lives saved and quality of life-years gained, outweigh the costs, a U.S. researcher says. Infertile couples, lower quality of life   UPI / 2:14AM GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Childless couples have a lower quality of life after fertility treatments than parents with children and no infertility problems, Swedish researchers say. Red meat raises heart attack risk   UPI / 1:04AM BOSTON, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Eating red meat and processed meats like bacon sharply increased heart disease risk in women, U.S. researchers say.

Wednesday, August 18 Women with psoriasis risk: Say no to beer   UPI / 7:24PM BOSTON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Women who have a high risk of psoriasis may consider avoiding higher intake of non-light beer, U.S. researchers suggest. U.S. teen hearing loss up significantly   UPI / 6:34PM BOSTON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Twenty percent of U.S. teens suffer from hearing loss with the number jumping by about 30 percent in a decade, U.S. researchers found. Vet says VA botched heart surgery   UPI / 3:54PM DENVER, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Denver is hearing the case of a U.S. military veteran seeking millions in damages after a clamp was left in his chest during heart surgery. Infections linked to eggs in recall   UPI / 2:54PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. officials say a multi-state investigation has been launched into an outbreak of salmonella infections linked to eggs that have since been recalled. The pill effective in overweight women   UPI / 1:05AM NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Oral contraceptives work well in overweight and obese women, refuting a long-held view the pill may not be reliable for the overweight, U.S. researchers say. Antidepressant treats menopause depression   UPI / 12:35AM RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- An antidepressant can alleviate symptoms of major depression in women in menopause or perimenopause, the years before menopause, U.S. researchers found. Psoriasis and depression linked   UPI / 12:05AM PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- TV ads used to decry the "heartbreak of psoriasis" and now U.S. doctors have linked the skin condition to depression.

Tuesday, August 17 Catheter care cuts infections in half   UPI / 11:54PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Reducing hospital-acquired infections may be as simple as reducing the amount of time a urinary catheter is used, U.S. researchers say. Redefining arthritis so fewer are disabled   UPI / 11:54PM ATLANTA, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- New criteria for rheumatoid arthritis will help prevent the disease from crippling patients, U.S. and European doctors say. Online tool helps identify diabetes risk   UPI / 11:54PM LEICESTER, England, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- British researchers say they have come up with an easy way for people to learn their risk of diabetes online. NYC: Bad summer air, Manhattan, highways   UPI / 8:54PM NEW YORK, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Four major air pollutants are heavily concentrated in high-traffic areas in Manhattan and along highways during the summer in New York, health officials say. Zsa Zsa to spend 'last days' at home   UPI / 7:24PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Zsa Zsa Gabor's publicist says the ailing Hungarian-born actress has left a Los Angeles hospital to spend her "final days" at home. Gehrig may not have had Gehrig's disease   UPI / 4:54PM BOSTON, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Baseball great Lou Gehrig may not have had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the disease named after him, U.S. researchers suggest. Infection reaction linked to schizophrenia   UPI / 12:05PM PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A pregnant woman's reaction to flu, viruses and other infections may increase the risk of schizophrenia in her child, U.S. researchers suggest.

Monday, August 16 Britain breast cancer down 30 percent   UPI / 10:44PM LYON, France, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Breast cancer death rates have fallen steeply in Britain in the last two decades, but have risen in some countries in Central Europe, French researchers say. Fund targets spill-related mental illness   UPI / 9:14PM HOUSTON, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- BP said it will provide $52 million for mental health services on the U.S. Gulf Coast, where experts say the oil spill has caused widespread mental illness. Cancer no longer a disease of the rich   UPI / 9:05PM BOSTON, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Cancer is no longer a disease of the rich, with two-thirds of annual cancer deaths worldwide occurring in developing countries, U.S. researchers said. $21 million for new AIDS/HIV study   UPI / 8:54PM LA JOLLA, Calif., Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The Salk Institute in California will lead a $21 million study on the human immune system's response to initial exposure to the AIDS virus, officials said. Childhood adversity can shorten lifespan   UPI / 7:24PM SAN DIEGO, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Children who experience multiple traumas may develop anxiety and depression that could shorten their lifespan by 7-15 years, U.S. researchers found. Encephalitis case reported in Rhode Island   UPI / 6:05PM PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 16 (UPI) -- A Rhode Island man is in critical condition after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis in Massachusetts earlier this month, health officials say. Report: Michael Douglas treated for cancer   UPI / 5:05PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Michael Douglas' publicist says the Hollywood actor is to undergo eight weeks of radiation and chemotherapy to treat a tumor in his throat. Higher heart rate a risk over time   UPI / 2:14AM NEW YORK, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- A raised heart rate over time may signal a patient needs more evaluation, a U.S. doctor suggests

Sunday, August 15 Boosting Palestinian health care   UPI / 7:54AM RAMALLAH, West Bank, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Palestinians will no longer be referred to Israel or abroad for medical treatment but treated locally, Palestinian Health Minister Fathi Moghli said Sunday.

Saturday, August 14 Swimmers ignore Fla. beach warnings   UPI / 4:54PM FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Tourists and locals ignored warnings of high bacteria levels to go swimming at several beaches near Fort Lauderdale, Fla., authorities said. Accused 'Beauty Bandit' surrenders   UPI / 4:54PM FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A South Florida woman has been charged with being the "Beauty Bandit," a thief who received Botox injections and similar cosmetic services without paying. Diuretics as good as hypertension drugs   UPI / 2:14AM BEIJING, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A long-term study indicates diuretics lower blood pressure as well as newer blood pressure drugs, a U.S. researcher reports. Fast-food could supply a statin with meal   UPI / 1:14AM LONDON, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- London researchers suggest fast-food outlets could provide low-dose statins -- cholesterol lowering drugs -- with meals to offset the dangers of fatty food. Plague-infected prairie dog found   UPI / 1:14AM REGINA, Saskatchewan, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A dead prairie dog found in a national park in western Canada has been determined to be infected with plague, authorities said.

Friday, August 13 Urinary tract infection may spur more UTIs   UPI / 11:14PM ST. LOUIS, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Studies in mice suggest an overly strong inflammatory reaction to a urinary tract infection may open the door to recurrent infections, U.S. researchers say. 7 in 10 in New Orleans feel forgotten   UPI / 9:44PM MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Five years after Hurricane Katrina, most in New Orleans say rebuilding is going well, but 70 percent say the nation has forgotten them, a survey indicates. Nevada reports typhoid fever cases   UPI / 8:35PM LAS VEGAS, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A frozen fruit product is suspected in an outbreak of typhoid fever in Clark County, Nev., that left four people ill, health officials said. Brother dies after liver transplant   UPI / 8:35PM DENVER, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A man donating part of his liver to save his brother died four days after the procedure at the University of Colorado Hospital, officials say. Most food borne illness from poultry   UPI / 8:24PM ATLANTA, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- It's estimated 76 million people a year suffer from food borne illness, most often caused by meat and leafy vegetables, U.S. health officials said. Canads warns of resistant infection   UPI / 8:24PM EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Canadian health officials are warning travelers about a new antibiotic-resistant superbug that emerged in India and has already entered Canada, they say. High bacteria levels close Mass. beaches   UPI / 8:14PM BOSTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- High bacteria levels at many beaches along the Massachusetts coast resulted in them being closed to swimming Friday, state officials said. Zsa Zsa returns to hospital   UPI / 5:44PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Zsa Zsa Gabor's publicist says the Hungarian-born actress and socialite has been taken by ambulance from her home to a Los Angeles hospital. Pain different for women, men   UPI / 5:34PM ATLANTA, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Chronic pain is more intense and lasts longer for women than men and a higher proportion of women suffer from diseases that bring such pain, doctors say. Brain surgery may affect diabetes symptoms   UPI / 4:54PM PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A particular type of brain surgery may lead to improvements in treating the onset and progression of Type 2 diabetes, a study suggests. Mom says judge, media too hard on Lohan   UPI / 2:54PM NEW YORK, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Lindsay Lohan's mother told interviewer Matt Lauer the media and justice system are largely to blame for the U.S. actress' problems. Florida confirms dengue fever case   UPI / 2:24PM FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Health officials in Florida's Broward County say tests have confirmed the first known case of mosquito-borne dengue fever being contracted in the county. Collaboration on Alzheimer's a success   UPI / 1:24PM NEW YORK, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- An unprecedented and ambitious sharing of data on Alzheimer's disease has led to advances in diagnosis and treatment, health experts say. India protests naming of superbug   UPI / 1:05PM NEW DELHI, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- India officials are protesting a British study blaming India for exporting a drug-resistant bacteria to the rest of the world and naming it for an Indian city. Trial under way for oral cancer test   UPI / 2:14AM SHEFFIELD, England, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A British team of researchers say they has been awarded a $2 million grant to perfect a test dentists can use to detect oral cancer through mouth cells. 1 in 4 stroke patients stop medications   UPI / 1:34AM WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Twenty-five percent of stroke patients stop taking one or more of prescribed stroke prevention medications three months after a stroke, U.S. researchers found.

Thursday, August 12 Surgery given even if person has disorder   UPI / 11:44PM PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Those with body dysmorphic disorder, a preoccupation with a slight defect, should seek a psychiatrist not a plastic surgeon, a U.S. researcher says. Test for ovarian cancer shows promise   UPI / 11:34PM ATLANTA, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta say a blood test for ovarian cancer appears promising. Diabetic man sues for subway maltreatment   UPI / 10:24PM NEW YORK, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A diabetic New York City man sued the city, alleging police treatment on a subway presented a danger to his health, court records showed. Dermatologist: Managing textured hair   UPI / 10:14PM CHICAGO, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A U.S. doctor says hair cosmetics may help a woman keep textured hair -- which is much more fragile than naturally straight hair -- in check. Man sues over Legionnaire's infection   UPI / 10:14PM BALTIMORE, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A man who was infected with Legionnaire's disease at housing for the elderly in Baltimore has filed a $225 million lawsuit. Hormone therapy linked to breast cancer   UPI / 10:05PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Using hormone therapy for more than 15 years after menopause increases women's risk of breast cancer, particularly leaner women, U.S. researchers say. Sen. Durbin undergoes surgery   UPI / 8:35PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Doctors at the University of Chicago Medical Center said they completely removed a small tumor from the stomach of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. Senior moments differ from Alzheimer's   UPI / 7:44PM IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Forgetting where one put one's keys need not be an early sign of Alzheimer's Disease, U.S. researchers say. MRI can help differentiate prostate cancer   UPI / 5:54PM NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Magnetic resonance imaging could help assess prostate cancers that need more aggressive treatment, U.S. researchers say. Factory farm accord means change ahead   UPI / 4:05PM COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A farming accord in Ohio limiting close confinement of hens, hogs and veal calves means "factory farming" is changing, farmers and animal-rights activists say. Gabor back home after hip surgery   UPI / 2:05PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Hungarian-born actress Zsa Zsa Gabor has been released from California's UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, four weeks after undergoing hip surgery. China pledges to redouble anti-AIDS fight   UPI / 12:05PM SHANGHAI, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- China pledged to step up efforts to fight AIDS, the country's No. 1 infectious disease killer, the health ministry said Thursday. Outbreak of bird flu reported in Indonesia   UPI / 11:44AM JAKARTA, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Indonesian authorities say three provincial regions have been affected by bird flu and thousands of chickens and ducks have been culled to prevent its spread. Diocese offers birth control coverage   UPI / 11:05AM MADISON, Wis., Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison, Wis., now offers birth control coverage to employees, but employees could be fired if they use it, the diocese said. Olympic ski official dead of heart attack   UPI / 10:24AM KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A Swedish ski official working on the 2014 Winter Olympics died in the presence of his family in Russia, a report said. Walk to school, less heart risk as an adult   UPI / 2:14AM BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A morning walk or bike ride to school could reduce stress reactivity in children, which is linked to later heart risk, U.S. researchers say.

Wednesday, August 11 Social stress may increase risk of disease   UPI / 8:44PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Negative responses to social situations are linked to higher levels of inflammation and a higher risk of disease, U.S. researchers say. Jail time for new father nurse fondler   UPI / 7:44PM OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A Utah man was sentenced to six months in jail for fondling the breasts of a nurse wheeling his pregnant girlfriend to a hospital delivery room, officials say. Federal stampede of horses begins   UPI / 7:44PM SUSANVILLE, Calif., Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Federal officials say they will stampede wild horses by helicopter to round them up in northeastern California trap sites over activists' protests. New charge brought in cancer fraud case   UPI / 4:24PM MILTON, Ontario, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A more serious fraud charge was leveled Wednesday against a Canadian woman accused of faking terminal cancer to scam people out of money New superbug resistant to antibiotics   UPI / 3:54PM LONDON, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Scientists say they fear a new superbug -- one that traveled from India and Pakistan to hospitals in Britain -- might go global. Report says Kuwaitis abuse health system   UPI / 8:35AM KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Kuwaitis are allegedly abusing their healthcare system, which pays all expenses for treatment abroad for the patient and companions, a doctor charged.

Tuesday, August 10 'Idol' winner Fantasia hospitalized   UPI / 10:35PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Fantasia Barrino's manager says the "American Idol" winner was hospitalized after a drug overdose, but she is expected to make a full recovery. WHO: Swine flu pandemic winding down   UPI / 8:54PM GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The H1N1 strain of influenza virus, popularly known as swine flu, appears to have run its course, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. Mickelson receiving arthritis treatments   UPI / 7:05PM HAVEN, Wis., Aug. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. golfer Phil Mickelson stunned reporters Tuesday by revealing he is receiving treatments for a severe form of arthritis. Anthrax hits Canadian bison   UPI / 5:44PM WEYBURN, Saskatchewan, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Anthrax has killed 30 bison on a farm near Weyburn, Saskatchewan, a Canadian provincial official said Tuesday. Sen. Johnson recovering after surgery   UPI / 4:44PM SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., was recovering Tuesday after having his gallbladder removed, his office said. For some, prostate surgery better   UPI / 3:05PM SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Surgery may be the best choice for prostate cancers likely to recur or spread, U.S. researchers suggest.

Monday, August 9 More tattoos = higher hepatitis C risk   UPI / 11:14PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- People with multiple tattoos covering large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of getting hepatitis C and other diseases, a Canadian researcher warns. Zinc may be key to healthy embryo   UPI / 9:54PM EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Zinc may be essential to a good egg becoming a healthy embryo, U.S. researchers suggest. Cubs' Silva undergoes cardiac procedure   UPI / 9:24PM CHICAGO, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva underwent a successful cardiac procedure Monday to correct an abnormal heart rate, the team said. Bieber named new face of Proactiv   UPI / 9:05PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Canadian-born singer Justin Bieber has been named spokesman for a Proactiv acne system advertising campaign, the company said. Pet food linked to salmonella in humans   UPI / 8:14PM ATLANTA, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Dry dog and cat foods manufactured at a U.S. plant have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Schwarzengrund, researchers said. Brain stimulation may help Alzheimer's   UPI / 2:24AM TORONTO, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Deep brain stimulation shows promise for patients with Alzheimer's disease, Canadian researchers say.

Sunday, August 8 Family disavows alleged cancer fraudster   UPI / 8:05PM MILTON, Ontario, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The estranged parents of a Canadian woman who allegedly faked having terminal cancer to trick people into giving her money say they are through with her. Warnings given on stem cell claims   UPI / 2:54PM SACRAMENTO, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The promise of future stem cell therapies has a dark side as bogus products and scams promising cures have begun surfacing, medical experts say.

Saturday, August 7 Medical pot at center of California battle   UPI / 5:24PM OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A medical marijuana dispensary in Oakland, Calif., says it opposes the city's plans to permit legal marijuana farms and put marijuana tax measures to voters. Woman arrested in cancer fraud   UPI / 5:24PM OAKVILLE, Ontario, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Police in Canada have arrested an Ontario woman who admitted faking cancer to solicit money for herself and charged her with fraud, authorities say. U.S. breakfasts need a makeover   UPI / 2:05AM HOUSTON, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- More children are grabbing a toaster pastry, a fast food sandwich, or skipping breakfast entirely, than did a decade ago, U.S. researchers say. Eating produce can reduce dementia risk   UPI / 1:35AM LONDON, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The known genetic link for dementia accounts for only 7 percent of cases and British and French researchers suggest people could do more to prevent dementia.

Friday, August 6 'Proximal' prayer may help in healing   UPI / 10:24PM BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Aug. 6 (UPI) -- "Hands on" intercessory prayer -- praying physically near the person being prayed for -- by African Christians may have helped healing, U.S. researchers say. Laser may reduce prostate sex side effects   UPI / 8:54PM NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. surgeons suggest new technology may help reduce prostate surgery sexual side-effects. Falls are leading cause of injury in China   UPI / 8:14PM BALTIMORE, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Falls cause more than two-thirds of all injuries to Chinese 65 and older, Chinese and U.S. researchers say. Mac's wife files wrongful death suit   UPI / 5:14PM CHICAGO, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Rhonda McCullough, Bernie Mac's wife, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the late comedian's dermatologist, court records show. Fungal disease decimating bat populations   UPI / 5:05PM BOSTON, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Scientists say a fungal disease is killing off bats in the northeastern United States and could drive one species to extinction in as little as 16 years. Experts: Infections rampant in gym setting   UPI / 4:54PM NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The local gym is a good place to exercise -- and also a good place to pick up skin infections from exercise equipment and shower facilities, a U.S. group says. Brain may compensate for injury   UPI / 12:34AM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say when a region of the brain dealing with memory is damaged, another area of the brain may compensate. Ulcerative colitis heals better with age   UPI / 12:34AM ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say those who developed ulcerative colitis after age 50 had better outcomes that those stricken at a younger age.

Thursday, August 5 Mentors helped teens keep weight off   UPI / 11:54PM BALTIMORE, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Pairing college student mentors with urban teens helped the teens adopt healthy habits, U.S. researchers said. Giuliani's daughter nabbed for shoplifting   UPI / 9:54PM NEW YORK, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The daughter of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was arrested for shoplifting in an Upper East Side cosmetics shop, police said. Fertility treatment now free in Quebec   UPI / 7:14PM QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The shortage of doctors is expected to become worse in Quebec now that fertility treatments are free in the Canadian province. Some 100 genes may regulate cholesterol   UPI / 5:44PM BOSTON, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Some 100 genes may regulate cholesterol levels, but U.S. researchers say they are not sure how most of these genes may regulate cholesterol metabolism. Aspirin doesn't prevent many heart attacks   UPI / 5:05PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A low-dose aspirin taken daily only reduces the risk of a first heart attack by less than 1 percent, Canadian researchers found. Ol' C.C., Asian elephant, dies in zoo   UPI / 12:35PM SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 5 (UPI) -- One of the nation's oldest Asian elephants, "Ol' C.C.," has died at a Missouri zoo, a report said. The pill may increase breast cancer risk   UPI / 2:14AM BOSTON, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A study involving African-American women found those who used oral contraceptives had an increased risk of getting breast cancer, U.S. researchers say. Consistent all-over tan a myth   UPI / 1:54AM EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Some parts of the body are much more resistant to tanning than others, so a consistent all-over tan may be impossible, researchers in Scotland say. Gum disease may be linked to Alzheimer's   UPI / 1:54AM NEW YORK, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Periodontal disease may signal increased risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's disease, New York University researchers found. Staying up late may up heart disease risk   UPI / 1:35AM STONEY BROOK, N.Y., Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Staying up until 2 a.m. and upsetting the body's internal clock might come with serious consequences for lipid metabolism, a U.S. researcher suggests.

Wednesday, August 4 Sponge genome could give cancer clues   UPI / 8:44PM BERKELY, Calif., Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Scientists say the gene sequence of sponges, the simplest and most ancient of animals, could provide clues to how multi-cell animals -- and cancer -- developed. Cough better H1N1 indicator not fever   UPI / 7:44PM SEOUL, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Airports that tried to detect people with H1N1 by screening people with a fever were not effective because about half have no fever, researchers in Seoul say. Drug resistant E.coli strain emerging   UPI / 6:54PM MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- An emerging drug-resistant E. coli strain has been causing many anti-microbial-resistant infections in the United States, researchers say. Benefits canceled after tumor surgery   UPI / 3:44PM COTTINGLEY, England, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- British officials said they are reviewing the case of a man whose benefits were canceled two days after surgery to remove a brain tumor. Dog chews owner's toe off; owner happy   UPI / 11:24AM GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 4 (UPI) -- A Michigan man says most of his right big toe was chewed off by the family dog after he passed out from too much drinking -- and he says that saved his life. Judge allows teen to refuse chemotherapy   UPI / 7:34AM COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- An Ohio judge refused Tuesday to order a teenager estranged from her Muslim parents to undergo chemotherapy for uterine cancer.

Tuesday, August 3 Salad maker accused of filth, Listeria   UPI / 10:05PM NEW YORK, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. Department of Justice officials say they have filed for a permanent injunction against NY Gourmet Salads Inc., a processor of ready-to-eat deli salads. Anti-poverty program has lasting benefits   UPI / 9:14PM ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Pregnant U.S. women who participate in the Earned Income Tax Credits anti-poverty program are less likely to have low-birth weight babies, researchers say. Military brain study under investigation   UPI / 7:34PM BOSTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. officials say they're looking into allegations 80 wounded U.S. service members were improperly used as subjects in a brain injuries study. High heels may cause joint, knee problems   UPI / 6:44PM AMES, Iowa, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Prolonged wearing of high heels can contribute to joint degeneration and knee osteoarthritis, Iowa State University kinesiology researchers say. Research: Cells compensate for memory loss   UPI / 6:14PM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- When regions of the human brain involved in memory are damaged, other areas can step in and compensate, a U.S. study says. A tongue piercing = big orthodontia bill   UPI / 3:34PM BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A U.S. dental professor reports a tongue piercing can result in an a costly orthodontist bill. Impatient patient stitches own wound   UPI / 3:05PM SUNDSVALL, Sweden, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A Swedish man said hospital workers reported him to police after he got tired of waiting for treatment and stitched his own leg wound. CDC: 9 states have 30 percent obese   UPI / 2:54PM ATLANTA, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- In 2000, no state had an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or more, but in 2009 there were nine states, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. Diabetic man sues for subway maltreatment   UPI / 12:44PM NEW YORK, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A diabetic New York City man sued the city, alleging police treatment while on a subway presented a danger to his health, court records showed. Report: Sinatra's grandson tries suicide   UPI / 12:44PM DOWNEY, Calif., Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The grandson of late entertainer Frank Sinatra has been hospitalized for a possible suicide attempt in Downey, Calif., law enforcement sources told TMZ. Oil spill stress tops that of Katrina   UPI / 2:04AM NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- About 30 percent of people in coastal Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama say they suffer psychological distress from the oil spill, a study found. Health officials choose flu shot strains   UPI / 12:54AM WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccine protects against three strains of influenza, including the H1N1 influenza virus, U.S. health officials said. Makeover TV feeds cosmetic surgery desire   UPI / 12:44AM CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Teens can obsess on their appearance but teens who are fans of makeover TV shows are more apt than others to get cosmetic surgery, U.S. researchers say.

Monday, August 2 Hormones may protect against aneurysms   UPI / 9:54PM CHICAGO, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Estrogen hormone therapies may help protect women against brain aneurysms, U.S. researchers suggest. Diet, alcohol affect breast cancer growth   UPI / 9:35PM PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say diet and alcohol may affect the development of breast cancer tumors. Advances reported in less invasive surgery   UPI / 9:14PM SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. surgeons are finding ways to make already less invasive surgery even less invasive, resulting in a more rapid recovery and reduced pain. Fourth Mich. Legionaires' case confirmed   UPI / 9:14PM DETROIT, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Michigan officials say a fourth case of Legionnaires' disease has been confirmed in an outbreak at the Selfridge Air National Guard base. NYC: 32-ounce soda = 26 packets of sugar   UPI / 8:54PM NEW YORK, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- A 20-ounce serving of soda contains the equivalent of 16 packets of sugar, a public awareness campaign in New York, backed by city officials says. Tentative link of red meat, bladder cancer   UPI / 8:34PM BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Those who ate the most red meat in a U.S. study had an increased risk of bladder cancer but it was of borderline statistical significance, researchers say. Mass. to spray for mosquito disease   UPI / 1:34PM BOSTON, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Massachusetts health officials say they'll conduct aerial spraying against disease-carrying mosquitoes, and some residents have qualms about the chemicals used. Stolen laptop had 'priceless' cancer info   UPI / 1:14PM BOSTON, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- A researcher whose laptop was stolen while he had dinner at a Boston-area restaurant says it contained priceless data on cancer research. Lindsay Lohan leaves jail   UPI / 11:14AM LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Actress Lindsay Lohan was released from a Lynwood, Calif., jail early Monday after serving 13 full days of a 90-day sentence for violating her probation. Cheney should leave hospital this week   UPI / 7:54AM WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who had a heart booster pump implanted in July, should be leaving the hospital later this week, his daughter said.

Saturday, July 31 Research links chemical to cognition   UPI / 11:14PM BALTIMORE, July 31 (UPI) -- University of Maryland researchers say discovery of a chemical in the brain that appears to reduce cognition could lead to pills that make people smarter. Colon cancer blood test more economical   UPI / 10:54PM RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 31 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers advise using highly sensitive fecal occult blood tests to economically screen for colon cancer. Floridians warned of dengue mosquitoes   UPI / 10:44PM MIAMI, July 31 (UPI) -- Health officials are warning South Florida residents that mosquitoes carrying dengue fever can breed in a few ounces of water, even indoors. Some diabetes drugs linked to fractures   UPI / 9:54PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says post-menopausal women taking some diabetes drugs may be at greater risk of bone fractures. Why some fad diets may work for some   UPI / 7:44PM RALEIGH, N.C., July 31 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest a fad diet may work for some people because weight loss is achieved through a combination of genes and diet. Black teens may not have enough vitamin D   UPI / 5:44PM AUGUSTA, Ga., July 31 (UPI) -- Black teens deficient in vitamin D, who took vitamin D supplements of 2,000 international units, had less central arterial stiffness, U.S. researchers found. Study to see if aspirin prolongs life   UPI / 2:14AM SAN ANTONIO, July 31 (UPI) -- Researchers in the United States and Australia say they are conducting a study to determine whether aspirin prolongs life or reduces disability. Resveratrol may suppress inflammation   UPI / 2:14AM BUFFALO, N.Y., July 31 (UPI) -- Resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes and red wine, appears to suppress inflammation in humans, U.S.researchers say. Alcohol reduces rheumatoid arthritis risk   UPI / 1:14AM SHEFFIELD, England, July 31 (UPI) -- Alcohol consumption reduces the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, as well as its severity, researchers in Britain say.

Friday, July 30 New lab test for Fragile X syndrome   UPI / 11:34PM SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says New York state has granted approval for a new test to identify Fragile X syndrome. Motivating men to be tested for cancer   UPI / 10:24PM SIEVERDING, Germany, July 30 (UPI) -- A German researcher says men who have never been tested for cancer are more motivated to be tested when they learn most men have been tested at some time. African countries say no polio for a year   UPI / 9:44PM NEW YORK, July 30 (UPI) -- Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda have had no reports of wild poliovirus cases for more than a year, the United Nations Children's Fund says. FDA: Stem cell trial can proceed   UPI / 9:34PM WASHINGTON, July 30 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has given approval to proceed with the world's first human clinical trial of a human embryonic stem cell-based therapy. Calcium supplements linked to heart risk   UPI / 7:24PM AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 30 (UPI) -- Calcium supplements, but not calcium obtained by food, are linked to an increased risk of heart attack in healthy older women, New Zealand researchers say. Breast tumor detection easier with age   UPI / 4:54PM STANFORD, Calif., July 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher suggests tumors in younger women -- in their 40s -- are simply harder to detect using mammograms. Progress to control malaria, more needed   UPI / 2:05PM KAMPALA, Uganda, July 29 (UPI) -- Insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor spraying reached 60 million in 2008, but 25 percent of child deaths in Africa are from malaria, a U.N. official says. Political dust flies over Ground Zero bill   UPI / 2:05PM WASHINGTON, July 30 (UPI) -- House Republicans had some choice words for a bill to compensate people made ill by the dust and debris from the 2001 collapse of the World Trade Center. Healthcare reform to help 30 million women   UPI / 2:14AM NEW YORK, July 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. non-profit group that analyzed the Affordable Care Act says 30 million women will benefit from healthcare reform. Sleep may not help surgeon performance   UPI / 12:54AM LOS ANGELES, July 30 (UPI) -- Requiring 5 hours of rest for surgical residents after a 16-hour day is unlikely to improve outcomes for two common operations, U.S. researchers say. MJ's doctors cleared in his death   UPI / 12:24AM LOS ANGELES, July 30 (UPI) -- The California state attorney general's office said seven doctors and a nurse investigated will not be charged in the death of pop music icon Michael Jackson.

Thursday, July 29 Pet poisoning traumatic for pet and owner   UPI / 11:14PM BREA, Calif., July 29 (UPI) -- Pets may often treat anything that falls on the floor as theirs but a U.S. pet health insurer warns pet poisonings are costly physically and financially. Sleep disorder may be sign of dementia   UPI / 10:44PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 29 (UPI) -- A sleep disorder may signal dementia or Parkinson's disease up to 50 years before diagnosis, U.S. researchers said. Report: U.S. Army showing stress   UPI / 9:44PM WASHINGTON, July 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army appears to be under increased stress from repeated deployments of soldiers and inadequate support when they return home, an Army report concluded. FDA calls for warning on label of Cubicin   UPI / 7:34PM WASHINGTON, July 29 (UPI) -- The antibiotic daptomycin, or Cubicin, should have a drug label warning, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Many children medicated for insomnia   UPI / 4:05PM PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 29 (UPI) -- U.S. psychiatrists report medicating one-third of their school-age and teenage patients for insomnia. Chris Klein prolongs rehab stay   UPI / 3:34PM LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Chris Klein's publicist says the "American Pie" star has decided to stay in rehab longer than the 30 days for which he initially signed up. Low-risk prostate gets aggressive therapy   UPI / 11:24AM NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 29 (UPI) -- Most men treated for prostate cancer, even if their prostate-specific antigen level and cancer risk are low, receive aggressive treatment, U.S. researchers say. Stigma keeps many from mental health help   UPI / 2:14AM LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- About 20 percent of residents of California report a need for mental health services, while one in 25 report serious psychological distress, researchers found. NYC to use low-sulfur oil, improves health   UPI / 12:54AM NEW YORK, July 29 (UPI) -- The New York City Council is expected to agree to cut sulfur levels in half by requiring buildings to burn low-sulfur oil to improve health, officials said. CPR without mouth-to-mouth advised   UPI / 12:04AM BALTIMORE, July 28 (UPI) -- A U.S. expert on cardiopulmonary resuscitation says an American and a European study both suggest dropping mouth-to-mouth from CPR and using "hands only." Physicians often misjudge patient beliefs   UPI / 12:04AM HERSHEY, Pa., July 28 (UPI) -- Doctors often guess wrong about their patients' health beliefs, U.S. researchers found.

Wednesday, July 28 Stars line up for NY cancer benefit   UPI / 11:35PM WATER MILL, N.Y., July 28 (UPI) -- Kelly Ripa, Ashley Greene, Donna Karan, Ariel Foxman and InStyle are to serve as hosts of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund's upcoming New York fundraiser. Swimmers at warm beaches can risk illness   UPI / 10:04PM MIAMI, July 28 (UPI) -- People who swim in warm sub-tropical waters such as those found in South Florida face an increased risk of illness, University of Miami researchers suggest. Group urges passage of chemical bill   UPI / 8:05PM WASHINGTON, July 28 (UPI) -- Healthcare advocates say they want quick action by Congress on the "Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010" on the eve of public hearings scheduled for Thursday. Woman wants to reverse plea in abuse death   UPI / 5:44PM BALTIMORE, July 28 (UPI) -- A Baltimore woman sentenced to 40 years in prison for abusing and killing a child she was caring for has asked a judge to overturn her conviction. Back-pain guidelines may delay treatment   UPI / 5:05PM BALTIMORE, July 28 (UPI) -- Skipping long-held diagnostic guidelines may speed up pain relief for some with back pain, U.S. researchers say. Rabid bats found in Orange County, Calif.   UPI / 4:34PM NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 28 (UPI) -- Officials in Orange County, Calif., are urging residents who may have encountered two bats that tested positive for rabies to seek immediate medical help. Poll: Seniors know little about reform law   UPI / 2:04AM WASHINGTON, July 28 (UPI) -- Only 22 percent of U.S. seniors age 65 and older say the Affordable Health Care Act would not cut their basic Medicare benefits, a survey indicates. Bad contact lens compliance causes ER trip   UPI / 1:34AM ST. LOUIS, July 28 (UPI) -- An estimated 34,000 U.S. children and teens visit emergency rooms annually for injuries and complications caused by contact lenses, U.S. researchers found.

Tuesday, July 27 Dental gel could end dental drill use   UPI / 11:14PM PARIS, July 27 (UPI) -- The dentist's drill may be thing of the past for smaller cavities thanks to a new dental gel that promotes regeneration of teeth, French researchers say. Survey: More patients seek cardiologists   UPI / 11:05PM NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla., July 27 (UPI) -- U.S. cardiologists say they are seeing more patients than ever before as baby boomers age, a survey indicates. Helping cancer patients return to school   UPI / 6:54PM BOSTON, July 27 (UPI) -- Cancer is tough enough, but a child with cancer also has to deal with a lot of questions about cancer from classmates, a U.S. researcher says. Cancer survivor turning 100   UPI / 5:54PM MAYWOOD, Ill., July 27 (UPI) -- An Illinois woman who survived one of the most complicated operations in surgery when she was 89 says she will celebrate her 100th birthday Saturday. Spiritual care, spirituality same to dying   UPI / 5:44PM CARDIFF, Wales, July 27 (UPI) -- Spiritual care and spirituality came down to the same thing as far as terminally ill patients were concerned, a researcher in Wales says. Smog can trigger cell death in the heart   UPI / 3:54PM KINGSVILLE, Texas, July 27 (UPI) -- Exposure to ground level ozone -- a major component of smog -- increases the activity of a substance that triggers heart cell death, U.S. researchers say. Fake cancer victim gets fine, prison   UPI / 2:05PM CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 27 (UPI) -- A Tennessee city worker who faked having cancer and bilked Chattanooga out of $79,000 was sentenced to 42 months in prison, court records showed. Vancouver man bitten, denied rabies shots   UPI / 1:54PM KITSILANO, British Columbia, July 27 (UPI) -- A Canadian man was denied rabies shots after a raccoon bite because of low risk and the vaccination's cost to the province, officials said. Ill. village may clean up cluttered house   UPI / 1:24PM SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 27 (UPI) -- An Illinois man faces a court hearing next month to decide whether village workers may enter his home to clean up his cluttered property, officials said. Requiring masks motivates getting flu shot   UPI / 1:34AM OTTAWA, July 27 (UPI) -- Campaigns can help persuade healthcare workers to get seasonal flu shots but requiring the unvaccinated to wear masks also works, Canadian researchers say. Students may use asthma meds at school   UPI / 1:34AM MCLEAN, Va., July 27 (UPI) -- Laws in all 50 states permit students returning to school this fall to carry and use asthma medications at school, a U.S. non-profit group says. Soldiers with brain injury risk epilepsy   UPI / 12:24AM BETHESDA, Md., July 27 (UPI) -- Soldiers have an increased risk of epilepsy decades after receiving a traumatic brain injury, U.S. researchers found.

Monday, July 26 Monitoring diabetes in patients and pets   UPI / 11:54PM COLUMBIA, Mo., July 26 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say a diabetes monitoring device reduces the stress of obtaining multiple blood samples from patients -- whether human or animal. Surgeon removes rod from toddler's brain   UPI / 9:54PM CHAPEL HILL, N.C., July 26 (UPI) -- Doctors say a North Carolina toddler is a "little miracle" after surviving an unprecedented operation to remove a metal rod accidentally lodged in his brain. Cancer clue found in animal diseases   UPI / 8:44PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 26 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers say an unexpected connection between an animal disease and human cancers could lead to effective cancer therapies. Race affects caregiver caring, grieving   UPI / 7:34PM HONOLULU, July 26 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says race or ethnicity may affect how best to help Alzheimer's patients' caregivers as they care or grieve for a relative. Blacks have higher breast cancer risk   UPI / 7:05PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 26 (UPI) -- Women with African ancestry have more risk of triple-negative breast cancer -- a more aggressive type cancer with few therapy options, U.S. researchers say. Dengue fever cases on rise in Phillipines   UPI / 5:05PM MANILA, Philippines, July 26 (UPI) -- At least 23 people, mostly children, have died of mosquito-borne dengue fever in the Philippines since the start of the year, health officials said. Protein could battle Alzheimer's disease   UPI / 11:24AM NEW YORK, July 24 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they are looking at a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease with a protein thought to extend lifespan in laboratory animals. Malaria-like disease appearing in New York   UPI / 1:24AM VALHALLA, N.Y., July 26 (UPI) -- Babesiosis, a rare malaria-like disease commonly transmitted by infected deer ticks, is on the rise in the Lower Hudson Valley in New York, doctors say.

Sunday, July 25 Anesthesia contamination tied to hepatitis   UPI / 2:14AM ATLANTA, July 25 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers found patients can be infected with hepatitis B and hepatitis C via intravenous administration of anesthesia.

Saturday, July 24 Protein could battle Alzheimer's disease   UPI / 5:54PM NEW YORK, July 24 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they are looking at a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease with a protein thought to extend lifespan in laboratory animals. Once a delinquent, not always a delinquent   UPI / 9:34AM MARBURG, Germany, July 24 (UPI) -- Children who tangle with the law early in life do not necessarily become career criminals, researchers in Germany suggest. Colleges don't make grade curbing alcohol   UPI / 1:24AM MINNEAPOLIS, July 24 (UPI) -- Few U.S. colleges make satisfactory grades in efforts to curb student drinking, University of Minnesota researchers find. U.S. to allow medical pot for some vets   UPI / 12:24AM DENVER, July 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will permit use of medical marijuana at its hospitals and clinics in states where it is legal, an official said.

Friday, July 23 Blood lipids, elderly depression, linked   UPI / 11:54PM MONTPELLIER, France, July 23 (UPI) -- Depression in women is linked to low levels of high-density lipoprotein, the "good" cholesterol, increasing their heart risk, French researchers say. Sneaking in whole grains via snacks   UPI / 10:24PM MINNEAPOLIS, July 23 (UPI) -- Having children eat snacks containing whole grains -- like graham crackers -- can help them meet the recommended three servings a day, U.S. researchers say. Officials warn of ocean bacteria   UPI / 10:24PM MIAMI, July 23 (UPI) -- Wading in the ocean to let salt water heal cuts and scrapes is not always a good idea, health experts say, as bacteria can proliferate in summer months. Husband: Gabor in critical condition   UPI / 9:54PM LOS ANGELES, July 23 (UPI) -- Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband says the Hungarian-born actress remains in critical condition after undergoing hip-replacement surgery following a fall. Child physical abuse linked to heart risk   UPI / 9:44PM TORONTO, July 23 (UPI) -- People who were physically abused as children have a higher risk than others of heart disease as adults, researchers in Canada and Scotland found. Kids with celiac disease need outdoor play   UPI / 9:05PM EDMONTON, Alberta, July 23 (UPI) -- Children with celiac disease should go outside and play, and take vitamins to ward off weak bones and osteoporosis, researchers in Canada advise. Plant infection mechanism discovered   UPI / 8:54PM WASHINGTON, July 23 (UPI) -- Scientists say they've identified the method several disease-causing microbes use to infect plants and cause disastrous blights in crops in Africa and Asia. Lack of zinc linked to diabetes   UPI / 7:54PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 23 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says zinc may play a role in blood sugar regulation and in avoiding type 2 diabetes. Child abuse may raise HIV risks   UPI / 7:24PM PITTSBURGH, July 23 (UPI) -- Gay and bisexual men reporting sex abuse and social shame as children may have psychosocial problems later putting them at risk for HIV, U.S. researchers say. Some allergies may protect against cancer   UPI / 5:54PM MONTREAL, July 23 (UPI) -- A Canadian researcher suggests some allergies may help protect against some cancers. Study: Lots of sitting can kill you   UPI / 5:44PM WASHINGTON, July 23 (UPI) -- It's not just how much physical activity a person gets, it's how much time spent sitting that increases the risk of death, U.S. researchers say. Pool disinfectants may affect health   UPI / 2:24AM URBANA, Ill., July 23 (UPI) -- Negative health outcomes can occur when disinfection byproducts form reactions with organic matter in swimming pool water, U.S. researchers suggest. Patients may ask for different ER doctor   UPI / 1:44AM ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 23 (UPI) -- Minorities who request a different doctor than the one assigned them in a U.S. emergency room are likely to be accommodated, U.S. researchers say.

Thursday, July 22 Waist, blood fat indicate heart risk   UPI / 11:24PM QUEBEC CITY, July 22 (UPI) -- Increased waistline and high triglycerides indicate heart risk, Canadian, Dutch and British researchers found. More induced preterm births in obese moms   UPI / 11:14PM HAMILTON, Ontario, July 22 (UPI) -- Mothers-to-be who are overweight and obese have more preterm births than others, researchers in Canada found. Tinnitus linked to prolonged cellphone use   UPI / 10:04PM VIENNA, July 22 (UPI) -- Prolonged cellphone use may be a potential risk factor for developing tinnitus -- persistent ringing/roaring/hissing in the ears -- researchers in Austria say. CDC: Woman gets GI anthrax while drumming   UPI / 9:34PM ATLANTA, July 22 (UPI) -- Physicians and public health officials investigating anthrax are advised to consider any exposure to animal-hide drums, U.S. government officials advise. Rare disease emerging in Pacific Northwest   UPI / 7:34PM ATLANTA, July 22 (UPI) -- Cryptococcus gattii, a rare disease that can affect the lungs and nervous system, is emerging in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, federal health officials say. Scientists envision 'growing' new cells   UPI / 5:14PM TORONTO, July 22 (UPI) -- Scientists in Toronto say they are studying human cell regeneration in hopes of discovering how the body grows tissues and organs damaged by disease. Italy has second case of mad cow disease   UPI / 11:24AM LIVORNO, Italy, July 22 (UPI) -- An Italian hospice said a 42-year-old woman dying there represents Italy's second case of human mad cow disease. Ailing husband prompts judicial retirement   UPI / 10:34AM BOSTON, July 22 (UPI) -- The first female chief justice of Massachusetts' highest court says she will retire in October in order to care for her 83-year-old husband. Safe with radioactive 'seeds' goes missing   UPI / 10:34AM KANKAKEE, Ill., July 22 (UPI) -- Officials in Kankakee, Ill., reassured the public that a missing safe holding radioactive material does not pose a health threat unless the safe was opened. Stroke risk up hour after drinking alcohol   UPI / 1:54AM BOSTON, July 22 (UPI) -- The risk of stroke doubles in the hour after drinking one serving of wine, beer or hard liquor, U.S. researchers found.

Wednesday, July 21 Applegate pregnant with first child   UPI / 11:34PM LOS ANGELES, July 21 (UPI) -- Christina Applegate's publicist says the U.S. actress and breast-cancer survivor is pregnant with her first child. Widow blames cigarette makers   UPI / 9:14PM WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- A Florida widow told a jury her relationship with her husband revolved around cigarettes from the time he asked her for one until he died of cancer. Avandia trial put on hold at FDA request   UPI / 8:34PM WASHINGTON, July 21 (UPI) -- U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said Wednesday the FDA has put on hold a study comparing the diabetes drug Avandia with an alternative drug. PTSD reaction may include dissociation   UPI / 7:24PM TEL AVIV, Israel, July 21 (UPI) -- People under acute wartime stress do not always become more vigilant to threats, and often manifest a dissociative state, Israeli researchers found. Worker-related deaths in Britain down   UPI / 3:44PM SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 21 (UPI) -- Work-related deaths in Britain were reduced by half in a 20-year period, researchers say. Air travel no threat to heart conditions   UPI / 2:05PM LONDON, July 21 (UPI) -- Air travel poses no threat to those with heart conditions, and even those with serious heart disease can fly if precautions are made, British researchers say. Painters at greater risk of bladder cancer   UPI / 1:54PM LYON, France, July 21 (UPI) -- People who work as professional painters have a significantly increased risk of developing bladder cancer, researchers in France suggest. Wayne State president resigns   UPI / 1:34PM DETROIT, July 21 (UPI) -- The president of Wayne State University in Detroit says he is resigning after two years at the school to be with his wife, who is battling breast cancer. City approves marijuana farm plan   UPI / 9:54AM OAKLAND, Calif., July 21 (UPI) -- An ordinance approved by the city council will allow large-scale marijuana farms in industrial areas of Oakland, Calif., a city council member said. Cleaning products, breast cancer link   UPI / 2:04AM NEWTON, Mass., July 21 (UPI) -- Women who reported greater use of cleaning products had higher levels of breast cancer risk than those who said they used them sparingly, U.S. researcher say.

Tuesday, July 20 Europe requires child food dye warnings   UPI / 10:54PM WASHINGTON, July 20 (UPI) -- Foods containing artificial food dyes contain a warning label in Europe and a U.S. non-profit advocacy group says the United States should follow suit. WHO: More HIV infants need earlier therapy   UPI / 9:14PM GENEVA, Switzerland, July 20 (UPI) -- HIV treatment for children has improved but World Health Organization officials in Switzerland say more lives could be saved if medication began earlier. Using patient's own blood, safer, cheaper   UPI / 8:54PM AUSTIN, Texas, July 20 (UPI) -- Many U.S. hospitals have patients donate blood for themselves for elective surgery but some hospitals are using trauma patients' own blood, a doctor says. Young adults not screened for heart risk   UPI / 7:44PM ATLANTA, July 20 (UPI) -- Despite the increasing numbers of young U.S. adults with cardiac risk factors, less than 50 percent are screened for coronary heart disease, researchers say. Early breast cancer diagnosis can be wrong   UPI / 6:54PM NEW YORK, July 20 (UPI) -- Diagnosing the earliest stage of breast cancer -- ductal carcinoma in situ -- can be difficult and in some cases wrong, U.S. physicians say. Walk-in centers offer shorter wait times   UPI / 11:24AM PORTLAND, Maine, July 20 (UPI) -- A program offered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine provides non-emergency care that helps avoid busy hospital emergency rooms. Cutting salt via processed foods suggested   UPI / 2:24AM DORTMUND, Germany, July 20 (UPI) -- Using less salt on food, or avoiding processed food, which is high in sodium, can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers in Germany say. IVF children have higher cancer rate   UPI / 1:05AM LUND, Sweden, July 20 (UPI) -- A study of children born via in vitro fertilization from 1982 to 2005 found they had a moderately higher cancer rate than others, Swedish researchers found. Heart disease in dogs echos that in humans   UPI / 12:34AM KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 20 (UPI) -- Veterinary cardiologists say dog owners should know heart disease is almost as prevalent in dogs as it is in humans.

Monday, July 19 Better measures of breast density sought   UPI / 11:44PM PHILADELPHIA, July 19 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers are looking for better measures of breast density, an indicator of cancer risk. Protection from high-dose radiation   UPI / 11:44PM DENVER, July 19 (UPI) -- A U.S. radiology expert says healthcare providers are finding ways to protect patients from high-dose radiation. Unhappy families = Child misbehavior   UPI / 11:14PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 19 (UPI) -- Families can be a supportive resource for children as they enter school or they can be a source of stress and maladaptive behavior, U.S. researchers say. Rep says Gabor's surgery went well   UPI / 10:14PM LOS ANGELES, July 19 (UPI) -- Nonagenarian celebrity Zsa Zsa Gabor made it safely through hip replacement surgery in Los Angeles, the actress's publicist said Monday. NYC detects West Nile virus, will spray   UPI / 10:05PM NEW YORK, July 19 (UPI) -- No human cases of West Nile virus have been detected in New York City, but city officials say the number of mosquitoes carrying the virus is unusually high. Gel effective in preventing HIV and herpes   UPI / 9:44PM VIENNA, July 19 (UPI) -- A gel with an anti-retroviral drug used to treat HIV was effective in reducing a woman's risk of HIV and genital herpes, researchers from South Africa said. Water workers rescue stuck platypus   UPI / 7:54PM SYDNEY, July 19 (UPI) -- How many humans does it take to catch a young male platypus? -- 27, taking 6 hours to flush it from a Sydney water pipe, rescuers say. Talking with physicians empowers patients   UPI / 7:24PM CHICAGO, July 19 (UPI) -- Most cancer patients who used Patient Empowered Care -- meeting with physicians and other staff regularly -- say they found it empowering, researchers say. Giant Nevada woman getting transport help   UPI / 3:44PM LAS VEGAS, July 19 (UPI) -- The Las Vegas community is coming through for a woman who needs special transportation to California to be treated for gigantism, she says. Buffalo 'HIV Predator' to remain in prison   UPI / 1:14PM BUFFALO, N.Y., July 19 (UPI) -- A New York judge Monday ruled that the so-called "HIV Predator" could remain locked up even though his prison sentence has been served in full. It may take a village not to gain weight   UPI / 1:54AM MELBOURNE, July 19 (UPI) -- An Australian researcher says community-based support programs help women prevent unhealthful weight gain.

Sunday, July 18 Berra said in good condition after fall   UPI / 11:54AM NEW YORK, July 18 (UPI) -- Former New York Yankees great Yogi Berra is in good condition after suffering a fall, a source told Sunday's New York Daily News. Insurers push smaller cost, narrow choice   UPI / 11:05AM WASHINGTON, July 18 (UPI) -- The biggest U.S. insurers are pushing plans with reduced premiums but a narrow selection of doctors and hospitals, industry officials say.

Saturday, July 17 Research suspended over brain lab problems   UPI / 4:44PM NEW YORK, July 17 (UPI) -- Columbia University has suspended research at a New York brain-imaging center after federal investigators found patients were being injected with impure drugs. 'Five second' rule on dropped food unsafe   UPI / 4:44PM CHICAGO, July 17 (UPI) -- The "five second" rule that says quickly retrieved dropped food is all right to eat should be a "zero second" rule because of bacteria, food scientists say. Waterborne illness costs $539M per year   UPI / 1:05PM ATLANTA, July 17 (UPI) -- The hospitalization cost of three U.S. waterborne diseases comes to more than $500 million annually, federal health officials say. Teen binge drinking now, thin bones later   UPI / 2:14AM CHICAGO, July 17 (UPI) -- Teen binge drinking may disrupt genes involved in forming bone, increasing teens' risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures later in life, U.S. researchers say. Half worldwide don't get enough vitamin D   UPI / 1:24AM RIVERSIDE, Calif., July 17 (UPI) -- Half the people in North America and Western Europe get insufficient amounts of vitamin D, an international expert on vitamin D says. Apathy, depression linked to dementia   UPI / 12:54AM HONOLULU, July 17 (UPI) -- Apathy and depression best predict progression from cognitive impairment to dementia, U.S. researchers say. Behavioral intervention to cut heart risk   UPI / 12:24AM DETROIT, July 17 (UPI) -- Combining behavioral programs may offer the best way to reduce heart disease risk, U.S. researchers suggest.

Friday, July 16 Lohan hires lawyer Robert Shapiro   UPI / 11:44PM LOS ANGELES, July 16 (UPI) -- Celebrity lawyer Robert Shapiro said Friday he has agreed to help U.S. actress Lindsay Lohan fight her legal battles. Lab mice are sensitive to their cages   UPI / 11:24PM BOULDER, Colo., July 16 (UPI) -- The brains of mice in research labs are affected by the cages they're kept in, researchers say, which could skew the results of experiments. Baby food picks may affect health later   UPI / 10:44PM UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., July 16 (UPI) -- Healthy dietary choices during infancy may promote lifelong healthy eating, U.S. researchers suggest. Five reasons knee replacements can fail   UPI / 10:44PM NEW YORK, July 16 (UPI) -- Most knee replacements work well for years, but a U.S. surgeon says sometimes they can fail due to friction, infection, instability, fracture or stiffness. High-fat diet is linked to prostate ills   UPI / 8:34PM CLEVELAND, July 16 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they are uncovering the mechanism linking a high-fat diet and prostate illnesses. Recession: Mental health services cut   UPI / 7:44PM BOSTON, July 16 (UPI) -- Britain and Hong Kong have beefed up mental health resources due to the global economic crisis, but U.S. services are being slashed, researchers say. 38 abused horses seized in Canada   UPI / 7:14PM FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, July 16 (UPI) -- Animal rights advocates in Canada are urging the public to speak up when they see animal neglect, following the seizure of 38 abused horses in New Brunswick. Toronto site of Medical Marijuana Expo   UPI / 7:14PM TORONTO, July 16 (UPI) -- Organizers of Toronto's International Medical Marijuana Expo say they want to attract people tired of taking pharmaceutical drugs with adverse side-effects. Scientists create 'malaria-proof' mosquito   UPI / 6:24PM TUCSON, July 16 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've genetically engineered a "malaria-proof" mosquito that would not spread the deadly disease. FDA warns of stolen inhalers' safety   UPI / 6:14PM WASHINGTON, July 16 (UPI) -- Federal officials warned the U.S. public against using certain stolen Advair Diskus inhalers, saying their safety and effectiveness can't be assured. 'Universal' flu vaccine being developed   UPI / 6:14PM BETHESDA, Md., July 16 (UPI) -- A "universal" flu vaccine effective against many different strains of flu virus could be a reality within a few years, U.S. researchers say. Houston team trains for artificial heart   UPI / 6:14PM HOUSTON, July 16 (UPI) -- A 13-member surgical team at Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Houston is training to implant an artificial heart, hospital officials say. Miami issues dengue fever advisory   UPI / 5:24PM MIAMI, July 16 (UPI) -- Florida health officials have issued health advisories after a Miami man was diagnosed with a suspected case of dengue fever, authorities said. Obesity drug fails to win approval   UPI / 4:14PM WASHINGTON, July 16 (UPI) -- A U.S. drug advisory panel turned thumbs down on a new drug to treat obesity because of health concerns, said a panel member. Pink hospitalized after stage fall   UPI / 1:44PM NUREMBERG, Germany, July 16 (UPI) -- U.S. pop star Pink apologized via Twitter to the audience of Thursday's concert in Germany after an onstage stunt went awry and sent her to the hospital. GlaxoSmithKline clears air with set-aside   UPI / 1:14PM LONDON, July 16 (UPI) -- British pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline said it would set aside $2.3 billion to cover legal costs involving two of its controversial drugs. Fernandez, voice of 'Speed Racer,' dies   UPI / 1:05PM LOS ANGELES, July 16 (UPI) -- Peter Fernandez, who lent his voice to the title character in the U.S. version of the Japanese "Speed Racer" cartoons, has died of lung cancer. He was 83. Pumps like Cheney's can extend lives   UPI / 12:54PM WASHINGTON, July 16 (UPI) -- The pump helping former Vice President Dick Cheney's heart work has given similar patients a better than 50-50 chance of living two more years, a study shows. Healthcare reform: Few changes for seniors   UPI / 2:34AM WASHINGTON, July 16 (UPI) -- Despite many seniors expecting change in Medicare because of healthcare reform, most won't see any, U.S. researchers said. Gay couples form sex agreements   UPI / 2:24AM SAN FRANCISCO, July 16 (UPI) -- Gay partners form "sexual agreements" not to have sex outside of the relationship to strengthen their bond, not to protect against HIV, U.S. researchers found. More a woman weighs, the worse her memory   UPI / 1:04AM CHICAGO, July 16 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers have linked reduced memory in women with putting on extra pounds, and say lessened brain function and obesity are associated. Salsa, guacamole a key source of illness   UPI / 12:54AM ATLANTA, July 16 (UPI) -- Fresh salsa and guacamole, especially served in retail food establishments, may be an increasing source of food-borne illness, U.S. health officials suggest. Prescription pain reliever abuse soars   UPI / 12:44AM WASHINGTON, July 16 (UPI) -- Treatment facility admissions for prescription pain reliever abuse soared more than 400 percent from 1998-2008 for those 12 and over, U.S. officials say.

Thursday, July 15 NYC: 75 percent with HIV/AIDS over age 40   UPI / 11:54PM NEW YORK, July 15 (UPI) -- About 75 percent of HIV-positive New Yorkers are now age 40 or older, and more than one-third are 50 or older, city health officials say. Arsenic may help treat breast cancer   UPI / 6:34PM CHICAGO, July 15 (UPI) -- Nanotechnology may help an old drug -- arsenic trioxide -- fight aggressive breast cancer, U.S. researchers say. Canadians issue new vitamin D guidelines   UPI / 4:04PM CALGARY, Alberta, July 15 (UPI) -- Canadian doctors advise adults age 50 and older to take between 800 and 2000 International Units of vitamin D daily. Family wanted dying woman's eggs kept   UPI / 3:07PM BOSTON, July 15 (UPI) -- The family of a dying woman asked Boston doctors to keep her alive so her eggs could be harvested and she could become a mother posthumously, observers said. Lohan staying in sober-living house   UPI / 3:07PM LOS ANGELES, July 15 (UPI) -- Actress Lindsay Lohan has signed herself into a Los Angeles sober-living facility, sources told People.com Thursday. S.C. girl, 10, dies of amoebic infection   UPI / 12:54PM MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., July 15 (UPI) -- A 10-year-old South Carolina girl died after contracting a rare amoebic infection while swimming in a lake, her father said. Johns Hopkins Hospital ranked U.S. best   UPI / 2:24AM NEW YORK, July 15 (UPI) -- For the 20th year in a row, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore is ranked at the top of the U.S. News Media Group's best hospitals rankings. Interferon may help stop asthma   UPI / 1:24AM DALLAS, July 15 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest the protein interferon may help block immune cells known to cause asthma. Malaria medicine cited in illnesses, death   UPI / 12:54AM CHENGDU, China, July 15 (UPI) -- Medicines taken to prevent malaria is being blamed by local officials for sickening 104 people and killing one child in southwestern China.

Wednesday, July 14 Low vitamin D levels linked to cognition   UPI / 11:44PM EXETER, England, July 14 (UPI) -- Low levels of vitamin D in the elderly may be linked to cognitive decline, researchers in Britain suggest. Prostate cancer, less bone loss linked   UPI / 10:34PM BALTIMORE, July 14 (UPI) -- Men with high-risk prostate cancer appear to have lower bone mineral content loss, U.S. researchers found. UNICEF: Farrow touring Uganda   UPI / 9:40PM NEW YORK, July 14 (UPI) -- U.S. actress-activist Mia Farrow traveled to Uganda Wednesday in her role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund, the organization said. Common drugs may be linked to cognition   UPI / 9:14PM INDIANAPOLIS, July 14 (UPI) -- A common group of drugs widely sold over-the-counter and by prescription have been linked to losses in cognition in African-Americans, U.S. researchers say. Former VP Cheney has heart pump implanted   UPI / 9:05PM WASHINGTON, July 14 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney said Wednesday he had a heart booster pump implanted in his chest last week. Gigantism threatens Las Vegas woman's life   UPI / 8:54PM LAS VEGAS, July 14 (UPI) -- A Las Vegas woman afflicted with gigantism says she doesn't know how she will get to California for an operation aimed at halting her growth. FDA panel says keep Avandia on the market   UPI / 7:14PM GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers voted Wednesday to keep the diabetes drug Avandia on the market, but perhaps with restrictions and new warnings. New Nebraska abortion law blocked   UPI / 6:14PM LINCOLN, Neb., July 14 (UPI) -- A federal judge blocked the state of Nebraska Wednesday from making doctors perform extensive screening of women before allowing them abortions, officials say. Congressman: VA whistle-blower was fired   UPI / 4:14PM ST. LOUIS, July 14 (UPI) -- Congressional representatives say a whistle-blower at a St. Louis Veterans Affairs hospital was fired, while employees who put patients at risk remain there. Cowell says Cole is 'on the mend'   UPI / 12:05PM LONDON, July 14 (UPI) -- Simon Cowell says his fellow British television personality Cheryl Cole is recovering well after being diagnosed last week with malaria. Five percent in Key West exposed to dengue   UPI / 2:14AM ATLANTA, July 14 (UPI) -- U.S. health officials say an estimated 5 percent of the population of Key West, Fla., showed evidence of recent exposure to dengue virus in 2009. FDA may approve obesity drug Qnexa   UPI / 1:54AM WASHINGTON, July 14 (UPI) -- Review documents released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration indicate the obesity drug Qnexa may be approved, but there are side-effect concerns. Surgery, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease link   UPI / 1:14AM MADRID, July 14 (UPI) -- An epidemiologist in Spain has raised the possibility that Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease may manifest itself in people years after they have had surgery. Tart cherry juice may reduce insomnia   UPI / 12:54AM SAN ANTONIO, July 14 (UPI) -- Drinking tart cherry juice daily may help fight insomnia because it contains melatonin, which moderates the body's sleep-wake cycle, U.S. researchers suggest. Helping your kids through your cancer   UPI / 12:14AM CLEVELAND, July 13 (UPI) -- A U.S. cancer center expert offers a parent with cancer help in discussing the disease with young children. Women: Higher coronary artery disease risk   UPI / 12:05AM HAMILTON, Ontario, July 13 (UPI) -- A Canadian researcher warns women with angina are at higher risk than men with angina of coronary artery disease.

Tuesday, July 13 FDA advisers disagree on Avandia   UPI / 11:24PM NEW YORK, July 13 (UPI) -- U.S. government scientific advisers disagreed Tuesday on whether the diabetes drug Avandia should be removed from the market, officials said. Asthma: Common complication of pregnancy   UPI / 11:14PM ADELAIDE, Australia, July 13 (UPI) -- An Australian researcher says 55 percent of women with asthma will have at least one acute asthma attack during pregnancy. Star Jones dancing after heart surgery   UPI / 11:05PM NEW YORK, July 13 (UPI) -- TV personality Star Jones was spotted dancing at a Manhattan restaurant just a few months after heart surgery, sources told the New York Post. Networks to air Stand Up to Cancer show   UPI / 10:24PM LOS ANGELES, July 13 (UPI) -- The Sept. 10 Stand Up to Cancer fundraising event will air live and commercial-free from Los Angeles on the Fox network, organizers said Tuesday. Five percent cough into a tissue or elbow   UPI / 9:54PM WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 13 (UPI) -- Less than 5 percent cover their cough or sneeze with their elbow -- the approach advocated by health officials -- at least in New Zealand, researchers say. Drug-related ER visits involve suicide   UPI / 7:34PM WASHINGTON, July 13 (UPI) -- Almost 10 percent of drug-related U.S. emergency room visits involved teen suicide attempts -- 72 percent by female teens, U.S. health officials say. HIV assault case goes to trial in Dallas   UPI / 6:24PM DALLAS, July 13 (UPI) -- A trial started in Dallas Tuesday for an HIV-infected man accused of assaulting a woman with a deadly weapon by having unprotected sex with her. 'Mahjong' gene key player in cell battles   UPI / 6:05PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 13 (UPI) -- British and U.S. scientists say they've found a gene playing a key role when normal and cancerous cells compete, and have named it the "Mahjong" gene. Transplantable artificial lung studied   UPI / 5:14PM BOSTON, July 13 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers are developing an artificial lung that could be used in transplant surgeries to treat lung disease, observers say. Obama announces national HIV/AIDS plan   UPI / 4:44PM WASHINGTON, July 13 (UPI) -- U.S. President Obama has announced a National HIV/AIDS Strategy, calling for a commitment to a "sustained effort" to end the HIV epidemic, the White House said. Alternate scan for strokes recommended   UPI / 2:44PM ST. PAUL, Minn., July 13 (UPI) -- CT scans, the current scanning technology used in the diagnosis and treatment of strokes, should be replaced by a different scanning method, neurologists say. U2 reschedules N. America concert dates   UPI / 2:44PM LOS ANGELES, July 13 (UPI) -- U2 360 concerts recently canceled in North America because of lead singer Bono's emergency back surgery have been rescheduled, Live Nation said Tuesday. Canada pioneers new heart treatment   UPI / 2:24PM TORONTO, July 13 (UPI) -- Doctors at a Toronto hospital are the first in North America to use a breakthrough technology to treat patients with irregular heartbeats, observers say. Obama to announce HIV/AIDS strategy   UPI / 7:34AM WASHINGTON, July 13 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama discusses a comprehensive strategy for combating HIV in the United States Tuesday at a reception honoring the HIV/AIDS community. Medicare rates may affect hospice stays   UPI / 2:05AM PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 13 (UPI) -- The amount of time for an average Medicare-certified hospice stay in a nursing home has doubled in the last 10 years, U.S. researchers found. Future heatwaves forecast, to hurt health   UPI / 12:14AM STANFORD, Calif., July 12 (UPI) -- Future heat waves may threaten U.S. health through heat-related mortality and morbidity, more infectious diseases and malnutrition, U.S. researchers say.

Monday, July 12 Better teamwork when doctors discuss cases   UPI / 11:44PM BOSTON, July 12 (UPI) -- A program giving physicians the opportunity to discuss complex psychosocial factors in their medical cases resulted in better teamwork, U.S. researchers say. Jails are top mental health institutions   UPI / 8:54PM LOS ANGELES, July 12 (UPI) -- New York's Riker's Island, Chicago's Cook County Jail and the Los Angeles County Jail are the largest mental health institutions in the nation, a study found. Vitamin E may decrease Alzheimer's risk   UPI / 7:34PM STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 12 (UPI) -- High levels of several vitamin E components in the blood has been linked to a decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease, Swedish and Italian researchers say. Fish oil may reduce risk of breast cancer   UPI / 7:24PM SEATTLE, July 12 (UPI) -- Fish body oils may help prevent breast cancer, researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle suggest. Allergist: How to rid a home of mold   UPI / 5:54PM AUSTIN, Texas, July 12 (UPI) -- Lots of rain and lots of summer humidity can increase exposure to allergenic mold spores -- an important trigger of allergies, a U.S. allergist says. Virus worries farmed salmon industry   UPI / 4:54PM NEW YORK, July 12 (UPI) -- The farmed salmon industry is threatened by a virus often fatal to the fish, U.S. researchers say, and they fear it could spread to populations of wild salmon. YMCA of USA drops 'MCA' to become 'the Y'   UPI / 3:14PM WASHINGTON, July 12 (UPI) -- The YMCA of the USA dropped "MCA" from its name Monday, making the iconic Chicago-based, non-profit organization simply "the Y," the organization said. B3 may combat fungal infection   UPI / 2:24AM MONTREAL, July 12 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers say vitamin B3 may be effective in fighting fungal infections. Bigger, nicer, home may help shrink tumors   UPI / 2:14AM COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12 (UPI) -- Having a bigger, nicer, more interesting home and more friends is linked to shrinking tumors in mice, U.S. researchers found. Enzyme may help spot diabetes sooner   UPI / 1:44AM BALTIMORE, July 12 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they are on the trail of a faster, easier test to detect pre-diabetes -- long before symptoms occur and in time to reverse the disease.

Saturday, July 10 First PSA may help predict prostate cancer   UPI / 11:54PM DURHAM, N.C., July 10 (UPI) -- Men with an initial prostate-specific antigen of 10 or higher were 11 times more likely to die of prostate cancer, U.S. researchers suggest. Scientists: Soy reduces menopause symptoms   UPI / 8:44PM TOKYO, July 10 (UPI) -- Soy sauce could reduce menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleeplessness and bone loss, Japanese scientists say. Researchers: Jasmine has calming effect   UPI / 4:44PM BOCHUM, Germany, July 10 (UPI) -- Researchers in Germany have discovered that the scent of jasmine calms mice as much as tranquilizers or sleeping pills and without the side effects. Obama announces PTSD claims reform   UPI / 6:14AM WASHINGTON, July 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Saturday the federal government will make it easier for military veterans to get treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Mental health issues, 1 in 5 preschoolers   UPI / 2:14AM BOSTON, July 10 (UPI) -- More than 20 percent of U.S. kindergartners and first-graders demonstrate mental health issues, researchers found. HPV may boost skin cancer risk   UPI / 1:14AM HANOVER, N.H., July 10 (UPI) -- Human papillomaviruses may be linked to an increased risk of developing some skin cancers, U.S. researchers said. Wrist fracture a major setback for most   UPI / 12:34AM CHICAGO, July 10 (UPI) -- A wrist fracture may not sound like a major injury but it can have a major effect on functional decline in the elderly. Therapist competence key for some   UPI / 12:05AM COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 (UPI) -- Therapist competence is the key to effective cognitive therapy for some patients, U.S. researchers said.

Friday, July 9 The ongoing global impact of Framingham   UPI / 11:34PM PHILADELPHIA, July 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Framingham Heart Study, begun in 1948 to study cardiovascular disease, also changed epidemiology and biostatistics, U.S. researchers say. Blood thinners may help some bed-ridden   UPI / 11:14PM ST. LOUIS, July 9 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher suggests some bedridden patients may benefit from anti-clotting drug therapy. Many Canadians with arthritis lack care   UPI / 11:05PM TORONTO, July 9 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers say many in Ontario with rheumatoid arthritis are not getting specialty care. Woman had 104 cats in her home   UPI / 10:05PM WITTMANN, Ariz., July 9 (UPI) -- Suburban Phoenix authorities said they expected to charge an 80-year-old woman with felony animal-abuse charges after they found 104 diseased cats in her home. British Columbia drops generic drug prices   UPI / 5:14PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 9 (UPI) -- The British Columbia government announced Friday it will reduce generic drug prices by cutting rebates manufacturers pay to pharmacies, industry officials said. Teen moms more likely to have preterm baby   UPI / 5:05PM CORK, Ireland, July 9 (UPI) -- Teen mothers are at higher risk for a preterm birth and a child with low birth weight, especially if it is her second child, researchers in Ireland say. Stimulating life may slow cancer growth   UPI / 1:14PM COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 (UPI) -- Living a life of physical, mental and social stimulation may curb cancer growth, Ohio State University cancer researchers said. British healthcare system reorganizes   UPI / 12:44PM LONDON, July 9 (UPI) -- British doctors will be solely responsible for front-line patient care under a new-look plan for Britain's national healthcare system, health officials said. Stemming advanced prostate cancer growth   UPI / 2:14AM CHAPEL HILL, N.C., July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say their findings may open the door for new treatments for advanced prostate cancer. Alzheimer's patients have muted emotions   UPI / 1:54AM GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 9 (UPI) -- Alzheimer's patients may have a decreased ability to experience emotions compared to healthy peers, U.S. researchers said. Trainers: Exercise safely in the heat   UPI / 12:24AM CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. athletic trainers advise people exercising in summer heat that a darker urine color is a quick indicator of dehydration.

Thursday, July 8 1 in 4 Calif. children never see dentist   UPI / 5:54PM LOS ANGELES, July 8 (UPI) -- Some 25 percent of California children have never seen a dentist, while 1.6 million U.S. children miss school days due to dental issues, researchers said. WHO, Nigeria fight lead-poisoning outbreak   UPI / 5:54PM ABUJA, Nigeria, July 8 (UPI) -- A U.N. health agency is helping Nigerian officials contain a lead-poisoning outbreak from processing lead-rich ore in gold mining, the United Nations said. Scientists: 2 antibodies block HIV strains   UPI / 5:14PM BETHESDA, Md., July 8 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists said Thursday they discovered two potent human antibodies that can stop more than 90 percent of known HIV strains from infecting humans. Vitamin D: Key to gut functioning   UPI / 4:44PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 8 (UPI) -- The vitamin D receptor is a key player in how "gut flora" maintain the digestive system, U.S. researchers said. Murder rap in 'ThunderCats' writer's death   UPI / 4:24PM ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., July 8 (UPI) -- The roommate of "ThunderCats" cartoon series writer Stephen Perry was charged with first-degree murder in Perry's death, Florida police said. Research light shines on hidden brain lobe   UPI / 4:05PM PHOENIX, July 8 (UPI) -- A scientist at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix says he wants to shed light on a lobe of the brain long hidden from researchers' view. CDC: Polio in Nigeria down due to vaccine   UPI / 3:44PM ATLANTA, July 8 (UPI) -- The rate of polio in Nigeria has declined this year, due to increased pressure for more vaccinations, U.S. health officials reported. Saunders treated for breast cancer   UPI / 3:44PM LONDON, July 8 (UPI) -- British comic actress and writer Jennifer Saunders is in remission after an eight-month battle with breast cancer, the BBC said Thursday. 20 percent of U.S. high-schoolers smoke   UPI / 3:35PM ATLANTA, July 8 (UPI) -- Despite declines in U.S. teen smoking in the late 1990s, teen smoking declines stalled from 2003 to 2009, federal health officials found. Rush U. center, doctors named in lawsuit   UPI / 3:35PM CHICAGO, July 8 (UPI) -- Doctors at a Chicago teaching hospital's orthopedic unit routinely had residents perform surgeries, violating U.S. Medicare billing rules, a lawsuit alleges. 'Tan tax' hits industry when it's down   UPI / 12:24PM WASHINGTON, July 8 (UPI) -- The new federal tax on indoor tanning, a part of the U.S. healthcare reform law, has hit the business at a low point, the owner of Solar Planet said. Many simply don't understand grammar   UPI / 1:34AM NEWCASTLE, England, July 8 (UPI) -- A number of native English speakers are unable to understand basic sentences such as, "The soldier was hit by the sailor," British researchers say. Marijuana pain relief without side effects   UPI / 12:44AM HOUSTON, July 8 (UPI) -- A marijuana component could provide pain relief, minus marijuana's other effects, U.S. researchers say. Pollution may not up pre-eclampsia risk   UPI / 12:24AM SEATTLE, July 8 (UPI) -- Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of preterm delivery or pre-eclampsia, a U.S. researcher says.

Wednesday, July 7 Water boosts alertness, aids weight loss   UPI / 10:24PM NASHVILLE, July 7 (UPI) -- Water can help keep a person alert for late-night work, prevent fainting after giving blood and promote weight loss, U.S. researchers say. Child abuse tied to later mental disorders   UPI / 5:24PM WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 7 (UPI) -- Abuse or neglect in childhood is associated with mental disorders as young adults, researchers in New Zealand suggest. Rudeness at work = mistakes at work   UPI / 5:04PM ABERDEEN, Scotland, July 7 (UPI) -- Having the boss or co-worker be rude, or even witnessing the rudeness of other workers, results in more workplace mistakes, Scottish researchers say. Anxiety linked to stroke, heart attack   UPI / 2:14AM TILBURG, Netherlands, July 7 (UPI) -- Heart patients with anxiety disorders may have a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and death, Dutch researchers said. Antioxidants boost artery elasticity   UPI / 1:14AM HOLON, Israel, July 7 (UPI) -- Vitamin C, vitamin E, co-enzyme Q10 and selenium supplement had beneficial effects for those with cardiovascular risk factors, researchers in Israel said. Depression may increase dementia risk   UPI / 12:34AM BOSTON, July 7 (UPI) -- Those who suffer from depression may have nearly double the risk of developing dementia later in life, U.S. researchers suggest. Squirrel with plague shuts down campground   UPI / 12:34AM LOS ANGELES, July 7 (UPI) -- A campground in a national forest north of Los Angeles will be closed at least a week after a squirrel caught there tested positive for plague, officials said.

Tuesday, July 6 Antibiotic therapy may up potassium levels   UPI / 9:04PM LONDON, Ontario, July 6 (UPI) -- An antibiotic combination often used to treat urinary tract infections may raise potassium levels, Canadian researchers caution. Long Beach, Calif., considers pot tax   UPI / 8:34PM LONG BEACH, Calif., July 6 (UPI) -- Lawmakers in Long Beach, Calif., say they're weighing a measure that would allow voters to decide whether to levy a 5 percent tax on medical marijuana. Broadway actress, 11, seeks marrow match   UPI / 8:05PM NEW YORK, July 6 (UPI) -- An 11-year-old cast member of the Broadway production of "Disney's The Lion King" is battling Leukemia and looking for a bone marrow donor. STD rates higher in older men using Viagra   UPI / 7:24PM BOSTON, July 6 (UPI) -- In a study of men age 40 and older, U.S. researchers found those who used erectile dysfunction drugs have a higher rate of sexually transmitted diseases. Retrieval method makes cancer study easier   UPI / 5:54PM WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 6 (UPI) -- A new retrieval method makes studying cancer proteins easier, a researcher at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., said. Jailed consultant wants to visit his mom   UPI / 12:24PM DETROIT, July 6 (UPI) -- A Michigan political consultant awaiting sentencing for bribery and extortion wants permission to visit his elderly mother on her deathbed, his attorney says. Women live longer, more likely disabled   UPI / 1:34AM BARCELONA, Spain, July 6 (UPI) -- Women may live longer than men but they are more likely to spend the extra years in disability, researchers in Spain said. Air pollution along highways boosts asthma   UPI / 12:05AM LOS ANGELES, July 5 (UPI) -- Brief exposure to ultrafine pollution particles near a Los Angeles freeway can boost the allergic inflammation that makes asthma worse, U.S. researchers found. Childhood X-rays: 'Less is best'   UPI / 12:05AM NEW YORK, July 5 (UPI) -- A U.S. radiologist advises "less is best" when it comes to X-rays in children.

Monday, July 5 Acupuncture may help exercise tolerance   UPI / 9:24PM HEIDELBERG, Germany, July 5 (UPI) -- German cardiologists suggest acupuncture improves exercise tolerance in heart failure patients. Stroke complications reduce lifespan   UPI / 8:44PM GIMHAE, South Korea, July 5 (UPI) -- Stroke complications may deprive patients of two years of healthy life, researchers in South Korea estimate. High blood pressure higher in blacks, poor   UPI / 8:04PM ROCKVILLE, Md., July 5 (UPI) -- U.S. health officials report higher blood pressure hospitalization rates for African-Americans and Hispanics than for whites. Hypertension may be linked to fructose   UPI / 7:24PM DENVER, July 5 (UPI) -- People who eat a diet high in fructose may be at increased risk of high blood pressure, U.S. researchers said. Poll: Most voters favor healthcare repeal   UPI / 5:14PM ASBURY PARK, N.J., July 5 (UPI) -- Six in 10 U.S. voters favor repeal of the just-passed federal healthcare reform but a much smaller proportion believe that will happen, a survey indicates. Movie date can be dinner date for bedbugs   UPI / 12:54PM NEW YORK, July 5 (UPI) -- Moviegoers in New York could be snuggling up with bedbugs, bug experts say. MS depression may be rooted in biology   UPI / 2:54AM LOS ANGELES, July 5 (UPI) -- Depression in multiple sclerosis patients may be biological rather than a psychological reaction to the burdens of being ill, U.S. researchers suggest. Transient kidney failure not so bad   UPI / 1:14AM CINCINNATI, July 5 (UPI) -- Heart patient kidney failure -- if transient -- may not be as harmful as once thought, U.S. researchers say.

Saturday, July 3 Complaint ties porn to HIV   UPI / 10:34PM MIAMI, July 3 (UPI) -- Miami-Dade health officials say they will investigate a complaint alleging adult movies fuel the spread of human immunodeficiency virus and similar diseases. Dogs, horses help U.S. Army fight PTSD   UPI / 2:04AM WASHINGTON, July 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army is employing not only man's best friend but horses as well to help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, an Army officer says. Anti-aging supplement may help fertility   UPI / 1:14AM TEL AVIV, Israel, July 3 (UPI) -- The vitamin supplement DHEA, used to stave off aging, may help women trying to have a baby, researchers in Israel said.

Friday, July 2 Tanning tax goes into effect   UPI / 7:24PM COCOA BEACH, Fla., July 2 (UPI) -- A 10 percent tax on tanning salon services has taken effect, with Florida salon owners saying they are angry over both the idea and the timing of it. Genetic markers can predict longevity   UPI / 6:35PM BOSTON, July 2 (UPI) -- Genes can accurately predict how long a person will live, and they may provide clues to treat or prevent age-related diseases, a U.S. study says. Modifield blood cells could resist HIV   UPI / 3:14PM LOS ANGELES, July 2 (UPI) -- Primitive blood cells could be modified to be resistant to HIV and transplanted into patients to control HIV infection, a study suggests. High bacteria found at 14 Iowa beaches   UPI / 1:05PM DES MOINES, Iowa, July 2 (UPI) -- High fecal bacteria levels led environmental officials in Iowa to post warnings at 14 state park beaches, officials said. Many worldwide lack surgical access   UPI / 2:14AM BOSTON, July 2 (UPI) -- The poorest one-third of the world's population account for only 4 percent of all the world's surgeries completed in one year, U.S. researchers found. Babies born after IVM may be bigger   UPI / 1:14AM NOTTINGHAM, England, July 2 (UPI) -- Babies born after in vitro maturation may be more likely to be larger than normal, researchers in Britain said.

Thursday, July 1 CDC advises surveillance for West Nile   UPI / 11:54PM ATLANTA, July 1 (UPI) -- West Nile virus continues to produce serious and sometimes fatal illness, especially for those age 70 and older, U.S. health officials said. Woman ill after sex with vaccinated man   UPI / 10:54PM ATLANTA, July 1 (UPI) -- A woman who had sex with a member of the U.S. military vaccinated against smallpox subsequently contracted a related virus, health officials say. Cochlear implants may improve   UPI / 9:14PM AUGUSTA, Ga., July 1 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists are testing an upgraded version of the cochlear implant -- a device that provides a sense of sound to the deaf or severely hard of hearing. Qigong, Tai Chi may help health   UPI / 9:14PM SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 1 (UPI) -- A U.S. review indicates Tai Chi and Qigong bring significant health benefits among older adults, researchers say. 40M doses of H1N1 vaccine to be destroyed   UPI / 5:54PM WASHINGTON, July 1 (UPI) -- Some 40 doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine that expired Wednesday are set to be crushed and incinerated, U.S. health officials said Thursday. U.K. counts swine flu toll, costs   UPI / 2:54PM LONDON, July 1 (UPI) -- Britain's 2009 swine flu outbreak killed 457 people and cost $1.8 billion, and the country cannot be complacent about possible future outbreaks, a report says. Group proposes dementia bill of rights   UPI / 2:04AM SACRAMENTO, July 1 (UPI) -- U.S. advocates for Alzheimer's or dementia care have come up with 12 rules they say can increase the quality of daily life for the afflicted and the caregivers. Pain Foundation releases back pain guide   UPI / 1:54AM BALTIMORE, July 1 (UPI) -- Increased travel, sports and gardening in summer can increase back pain but a guide helps those in pain find relief, a U.S. non-profit group says. Prenatal secondhand smoke lasts lifetime   UPI / 12:05AM PITTSBURGH, June 30 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say children of non-smoking women exposed to secondhand smoke during pregnancy have genetic mutations that can affect their health permanently. Inactive white women most apt to be obese   UPI / 12:05AM NASHVILLE, June 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says sedentary white women are more apt than sedentary African-American women to become obese.

Wednesday, June 30 Colo. calls for meningitis vaccinations   UPI / 11:14PM DENVER, June 30 (UPI) -- Colorado health officials are calling for more vaccinations following an outbreak of meningococcal disease that has killed three people and infected two others. Florida to use helicopter in mosquito war   UPI / 10:34PM PALM BEACH, Fla., June 30 (UPI) -- Officials say they will dispatch a Huey helicopter to conduct aerial spraying in their battle against mosquitoes in Palm Beach County, Fla. Deadline nears for tainted blood payout   UPI / 10:14PM OTTAWA, June 30 (UPI) -- As a deadline approached Wednesday for Canadians who received tainted blood to apply for compensation, lawyers said they were concerned funding is running out. Doctors call for federal tobacco strategy   UPI / 9:34PM WASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) -- The American College of Physicians is calling for a comprehensive U.S. strategy to control tobacco use, rather than the current piecemeal state action. Sources: Woods queried in Galea probe   UPI / 8:44PM NEW YORK, June 30 (UPI) -- Authorities probing a doctor accused of providing performance-enhancing drugs have interviewed U.S. golfer Tiger Woods, The New York Times reported Wednesday. Walmart sued for medical-marijuana firing   UPI / 7:14PM DETROIT, June 30 (UPI) -- A Michigan man who legally uses medical marijuana is suing Walmart for firing him after he tested positive in a drug test, records show. States prohibiting teen indoor tanning   UPI / 5:24PM SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 30 (UPI) -- Indoor tanning is associated with a 75 percent increase in the risk of melanoma, yet nearly 30 million Americans do it every year, doctors say. 'Depressed' mice could help human patients   UPI / 1:44PM COLLEGE PARK, Pa., June 30 (UPI) -- A strain of mice sharing characteristics with human patients suffering drug-resistant forms of depression could offer treatment clues, researchers say. Vets warned about virus exposure   UPI / 8:04AM ST. LOUIS, June 30 (UPI) -- Hundreds of veterans may have been exposed to viruses when they had dental work performed at a St. Louis facility, the Department of Veterans Affairs said. What makes a headache dangerous   UPI / 1:54AM DALLAS, June 30 (UPI) -- Intensity is not necessarily a sign of how serious headache pain is but there are red flags to watch out for, a U.S. neurologist says. Why beetroot juice lowers blood pressure   UPI / 1:24AM LONDON, June 30 (UPI) -- Nitrate content appears to be the reason why beetroot juice lowers blood pressure, researchers in Britain said.

Tuesday, June 29 Some ACL repair surgeries fail   UPI / 11:54PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 29 (UPI) -- About 400,000 Americans have surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury each year, but about 8 percent of the operations fail, U.S. researchers say. Hormonal therapy often not completed   UPI / 7:24PM NEW YORK, June 29 (UPI) -- About half of U.S. breast cancer patients prescribed hormone therapy actually finished the full course of treatment, U.S. researchers found. Stress avoidance may up cravings   UPI / 7:14PM UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., June 29 (UPI) -- Recovering addicts, who avoid stress rather than deal with it may face more cravings, U.S. researchers found. Psychotropic drugs linked to birth defects   UPI / 7:05PM COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 29 (UPI) -- Psychotropic drugs -- used to treat psychiatric conditions -- may be linked to birth defects, Danish researchers warn. Substance may block cancer cell growth   UPI / 4:54PM COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29 (UPI) -- A substance produced when eating broccoli and Brussels sprouts may block the growth of cancer cells, U.S. researchers say. Omega 3 may help men with type 1 diabetes   UPI / 2:14AM ORLANDO, Fla., June 29 (UPI) -- Women with type 1 diabetes do not appear to have heart disease risk reduced by eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids but men do, U.S. researchers said. Vitamin D, linked to cognition in elderly   UPI / 1:54AM BOSTON, June 29 (UPI) -- Sufficient vitamin D levels may help maintain cognitive function -- being able to manage and use available information -- in the elderly, U.S. researchers say. New formula for women's peak heart rate   UPI / 12:05AM CHICAGO, June 28 (UPI) -- Women have a new way to calculate peak heart rates during exercise, which is easier to attain but harder to calculate, U.S. researchers said.

Monday, June 28 Midwest bat caves closing due to fungus   UPI / 10:04PM LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 28 (UPI) -- Bat caves in the U.S. Midwest are being closed to stop the spread of a fungus that has already killed almost a million East Coast bats, authorities say. Dark chocolate can lower blood pressure   UPI / 9:05PM ADELAIDE, Australia, June 28 (UPI) -- Dark chocolate can make modest reductions in blood pressure for those who have high blood pressure, researchers in Australia found. Getting estrogen benefits without risk   UPI / 9:05PM DALLAS, June 28 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say studies in mice may help them learn how to extract estrogen's benefits without incurring the risk of cancer. Calif. NAACP backs legal pot measure   UPI / 9:05PM LOS ANGELES, June 28 (UPI) -- NAACP leaders in California said Monday they support a state referendum on the November ballot to legalize marijuana. Doctors: Bengals' Henry had brain damage   UPI / 8:54PM MORGANTOWN, W.Va., June 28 (UPI) -- Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry had a form of degenerative brain damage at the time of his death in December, doctors said Monday. Diabetes drug may increase heart risk   UPI / 8:24PM SILVER SPRING, Md., June 28 (UPI) -- A U.S. study of more than 227,000 patients found those prescribed the diabetes drug Avandia had a higher risk of heart trouble and death, researchers said. Scientists identify 'memory' molecule   UPI / 5:05PM LEICESTER, England, June 28 (UPI) -- Researchers in Britain say they've discovered a molecular key to how the human brain learns, and how it records and saves memories. Bees may help fight deadly infections   UPI / 4:34PM GLASGOW, Scotland, June 28 (UPI) -- Scientists looking for new treatments to fight a deadly drug-resistant infection say they may have found a new ally -- bees. Vietnam defoliant tied to thyroid disease   UPI / 3:34PM BUFFALO, N.Y., June 28 (UPI) -- The use of the defoliant Agent Orange during the Vietnam War has been linked to the Graves' disease, a thyroid disorder, in Vietnam veterans, a study says. Study: New drugs may come from deep ocean   UPI / 3:14PM ORLANDA, Fla., June 28 (UPI) -- A drug to treat malaria, one of the world's deadliest diseases, could come from sponges, sea worms and other undersea creatures, a scientist says.

Sunday, June 27 Cheney improving, may be released Monday   UPI / 3:44PM WASHINGTON, June 27 (UPI) -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney's daughter said Sunday her father is recovering and should be released from a Washington hospital within a day.

Saturday, June 26 Surgeons enter brain through eyelid   UPI / 11:24PM BALTIMORE, June 26 (UPI) -- Doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore have pioneered a technique that can spare some patients invasive brain surgery. Diabetic runs cross country -- literally   UPI / 6:05PM NEW YORK, June 26 (UPI) -- A 64-year-old New York man has completed a run across the United States aimed at raising awareness of diabetes. Paltrow says she has vitamin D deficiency   UPI / 5:24PM LONDON, June 26 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who lives in London, has told her fans she has been diagnosed with dangerously low levels of vitamin D. Gulf tar balls, dispersants a worry   UPI / 1:34AM KINGSTON, R.I., June 26 (UPI) -- A Rhode Island biomedical scientist said he is worried about the health effects of the Gulf of Mexico tar balls and oil dispersants. Iron overload, eye disease may be linked   UPI / 12:14AM AUGUSTA, Ga., June 25 (UPI) -- Hemochromatosis, which results in iron overload, may be linked to the wet form of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness, U.S. researchers say.

Friday, June 25 90 percent of Americans eat too much salt   UPI / 11:44PM ATLANTA, June 25 (UPI) -- U.S. adults consume more than twice the current recommended sodium limit for most Americans, federal health officials said. Alcohol, some drugs bad for breastfeeding   UPI / 11:14PM BARCELONA, Spain, June 25 (UPI) -- Doctors in Spain caution breast milk may transmit some drugs and medicines to infants. Pre-emptive prostate pain prevention works   UPI / 11:05PM PHILADELPHIA, June 25 (UPI) -- Providing pre-emptive pain relief to prostatectomy -- removal of prostate -- patients, U.S. researchers suggest. Cheney hospitalized with illness   UPI / 10:35PM WASHINGTON, June 25 (UPI) -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney has been admitted to a Washington hospital after becoming ill Friday, his staff said. Mold in home worsens asthma in some   UPI / 10:24PM BOSTON, June 25 (UPI) -- Mold in the home raises risks of severe attacks for some asthma patients, a U.S. researcher suggests. Arthritis: Treat early, aggressively   UPI / 8:44PM TAMPERE, Finland, June 25 (UPI) -- Treating rheumatoid arthritis early and aggressively pays off, even in the long run, a researcher in Finland recommends. Red wine could slow eye disease   UPI / 2:54PM ST. LOUIS, June 25 (UPI) -- A substance found in red wine and other sources could protect blood vessels in the eyes from being damaged by aging, a new study suggests. Russia requiring 'Smoking kills' warning   UPI / 1:54PM MOSCOW, June 25 (UPI) -- The warning "Smoking kills" will appear on the front of all packs of cigarettes sold in Russia as part of a new anti-smoking campaign, the government said. Using foods to prevent cancer a trend   UPI / 2:05AM COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists, who have tried for years to develop drugs to reduce the risk of cancer with limited success, are turning to plant substances, researchers said. High fructose, trans-fats up liver disease   UPI / 2:05AM CINCINNATI, June 25 (UPI) -- A diet high in fructose, sucrose and trans-fats increases obesity risk as well as fatty liver disease with scar tissue, U.S. researchers warn.

Thursday, June 24 Exercise may trump creatine for patients   UPI / 11:54PM LEUVEN, Belgium, June 24 (UPI) -- Exercise alone trumps exercise and creatine supplements for cardiac patients, researchers in Belgium found. Cyclist raising money for cancer is killed   UPI / 11:44PM ALBUQUERQUE, June 24 (UPI) -- John Anczarski, a 19-year-old cycling across the United States to raise money for breast cancer, died after being struck by a car, hospital officials said. Scott Hamilton OK after brain surgery   UPI / 10:44PM BOSTON, June 24 (UPI) -- U.S. figure skater and former Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton is doing well after brain surgery to remove a benign tumor, a spokesman said Thursday. Migraine carries stigma   UPI / 10:14PM LOS ANGELES, June 24 (UPI) -- The stigma of migraine is significant, and worse for chronic sufferers, U.S. researchers say. 9/11 settlement now up to claimants   UPI / 9:34PM NEW YORK, June 24 (UPI) -- About 10,000 people who say their health was damaged at the World Trade Center site in New York must now decide on a $712.5 million settlement, a judge said. Doctor, nurses charged in hep C outbreak   UPI / 9:34PM LAS VEGAS, June 24 (UPI) -- A nurse-anesthetist has pleaded innocent in Nevada to charges involving a hepatitis C outbreak linked to an endoscopy clinic. Migraine, child abuse, heart disease link   UPI / 9:24PM LOS ANGELES, June 24 (UPI) -- Migraine sufferers abused as children may be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, U.S. researchers say. Pesticide, prostate cancer link   UPI / 8:34PM LIEGE, Belgium, June 24 (UPI) -- A team of researchers in Belgium, France and the French West Indies have linked a pesticide and increased prostate cancer risk. Wine may hold Alzheimer's clues   UPI / 7:54PM TROY, N.Y., June 24 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest the way in which a compound in red wine neutralizes toxic proteins may help explain Alzheimer's disease. Cynthia Nixon to appear on 'Big C'   UPI / 7:54PM NEW YORK, June 24 (UPI) -- U.S. actress Cynthia Nixon has signed on as a guest star for four episodes of the new dark comedy series "The Big C," Showtime said. FDA warns maker of autism supplement   UPI / 5:44PM LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 24 (UPI) -- Federal regulators have warned a Kentucky researcher that a product he is marketing as a dietary supplement that can help against autism could be dangerous. New cell delivery system created   UPI / 5:24PM EVANSTON, Ill., June 24 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have developed a new method of effectively delivering stem cells, proteins and large molecules to damaged tissues. Inexpensive camera diagnoses cancer   UPI / 4:54PM HOUSTON, June 24 (UPI) -- U.S. cancer scientists said they've modified an inexpensive off-the-shelf digital camera so it can distinguish cancerous cells from healthy ones. Mothers of autistic children pay at work   UPI / 4:05PM VANCOUVER, Wash., June 24 (UPI) -- Mothers of children with autism often work fewer hours, refuse promotions or leave work altogether, creating financial hardship, U.S. researchers found. Study: Folate may aid spinal cord healing   UPI / 10:14AM MADISON, Wis., June 24 (UPI) -- A U.S. National Institutes of Health-funded laboratory study suggests the B vitamin folate can promote healing in damaged rat spinal cord tissue. Economy may affect arthritis treatment   UPI / 8:34AM JYVASKYLA, Finland, June 24 (UPI) -- Researchers from Finland and other countries say a country's economy may predict the arthritis therapy patients receive. Nose and throat bacteria are different   UPI / 8:14AM BOSTON, June 24 (UPI) -- Despite their proximity, the nose and throat have distinct differences in bacterial populations, U.S. researchers found.

Wednesday, June 23 Soldiers with migraine may sleep poorly   UPI / 11:24PM TACOMA, Wash., June 23 (UPI) -- The many soldiers who suffer with migraine may also be poor sleepers, U.S. researchers suggest. Cellphone towers not linked to cancer   UPI / 11:14PM LONDON, June 23 (UPI) -- British researchers say living near a cellphone base station does increase a woman's likelihood of having a child with cancer. Filtering may make transfusions safer   UPI / 10:54PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 23 (UPI) -- Those getting a blood transfusion may suffer fewer heart/lung complications when donor blood is filtered, U.S. researchers say. Rubella may have shifted abortion views   UPI / 10:24PM URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill., June 23 (UPI) -- Ten years before 1973's Roe vs. Wade decision, German measles played a major part in shifting public attitudes toward abortion laws, a new book contends. Tests help predict falls in Parkinson's   UPI / 9:34PM BRISBANE, Australia, June 23 (UPI) -- Tests may help predict who with Parkinson's disease may be more likely to fall, an Australian researcher says. 5 dead in Calif. whooping cough outbreak   UPI / 6:05PM SACRAMENTO, June 23 (UPI) -- California health officials say five infants have died of whooping cough this year in what may be the state's worst epidemic in 50 years. Researchers sequence the human body louse   UPI / 4:34PM CHAMPAIGN, Ill., June 23 (UPI) -- U.S.- and Swiss-led scientists say their sequencing and analysis of the human body louse genome is a major step toward controlling the disease-vector insect. Gregg Allman undergoes liver transplant   UPI / 4:14PM LOS ANGELES, June 23 (UPI) -- Musician Gregg Allman underwent a successful liver transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., Wednesday, his Web site said. Non-surgical way to treat brain cavernoma?   UPI / 3:44PM HEIDELBERG, Germany, June 23 (UPI) -- German scientists say they might have found a non-surgical way of treating benign vascular malformations in the brain known as cavernomas. Poll: One in 20 fear sex heart attacks   UPI / 3:44PM LONDON, June 23 (UPI) -- A British survey suggests one in 20 people worry about having a heart attack during enthusiastic sex. New kidney-failure therapy is proposed   UPI / 2:44PM INDIANAPOLIS, June 23 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists say they've determined a protein involved in the kidney's embryonic development might play a future role in treating kidney failure. Study identifies disease protein   UPI / 2:14PM PITTSBURGH, June 23 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have discovered a protein found in the nucleus of cells helps regulate the body's immune system, playing a key role in many diseases. Vancouver's baby beluga dies   UPI / 10:05AM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 23 (UPI) -- Canada's Vancouver Aquarium is mourning the loss of its one-year-old baby beluga whale, Nala, officials say. Remission of rheumatoid arthritis sought   UPI / 2:14AM ROME, June 23 (UPI) -- Rheumatoid arthritis remission provides superior outcomes across socioeconomic categories such as productivity and quality of life, researchers in Austria say. Seeking a genetic link to aortic aneurysm   UPI / 1:44AM LEICESTER, England, June 23 (UPI) -- A British researcher suggests there may be a Y chromosome link to fatal aortic aneurysm in men. Progesterone may ease hot flashes   UPI / 1:14AM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 23 (UPI) -- Oral, micronized progesterone may help ease hot flashes in postmenopausal women, Canadian researchers say. Erectile dysfunction precedes heart attack   UPI / 12:44AM BEIJING, June 23 (UPI) -- Seventy-six percent of men hospitalized for a heart attack had erectile dysfunction six months prior to the heart attack, researchers in Malaysia found. Single men clueless about hypertension   UPI / 12:24AM BEIJING, June 23 (UPI) -- Young, single men worldwide know the least about high blood pressure and are less likely to receive treatment, researchers in Canada found. Obama hosts White House LGBT reception   UPI / 12:24AM WASHINGTON, June 23 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama hosted a reception at the White House Tuesday to honor Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.

Tuesday, June 22 Suppressed anger while drunk ups violence   UPI / 7:34PM OSLO, Norway, June 22 (UPI) -- Those who suppress anger have an increased risk of violence when drunk, researchers in Norway and Sweden found. New lung cancer drug promising   UPI / 6:35PM SAN DIEGO, June 22 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say a drug under development by Pfizer Inc. is showing promising results in reducing lung cancer tumors during clinical trials. Fatal hepatitis E reported in Texas   UPI / 3:05PM SAN ANTONIO, June 22 (UPI) -- Two cases of hepatitis E, thought rare in the United States, have been reported in Texas and blamed for one death, health officials say. New version of anti-coagulant created   UPI / 2:54PM ST. LOUIS, June 22 (UPI) -- U.S. molecular biologists say they've found a way to utilize the enzyme thrombin's anti-coagulant properties, opening the door to new blood clot medications. Study sheds light on tumor metastasis   UPI / 1:35PM BALTIMORE, June 22 (UPI) -- Johns Hopkins University scientists say they've used a laser beam to activate a protein that causes a cluster of fruit fly cells to act in unison. New York hikes tobacco taxes   UPI / 9:14AM NEW YORK, June 22 (UPI) -- New York's Legislature has approved an emergency budget measure giving the state the highest cigarette tax in the nation, lawmakers say. New strategy blocks pro-cancer protein   UPI / 8:14AM BOSTON, June 22 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've developed a way to disable a common protein that often thwarts chemotherapy treatment involving several major forms of cancer. How salt may increase hypertension risk   UPI / 12:44AM AUGUSTA, Ga., June 22 (UPI) -- Inflammation from excess fat causes the body to retain more sodium and, as a result, more fluid causing higher blood pressure, U.S. researchers said. Overheating a multiple sclerosis threat   UPI / 12:24AM DALLAS, June 22 (UPI) -- Summer heat can cause the recurrence of MS symptoms for people with multiple sclerosis, a U.S. neurologist warns.

Monday, June 21 Ancestors determine 'tanability'   UPI / 11:54PM UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., June 21 (UPI) -- Pale people who never tan and those who bronze deeply can thank their ancestors, two U.S. anthropologists suggest. Awake sedation may shorten hospital stay   UPI / 11:44PM COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 21 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest awake sedation -- anesthetization followed by restoration to consciousness -- could reduce brain tumor surgery recovery time. Partner also grieves arthritis diagnosis   UPI / 10:54PM ROME, June 21 (UPI) -- British researchers suggest offering support to the partners of newly-diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patients. Vitamin D deficiency, rheumatism linked   UPI / 10:14PM ROME, June 21 (UPI) -- British and Italian researchers, working independently, found the majority of patients with rheumatic conditions are deficient in vitamin D. PTSD recovery may be linked to serotonin   UPI / 10:14PM WESTMEAD, Australia, June 21 (UPI) -- Researchers in Australia say people may inherit a factor related to serotonin that may affect recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder. Army shortens war zone deployments   UPI / 8:44PM WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army says it wants to reduce combat zone deployments from 12 to nine months and increase dwell time to three years. Watchful waiting may be best prostate plan   UPI / 8:05PM UMEA, Sweden, June 21 (UPI) -- "Watchful waiting," or active surveillance, may be the best treatment option for men with low-risk prostate cancer, Swedish researchers said. Rheumatoid arthritis depresses sex   UPI / 6:54PM ROME, June 21 (UPI) -- People with rheumatic conditions say the condition affects their emotional relationships and sex lives, researchers in France found. Cancer drug removed from U.S. market   UPI / 3:54PM WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- Pfizer Inc. announced Monday it is withdrawing its cancer drug Mylotarg for use by U.S. patients with acute myeloid leukemia -- a bone marrow cancer. Another malaria infection pathway found   UPI / 3:14PM HERSHEY, Pa., June 21 (UPI) -- U.S.-led scientists say their discovery of another red cell molecule used by the malaria parasite moves science closer to an effective malaria vaccine. NIH seeks to improve transfusion safety   UPI / 2:05PM BETHESDA, Md., June 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. National Institutes of Health says it is funding a research project to determine if storage time affects the safety of red blood cell transfusions. FDA issues 'Magic Power Coffee' warning   UPI / 1:54PM WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Monday about consuming a dietary supplement sold as "Magic Power Coffee." FDA warns of fraudulent 'Generic Tamiflu'   UPI / 1:14PM WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about a possibly harmful product sold on the Internet as "Generic Tamiflu," Chris Klein heads to Utah rehab   UPI / 12:24PM LOS ANGELES, June 21 (UPI) -- Chris Klein's publicist says the actor is seeking treatment for alcohol addiction at Utah's Cirque Lodge after his second DUI arrest. FDA OKs new HIV antigen, antibody test   UPI / 11:44AM WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval Monday of the first diagnostic assay to detect both HIV antigens and antibodies More doctors refusing Medicare patients   UPI / 11:24AM WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- The number of U.S. doctors refusing new Medicare patients has increased to record levels as low government payment rates force them out, statistics show. Tasigna OK'd for early myeloid leukemia   UPI / 10:34AM WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the drug Tasigna for treatment of a rare blood cancer when it is first diagnosed. Some Benadryl Tylenol products recalled   UPI / 9:05AM WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said McNeil Consumer Healthcare has expanded a Jan. 15 recall to include certain Benadryl and Tylenol products.

Sunday, June 20 Document: BP understated leak estimate   UPI / 10:54PM WASHINGTON, June 20 (UPI) -- BP understated publicly how much oil it believed could be leaking from its Gulf of Mexico well under a "worst-case scenario," an internal document shows. Pastor walks 60 miles for parishioner   UPI / 5:14PM HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., June 20 (UPI) -- A Huntington Beach, Calif., pastor says his walking 60 miles in five-mile increments around his church was in dedication to a parishioner with eye cancer. Emanuel takes aim at Barton, GOP   UPI / 3:54PM WASHINGTON, June 20 (UPI) -- White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel said Sunday Texas Republican Rep. Joe Barton's apology to BP typifies the GOP view that BP is the "aggrieved party."

Saturday, June 19 Study: Coffee, tea cut heart disease risk   UPI / 6:54PM UTRECHT, Netherlands, June 19 (UPI) -- A large study in the Netherlands found moderate consumption of coffee or tea cuts the risk of heart disease significantly, researchers say. Cyclist Kirchen in coma after heart attack   UPI / 3:54PM LIESTAL, Switzerland, June 19 (UPI) -- Cyclist Kim Kirchen of Luxembourg was in a medically induced coma Saturday, hours after suffering a heart attack while riding in the Tour of Switzerland. Walgreens, CVS settle dispute   UPI / 3:24PM WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 19 (UPI) -- Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. said they settled a dispute that could have prevented patients from filling prescriptions at Walgreens stores. AstraZeneca Settles Suit for $103 Million   UPI / 1:14PM BOSTON, June 19 (UPI) -- U.K. drug giant AstraZeneca said it has agreed to pay $103 million to settle claims it overcharged for some wholesale medicines in the United States. GOP strikes back after Obama criticism   UPI / 10:14AM WASHINGTON, June 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Republican leaders fired back Saturday after President Barack Obama blamed them for holding up key legislation, including unemployment and energy measures. Tea drinkers may up arthritis risk   UPI / 2:04AM ROME, June 19 (UPI) -- Women who drink tea may increase their risk of rheumatoid arthritis, U.S. researchers say. CVS/pharmacy offers free health screenings   UPI / 1:24AM WASHINGTON, June 19 (UPI) -- CVS/pharmacy is offering free health screenings in some locations in the Philadelphia, Delaware, New Jersey, Atlanta and Washington areas officials said. Apartment dwellers exposed to tobacco   UPI / 12:34AM BOSTON, June 19 (UPI) -- Non-smokers who live in U.S. public housing are exposed to toxins from tobacco smoke and smoking should be banned in such housing, two U.S. researchers say.

Friday, June 18 Most mothers have postpartum symptoms   UPI / 11:24PM LEIPZIG, Germany, June 18 (UPI) -- As many as 70 percent of all mothers experience symptoms of postpartum depression but most recover quickly, German and Canadian researchers say. Study: Pancreas 'clock' controls insulin   UPI / 7:54PM CHICAGO, June 18 (UPI) -- Researchers say they've discovered the human pancreas has its own internal clock, and diabetes can result when the clock malfunctions. 9/11 survivors irked by U.S. gulf response   UPI / 7:34PM NEW YORK, June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. government's response to the gulf oil disaster has hit a raw nerve with victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attack who say the country failed them. FDA fines Red Cross for mishandling blood   UPI / 6:44PM WASHINGTON, June 18 (UPI) -- The American Red Cross failed to meet blood safety standards, and was slipshod in its collection and manufacture of blood products, federal authorities say. Calcium linked to higher blood pressure   UPI / 6:34PM ROME, June 18 (UPI) -- A study of postmenopausal Italian women found those with low levels of calcium were more at risk for osteoporosis and high blood pressure, researchers said. Scientists say cell enzyme is cancer clue   UPI / 5:05PM RICHMOND, Va., June 18 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've discovered how enzymes can control growth in melanoma cells, a result that could lead to more effective cancer treatment drugs. British computerized records review mixed   UPI / 1:34AM LONDON, June 18 (UPI) -- A three-year study of computerized health records in Britain found better patient care but not as many cost savings as expected, researchers say. Painkiller may kill cancer cells   UPI / 1:05AM LA JOLLA, Calif., June 18 (UPI) -- A painkiller may be capable of causing cancer cells to kill themselves, U.S. researchers suggest. Nurse practitioners detect breast cancer   UPI / 12:44AM LLANTRISANT, Wales, June 18 (UPI) -- Specially trained nurse practitioners and surgeons were found to detect breast abnormalities at similar rates, researchers in Wales reported. Progress against genetic infant killer   UPI / 12:04AM SALT LAKE CITY, June 17 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers report progress fighting spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic killer of infants and toddlers.

Thursday, June 17 Sweetness: A hormonal phenomenon   UPI / 11:34PM BALTIMORE, June 17 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher has linked sensitivity to sweetness to the hormone glucagon. Slow progress on fetal alcohol syndrome   UPI / 11:14PM WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) -- There has been little progress in preventing or treating fetal alcohol syndrome, four U.S. medical students say. Doctors key to asthma drug compliance   UPI / 11:05PM DETROIT, June 17 (UPI) -- Doctors can make the difference in whether asthma patients take their medication, a U.S. researcher said. Lung cancer survival improving   UPI / 10:44PM KITAKYUSHU, Japan, June 17 (UPI) -- A Japanese researcher said survival rates for non-small cell lung cancer have improved remarkably. Canadian report: Kids' surgeries delayed   UPI / 10:14PM OTTAWA, June 17 (UPI) -- More than 17,000 Canadian children waited longer to have surgery last year than doctors recommended, a consortium of Canadian medical specialty societies said. Probiotics cuts intensive care infection   UPI / 7:14PM OMAHA, June 17 (UPI) -- Ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients in hospitals was cut in half after probiotics were given to the patients, U.S. researchers say. Sitter sentenced for giving wine to infant   UPI / 6:54PM CARROLLTON, Ga., June 17 (UPI) -- A babysitter was sentenced to eight years in prison for feeding an infant wine, shooting the baby's alcohol level to four times the legal limit for an adult. Pack medical travel assistance on vacation   UPI / 12:24AM SALEM, N.H., June 17 (UPI) -- A provider of medical, security and travel assistance reminds U.S. adults planning vacations to remember to pack emergency medical assistance.

Wednesday, June 16 H1N1 flu vaccine protects against 1918 flu   UPI / 11:35PM NEW YORK, June 16 (UPI) -- Last year's H1N1 pandemic flu vaccine protects against 1918 influenza virus in mice, U.S. researchers found. Michaels to host 5K for cancer charities   UPI / 10:14PM ANAHEIM, Calif., June 16 (UPI) -- Reality television personality Jillian Michaels has agreed to serve as host of a 5K run benefiting U.S. cancer charities, organizers said. Boy allegedly stabs a 13-year-old mother   UPI / 9:34PM NATIONAL CITY, Calif., June 16 (UPI) -- Police in National City, Calif., allege a 13-year-old mother was stabbed in the neck by her 14-year-old boyfriend, the father of her child. Why Mediterranean diet is good for heart   UPI / 9:34PM BLOOMINGTON, Ind., June 16 (UPI) -- Even those at-risk for heart disease benefit from the low-fat Mediterranean-style diet that features fish, nuts, olive oil and produce, U.S. researchers found. Woman pleads guilty to cancer hoax   UPI / 7:14PM TOWSON, Md., June 16 (UPI) -- A Baltimore-area woman was jailed immediately after she admitted she falsely claimed to have terminal cancer to get money. Kidney surgery blood flow studied   UPI / 5:44PM ROCHESTER, Minn., June 16 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists at the Mayo and Cleveland clinics say they've found blood flow interruption during kidney cancer surgery can lead to chronic kidney disease. AIDS gene therapy may help cancer, HIV   UPI / 5:34PM DUARTE, Calif., June 16 (UPI) -- U.S. medical researchers say they have demonstrated the first successful gene therapy in patients with AIDS-related lymphoma. Transcatheter valves implanted in patients   UPI / 5:14PM HAMBURG, Germany, June 16 (UPI) -- German surgeons say they have been successful in using transcatheter valve-in-valve implantation in elderly high-risk patients. Study: Botox affects emotions   UPI / 5:05PM NEW YORK, June 16 (UPI) -- U.S. psychology professors say they've discovered people who have undergone Botox treatments might experience weaker emotions. Experimental Marburg vaccine shows promise   UPI / 2:14PM BETHESDA, Md., June 16 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say an experimental vaccine for Marburg hemorrhagic fever continues to show promise in animal tests as an emergency treatment. Autism rate higher in vitro fertilization   UPI / 1:05AM TEL AVIV, Israel, June 16 (UPI) -- A researcher in Israel reports a strong statistical link between in vitro fertilization and mild to moderate cases of autism. Heart pumps help those with heart failure   UPI / 12:44AM GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 16 (UPI) -- Some people with heart failure can be helped by mechanical heart pumps, a researcher in Sweden said.

Tuesday, June 15 Molecule results in more stress for women   UPI / 11:34PM PHILADELPHIA, June 15 (UPI) -- A protein that binds stress signals more effectively in females may result in women having a higher sensitivity to stress, U.S. researchers said. Poor neighborhoods linked to obesity   UPI / 8:54PM SEATTLE, June 15 (UPI) -- Children are more likely to be obese if they live in disadvantaged neighborhoods, U.S. researchers say. Clotting drug may save 100K lives a year   UPI / 8:14PM LONDON, June 15 (UPI) -- A trial shows injured patients with severe bleeding given tranexamic acid, a clotting drug, do not appear to have adverse effects, a British researcher says. Gene therapy used in retinitis pigmentosa   UPI / 5:44PM OKLAHOMA CITY, June 15 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they have developed a gene therapy technique that can prevent and possibly cure blindness caused by retinitis pigmentosa. Federal agency: ban Chicago HIV doctor   UPI / 5:14PM CHICAGO, June 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it seeks to disqualify a Chicago HIV doctor from further research after he allegedly gave false data in a drug trial. Rapid genetic sequencing technique created   UPI / 4:54PM MONTREAL, June 15 (UPI) -- Canadian scientists say they've created a powerful and reliable sequencing method that can identify any genetic disease in record time. Apple juice may help Alzheimer's patients   UPI / 4:54PM LOWELL, Mass., June 15 (UPI) -- Apple juice may help behavior, but not cognition, in Alzheimer's patients, U.S. researchers said. Medical schools' social mission varies   UPI / 4:44PM WASHINGTON, June 15 (UPI) -- U.S. medical schools vary widely in how many primary care physicians they graduate and work in underserved areas, researchers say. EPA denies bedbug pesticide request   UPI / 2:44PM COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15 (UPI) -- An infestation of bedbugs has descended on Ohio, but the state will not be allowed to use a desired pesticide for fear of children's health, authorities said. Woman shot shoulder; doctors left sprain   UPI / 2:44PM NILES, Mich., June 15 (UPI) -- A Michigan woman who shot herself in a bid to obtain treatment for a shoulder sprain said doctors still did not treat that earlier injury. FDA urges accurate vitamin D infant dosing   UPI / 1:24PM WASHINGTON, June 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting parents that some liquid vitamin D supplements are sold with droppers that give excessive dosing to infants. Cosmetic risks may not be spelled out   UPI / 1:34AM AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 15 (UPI) -- Proper information on complication risk and failure rate may not always be disclosed when it comes to cosmetic surgery, Dutch and other researchers say. Survival disparities based on insurance   UPI / 12:34AM ATLANTA, June 15 (UPI) -- Medicaid and uninsured rectal cancer patients are twice as likely to die within five years compared with privately insured patients, U.S. researchers say. Insurance patients more likely to live   UPI / 12:24AM BUFFALO, N.Y., June 15 (UPI) -- Uninsured patients treated for gunshot wounds or auto accident injuries are more likely to die than those privately insured, U.S. researchers found. Study: Anxiety affects attention   UPI / 12:05AM GRANADA, Spain, June 14 (UPI) -- Anxiety may affect the way in which some people focus their attention on what is happening around them, researchers in Spain said.

Monday, June 14 Heart transplant recipient in U.S. Open   UPI / 11:05PM PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., June 14 (UPI) -- Double heart transplant recipient Erik Compton says he will be among those teeing off Thursday at the U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, Calif. Future smell test proposed for Parkinson's   UPI / 10:24PM GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 14 (UPI) -- German, British, and Swiss researchers have proposed using the sense of smell to help diagnosis early Parkinson's disease. AMA: Many medical claims processed inaccurately   AP / 5:34PM CHICAGO -- One in five medical claims are processed inaccurately by the nation's largest health insurers, slowing payments to doctors and causing confusion for consumers, the American Medical Association said Monday. Psychological therapy aids bowel disease   UPI / 3:14PM ATHENS, Ga., June 14 (UPI) -- U.S. psychologists say cognitive-behavioral therapy can reduce physical symptoms and improve coping strategies involved with inflammatory bowel disease. Coleman died from fall, renal failure   UPI / 3:05PM SALT LAKE CITY, June 14 (UPI) -- Gary Coleman's death certificate lists the cause of the former U.S. child star's death as a fall, with chronic renal failure as a contributing factor. Military not following 'brain test' order   UPI / 2:34PM WASHINGTON, June 14 (UPI) -- The Pentagon isn't following a congressional directive to test U.S. troops before and after combat service to uncover possible brain injuries, records show. Drug trial shows promise in ovarian cancer   UPI / 1:44PM INDIANAPOLIS, June 14 (UPI) -- U.S. cancer investigators say they've found combining two drugs -- decitabine and carboplatin -- appears to help women who have late-stage ovarian cancer. Some hypertension drugs raise cancer risks   UPI / 7:44AM CLEVELAND, June 14 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they've found patients taking blood pressure drugs know as angiotensin receptor blockers may face an increased risk of cancer.

Sunday, June 13 Canada orders recall of pre-cooked meats   UPI / 4:44PM OTTAWA, June 13 (UPI) -- Pre-cooked meat products sold nationwide in Canada have been ordered recalled over fears of possible listeria contamination, authorities said.

Saturday, June 12 Scientists: Few cures yet from genome   UPI / 4:54PM NEW YORK, June 12 (UPI) -- Researchers have discovered most genetic diseases are too complex for the Human Genome Project to produce treatments quickly, U.S. scientists say. Protein found key to insulin secretion   UPI / 1:04AM LA JOLLA, Calif., June 10 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have found a specific protein that is key to insulin secretion may play an important role in the onset of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Lower cholesterol increases lifespan   UPI / 12:14AM MINNEAPOLIS, June 11 (UPI) -- People with decreased low-density lipoprotein, the "bad," cholesterol can count on an increased life expectancy, U.S. researchers said.

Friday, June 11 Mothers' childhood troubles affect infants   UPI / 11:24PM NEW ORLEANS, June 11 (UPI) -- Hardships endured by women when they were children have been linked to an increased risk of a negative pregnancy outcome, U.S. researchers say. Drug helps Alzheimer's patients drive   UPI / 8:54PM PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 11 (UPI) -- A common Alzheimer's drug may bring improved driving skills in those with mild Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers found. To lose belly fat, treat depression   UPI / 7:14PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 11 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers, noting a link between depression and belly fat, suggest addressing abdominal fat in treating depression. Diabetes ups cancer risk in women, not men   UPI / 6:04PM TEL AVIV, Israel, June 11 (UPI) -- Type 2 diabetes appears to reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men, but appears to increase the risk of some cancers in women, researchers in Israel said. Study links hypertension, bipolar disorder   UPI / 5:05PM EAST LANSING, Mich., June 11 (UPI) -- A U.S. psychiatrist says he's discovered nearly half of patients hospitalized with bipolar disorder might also suffer from hypertension. New stroke therapy called 'miraculous'   UPI / 4:14PM CALGARY, Alberta, June 11 (UPI) -- Canadian scientists say they've developed a "miraculous" new procedure that can break down blood clots for more than just three hours following a stroke. Man, dogs walk U.S. for canine cancer   UPI / 4:04PM BOSTON, June 11 (UPI) -- A Boston man who took his two dogs on a cross-country walk to raise awareness of canine cancer says the journey is nearly complete. New therapy found for erectile dysfunction   UPI / 2:54PM CHICAGO, June 11 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've discovered a therapy that might be able to preserve erectile function following prostate cancer surgery. FDA studies potential Benicar risks   UPI / 1:04PM WASHINGTON, June 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it is investigating data that suggest the blood pressure drug Benicar might cause cardiovascular problems. Digger Phelps has cancer surgery   UPI / 10:54AM SEATTLE, June 9 (UPI) -- Digger Phelps, the former highly successful Notre Dame basketball coach and television basketball analyst, is recovering from prostate cancer surgery. Study: Prostate cancer drug slows growth   UPI / 9:24AM BALTIMORE, June 11 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say a multi-center drug trial has shown the blood vessel-blocking drug tasquinimod is effective in slowing the progression of prostate cancer. Cetuximab less effective in simple tumors   UPI / 8:34AM ROCHESTER, Minn., June 11 (UPI) -- A U.S. clinical trial has found a drug of benefit to metastatic colon cancer patients fails to help patients with less advanced Stage III tumors. Uninsured more likely to die in hospital   UPI / 2:24AM BOSTON, June 11 (UPI) -- An analysis of U.S. hospital discharges found those who were uninsured had a 52 percent higher risk than others of dying in the hospital, researchers said. Pecans: Handful a day keeps aging at bay   UPI / 1:04AM LOWELL, Mass., June 11 (UPI) -- Eating pecans daily may delay age-related muscle nerve degeneration, U.S. researchers suggest. Why coffee may help prevent diabetes   UPI / 12:54AM NAGOYA, Japan, June 11 (UPI) -- The caffeine in coffee may be the compound that makes coffee help prevent diabetes, researchers in Japan found.

Thursday, June 10 Community effort lowers stroke rate   UPI / 11:34PM QUEBEC CITY, June 10 (UPI) -- Community-based programs to lower blood pressure successfully reduced cardiovascular disease in Canada, researchers say. Hoof-and-mouth disease spreads in Japan   UPI / 10:34PM MIYAKONOJO, Japan, June 10 (UPI) -- Highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease is now in Japan's largest beef and pork producing city, threatening the nation's livestock industry, officials said. Encouraging drop seen in heart attack rate   UPI / 8:14PM SAN FRANCISCO, June 10 (UPI) -- Efforts to help people lower their risk of heart disease have resulted in a drop in the number of serious heart attacks over a 10-year-period, a study shows. Tongue measure helps sleep apnea appliance   UPI / 7:44PM BOSTON, June 10 (UPI) -- Measuring the tongue might help dentists supply an oral appliance that successfully treats sleep apnea, U.S. researchers found. CDC: Overdoses reported at LA raves   UPI / 5:54PM ATLANTA, June 10 (UPI) -- There have been reports of Ecstasy and other drug overdoses at Los Angeles raves, and it warrants prevention strategies, federal health officials said. New entry effective in deep brain surgery   UPI / 5:44PM BALTIMORE, June 10 (UPI) -- U.S. surgeons say they've developed a safe, effective and less invasive entry method to use in skull and deep brain surgical procedures. Non-IV meds effective in stopping seizures   UPI / 5:14PM CINCINNATI, June 10 (UPI) -- University of Cincinnati researchers say they've determined the best means of halting a seizure is by administering the least direct medication. Genetic markers linked to prostate cancer   UPI / 4:54PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 10 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've identified specific genetic markers linked to prostate cancer that might allow the cancer to be predicted in younger men. Alzheimer's gene has role in cell survival   UPI / 3:44PM BALTIMORE, June 10 (UPI) -- A U.S.-led international study has found a gene linked with Alzheimer's disease may also play a role in cell survival by helping neurons clear toxic proteins. Judge calls WTC settlement good deal   UPI / 3:34PM NEW YORK, June 10 (UPI) -- A judge in New York gave preliminary approval Thursday to a settlement that would pay as much as $712.5 million for injuries at the World Trade Center site. New steps in spread of malaria identified   UPI / 2:44PM BETHESDA, Md., June 10 (UPI) -- U.S. National Institutes of Health scientists say they've identified two previously unknown steps in the spread of the malaria parasite in the bloodstream. Protein found key to insulin secretion   UPI / 2:24PM LA JOLLA, Calif., June 10 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have discovered a specific protein is key to insulin secretion and can cause the onset of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. FDA panel to review dental amalgam risks   UPI / 1:14PM WASHINGTON, June 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it will hold an advisory panel meeting to discuss safety issues involving the use of dental amalgam. New lymphoma and leukemia therapy proposed   UPI / 9:24AM LA JOLLA, Calif., June 10 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found a new way to kill certain cancer cells -- a therapy that might lead to more effective treatments for lymphoma and leukemia. Several berries may help prevent cancer   UPI / 2:14AM COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers, in a study of rodents, found black raspberries -- as well as red raspberries, blueberries and strawberries -- and inhibit esophageal cancer. Delaying prostate surgery OK   UPI / 2:14AM BALTIMORE, June 10 (UPI) -- Men who have low-risk prostate cancer and opt for "watchful waiting" but later have surgery do not have worse outcomes, U.S. researchers found. Chronic insomnia link to higher death risk   UPI / 1:44AM SAN ANTONIO, June 10 (UPI) -- People who suffer from chronic insomnia may have a higher risk than others of dying, U.S. researchers found. Some nurses react better with little sleep   UPI / 1:14AM SAN ANTONIO, June 10 (UPI) -- Some nurses are better than others at remaining alert during successive 12-hour shifts, U.S. researchers found.

Wednesday, June 9 Healthier diet may delay Alzheimer's   UPI / 11:54PM PHILADELPHIA, June 9 (UPI) -- Mice with early to moderate Alzheimer's disease had the disease delayed and even reversed with a healthier diet, U.S. researchers said. Short people have higher heart risk   UPI / 6:14PM TAMPERE, Finland, June 9 (UPI) -- A systematic review of more than 50 studies found short people are at greater risk of developing heart disease, researchers in Finland said. Major discovery made in prostate cancer   UPI / 5:14PM PARIS, June 9 (UPI) -- A French-led international team of scientists says it has discovered how polyphenols in red wine and green tea inhibit prostate cancer growth. Digger Phelps has cancer surgery   UPI / 4:44PM SEATTLE, June 9 (UPI) -- Digger Phelps, the former highly successful Notre Dame basketball coach and television basketball analyst, is recovering from prostate cancer surgery. Researchers find more autism genetic links   UPI / 4:24PM TORONTO, June 9 (UPI) -- Autism may be caused by rare changes in a person's genome that are not inherited and are unique to each case, a study suggests. Mosquito control affected by budget cuts   UPI / 3:44PM WASHINGTON, June 9 (UPI) -- Local governments across the United States have cut mosquito-control programs because of budget problems, local officials say. It's never too late to help prevent cancer   UPI / 3:44PM HOUSTON, June 9 (UPI) -- It is never too late to adopt a healthy lifestyle, a U.S. cancer expert advises. Protein may help repair MS brain damage   UPI / 2:24PM ST. LOUIS, June 9 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found a protein that helps build the brain in infants might help in restoring brain damage caused by neurodegenerative diseases. Study to look at disease spread on planes   UPI / 2:14PM AUBURN, Ala., June 9 (UPI) -- Researchers at an Alabama university have received federal funding for a study of whether diseases spread in airline cabins. Women often ignored in research trials   UPI / 1:34PM CHICAGO, June 9 (UPI) -- Medical researchers say U.S. women remain vastly underrepresented in biomedical research compared with men. Updated HIV therapy guidelines endorsed   UPI / 12:24PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 9 (UPI) -- Canadian scientists say they've determined adherence to updated HIV therapy guidelines would result in increased benefits for patients and society in general. Some defibrillator battery packs recalled   UPI / 9:44AM WASHINGTON, June 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of battery packs used in some automated external defibrillators manufactured by Defibtech LLC. Government to try healthcare initiatives   UPI / 8:24AM NEW YORK, June 9 (UPI) -- It's essential to change the way U.S. healthcare is funded to reward high-quality, efficient care, officials of a New York non-profit group say. One-tenth of U.S. Iraq vets may have PTSD   UPI / 1:54AM SILVER SPRING, Md., June 9 (UPI) -- Between 8.5 percent and 14 percent of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq report either post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, researchers found. Fish, farm exposure reduce allergy risk   UPI / 1:24AM LONDON, June 9 (UPI) -- Eating fish at a young age and living on or near a farm could immunize infants from allergies later in life, researchers in Germany and Sweden found. HPV-positive tumor has better prognosis   UPI / 12:14AM CHICAGO, June 9 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says a test for throat cancer tumors may help predict survival times.

Tuesday, June 8 Early soda drinking tied to unhealthy diet   UPI / 11:05PM UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., June 8 (UPI) -- In a study of girls, U.S. researchers found the earlier the girls started drinking soda, the more likely they would be deficient in essential nutrients. Girl hit by baseball has surgery   UPI / 9:34PM LOS ANGELES, June 8 (UPI) -- A 3-year-old girl hit by a baseball while watching batting practice at Dodger Stadium had surgery Tuesday and was expected to recover, her doctor said. Expert: NASA should lead oil spill cleanup   UPI / 4:44PM NEW PALTZ, N.Y., June 8 (UPI) -- NASA should take charge of the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill containment and cleanup, a public health expert said. Study: Children of lesbians may do better   UPI / 4:34PM SAN FRANCISCO, June 8 (UPI) -- Children of lesbian-mother families demonstrate healthy psychological adjustment; in fact, they score higher than their peers, U.S. researchers say. Panel to consider new 'morning-after pill'   UPI / 1:14PM WASHINGTON, June 8 (UPI) -- A "morning-after pill" that reportedly is effective for five days after sex is being considered for approval in the United States, officials said. Study: Combo melanoma therapy ineffective   UPI / 1:05PM PITTSBURGH, June 8 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests a combination of two chemotherapies and a previously approved treatment for kidney and liver cancers is not effective against melanoma. Hundreds of marijuana outlets to close   UPI / 10:05AM LOS ANGELES, June 8 (UPI) -- More than 400 medical marijuana outlets in Los Angeles are expected to close because of a new law that bans them from being near schools and parks, police said. Substance abuse program treats families   UPI / 2:04AM TUCSON, June 8 (UPI) -- An Arizona foundation says it has received a grant for $1 million to build a substance abuse recovery program for parents and children. How to tell if a mole could be skin cancer   UPI / 1:44AM DALLAS, June 8 (UPI) -- The ABCDE's of skin cancer is an alphabetical reminder of what to look for to lower concern for moles, a U.S. dermapathologist says. Denzel Washington announces scholarships   UPI / 1:14AM NEW YORK, June 8 (UPI) -- The Pauletta and Denzel Washington Family Gifted Scholars Program announced it has awarded summer support for U.S. university students.

Monday, June 7 Dentists screen for child sleep disorder   UPI / 11:44PM SAN ANTONIO, June 7 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers suggest dentists screen children for sleep-disordered breathing. Sexsomnia: Some initiate sex while asleep   UPI / 9:14PM TORONTO, June 7 (UPI) -- About 1-in-12 people with sleep disorders report they had initiated or engaged in sex with their partner while asleep, Canadian researchers said. Researchers develop new leukemia therapy   UPI / 3:54PM GAINESVILLE, Fla., June 7 (UPI) -- U.S. oncologists say they've developed a therapy that targets not only leukemia cells, but also the blood vessels that supply the cancer cells with nutrients. Flies aid human metabolic disease studies   UPI / 12:24PM ATLANTA, June 7 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've discovered commonalities between flies and humans that make flies a valuable new model for the metabolic disease galactosemia. Study suggests new anxiety treatment   UPI / 12:14PM SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 7 (UPI) -- Puerto Rican scientists say they've found a method that induces a memory of safety in the brains of lab rats, suggesting a new therapy for anxiety disorders. 54-year-old gives birth to twins   UPI / 11:14AM BICESTER, England, June 7 (UPI) -- A 54-year-old British woman, who spent $4,300 for fertility treatment in the Czech Republic, said she gave birth to twins. New way created to study cancer stem cells   UPI / 10:34AM PITTSBURGH, June 7 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found a way of preventing isolated cancer stem cells from differentiating into other types of tumor-forming cells. NIH halts sickle cell anemia stroke study   UPI / 9:54AM BETHESDA, Md., June 7 (UPI) -- The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has stopped a trial involving recurrent stroke risk in children suffering sickle cell anemia and iron overload. Seizure drug may help kids' liver disease   UPI / 9:05AM PITTSBURGH, June 7 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they've discovered a drug long used to treat seizures might help reverse or prevent antitrypsin deficiency in children. Public smoking bans effective for youth   UPI / 2:05AM BOSTON, June 7 (UPI) -- Children and teens who live in counties banning smoking in public places have much lower levels of a secondhand smoke biomarker, U.S. researchers found. Tweens and teens need sun protection   UPI / 1:54AM NEW YORK, June 7 (UPI) -- Two New York dermatologists stress tween and teen girls need to protect themselves against sun damage in the summer. Only some ER keyboards really germy   UPI / 1:34AM PHOENIX, June 7 (UPI) -- Some hospital emergency room keyboards were more likely than others to be contaminated with bacteria, U.S. researchers say. Heart deaths in Australia peak in winter   UPI / 1:24AM BRISBANE, Australia, June 7 (UPI) -- The rate of heart attacks in Australia rises in the winter because many people don't know how to bundle up from the cold, a researcher says.

Sunday, June 6 Post-IVF abortions on rise in Britain   UPI / 3:54PM LONDON, June 6 (UPI) -- Many women in Britain having pricey in-vitro procedures are changing their minds about being mothers and seeking government-funded abortions, authorities say. Success with ovarian cancer drug   UPI / 3:54PM CHICAGO, June 6 (UPI) -- Long-term use of Avastin, a drug used to treat lung, colorectal and breast cancers, appears to help women with advanced ovarian tumors, a new study shows.

Saturday, June 5 Hundreds of LA pot dispensaries must close   UPI / 4:54PM LOS ANGELES, June 5 (UPI) -- More than 400 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles must close by Monday under a new city ordinance that withstood a legal challenge. Selenium found ineffective against cancer   UPI / 4:05PM HOUSTON, June 5 (UPI) -- In a reversal of previous research, a study shows selenium taken as a supplement does not reduce the risk of developing lung cancer, researchers say. One radiation dose urged in breast cancer   UPI / 1:34PM CHICAGO, June 5 (UPI) -- Targeting one dose of radiation on the area where a breast tumor was removed is as effective as radiating the entire breast for weeks, U.S. scientists said. Britain warns of more Norovirus   UPI / 1:54AM LONDON, June 5 (UPI) -- Officials of the Public Health Agency in London report there has been an increased level of norovirus, better known as the stomach flu.

Friday, June 4 Report: Fast-food linked to asthma   UPI / 10:14PM ULM, Germany, June 4 (UPI) -- Fast-food has been linked to higher rates of asthma while healthier foods are associated with lower risk of asthma, German researchers report. Need for those with HIV to stop smoking   UPI / 10:14PM ST. LOUIS, June 4 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says there is a need for cessation programs to help smokers who have human immunodeficiency virus. WHO defends handling of H1N1 pandemic   UPI / 8:54PM GENEVA, Switzerland, June 4 (UPI) -- World Health Organization officials Friday rejected claims in Britain they exaggerated the H1N1 flu threat and were unduly swayed by pharmaceutical interests. Judge: Los Angeles can close pot shops   UPI / 5:14PM LOS ANGELES, June 4 (UPI) -- A Los Angeles judge has rejected an attempt by lawyers for medical marijuana patients to block a city ordinance regulating dispensaries, observers report. Travelers to Caribbean need precautions   UPI / 1:35PM ATLANTA, June 3 (UPI) -- U.S. vacationers, missionaries and groups providing humanitarian services traveling to the Caribbean need pre-travel medical advice, health officials say. Parkinson's drug may affect vision   UPI / 1:24PM SEOUL, June 3 (UPI) -- Researchers in South Korea say long-time use of the drug amantadine for Parkinson's may affect vision. Dental X-rays increase risk of cancer   UPI / 12:24PM BRIGHTON, England, June 4 (UPI) -- A study of 313 cancer patients found the chances of developing thyroid cancer rose with repeated exposure to dental X-rays, British scientists said. Patch safer than pill in hormone therapy   UPI / 12:24PM LONDON, June 4 (UPI) -- Hormone replacement therapy may be safer when given in low-dose patches, a study in the British Medical Journal said. First MS pill under consideration   UPI / 10:44AM WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) -- A drug by Novartis could become the first pill sold on the U.S. market for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, authorities said. Cardiac survival may depend on locale   UPI / 9:54AM ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 4 (UPI) -- The most important factor involved in surviving a heart attack may be the neighborhood in which it occurs, a U.S. researcher suggests. Wikipedia cancer information accurate   UPI / 9:35AM CHICAGO, June 4 (UPI) -- People who seek information on cancer on the Wikipedia Web site can rest assured it is accurate, if a bit hard to understand, U.S. researchers said.

Thursday, June 3 No benefit to matching hearts by race   UPI / 11:34PM BALTIMORE, June 3 (UPI) -- A donor heart matched for the race of the transplant recipient has no advantage for survival, U.S. researchers found. Swedish Princess Lilian has Alzheimer's   UPI / 10:05PM STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 3 (UPI) -- Sweden's 95-year-old Princess Lilian has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the Royal Court confirmed. 'Olive-oil' diet tasty, has staying power   UPI / 7:54PM PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 3 (UPI) -- A diet using olive oil produces greater weight loss in breast cancer survivors compared with a more traditional low-fat diet, U.S. researchers say. $150,000 Alzheimer's study grant awarded   UPI / 5:05PM HOUSTON, June 3 (UPI) -- Two universities in Texas announced the receipt of an Alzheimer's research grant designed to find ways to reverse the disease's effects. Gene therapy created for heart failure   UPI / 4:34PM NEW YORK, June 3 (UPI) -- Mount Sinai School of Medicine scientists in New York say they've developed a gene therapy that's safe and effective in reversing advanced heart failure. Ga. boy attacked with bleach balloon   UPI / 2:24PM LILBURN, Ga., June 3 (UPI) -- A 14-year-old Georgia boy said his sight has returned after four high school students allegedly attacked him last week with a bleach-filled balloon. Vt. to allow monkeys as service animals   UPI / 11:14AM WILLISTON, Vt., June 3 (UPI) -- A Vermont woman with multiple sclerosis said she is looking forward to receiving a service monkey under a new law she helped bring about. Study: DBS helps Parkinson's patients   UPI / 10:14AM BETHESDA, Md., June 3 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say deep brain stimulation at two different targets produces similar motor improvements in Parkinson's disease patients. Medical marijuana boom a boon for illegal, sometimes dangerous, cultivation   AP / 9:34AM Jun. 3--OAKLAND -- Buckingham Boulevard residents are hypervigilant about watching out for their neighborhood, quick to report anything suspicious. But a police detective's early morning knock at one neighbor's front door was the first clue that something illegal was happening inside the house across the street. The detective said there would be a raid, and suggested the neighbor might want to leave in case there was gunfire. When the man drove back up the canyon a few hours later, police were still hauling out marijuana plants, bags of buds, money and growing equipment from two expensive, hillside homes that had housed an extensive indoor pot farm. Poker players say they use drugs, coffee   UPI / 2:04AM FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 3 (UPI) -- Eighty percent of poker players worldwide report using drugs and other substances to enhance their poker playing, U.S. researchers found. Quit smoking post-surgery, help healing   UPI / 1:14AM STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 3 (UPI) -- Patients who avoid tobacco for six weeks after surgery for a fracture have fewer post-operative complications, researchers in Sweden found. Beware the new doctors of July   UPI / 12:05AM SAN DIEGO, June 2 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers link a July spike in hospital death rates to the yearly influx of new medical residents. Robot effective in reversing vasectomy   UPI / 12:05AM CHICAGO, June 2 (UPI) -- Robot-assisted vasectomy reversal is superior to traditional surgery and may reduce couples' wait times for conceiving naturally, a U.S. surgeon says. Avoid cardiac event during summer exercise   UPI / 12:05AM NEW YORK, June 2 (UPI) -- Hot weather exercise can lead to dehydration, exhaustion and even a cardiac event, a U.S. physician cautions.

Wednesday, June 2 Calif. pesticide plan stirs controversy   UPI / 11:54PM SAN FRANCISCO, June 2 (UPI) -- California may use a commercial pesticide so toxic chemists refuse to handle it, despite protests by 49 scientists and five Nobel laureates, officials say. More deaths if no prostate cancer therapy   UPI / 9:05PM DETROIT, June 2 (UPI) -- Prostate cancer patients who refuse treatment don't do as well as those who choose radiation treatment, U.S. researchers found. Exercise advised for cancer patients   UPI / 7:54PM CHICAGO, June 2 (UPI) -- Some U.S. physicians say cancer exercise rehabilitation programs should be as common as cardiac rehabilitation programs. ADHD children more likely to be poor   UPI / 7:44PM STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 2 (UPI) -- Poor, less educated mothers were more likely to have children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Swedish researchers say. Worldwide cancer deaths to double by 2030   UPI / 5:54PM LYON, France, June 2 (UPI) -- Cancer diagnoses and deaths are estimated to double in the next two decades, officials at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France, say. Study seeks earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis   UPI / 4:54PM BETHESDA, Md., June 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. National Institutes of Health is funding a $24 million study that seeks to identify brain changes that might signal future Alzheimer's disease. New way to fight malaria proposed   UPI / 4:44PM MELBOURNE, June 2 (UPI) -- Australian and British scientists say they have discovered molecules similar to that found in the blood-thinning drug heparin can stop malaria infections. Non-invasive colon tests may be coming   UPI / 4:34PM LONDON, June 2 (UPI) -- British researchers say molecular imaging may allow colon polyp detection without the sedatives and laxatives of colonoscopies. New enzyme detection technology developed   UPI / 3:54PM ATLANTA, June 2 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've developed a method that reliably identifies an enzyme involved in osteoporosis, arthritis, atherosclerosis and cancer metastasis. New, more sensitive, PSA test developed   UPI / 12:44PM CHICAGO, June 2 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have developed an ultra-sensitive nanoparticle PSA test that can accurately predict a return of prostate cancer after surgery. Stem cells made into tumor killers   UPI / 12:24PM YOKOHAMA, Japan, June 2 (UPI) -- Japanese scientists say they have created a way to produce natural killer T cells, known for suppressing tumor growth, by using pluripotent stem cells. FDA OKs new osteoporosis treatment   UPI / 9:05AM WASHINGTON, June 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it's approved an injectable therapy for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fractures. Antidepressant linked to cataracts   UPI / 2:34AM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 2 (UPI) -- Seniors who take a type of antidepressants may have increased risk of developing cataracts, a researcher in Canada suggests. Depression therapy, drugs similar results   UPI / 1:44AM YONKERS, N.Y., June 2 (UPI) -- A U.S. survey by Consumer Reports indicates people with depression report similar results from talk therapy and medication. Trained parents help autistic children   UPI / 1:14AM CHICAGO, June 2 (UPI) -- Autistic children whose parents received special training showed significant improvement in verbal and social functioning, U.S. researchers said.

Tuesday, June 1 Jennie Garth promotes Web heart makeover   UPI / 11:54PM DALLAS, June 1 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Jennie Garth is the spokeswoman for the American Heart Association's free online 12-week heart health makeover -- Go Red BetterU. U.S. cigarettes highest in carcinogens   UPI / 11:54PM ATLANTA, June 1 (UPI) -- Some U.S. cigarette brands expose people to higher amounts of cancer-causing tobacco-specific nitrosamines than some foreign cigarettes, officials said. Child weight loss reduces diabetes risk   UPI / 9:34PM BETHESDA, Md., June 1 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers found overweight girls who lose weight before adulthood reduced their risk of diabetes. Dad sentenced for child's methadone death   UPI / 6:05PM CALGARY, Alberta, June 1 (UPI) -- A Canadian father was sentenced Tuesday to 2 1/2 years in prison for the methadone overdose death of his 16-month-old daughter, court records showed. New thyroid cancer therapy: Longer life   UPI / 4:14PM ROCHESTER, Minn., June 1 (UPI) -- U.S. cancer scientists say they've discovered aggressive treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer can dramatically increase survival rates. Link found between ED and coronary disease   UPI / 2:14PM NEW YORK, June 1 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists say they have discovered a link between erectile dysfunction and coronary artery calcification. Study: Azithromycin equal to penicillin   UPI / 1:24PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 1 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've discovered the oral antibiotic azithromycin is as effective as penicillin injections in curing early-stage syphilis. Accused killed was homeless, had cancer   UPI / 12:44PM APEX, N.C., June 1 (UPI) -- A man accused of killing his former girlfriend before killing himself in a Target store was homeless and sleeping in his truck, police in Apex, N.C. said. Woman, 72, charged for pregnancy test   UPI / 12:06PM NEW YORK, June 1 (UPI) -- A New York woman, 72, says thieves used her identity to bill Medicare for nearly $50,000 in fraudulent charges, including a pregnancy test and tests for men. New treatment found for abnormal heartbeat   UPI / 11:14AM DALLAS, June 1 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they've found a new treatment known as a visually guided balloon-laser catheter stops abnormal heartbeats in people and pigs. Some PediaCare cold products recalled   UPI / 10:14AM WASHINGTON, June 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall of four PediaCare-brand children's cold products. 'Midgets' producers honor Coleman   UPI / 9:14AM DALLAS, June 1 (UPI) -- The producers of Gary Coleman's last film "Midgets vs. Mascots" say they are collecting money in the late U.S. actor's honor for the National Kidney Foundation. Breaks proposed for beheader   UPI / 9:04AM WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 1 (UPI) -- A Canadian man who stabbed, beheaded and dismembered a passenger aboard a Greyhound bus in 2008 is ready for short breaks from his mental ward, a doctor says. Study finds alternative to antibiotics   UPI / 8:54AM HAMILTON, Mont., June 1 (UPI) -- A U.S. National Institutes of Health-led study has created what's described as a possible future alternative to the use of antibiotics to prevent infection. Antidepressants, miscarriages linked   UPI / 12:44AM MONTREAL, June 1 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers say the risk of miscarriages is 68 percent higher in women who took antidepressants during pregnancy.

Monday, May 31 Caesarean rates not mothers' idea   UPI / 7:54PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 31 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers say the more than 26 percent increase in Caesarean section births is not due to maternal requests. Cold sore virus, schizophrenia linked   UPI / 3:54PM BALTIMORE, May 31 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they linked exposure to the cold sore virus to shrinking of brain regions in patients with schizophrenia. Dialysis patients cutting salt effective   UPI / 8:24AM INDIANAPOLIS, May 31 (UPI) -- Dialysis patients with high blood pressure may do well to cut salt and ditch drugs, a U.S. doctor suggests. Some flu may not die, only hide   UPI / 1:04AM ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 31 (UPI) -- Some strains of influenza do not die at the end of winter, but move to South America, while some migrate further, U.S. genetic detectives said.

Sunday, May 30 Medical school in federal fraud probe   UPI / 4:54PM DALLAS, May 30 (UPI) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas may have committed Medicare and Medicaid fraud, investigators say.

Saturday, May 29 Dangerous bacterium hits Phoenix area   UPI / 7:54PM PHOENIX, May 29 (UPI) -- A dangerous strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been confirmed for the first time in Arizona this year, striking 10 patients in the Phoenix area. Insulin maker cuts off supply to Greece   UPI / 6:44PM BAGSVAERD, Denmark, May 29 (UPI) -- Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk says it has cut off the supply of insulin to Greece over a government order that all medicine prices be slashed 25 percent. Coleman's widow thanks fans for support   UPI / 3:05PM PROVO, Utah, May 29 (UPI) -- Shannon Price, U.S. actor Gary Coleman's widow, thanked fans for their support after her husband's death. Ground Zero lawyers accept fee cut   UPI / 1:34PM NEW YORK, May 29 (UPI) -- Lawyers who reached a settlement for thousands of sickened Ground Zero workers bowed to pressure to reduce legal fees, saying they will give up $85 million. Oakland medical marijuana workers vote to unionize   AP / 9:34AM May 29--Almost 100 workers in Oakland's medical marijuana industry have voted to be represented by organized labor, a first-of-its-kind event for an industry trying to build public support. Indoor tanning ups skin cancer risk   UPI / 1:34AM MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 (UPI) -- In a study of 2,268 people in Minnesota, researchers said indoor tanning devices increased the risk of melanoma.

Friday, May 28 Hoarders rescued under piles of trash   UPI / 8:44PM CHICAGO, May 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters wearing hazardous-materials suits rescued a reclusive senior couple in Chicago trapped under a mound of trash and hoarded junk, authorities say. Prenatal BPA or DES, breast cancer link   UPI / 6:34PM NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 28 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers have linked prenatal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals such as bisphenol A to breast cancer in mice. Positive CT scan: Appendectomy indicated   UPI / 6:05PM SAN FRANCISCO, May 28 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say surgery may be indicated for those with chronic or recurring appendicitis. Male hormones vital to female fertility   UPI / 5:44PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 28 (UPI) -- A study in mice found male sex hormones might be key to optimal ovarian functioning, U.S. researchers said. Touch may speed healing in older patients   UPI / 5:34PM EAST LANSING, Mich., May 28 (UPI) -- Osteopathic manipulative medicine -- increasing muscle motion -- was linked to faster healing of older pneumonia patients, U.S. researchers found. 'Diff'rent Strokes' star Gary Coleman dies   UPI / 3:54PM SALT LAKE CITY, May 28 (UPI) -- Gary Coleman, known to American TV viewers as the precocious Arnold Jackson on "Diff'rent Strokes," died Friday of a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said. Rocker Michaels set for Biloxi concert   UPI / 3:24PM BILOXI, Miss., May 28 (UPI) -- Poison frontman Bret Michaels had plans for another stage appearance -- scheduled Friday in Biloxi, Miss. -- this time with his doctor's knowledge. Organicgirl baby spinach recalled   UPI / 12:24PM WASHINGTON, May 28 (UPI) -- Organicgirl, a California grower, says it has recalled 363 cases of baby spinach after one package tested positive for salmonella. Badger cull reduced TB in cattle   UPI / 11:44AM EXETER, England, May 28 (UPI) -- A controlled culling of badgers reduced the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle by 37 percent, researchers in England said. Brushing lowers risk of heart disease   UPI / 11:05AM LONDON, May 28 (UPI) -- Brushing your teeth twice a day can lower your risk of heart disease, British researchers said. Report: T-cell vaccine could treat cancer   UPI / 10:14AM NORMAN, Okla., May 28 (UPI) -- Vaccines that activate T-cells in the immune system may someday be used to treat cancer, HIV and other viral diseases, scientists in Oklahoma said. Local health depts. hard hit by recession   UPI / 12:34AM WASHINGTON, May 28 (UPI) -- From January 2008 to December 2009, local health departments lost 23,000 jobs, or 15 percent of the local health department workforce, U.S. researchers said.

Thursday, May 27 Breast cancer is being better detected   UPI / 9:05PM SEATTLE, May 27 (UPI) -- The ability of U.S. radiologists to identify breast cancer when present increased from 71 percent in 1996 to 84 percent in 2004, researchers found. Lymphoma risk higher if father was older   UPI / 7:06PM DUARTE, Calif., May 27 (UPI) -- Children born to older men have a higher risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, U.S. researchers found. Testing vaccine to reverse melanoma   UPI / 6:24PM NOTTINGHAM, England, May 27 (UPI) -- British researchers have begun testing a vaccine to reverse the deadly skin cancer known as melanoma. Arrow-brand medicated oil warning issued   UPI / 5:34PM WASHINGTON, May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Thursday against the purchase or use of "Arrow Brand Medicated Oil & Embrocation." Study may explain the cause of lymphoma   UPI / 4:54PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- U.S. cancer scientists say they've discovered an interaction between a cell signaling system and a gene that might be the cause of B-cell lymphoma. Vitamin D levels in calves studied   UPI / 4:14PM WASHINGTON, May 27 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've created a model for manipulating vitamin D levels in calves to determine how much is needed for optimal growth and health. Metro Washington fittest city, again   UPI / 3:14PM INDIANAPOLIS, May 27 (UPI) -- For the third time in a row, the Washington metropolitan area was placed atop the American Fitness Index by the American College of Sports Medicine. Bret Michaels shows up at 'Idol' finale   UPI / 1:14PM HOLLYWOOD, May 27 (UPI) -- Hard-rocker Bret Michaels didn't bring a doctor's note when he showed up for the season finale of "American Idol" because he didn't tell the doc about the gig. Heart attack sex decline if no instruction   UPI / 12:14AM CHICAGO, May 26 (UPI) -- Sexual activity declines in patients who don't discuss with their doctors when it's safe to resume sex after a heart attack, U.S. researchers said.

Wednesday, May 26 Ageism in Britain prevalent, study says   UPI / 11:54PM WARWICK, England, May 26 (UPI) -- Researchers say they found a continuing climate of ageism in Britain, depicting older adults as a burden on community services. Doctors need to help recognize depression   UPI / 11:54PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 26 (UPI) -- Primary care physicians could improve the recognition and treatment of depression and reduce its stigma, U.S. researchers say. Sugary drinks may up blood pressure   UPI / 8:34PM NEW ORLEANS, May 26 (UPI) -- Eliminating one serving of a sugary drink a day may lower blood pressure, researchers at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center suggest. Case of typhoid confirmed in Florida   UPI / 6:24PM MIAMI, May 26 (UPI) -- Florida health officials have launched an investigation after a cook at a local chain restaurant tested positive for typhoid fever, authorities said. Worm sickness from eating raw crayfish   UPI / 6:14PM ST. LOUIS, May 26 (UPI) -- Worms invading the brain, lungs and other organs have made six U.S. patients sick after they ate raw crayfish. Study: Stents as good as carotid surgery   UPI / 5:14PM MAYWOOD, Ill., May 26 (UPI) -- U.S. and Canadian scientists say they've found the use of less invasive stents to open clogged carotid arteries works as well as traditional surgery. Xenical, Alli labels warn of liver injury   UPI / 1:05PM WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new label for Xenical and Alli to include information about rare, but possible, severe liver injury. LA museum to show Hopper's art   UPI / 10:34AM NEW YORK, May 26 (UPI) -- The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles says it is planning an exhibition of photos and paintings by film star Dennis Hopper. Owner whose chimp attacked a friend, dies   UPI / 8:34AM STAMFORD, Conn., May 26 (UPI) -- The Connecticut woman whose pet chimpanzee went berserk and nearly killed her friend in 2009 has died unexpectedly, her attorney says. Bret Michaels to undergo heart surgery   UPI / 8:24AM LOS ANGELES, May 26 (UPI) -- U.S. rocker and reality TV star Bret Michaels says he plans to have heart surgery this fall after he takes care of some of his other health issues. Folate may prevent alcohol-related defects   UPI / 12:14AM TAMPA, Fla., May 26 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say folate prevented alcohol-induced congenital heart defects in mice.

Tuesday, May 25 Pregnancy doubles HIV risk in men   UPI / 11:44PM PITTSBURGH, May 25 (UPI) -- Researchers in Africa found men doubled their risk of HIV if their partner is pregnant and infected with human immunodeficiency virus. More accurate allergy test sought   UPI / 11:05PM BOSTON, May 25 (UPI) -- A U.S. chemical engineer says he is developing a more accurate test for allergic reactions. Lawyer: Runaway Muslim girl has cancer   UPI / 8:24PM COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 25 (UPI) -- A Muslim girl who ran away from her parents to join a Christian couple she met on the Internet is suffering from cancer, her Florida lawyer says. Spike in miscarriages after Sept. 11, 2001   UPI / 6:44PM IRVINE, Calif., May 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. miscarriage rate increased by 3 percent for males following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, researchers found. Bone marrow: Major role in viral response   UPI / 5:24PM NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they have discovered how bone marrow plays a critical role in enhancing a person's immune response to viruses. FDA: Fracture risk with stomach acid drugs   UPI / 4:44PM WASHINGTON, May 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Tuesday about a possible increased risk of fractures when using stomach acid inhibitors. Bret: Fan support led to 'Apprentice' win   UPI / 4:04PM NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) -- Rocker Bret Michaels is crediting his fans' support for his win on "The Celebrity Apprentice" in New York this week. Silica particles may improve drug delivery   UPI / 3:44PM RICHLAND, Wash., May 25 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found packaging anti-cancer drugs in chemically modified silica particles hikes the drugs' ability to fight skin cancer in mice. Record number of NYers try to quit smoking   UPI / 2:54PM NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) -- During a 16-day period this year, the New York City health department enrolled more than 40,000 smokers for free nicotine patches and gum, officials said. Numerous diabetes drugs in development   UPI / 1:34PM CHARLESTON, W.Va., May 25 (UPI) -- U.S. pharmaceutical companies released a report Tuesday showing a record 235 medicines to treat diabetes in development. Rep: Monjack was to have heart surgery   UPI / 1:14PM LOS ANGELES, May 25 (UPI) -- Simon Monjack, a British screenwriter who died in Los Angeles Sunday at the age of 40, was scheduled to have bypass surgery this fall, a publicist said. Bono discharged from Munich hospital   UPI / 12:24PM DUBLIN, Ireland, May 25 (UPI) -- Irish rocker Bono has been discharged from Munich's Ludwig Maximilians-University Hospital after undergoing emergency back surgery. New treatment for Pompe disease approved   UPI / 12:24PM WASHINGTON, May 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval Tuesday of a new treatment for some patients with late-onset (non-infantile) Pompe disease. NYC public healthcare cuts $300 million   UPI / 2:04AM NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) -- New York's public healthcare system restructuring and cost containment plan will generate $300 million in savings and efficiencies, officials say. Survey: Tanning myths live on   UPI / 1:14AM DURHAM, N.C., May 25 (UPI) -- A U.S. survey indicates some common tanning myths, including one that some kinds of ultraviolet rays are acceptable, may be hard to eradicate. Study: Work health programs are effective   UPI / 12:14AM WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) -- Experts at a U.S. health group say a corporate health education program can reduce medical claims -- reducing healthcare costs.

Monday, May 24 Pregnancy food insecurity, weight gain   UPI / 11:05PM URBANA, Ill., May 24 (UPI) -- Food insecurity -- inability to buy enough food -- increases the risk of weight gain complications during pregnancy, U.S. researchers says. Estrogen drugs: Better surgical outcomes   UPI / 10:54PM ST. LOUIS, May 24 (UPI) -- Estrogen-lowering drugs improve surgical outcomes in breast cancer patients, U.S. researchers said. Diabetes lowers prostate cancer risk   UPI / 9:34PM HEIDELBERG, Germany, May 24 (UPI) -- German, Swedish and U.S. researchers said they found a lower rate of prostate cancer among people with diabetes. Reducing niacin may prevent obesity   UPI / 8:04PM DALIAN, China, May 24 (UPI) -- Researchers in China suggest reducing the niacin added to many fortified foods may help prevent obesity. Wildlife experts worried for bighorn sheep   UPI / 7:14PM DENVER, May 24 (UPI) -- Long-term survival of Colorado's bighorn sheep is being threatened by non-native mountain goats, construction and disease, authorities say. New way to study complex diseases created   UPI / 3:24PM STANFORD, Calif., May 24 (UPI) -- Scientists say a method of analyzing environmental factors developed by Stanford University might lead to new information about complex diseases. Ebola vaccine found better than thought   UPI / 2:34PM BETHESDA, Md., May 24 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say an experimental Ebola vaccine protects monkeys against not only the two most lethal Ebola virus species, but also a new Ebola virus. FDA OKs H1N1 influenza virus test   UPI / 1:14PM WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval Monday of the Simplexa Influenza A H1N1 (2009) virus test. Scientists identify a new cancer gene   UPI / 12:44PM LONDON, May 24 (UPI) -- British and U.S. scientists say they've identified a new cancer gene that could lead to more effective treatments for pediatric glioma. Ailing Bret Michaels wins 'Apprentice'   UPI / 9:54AM NEW YORK, May 24 (UPI) -- Ailing rocker Bret Michaels was declared the winner on Sunday night's finale of "The Celebrity Apprentice" in New York. Significant drop in child death rate   UPI / 2:34AM SEATTLE, May 24 (UPI) -- The number of deaths in children age 5 and under worldwide dropped from 12 million in 1990 to 7.7 million in 2010, U.S. researchers said. U.S. panel to consider 'Viagra for women'   UPI / 1:24AM WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) -- A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel will consider whether to approve a drug that its manufacturer says increases women's sexual desire. Pharmacists most trusted for research   UPI / 1:14AM WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) -- Pharmacists are the most trusted source for medical research information, followed by patients groups and the U.S. government, a survey indicates.

Sunday, May 23 Officials: Snake anti-venin running out   UPI / 4:34PM TAMPA, Fla., May 23 (UPI) -- The only U.S. manufacturer of anti-venin for coral snake bites has stopped making it and existing stocks will expire in October, officials say. Poll shows divide over Canada abortion law   UPI / 12:05AM OTTAWA, May 22 (UPI) -- Nearly half of Canadians want to leave national abortion policy alone, but a third say they would like to see the debate reopened, a poll indicated.

Saturday, May 22 30,000 brave rains to fight breast cancer   UPI / 9:34PM DETROIT, May 22 (UPI) -- About 30,000 people, many clad in pink, walked and ran in rainy downtown Detroit Saturday to raise money to fight breast cancer, organizers said.

Friday, May 21 How to avoid gout-triggering foods   UPI / 11:54PM PITTSBURGH, May 21 (UPI) -- Experts at a U.S. health education group advise changing diet to avoid foods that may trigger gout. Caregivers may be more forthcoming   UPI / 11:44PM CHICAGO, May 21 (UPI) -- Caregivers of patients with brain tumors may be more forthcoming to the doctor than the patients, a U.S. researcher says. Individual cancer diet, exercise helpful   UPI / 10:54PM DETROIT, May 21 (UPI) -- Patients who have breast and prostate cancer who exercise report a better quality of life and being less fatigued, U.S. researchers said. Falls linked to medication non-adherence   UPI / 10:54PM BOSTON, May 21 (UPI) -- Falls are one of the poor health outcomes in the elderly associated with not taking medications as followed, U.S. researchers said. Dense breast increases cancer risk   UPI / 9:04PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 21 (UPI) -- Seventy-four percent of U.S. women say they have had a mammogram, while 66 percent say they get mammograms on a regular basis, a survey indicates. Boomers taking anti-anxiety drugs too long   UPI / 8:14PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 21 (UPI) -- Despite warnings against long-term use, the use of risky anti-anxiety drugs may be spreading to baby boomers, Canadian researchers warn. Protein spurs prostate cancer spread   UPI / 7:54PM PHILADELPHIA, May 21 (UPI) -- A prostate cancer cell protein -- Stat5 -- might be key to the cancer's spread, U.S. researchers said. Autism diet did not improve behavior   UPI / 6:44PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 21 (UPI) -- A diet free of gluten and casein did not change behavior in children with autism, U.S. researchers said. Bono has emergency back surgery   UPI / 2:04PM MUNICH, Germany, May 21 (UPI) -- Irish rocker Bono has undergone emergency back surgery for an injury he sustained during tour preparation training, his band U2's Web site said Friday. Bret may still appear on 'Apprentice'   UPI / 1:05PM NEW YORK, May 21 (UPI) -- Bret Michaels' publicist says the rocker intends to appear on Sunday's "The Celebrity Apprentice" finale in New York, despite his recent health scares. Yoga improves sleep for cancer survivors   UPI / 12:14PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 21 (UPI) -- Cancer survivors who tried four weeks of gentle yoga improved the quality of their sleep and were not as tired during the day, researchers in New York said. Study compares radiation, Tamoxifen   UPI / 10:34AM BOSTON, May 21 (UPI) -- Some older women with early-stage breast cancer could safely decline radiation therapy after a lumpectomy, researchers in Boston said. Nine California hospitals fined for errors   UPI / 10:14AM LOS ANGELES, May 21 (UPI) -- Nine California hospitals have been fined by the state for medical errors that included removing a healthy kidney and giving a baby morphine, officials said. Heavy drinking linked to pancreatic cancer   UPI / 2:04AM DALLAS, May 21 (UPI) -- The more alcohol a man consumes, the higher his risk of pancreatic cancer, U.S. researchers suggest.

Thursday, May 20 Erectile dysfunction, heart disease linked   UPI / 10:24PM LONDON, May 20 (UPI) -- Men with erectile dysfunction should be checked for early signs of coronary artery disease, a British researcher and international team warn. Depression ups risk for kidney patients   UPI / 9:44PM DALLAS, May 20 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say complications may be more likely in kidney disease patients diagnosed with depression than among other kidney patients. Ginger may ease muscle pain   UPI / 8:24PM ATHENS, Ga., May 20 (UPI) -- Daily consumption of ginger root may help reduce muscle pain caused by exercise, U.S. researchers found. Did end of smallpox vaccinations hike HIV?   UPI / 5:44PM FAIRFAX, Va., May 20 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists suggest the end of widespread small pox vaccinations toward the end of the 20th century might have resulted in the rapid spread of HIV. New prostate cancer target proposed   UPI / 5:44PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 20 (UPI) -- A University of Michigan study suggests prostate cancer treatments that target the hormone androgen and its receptor might be going after the wrong target. Belly-fat linked to later dementia risk   UPI / 4:24PM BOSTON, May 20 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers have linked increased abdominal fat at middle-age with greater dementia risk later. Isle of Man bees to aid Britain   UPI / 2:54PM DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, May 14 (UPI) -- The Isle of Man is sending 12 healthy queen bees to England to see if they can rejuvenate a bee population decimated by colony collapse, officials said. Cancer hits anti-chemo family again   UPI / 2:34PM SLEEPY EYE, Minn., May 20 (UPI) -- A Minnesota family that last year fought court-mandated chemotherapy for their teenage son has been hit by cancer again, this time the father, they say. Aerobics can be better than walking   UPI / 8:34AM EDMONTON, Alberta, May 20 (UPI) -- An aerobics program that gets the heart pumping beats a walking program, but walkers may stick with their activity longer, Canadian researchers say. Saris used to filter water prevent disease   UPI / 1:54AM COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 20 (UPI) -- Women in Bangladesh who wear saris are literally wearing the answer to better health for themselves and their families, U.S. researchers said. Identical gene for antibiotic resistance   UPI / 12:05AM HONG KONG, May 19 (UPI) -- Researchers in Hong Kong have identified an identical gene in both humans and animals for antibiotic resistance.

Wednesday, May 19 Cochlear implants help young more than old   UPI / 8:44PM MILWAUKEE, May 19 (UPI) -- Cochlear implants benefit older adults with hearing loss, but they help younger patients more, U.S. researchers said. Hearing loss may be linked to Viagra   UPI / 8:44PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 19 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers found an association between hearing loss and use of Viagra, the erectile dysfunction medication. Progress made toward universal flu vaccine   UPI / 7:44PM NEW YORK, May 19 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they have taken what might be the next step toward development of a universal influenza vaccine. Study: Air pollution affects heart health   UPI / 5:44PM HERSHEY, Pa., May 19 (UPI) -- Air pollution increases stress on the heart and increases the risk of heart disease, U.S. researchers said. Why many quit taking prescribed medication   UPI / 3:05PM CHICAGO, May 19 (UPI) -- Ninety percent of patients prescribed medication for overactive bladder quit, U.S. researchers found. Behavioral therapy helps Tourette syndrome   UPI / 9:54AM SAN ANTONIO, May 19 (UPI) -- A U.S. National Institutes of Health-funded study shows behavioral therapy is effective in treating children with Tourette syndrome and related tic disorders. Switching medications may help depressed   UPI / 2:04AM DALLAS, May 19 (UPI) -- One-third of teenagers with treatment-resistant depression -- depressed for more than two years -- were helped with medication changes, U.S. researchers say. Older people happier with plastic surgery   UPI / 2:04AM PALO ALTO, Calif., May 19 (UPI) -- Older patients and those treated for depression may be more likely than others to be satisfied with the results of plastic surgery, U.S. researchers said. Women fear wrinkles more than skin cancer   UPI / 1:14AM CHICAGO, May 19 (UPI) -- Women who use indoor tanning may not be worried about the risk of skin cancer but they are worried about getting wrinkles, U.S. researchers said. Meyers heading back to rehab   UPI / 12:24AM LOS ANGELES, May 19 (UPI) -- Jonathan Rhys Meyers' publicist has confirmed the Irish actor is again seeking treatment for his addiction to alcohol.

Tuesday, May 18 If uninsured and in ICU, higher death risk   UPI / 10:04PM NEW ORLEANS, May 18 (UPI) -- Adults without health insurance who were admitted to Pennsylvania hospital intensive care units had a 21 percent increased risk of death, researchers said. Cancer transplant suit goes to trial   UPI / 9:54PM NEW YORK, May 18 (UPI) -- Doctors would have saved a man's life if they had removed his transplanted kidney when they learned the donor had cancer, a lawyer told a New York jury Tuesday. Drugstore chains delay launch of DNA tests   UPI / 9:44PM CHICAGO, May 18 (UPI) -- The drugstore chain CVS is joining Walgreens in delaying the sale of home genetic testing kits because of a U.S. investigation of the manufacturer. Woman says she was fired for cancer   UPI / 9:35PM CHICAGO, May 18 (UPI) -- A Chicago-area woman says she was fired by a community college because she has cancer. Study: Nuts fight heart disease   UPI / 8:44PM LOMA LINDA, Calif., May 18 (UPI) -- Eating tree nuts helps lower blood lipid levels and may help heart health, a U.S. researcher says. Google Flu Trends not as accurate as CDC   UPI / 6:44PM NEW ORLEANS, May 18 (UPI) -- Google Flu Trends influenza surveillance is cheap and timely but should be interpreted with caution, U.S. researchers said. Beau Biden released from hospital   UPI / 5:54PM WILMINGTON, Del., May 18 (UPI) -- Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, was released from a Delaware hospital Tuesday where he was recovering from a stroke. Male, female fat cells different in mice   UPI / 5:24PM DALLAS, May 18 (UPI) -- Genes dictate if fat is stored on belly or hips -- in particular, gender genes, U.S. researchers said. Processed meats linked to heart disease   UPI / 3:24PM BOSTON, May 18 (UPI) -- Processed meats -- bacon, hot dogs or processed deli meats -- are linked to more than a 40 percent higher risk of heart disease, U.S. researchers found. Markers found for type of breast cancer   UPI / 2:04PM BETHESDA, Md., May 18 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have found markers on cells linked to an aggressive but less common form of breast cancer called estrogen receptor-negative cancer. NIH studies female incontinence surgeries   UPI / 1:24PM BETHESDA, Md., May 18 (UPI) -- A U.S. study has determined two common operations for stress urinary incontinence are equally effective in helping women achieve similar levels of dryness. Study may lead to new CF therapies   UPI / 12:34PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 18 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've discovered additional evidence that increases in protease activity might be central to the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis. Some drugs stop hypertensive kidney damage   UPI / 12:14PM AUGUSTA, Ga., May 18 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say anti-inflammatory drugs appear to help block the rapid kidney destruction that can be caused by hypertension. Method found to stop E. coli in cattle   UPI / 11:14AM DALLAS, May 18 (UPI) -- U.S. microbiologists say they have identified a process that might be able to help prevent outbreaks of a food-borne illness caused by E. coli in cattle. Statins may lower risk of blood clots   UPI / 1:44AM MANSFIELD, Conn., May 18 (UPI) -- A U.S. review of studies found people at risk for blood clots may be helped by use of statin -- a cholesterol lowering drug, researchers say. High-fat meals not advised for asthmatics   UPI / 1:14AM NEW ORLEANS, May 18 (UPI) -- Increased airway inflammation occurs hours after a high-fat meal in people with asthma, researchers in Australia found. Air pollution linked to blood pressure   UPI / 12:44AM DUISBURG-ESSEN, Germany, May 18 (UPI) -- People who live in cities where particulate air pollution is high may have an increased risk of high blood pressure, German researchers say. Parents to doctors: Send e-mail   UPI / 12:44AM ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 18 (UPI) -- Fifty percent of U.S. parents say they welcome e-communications with their child's doctor, a U.S. survey indicates.

Monday, May 17 Vitamin E may help stave off COPD risk   UPI / 11:44PM NEW ORLEANS, May 17 (UPI) -- Women age 45 and older may help decrease their risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease if they take vitamin E long-term, U.S. researchers say. Caffeine may slow Alzheimer's disease   UPI / 9:14PM LISBON, Portugal, May 17 (UPI) -- Caffeine may slow Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, researchers in Portugal said. Cellphone, brain tumor study inconclusive   UPI / 8:44PM MONTREAL, May 17 (UPI) -- The findings of an international study investigating a possible link between cellphone use and brain tumors were inconclusive, a researcher in Canada says. Sickle cell disease may affect the brain   UPI / 5:34PM BETHESDA, Md., May 17 (UPI) -- A multicenter U.S. study suggests sickle cell disease might affect the brain functions of adults who have few or mild complications of the blood disorder. Study IDs how T-Cells block HIV   UPI / 4:34PM DURHAM, N.C., May 17 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they have discovered a new role for a host protein, providing more insight into how T cells work to control HIV and other infections. Tanning salon visits may cause wrinkles   UPI / 4:14PM CHICAGO, May 17 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests the best way to discourage college-age women from using tanning salons is to remind them the treatments can cause wrinkled skin. High oxygen levels help preterm survival   UPI / 12:54PM BETHESDA, Md., May 17 (UPI) -- National Institutes of Health-supported studies suggest higher oxygen levels help improve preterm survival and provide information about how to deliver it. Kidney removal studied in kidney cancer   UPI / 12:34PM CLEVELAND, May 17 (UPI) -- A Cleveland Clinic study suggests the removal of cancerous kidneys does not prolong the lives of patients 75 years or older. Study: Handwashing prevents disease spread   UPI / 11:44AM STANFORD, Calif., May 17 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists report new evidence supporting the idea that handwashing can prevent the spread of water-borne disease. FDA OK's resumed rotavirus vaccinations   UPI / 8:44AM WASHINGTON, May 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has revised its recommendations for rotavirus vaccines, calling for the medication's resumed use.

Sunday, May 16 Army's use of controversial drug eyed   UPI / 5:14PM BALTIMORE, Ohio, May 16 (UPI) -- Investigators are examining the U.S. Army's use of a controversial and possibly dangerous drug to treat wounded troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, officials say. Ronnie James Dio battling stomach cancer   UPI / 12:44PM HOUSTON, May 16 (UPI) -- The wife of heavy metal rocker Ronnie James Dio says her husband is "not doing good" in a Houston hospital where he is battling stomach cancer.

Saturday, May 15 Sniffing anesthetic may replace injection   UPI / 12:24AM ST. PAUL, Minn., May 15 (UPI) -- A sniff may replace an injection when getting a local anesthetic in the dentist's chair, U.S. researchers say. Bret Michaels is heading back to work   UPI / 12:24AM LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. rocker Bret Michaels, who suffered a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage April 22, plans to resume performing this month at Hard Rock Live in Biloxi, Miss.

Friday, May 14 Arthritis drug tested to prevent polyps   UPI / 11:44PM CHICAGO, May 14 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers are testing if the drug Celebrex, or celecoxib, can help prevent the growth of precancerous polyps that can form in children. Testing data helps treat esophageal cancer   UPI / 10:14PM NOTTINGHAM, England, May 14 (UPI) -- The epidemic of esophageal and upper stomach cancer may be due to alcohol, smoking and obesity, researchers in Britain said. Special cheese may fight disease   UPI / 5:44PM TURKU, Finland, May 14 (UPI) -- A Finnish researcher suggests adding cheese with probiotic bacteria to the diets of elderly people to help them fight infection and disease. New model for oral cancer/tobacco research   UPI / 5:05PM NEW YORK, May 14 (UPI) -- A carcinogen in tobacco smoke is being used in oral cancer research to provide a more relevant model to understand the disease, U.S. researchers say. Mouse cells show promise as ear cells   UPI / 1:05PM PALO ALTO, Calif., May 14 (UPI) -- Specialized ear cells developed from mice show potential to improve hearing loss in humans, scientists in California said. Dirty keyboards a health hazard   UPI / 11:44AM LONDON, May 14 (UPI) -- Computer keyboards can be breeding grounds for E. coli and other hazardous organisms, scientists in Britain said. Isle of Mann bees to aid Britain   UPI / 11:34AM DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, May 14 (UPI) -- The Isle of Mann is sending 12 healthy queen bees to England to see if they can rejuvenate a bee population decimated by colony collapse, officials said. Coffee, soda not linked to colon cancer   UPI / 1:05AM BOSTON, May 14 (UPI) -- Drinking large amounts of coffee or soda is not linked to a greater risk of colon cancer, U.S. researchers said. Another use for erectile dysfunction drug   UPI / 1:05AM LOS ANGELES, May 14 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say drugs approved to treat erectile dysfunction may help treat brain tumors.

Thursday, May 13 CDC: Acute pesticide illness reported   UPI / 10:05PM ATLANTA, May 13 (UPI) -- From 2002 to 2007, four states reported 401 acute illnesses from anti-microbial pesticide exposures -- mainly to the eyes, health officials said. CDC: Most reported polio in four countries   UPI / 9:54PM ATLANTA, May 13 (UPI) -- Afghanistan, India, Nigeria and Pakistan reported 78 percent of the some 1,600 cases of polio in 2009, U.S. health officials said. Fla. psychiatrist suspended in boy's death   UPI / 6:24PM MIAMI, May 13 (UPI) -- Dr. Steven L. Kaplan, a South Florida psychiatrist, has had his license yanked by state officials following the overdose death of a boy he treated. Romaine lettuce sickens people in 4 states   UPI / 5:54PM ATLANTA, May 13 (UPI) -- Thirty confirmed or probable cases of illness in four states have been tallied in an investigation of tainted romaine lettuce, U.S. health officials say. Poll: Pain goes untreated in Canada   UPI / 5:05PM CALGARY, Alberta, May 13 (UPI) -- A Canadian advocacy group reporting on under-treated pain says its survey indicates 30 percent of Canadians suffer from pain at least a few times a week. Yearly mega dose ups risk of falls   UPI / 4:34PM MELBOURNE, May 13 (UPI) -- Australian researchers have linked one yearly mega dose of vitamin D -- versus a placebo -- to higher risk of falls and fractures. Winded? woozy? Get out of the water   UPI / 4:14PM BOSTON, May 13 (UPI) -- Cold water temperatures can put an extra strain on the heart and circulation, a U.S. doctor cautions. Cargill settles E. coli suit   UPI / 4:14PM MINNEAPOLIS, May 13 (UPI) -- Agribusiness giant Cargill Inc. says it has agreed to cover the complete cost of care for a Minnesota woman paralyzed from eating contaminated beef. WHO: Most world child deaths preventable   UPI / 4:05PM GENEVA, Switzerland, May 13 (UPI) -- Preventable diseases -- diarrhea, pneumonia and malaria -- cause two-thirds of child deaths worldwide, World Health Organization officials in Switzerland say. New Tourette syndrome therapy considered   UPI / 3:14PM NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 13 (UPI) -- A U.S. study has identified a rare genetic mutation that researchers say suggests a potentially novel approach for treatment of tics and Tourette syndrome. Mothers-to-be may need more vitamin D   UPI / 2:44PM BOSTON, May 13 (UPI) -- Researchers say seven out of every 10 U.S. women who are pregnant may need to get more vitamin D. Hudson is named Almay spokeswoman   UPI / 2:44PM NEW YORK, May 13 (UPI) -- Almay has signed U.S. actress Kate Hudson as its newest global brand ambassador, Revlon Inc. announced Thursday. Brain may use clot-busting drug naturally   UPI / 2:34PM ATLANTA, May 13 (UPI) -- A U.S. study of the clot-busting stroke drug tPA suggests it can act as a neuroprotectant and may be an adaptive response to blood flow reduction. Walgreens halts sale of genetic test   UPI / 2:24PM WASHINGTON, May 13 (UPI) -- Walgreens says it won't sell the Pathway Genomics genetic test kit until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves over-the-counter sales. Hormone therapies linked to metastasis   UPI / 12:34AM COLUMBIA, Mo., May 13 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say animal models indicate hormone therapies may increase the chance of breast cancer metastasis.

Wednesday, May 12 Breastfeeding moms may not eat proper diet   UPI / 7:34PM GRANADA, Spain, May 12 (UPI) -- A study of breastfeeding mothers in Spain found 94 percent of mothers did not follow a proper diet, researchers said. Redmond O'Neal leaving drug rehab facility   UPI / 6:05PM LOS ANGELES, May 12 (UPI) -- Redmond O'Neal has completed a program at a drug rehab facility in Los Angeles and is moving into a sober living environment, People.com said Wednesday. Treating gum disease may lower blood sugar   UPI / 5:24PM EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 12 (UPI) -- A review of studies by researchers in Scotland, Britain and Canada finds treating gum disease may lower sugar levels in people with diabetes. FDA: Do not swallow topical Benadryl   UPI / 1:14PM WASHINGTON, May 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about swallowing Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel, a product designed for use on the skin. Biofeedback helps women do Kegel exercises   UPI / 1:34AM NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 12 (UPI) -- For the one in three U.S. women who suffer the symptoms of weak pelvic muscles, a machine may make doing Kegel exercises easier, a women's foundation says.

Tuesday, May 11 Growth hormone not safe, effective for men   UPI / 10:54PM BOSTON, May 11 (UPI) -- A review of studies indicates that human growth hormone does not appear to be safe or effective for healthy men of any age, U.S. newsletter says. Many with asthma not using drugs correctly   UPI / 10:04PM FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., May 11 (UPI) -- Despite years of U.S. government warnings against asthma patients taking long-acting beta agonists alone, one-third of patients still do, researchers say. CVS adds discounts for diabetes patients   UPI / 10:04PM WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 11 (UPI) -- U.S. drugstore chain CVS Caremark has expanded its customer loyalty card to provide extra benefits for diabetes patients, company officials said. Genetic tests need genetic counselors   UPI / 8:54PM CHICAGO, May 11 (UPI) -- Personal genetic testing kits, which are available through retail pharmacies, still need a genetic counselor, a U.S. group of genetic counselors advises. Flaxseed may help stem ovarian cancer   UPI / 7:05PM URBANA, Ill., May 11 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says a flaxseed diet helped lessen the severity of ovarian cancer in hens. Study: Lots of overtime can kill you   UPI / 5:34PM HELSINKI, Finland, May 11 (UPI) -- A study of British civil servants found overtime-induced work stress may contribute to a substantial proportion of cardiovascular disease, researchers said. Technology ID's pathogens within 24 hours   UPI / 3:54PM LIV, Calif., May 11 (UPI) -- U.S. government scientists say they have developed technology that can identify bacteria, viruses and other organisms within 24 hours. University investigates blackface skit   UPI / 3:24PM ARDEN HILLS, Minn., May 11 (UPI) -- Five seniors at Bethel University in Minnesota have apologized for a blackface skit during a campus fundraiser. Walgreens to offer gene-testing kits   UPI / 2:14PM DEERFIELD, Ill., May 11 (UPI) -- The Walgreens drugstore chain and a U.S. company offering genetic testing have signed an agreement to sell the testing kits in stores. E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce   UPI / 10:54AM WASHINGTON, May 11 (UPI) -- Federal and state health officials say they've linked an E. coli outbreak in Michigan, Ohio and New York to romaine lettuce distributed by Freshway Foods Inc. Shelter to euthanize 350 animals   UPI / 9:54AM NEWMARKET, Ontario, May 11 (UPI) -- Nearly 350 dogs, cats and other animals were to be euthanized at a York Region shelter because of a severe outbreak of ringworm, Canadian authorities said. Canada shuts down fake AIDS charity   UPI / 9:34AM TORONTO, May 11 (UPI) -- The Canadian Revenue Agency says it has shut down a fraudulent AIDS charity that took in about $15 million in donations in 2006 and 2007. Myeloid leukemia linked to alcohol   UPI / 12:34AM MINNEAPOLIS, May 11 (UPI) -- Drinking alcohol during pregnancy could increase the risk of acute myeloid leukemia, French researchers found.

Monday, May 10 Hair of dog helps, but ups dependency   UPI / 11:54PM SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 10 (UPI) -- A study in worms found withdrawal symptoms of alcohol could be relieved by small doses of alcohol, but it increased dependency, British researchers said. Highways, rail increase kid asthma risk   UPI / 10:34PM ROCHESTER, Minn., May 10 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest car and rail pollutants raise a child's risk have of developing asthma. Gestational diabetes: The risk go on   UPI / 9:24PM BETHESDA, Md., May 10 (UPI) -- U.S. health experts remind women with gestational diabetes they need to remain vigilant after a baby is born. Dementia sufferer's spouse at higher risk   UPI / 6:14PM LOGAN, Utah, May 10 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say the spouses of dementia sufferers may be at higher risk of also developing dementia. Machines more accurate in dispensing drugs   UPI / 5:34PM BOSTON, May 10 (UPI) -- Machines that use bar-code technology are more accurate than humans in dispensing medications in hospitals, U.S. researchers said. Trauma changes genes linked to PTSD   UPI / 5:34PM NEW YORK, May 10 (UPI) -- Post-traumatic stress disorder causes changes in immune system genes and may compromise immunity, putting people at risk of disease, U.S. researchers suggest. Cancer costs nearly double in 18 years   UPI / 5:14PM ATLANTA, May 10 (UPI) -- The cost of treating cancer has nearly doubled in the past 18 years from more than $24 billion to some $48 billion, U.S. researchers found. Swayze's widow: We both wanted kids   UPI / 4:14PM LOS ANGELES, May 10 (UPI) -- Lisa Niemi admits she wishes she and her late husband, Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, had had children together. Therapy suggested for rare brain infection   UPI / 1:05PM CALGARY, Alberta, May 10 (UPI) -- A team of Canadian medical researchers says it has found a possible new therapy for Cryptococcus disease -- a rare but serious brain infection. Barbara Walters set for heart surgery   UPI / 1:05PM NEW YORK, May 10 (UPI) -- Barbara Walters announced on Monday's edition of "The View" in New York she plans to undergo heart surgery later this week. Calif. asbestos award under scrutiny .   UPI / 12:14PM LOS ANGELES, May 10 (UPI) -- A court likely will reverse a $200 million punitive damage award given to a Los Angeles County woman in an asbestos case, a legal expert said. Amphibian genome is sequenced   UPI / 8:44AM HOUSTON, May 10 (UPI) -- A U.S.-led team of international scientists says it has completed the first comprehensive sequencing of an amphibian genome.

Sunday, May 9 Braden remembers mom with perfect game   UPI / 7:14PM OAKLAND, Calif., May 9 (UPI) -- Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden said his perfect game came on a Mother's Day when he was remembering the death of his own mother.

Saturday, May 8 Nausea may be flu, not morning sickness   UPI / 1:14AM DALLAS, May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. doctors warn nausea and vomiting, especially after the first trimester, may be signs of flu.

Friday, May 7 Rapid weight loss best way to keep it off   UPI / 11:34PM GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 7 (UPI) -- The best way to keep weight off long term is to lose it quickly, not gradually, in the initial stages of obesity treatment, U.S. researchers said. Stomach cancer on rise in young whites   UPI / 8:44PM BETHESDA, Md., May 7 (UPI) -- The rate of cancer of the lower stomach has decreased overall in U.S. adults but has increased in whites ages 25-39, researchers found. Lawyer suggests $1B in hepatitis case   UPI / 7:54PM HENDERSON, Nev., May 7 (UPI) -- An attorney representing a Nevada man with hepatitis C is seeking more than $1 billion from two companies accused of failing to prevent the state's outbreak. Body MRI may detect breast cancer spread   UPI / 6:14PM SAN DIEGO, May 7 (UPI) -- Whole body magnetic resonance imaging may detect the spread of breast cancer to the bones. Dark chocolate may guard against stroke   UPI / 5:44PM BALTIMORE, May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say dark chocolate may help guard against brain injury after a stroke. Doctor: Panel overstated cancer risks   UPI / 1:34PM WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) -- A government report on chemicals in the environment may divert attention from larger cancer causes such as smoking, The American Cancer Society said. Woman says denture cream was damaging   UPI / 12:34PM BUTLER, Pa., May 7 (UPI) -- Zinc levels in Super Poligrip led to a nerve disorder in a Butler, Pa., woman, a lawsuit filed against the maker of the denture cream alleges. Freshway lettuce recalled in 23 states   UPI / 10:24AM WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) -- Freshway Foods is recalling products with romaine lettuce linked to an outbreak of 19 cases of E. coli in Michigan, Ohio and New York, authorities said. Extra coating aids bacterial spores   UPI / 9:54AM NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) -- Bacterial spores that cause botulism, tetanus and anthrax may have an extra coating of protection that help them survive, scientists in New York said. Pandemic fear clogs hospital ERs   UPI / 1:44AM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 7 (UPI) -- Public fear can unnecessarily clog and strain hospital emergency rooms making a bad situation worse, U.S. researchers said. Unlicensed cosmetic procedures dangerous   UPI / 1:44AM NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) -- Unlicensed, non-medical providers for cosmetic surgery or body enhancement procedures can cause disfigurement and death, New York City health officials warn. FDA approves Bayer oral contraceptive   UPI / 1:04AM TORRANCE, Calif., May 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Natazia tablets that contain estrogen and progestin, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals said.

Thursday, May 6 45 percent of poor moms may be depressed   UPI / 11:24PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 6 (UPI) -- About 45 percent of mothers who live in poverty screened positive for depressive symptoms, of which 6 percent had severe symptoms, U.S. researchers say. Osteoporosis group to honor Leachman   UPI / 10:05PM WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- The National Osteoporosis Foundation says it plans to honor Academy Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman at an upcoming ceremony in Washington. Teens at risk for acetaminophen overdose   UPI / 8:05PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 6 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say 85 percent of teens may risk overdosing on acetaminophen, or Tylenol, because of ignorance. Exercise early, stronger bones later   UPI / 7:34PM GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 6 (UPI) -- Swedish researchers say those who exercise when young may be rewarded with stronger bones when old. CDC: Most U.S. teen deaths preventable   UPI / 6:24PM ATLANTA, May 6 (UPI) -- More than 16,000 U.S. teens ages 12-19 died each year from 1999 to 2006 -- most preventable, federal health officials said Thursday. Liver patients may have cognitive problems   UPI / 5:54PM CHICAGO, May 6 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests more than half of all liver patients experience neurocognitive impairments that are more severe than in early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Stem cells may aid Parkinson's patients   UPI / 4:54PM NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 6 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests endometrial stem cells might be able to take over the function of the non-working brain cells of Parkinson's disease patients. FDA OKs combination oral contraceptive   UPI / 4:34PM WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval Thursday of Natazia, a combination hormonal tablet for use as an oral contraceptive. Study: UVA light doesn't cause melanoma   UPI / 3:24PM HOUSTON, May 6 (UPI) -- A University of Texas study has contradicted previous research by finding early life exposure to ultraviolet-A light does not cause melanoma in a fish model.

Wednesday, May 5 CDC: Older kids more at H1N1 risk   UPI / 10:54PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 5 (UPI) -- Older children, especially those with underlying medical conditions, are more at risk of H1N1 influenza than seasonal flu, U.S. researchers said. Prenatal smoking linked to mental illness   UPI / 7:05PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 5 (UPI) -- A pregnant woman who smokes may raise her child's risk of developing a psychiatric disorder, Finnish researchers say. Purple periwinkle may dampen inflammation   UPI / 5:34PM ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 5 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say a plant extract may battle inflammatory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. FDA OKs dog-cat diabetes drug limited use   UPI / 5:24PM WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it will allow the limited use of the diabetes drug Vetsulin for dogs or cats in critical need of the medication. Genetic link found between both ALS types   UPI / 3:54PM CHICAGO, May 5 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found a genetic link between sporadic and familial forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Stem cells captured for regenerative use   UPI / 3:24PM BOSTON, May 5 (UPI) -- A U.S. chemical engineer has been awarded a $1.9 million federal grant to develop techniques for cultivating stem cells for use in damaged tissue replacement. Study: High crime area may worsen asthma   UPI / 2:54PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 5 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says living in a high-crime neighborhood may worsen children's asthma. New battlefield wound treatment developed   UPI / 2:44PM BOSTON, May 5 (UPI) -- A U.S.-funded research project is using light-activated technology to treat battlefield injuries in place of conventional sutures, staples and glues. N.Y. wants to keep man with AIDS locked up   UPI / 2:14PM BUFFALO, N.Y., May 5 (UPI) -- New York state prosecutors say an AIDS-infected man who was imprisoned for having unprotected sex remains a danger to society. New genes linked to osteoporosis   UPI / 1:04PM MONTREAL, May 5 (UPI) -- An international team of scientists, including some from Canada, has linked 20 genes with osteoporosis, including 13 never before associated with the disease. Common skin cancers decreasing in Alberta   UPI / 8:44AM EDMONTON, Alberta, May 4 (UPI) -- Strong skin cancer awareness campaigns begun more than 20 years ago are contributing to the stabilization of skin cancer rates in Canada, researchers said. Sleep, behavior problems linked in autism   UPI / 8:34AM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 5 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers linked sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders and behavioral problems. Supplements may increase cancer risk   UPI / 2:14AM LOS ANGELES, May 5 (UPI) -- High doses of antioxidant supplements such as vitamins C and E -- not foods -- may actually increase cancer risk, U.S. researchers said. Broccoli compound limits breast cancer   UPI / 1:24AM ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 5 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest a compound found in broccoli targets the cells that fuel tumor growth. Darwin worried about marrying cousin   UPI / 1:14AM COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 (UPI) -- Charles Darwin was right to worry that his children may suffer because of intermarriage between his family and his wife's, U.S. and Spanish researchers said. Teen girls abuse drugs more than boys   UPI / 12:24AM BETHESDA, Md., May 5 (UPI) -- Men tend to abuse medications more than women, but for females ages 12-17 there is a higher rate of girls abusing medications, U.S. researchers say. Autocratic bosses increase health costs   UPI / 12:14AM MADRID, May 5 (UPI) -- Top-down management -- an autocratic boss who does not listen to employees -- increases healthcare costs, researchers in Spain said.

Tuesday, May 4 Treating some infants for retinopathy   UPI / 10:05PM NEW YORK, May 4 (UPI) -- U.S. doctors suggest some premature infants may benefit from early treatment of their retinopathy of prematurity. Corey Haim died of natural causes   UPI / 9:14PM LOS ANGELES, May 4 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles County Department of Coroner said Tuesday former child star Corey Haim died from natural causes with drugs playing no direct role in his death. U.S. Latinos: Highest rates of eye disease   UPI / 8:14PM LOS ANGELES, May 4 (UPI) -- Latinos living in the United States are developing vision loss at higher rates than non-Hispanic whites, researchers said. Deliberations continue in hepatitis C suit   UPI / 7:44PM LAS VEGAS, May 4 (UPI) -- Jurors deliberated for a second day Tuesday in the Nevada trial of a lawsuit by a man who blames pharmaceutical companies for his infection with hepatitis C. FDA requires printed warnings for Vivitrol   UPI / 5:24PM WASHINGTON, May 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is going to require a printed medication guide be given to patients using Vivitrol injectable suspension. Bret Michaels released from hospital   UPI / 5:05PM PHOENIX, May 4 (UPI) -- Rocker and reality TV personality Bret Michaels has been discharged from an Arizona hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, his doctor said. Brain stimulation may help depression   UPI / 4:04PM CHARLESTON, S.C., May 4 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy can produce significant antidepressant effects in some people. Transgenic mice mimic Parkinson's disease   UPI / 2:44PM SAN FRANCISCO, May 4 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've created the first transgenic mouse to display early signs of Parkinson's disease using the genetic mutation's human form. Study: Algal mutant may reduce cholesterol   UPI / 2:44PM BEER-SHEVA, Israel, May 4 (UPI) -- Israeli scientists say they've isolated a microalgal strain that produces large amounts of a polyunsaturated fatty acid that may cut blood cholesterol levels. Some steroid meds may help tissue repair   UPI / 12:34PM DURHAM, N.C., May 4 (UPI) -- Duke University medical researchers say they've found some commonly used steroid medications might aid in tissue-repairing regenerative therapy. FDA orders some infusion pumps recalled   UPI / 8:24AM WASHINGTON, May 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has ordered the Baxter Healthcare Corp. to recall and destroy all of its Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps.

Monday, May 3 GI problems common in children with autism   UPI / 11:24PM VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 3 (UPI) -- Gastrointestinal symptoms occur in almost 50 percent of children with autism spectrum disorders, U.S. researchers found. Olive oil may stave off ulcerative colitis   UPI / 9:14PM NORWICH, England, May 3 (UPI) -- British researchers suggest eating a couple of tablespoons of olive oil daily may help prevent ulcerative colitis. Drug charges against volunteers stayed   UPI / 6:24PM TORONTO, May 3 (UPI) -- Trafficking charges against volunteer workers at a Toronto medical marijuana club have been stayed, although its owner still faces charges, authorities said. Former OF Roberts battling lymphoma   UPI / 6:24PM BOSTON, May 3 (UPI) -- Former major league outfielder Dave Roberts revealed Monday he is battling Hodgkin's lymphoma but expects to recover. Judge upholds city marijuana bans   UPI / 4:54PM COSTA MESA, Calif., May 3 (UPI) -- A U.S. judge has ruled two California cities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries, despite a challenge by the disabled. Nanoscience may help cancer researchers   UPI / 2:24PM BETHESDA, Md., May 3 (UPI) -- Scientists say a U.S. government project is making progress in finding ways to use nanotechnology to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. Study: MicroRNA involved in lung fibrosis   UPI / 1:44PM PITTSBURGH, May 3 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they've determined MicroRNAs appear to play a significant role in the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Prostate cancer drugs under safety review   UPI / 12:44PM WASHINGTON, May 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it is reviewing the safety of several commonly used prostate cancer drugs. Report: Croatia institutionalizes disabled   UPI / 12:44PM NEW YORK, May 3 (UPI) -- At least 7,000 mentally disabled Croatians remain in institutions despite the nation's commitment to a treaty on disability rights, a human rights group said. U.S. children sell lemonade for charity   UPI / 12:14PM AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (UPI) -- Thousands of children in Texas and other states were selling lemonade for a day to raise money for charitable projects. Chlamydia-induced arthritis therapy found   UPI / 11:35AM TAMPA, Fla., May 3 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say a multicenter international clinical trial's findings suggest a combination of antibiotics effectively treats Chlamydia-induced arthritis. Some HIV mortality rates are decreasing   UPI / 10:34AM BRISTOL, England, May 3 (UPI) -- A British-led group of scientists says it has discovered anti-retroviral therapy is dramatically reducing rates of HIV mortality in high-income countries. Higher healthcare costs for abused women   UPI / 1:44AM COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 3 (UPI) -- Women who have suffered domestic violence have significantly higher healthcare costs, even after abuse stops, U.S. researchers found.

Sunday, May 2 Taylor Swift is the newest Covergirl face   UPI / 2:14PM HUNT VALLEY, Md., May 2 (UPI) -- Country music superstar Taylor Swift has become the latest celebrity to endorse a line of Covergirl cosmetics, the firm has announced.

Saturday, May 1 McNeil recalls kids' cold medication   UPI / 5:34PM WASHINGTON, May 1 (UPI) -- McNeil Consumer Healthcare has announced a recall of several popular over-the-counter remedies formulated for children and infants.

Friday, April 30 Flu drugs appear safe for pregnant women   UPI / 11:24PM DALLAS, April 30 (UPI) -- A study of pregnant women found the three anti-viral drugs used to treat influenza appear safe for the women and their babies, U.S. researchers said. Obesity increases fibromyalgia risk   UPI / 11:24PM TRONDHEIM, Norway, April 30 (UPI) -- Researchers in Norway say obesity increased the risk for fibromyalgia, but exercise decreased fibromyalgia risk. Doctor: Bret has unbelievable fight in him   UPI / 9:24PM LOS ANGELES, April 30 (UPI) -- One of the doctors treating U.S. rocker and reality TV personality Bret Michaels at an Arizona hospital says he has an "unbelievable fight" in him. Seasonal flu vaccine coverage up for kids   UPI / 5:44PM ATLANTA, April 30 (UPI) -- There were large increases in seasonal flu coverage for U.S. children and a moderate increase for adults ages 18-49 for 2009-10, health officials said. Dentist unhappy Simpsons not brushing   UPI / 3:24PM NEW YORK, April 30 (UPI) -- Jessica Simpson's dentist, Dr. Bill Dorfman, says he is "blown away" by the U.S. singer and actress's public admission she doesn't brush her teeth every day. Genome tests offer crystal ball to future   UPI / 2:14PM PALO ALTO, Calif., April 30 (UPI) -- A genome report soon will cost no more than $1,000, enabling more people to learn about the health risks encoded in their genes, U.S. researchers said. Lack of sunlight increases MS risk   UPI / 12:14PM MELBOURNE, April 30 (UPI) -- Babies whose mothers don't get enough sunlight during the early part of pregnancy are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis, scientists in Australia said. Sweden has better lung cancer survival   UPI / 6:24AM LONDON, April 30 (UPI) -- A person who has lung cancer in Norway or Sweden is much more likely to survive than a person in Britain, researchers found. Teen may need heart transplant due to H1N1   UPI / 12:24AM ABILENE, Texas, April 30 (UPI) -- A bout of H1N1 flu six months ago may be the reason a Texas teen experienced heart failure and may need a transplant, his doctors say.

Thursday, April 29 Almost half U.S. adults have heart risk   UPI / 11:24PM ATLANTA, April 29 (UPI) -- Forty-five percent of U.S. adults have hypertension, hypercholesterolemia -- high blood cholesterol and triglycerides -- or diabetes, health officials said. Exercise may slow osteoporosis   UPI / 10:05PM AUGUSTA, Ga., April 29 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say exercise helps to forestall osteoporosis in women. In first, heart surgery performed by robot   UPI / 9:34PM GLENFIELD, England, April 29 (UPI) -- British cardiologists used a robotic arm to perform surgery to correct an irregular heartbeat while the surgeon was in another room, hospital officials said. Diabetics: Ranibizumab for better vision   UPI / 9:34PM BALTIMORE, April 29 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say ranibizumab plus laser treatment may help patients with diabetic macular edema. Tart cherries reduce inflammation in rats   UPI / 7:34PM ANAHEIM, Calif., April 29 (UPI) -- In a study involving rats, tart cherries appeared to reduce inflammation and lessen heart disease risk, U.S. researchers said. Swedish doctors won't do circumcisions   UPI / 5:54PM GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 29 (UPI) -- Doctors in western Sweden say they refuse to perform circumcisions, as they say they must perform other medical procedures that have greater priority. Study: OCD in mice caused by a single gene   UPI / 4:34PM NEW YORK, April 29 (UPI) -- Weill Cornell Medical College researchers say they have determined a single gene is responsible for obsessive-compulsive disorder behaviors in mice. Discovery on how breast cancer may spread   UPI / 4:24PM SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they have discovered how to predict if the most common form of breast cancer may later spread. Baby's breath may help cure cancer   UPI / 4:14PM SOUTHHAMPTON, England, April 29 (UPI) -- Extract from the baby's breath flower may improve the efficiency of anti-leukemia drugs by up to 1 million times, a British doctor says. FDA OKs advanced prostate cancer therapy   UPI / 3:14PM WASHINGTON, April 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval Thursday of a new therapy for certain men suffering advanced prostate cancer. Study examines non-alcoholic liver disease   UPI / 2:24PM BETHESDA, Md., April 29 (UPI) -- U.S. medical researchers suggest a daily dose of a specific form of vitamin E can significantly improve a liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Scientists study primate genomes   UPI / 9:34AM STATE COLLEGE, Pa., April 29 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say their research on sex chromosomes in primates might affect future studies of human genetic diseases.

Wednesday, April 28 Supplements linked to less kidney function   UPI / 11:24PM LONDON, Ontario, April 28 (UPI) -- Those with diabetic nephropathy, kidney disease caused by diabetes, who took high doses B vitamins had more kidney function decline, Canadian researchers say. Grapes lessened metabolic syndrome in rats   UPI / 9:05PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 28 (UPI) -- Grapes seem to protect overweight rats from metabolic syndrome, U.S. researchers suggest. Enzymes key to regulating blood pressure   UPI / 7:54PM ANAHEIM, Calif., April 28 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers found racial differences in enzymes key to regulating blood pressure. Exercise good for the brain   UPI / 7:44PM PITTSBURGH, April 28 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says regular aerobic exercise may speed learning and help blood flow to the brain. Smoking, fructose may worsen liver disease   UPI / 6:54PM BARCELONA, Spain, April 28 (UPI) -- Smoking and eating fructose can worsen non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, U.S. researchers suggest. Bret Michaels suffers 'setback'   UPI / 5:54PM LOS ANGELES, April 28 (UPI) -- Test results indicate a setback in Bret Michaels' condition, a message posted on the U.S. rocker's Facebook page said. No evidence Alzheimer's prevention works   UPI / 4:44PM BETHESDA, Md., April 28 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators said Wednesday there is no firm evidence any preventive measures for cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease are effective. Nanoparticles may aid in radiation therapy   UPI / 3:34PM NEW YORK, April 28 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say it may be possible to use melanin-covered nanoparticles to protect bone marrow from the harmful effects of radiation therapy. Health guru sues over Vitamin D overdose   UPI / 1:54PM NEW YORK, April 28 (UPI) -- Alternative-medicine advocate Gary Null has sued the New Jersey manufacturer of his Ultimate Power Meal, saying he almost died from a Vitamin D overdose. Man sues brother for bone marrow   UPI / 11:14AM ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 28 (UPI) -- A Florida man with leukemia will appeal a ruling his brother can't be forced to donate bone marrow or return the money he was paid for it, his lawyer says. MIT honors rainwater system inventor   UPI / 10:24AM CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 28 (UPI) -- B.P. Agrawal of Sustainable Innovations Corp. Wednesday won the Lemelson-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Award for Sustainability. Nine elderly die at Canadian facility   UPI / 9:44AM VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 28 (UPI) -- A respiratory illness outbreak caused the deaths of nine people at a long-term care facility in Canada, the Vancouver Island Health Authority says. FDA OKs device for severe adult asthma   UPI / 8:44AM WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first device that uses radiofrequency energy to treat severe and persistent asthma in adults. Combo of unhealthy behaviors up death risk   UPI / 2:14AM OSLO, Norway, April 28 (UPI) -- Smoking, little physical activity, a poor diet and drinking alcohol in combination can increase one's risk of dying, researchers in Norway found. Phosphate in soda may accelerate aging   UPI / 12:54AM BOSTON, April 28 (UPI) -- High levels of phosphates -- found in sodas and processed food -- may accelerate signs of aging, U.S. researchers suggest. Osteoporosis: Kid disease with late onset   UPI / 12:24AM RALEIGH, N.C., April 28 (UPI) -- Prevention of osteoporosis, a disease that plagues the elderly, may begin in newborn or even neonatally, U.S. researchers say.

Tuesday, April 27 Diabetes linked to atrial fibrillation   UPI / 11:34PM SEATTLE, April 27 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers have linked diabetes to a 40 percent greater risk of atrial fibrillation -- irregular heart beat. Methadone babies at risk of eye problems   UPI / 11:34PM GLASGOW, Scotland, April 27 (UPI) -- British researchers found vision problems in 95 percent of children born to mothers given methadone while pregnant. Surgeon's advice: Focus on who, not how   UPI / 10:44PM DALLAS, April 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. surgeon advises patients considering prostate cancer surgery focus on the surgeon's experience rather than on the technique used for surgery. More embryonic stem cell lines approved   UPI / 9:44PM BETHESDA, Md., April 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. National Institutes of Health said Tuesday 13 more lines of human embryonic stem cells have been made eligible for federal research funding. Flyers' Laperriere to out for playoffs   UPI / 8:14PM PHILADELPHIA, April 27 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere will probably miss the rest of the playoffs after being hit in the head with a puck, the team said Tuesday. Brewers broadcaster Uecker to have surgery   UPI / 7:44PM MILWAUKEE, April 27 (UPI) -- Milwaukee Brewers' Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker said Tuesday he will undergo heart surgery and miss 10-12 weeks of the season. Immune cells predict neck cancer therapy   UPI / 6:24PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 27 (UPI) -- By studying the immune cells of patients with head and neck cancer, physicians can choose a more individualized treatment, U.S. researchers say. Red wine may protect against stroke   UPI / 5:44PM BALTIMORE, April 27 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say red wine may help protect the brain from stroke damage. Rep: Bret Michaels in stable condition   UPI / 5:24PM LOS ANGELES, April 27 (UPI) -- Bret Michaels' publicist says the U.S. rocker and reality television personality is in stable condition Tuesday after a brain hemorrhage last week. Gordy, a Minn. zoo gorilla, dies at 23   UPI / 4:34PM MINNEAPOLIS, April 27 (UPI) -- A feisty gorilla named Gordy, one of three males at a Minnesota zoo, died suddenly, apparently of heart disease, zoo officials said. Heart attack predictors evaluated   UPI / 4:14PM CHICAGO, April 27 (UPI) -- U.S. medical researchers determined a person's coronary artery calcium score, together with traditional risk factors, can better predict heart attacks. New diabetic macular edema therapy found   UPI / 2:14PM BETHESDA, Md., April 27 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found a combination of eye injection and laser therapy has better outcomes than laser treatment alone for diabetic macular edema. FDA issues external defibrillator warning   UPI / 1:44PM WASHINGTON, April 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Tuesday that some external defibrillators used worldwide might malfunction. Extreme preterm ups psych disorder risk   UPI / 1:44AM NOTTINGHAM, England, April 27 (UPI) -- Almost one-quarter of extremely preterm children -- less than 26 weeks of gestation -- had a psychiatric disorder at age 11, British researchers found. CDC: Prepare emergency information   UPI / 1:04AM ATLANTA, April 27 (UPI) -- As tornado season goes on and hurricane season approaches U.S. health officials suggest collecting and preparing important information in case of emergency. Eggs possible with 'menopause' condition   UPI / 12:14AM BETHESDA, Md., April 27 (UPI) -- Women who have primary ovarian insufficiency -- an early menopause-like condition -- may still have immature eggs in their ovaries, U.S. researchers said.

Monday, April 26 Diabetes meter linked to video games   UPI / 11:14PM TARRYTOWN, N.Y., April 26 (UPI) -- A blood glucose monitoring system that connects to video game systems to help children manage diabetes is available in U.S. drug stores, its manufacturer said. Lung cancer kills 70,000 U.S. women a year   UPI / 7:34PM BOSTON, April 26 (UPI) -- Non-smoking women appear to be two-to-three times more likely than non-smoking men to get lung cancer, U.S. researchers said. Prostate cancer runs in families   UPI / 6:34PM HEIDELBERG, Germany, April 26 (UPI) -- A man who has direct relatives -- father and brothers -- with prostate cancer has a higher risk of getting prostate cancer too, researchers in Germany said. More tests planned for ailing Bret   UPI / 3:24PM LOS ANGELES, April 26 (UPI) -- U.S. rocker and reality TV star Bret Michaels is expected to undergo more tests this week to locate the source of bleeding in his brain, his Web site said. More states try to restrict abortions   UPI / 11:05AM WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- At least 22 U.S. state legislatures are seeking new ways to restrict abortions, including the expanded use of ultrasound, officials said. FDA starts infusion pump safety project   UPI / 10:04AM WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is starting an initiative designed to address safety problems associated with external infusion pumps. Want to lose weight? Quit smoking.   UPI / 2:05AM NAVARRA, Spain, April 26 (UPI) -- Not only does smoking not make people thinner, it is linked to weight gain, researchers in Spain said.

Sunday, April 25 Docs working on Michaels, still critical   UPI / 1:34PM LOS ANGELES, April 25 (UPI) -- Doctors treating rock star Bret Michaels at an undisclosed location are trying to find the source of bleeding in his brain, a post on his Web site said Sunday. Bollywood star Bachchan has cirrhosis   UPI / 1:24PM MUMBAI, April 25 (UPI) -- Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan wrote on his blog that he has lost 25 percent of his liver to cirrhosis stemming from a tainted blood transfusion in 1982.

Saturday, April 24 Woman who severed baby's arms hospitalized   UPI / 6:24PM MCKINNEY, Texas, April 24 (UPI) -- A Texas woman who killed her baby daughter by cutting her arms off has been returned to a state mental hospital, authorities said. Med students get hands dirty growing food   UPI / 2:05AM BUFFALO, N.Y., April 24 (UPI) -- University at Buffalo medical school students are planting a vegetable garden to improve their own diets and learn more about nutrition for their patients. Framingham test may miss many at risk   UPI / 1:24AM NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 24 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest the Framingham risk assessment tool may miss coronary disease -- especially in women. Dementia caregiving stressful, isolating   UPI / 1:14AM UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 24 (UPI) -- Family members who care for a relative with dementia often experience stress that can lead to mental breakdowns and depression, U.S. researchers say. Old swine flu vaccine may still protect   UPI / 12:04AM MEMPHIS, April 23 (UPI) -- New evidence indicates the 1976 swine flu vaccine may help protect against 2009 H1N1, U.S. researchers say.

Friday, April 23 Deadly airborne fungi may be on the move   UPI / 10:24PM DURHAM, N.C., April 23 (UPI) -- A strain of an airborne fungus that has caused several deaths in Oregon appears to be moving toward California, researchers said. More women may be obese than thought   UPI / 9:05PM GALVESTON, Texas, April 23 (UPI) -- One-half of white women and more than two-thirds of Hispanic women in the United States may be obese by an international standard, researchers said. City sues medical marijuana group   UPI / 8:44PM MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 23 (UPI) -- A California community is suing a medical marijuana collective for opening in defiance of a city ban on pot dispensaries, officials said. Bret Michaels suffers brain hemorrhage   UPI / 6:44PM NEW YORK, April 23 (UPI) -- U.S. rocker and reality TV personality Bret Michaels is hospitalized in an intensive care unit after suffering a brain hemorrhage, a source told People.com. First full face transplant performed   UPI / 1:14PM BARCELONA, Spain, April 23 (UPI) -- A man injured in a shooting accident has received what Spanish doctors say is the world's first full face transplant. Poultry vaccine could lead to new viruses   UPI / 12:44PM UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 23 (UPI) -- Live vaccines that protect domestic poultry against Newcastle disease may be creating unpredictable wild virus strains, scientists in Pennsylvania said. Doctors debate cancer screening   UPI / 10:04AM SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 (UPI) -- U.S. doctors are divided on whether some cancers are over-diagnosed and should be treated as slow-growing rather than being quickly eliminated. Marital arts may help with osteoporosis   UPI / 2:05AM NIJMEGEN, Netherlands, April 23 (UPI) -- Martial arts may help those with osteoporosis fall more safely, researchers in the Netherlands suggest. Canada spends $30 billion on medications   UPI / 1:54AM OTTAWA, April 23 (UPI) -- Total drug spending in Canada increased more than 5 percent in 2009 for a total of $30 billion, officials of a non-profit group calculated. More than 16 percent have genital herpes   UPI / 12:14AM ATLANTA, April 23 (UPI) -- About 16.2 percent of people in the United States between the ages of 14-49 are infected with genital herpes, U.S. health officials estimate.

Thursday, April 22 A glass a day prevents urinary infection   UPI / 11:34PM LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 22 (UPI) -- A U.S. research chemist suggests daily consumption of a large glass of cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections. Alcohol linked to aging, cancer risk   UPI / 11:05PM WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) -- Researchers in Italy say alcohol may be linked at the cellular level to aging and cancer. Fiber/cancer linked to assessment method   UPI / 10:54PM CAMBRIDGE, England, April 22 (UPI) -- How study participants complete food diaries and food frequency questionnaires may impact cancer study results, British researchers suggest. Fish oil supplements may not aid old brain   UPI / 7:34PM LONDON, April 22 (UPI) -- British researchers said fish oil supplements may not boost cognitive function in older people. Green tea may help fight glaucoma   UPI / 7:24PM HONG KONG, April 22 (UPI) -- Researchers in China say studies in rats indicate substances in green tea may protect against eye diseases such as glaucoma. Heart transplants may avoid some biopsies   UPI / 6:44PM CHICAGO, April 22 (UPI) -- A 602-patient trial demonstrated a non-invasive gene test may help those with heart transplants to avoid some biopsies, U.S. researchers said. Genzyme says specialty drugs in low supply   UPI / 4:44PM ALLSTON, Mass., April 22 (UPI) -- U.S. drugmaker Genzyme Corp. said production disruptions put two specialty drugs at low inventory levels, and that it faced a regulatory fine of $175 million. Molecular fight against viruses identified   UPI / 4:24PM DALLAS, April 22 (UPI) -- University of Texas scientists say they've identified the mechanism by which a protein initiates the body's immune response to viral attacks. Gene therapy cures dogs of color blindness   UPI / 2:54PM PHILADELPHIA, April 22 (UPI) -- University of Pennsylvania scientists say they have used gene therapy to restore retinal cone function and day vision in two canine models of color blindness. Ultraviolet treatment for water suggested   UPI / 2:24PM TEL AVIV, Israel, April 22 (UPI) -- Most water treatment plants use chlorine to keep water free of bacteria but Israeli scientists say ultraviolet light might be a better method. Review: Passenger ills not always reported   UPI / 1:34PM WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) -- Hundreds of people at U.S. airports show symptoms of potentially contagious conditions but few are reported to health officials, a review of data indicated. NIH unveils new opioid drug abuse therapy   UPI / 1:34PM ALBUQUERQUE, April 22 (UPI) -- The National Institute on Drug Abuse says it has created a treatment program designed to help young adults who are addicted to opioid drugs. Climate change and human health studied   UPI / 1:24PM BETHESDA, Md., April 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. National Institutes of Health says it has identified specific medical consequences of climate change that require further research. Heart catheterization alternative proposed   UPI / 12:44PM PHILADELPHIA, April 22 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists say they've determined non-invasive coronary computed tomography angiography may be an alternative to cardiac catheterization. Easy ways to reduce salt in the kitchen   UPI / 1:54AM BOSTON, April 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. government has decided against regulating salt, but chefs and public health researchers offer ways to reduce sodium in the kitchen Study: Ob/gyns offering vaccines effective   UPI / 1:24AM DURHAM, N.C., April 22 (UPI) -- Obstetrician/gynecologist offices may be the ideal place for women to get caught up on vaccinations, U.S. researchers suggest. Women risk HIV from unprotected anal sex   UPI / 12:44AM NEW YORK, April 22 (UPI) -- Women in New York are less likely than men to use condoms when having anal sex, putting them at risk of HIV infection, city health officials said.

Wednesday, April 21 Couples therapy helps consistently unhappy   UPI / 11:45PM LOS ANGELES, April 21 (UPI) -- Behavioral therapy can help even very distressed or consistently unhappy couples, U.S. researchers said. Many depression drug side effects missed   UPI / 11:24PM PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 21 (UPI) -- Patients with depression have many more drug side effects than recorded in their medical records, U.S. researchers said. Dry, cold weather link to prostate cancer   UPI / 10:54PM POCATELLO, Idaho, April 21 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers have linked cold, dry weather to increased incidence of prostate cancer. Earlier cochlear implants beneficial   UPI / 10:34PM BALTIMORE, April 21 (UPI) -- Deaf children who get a cochlear implant at a younger age have steeper rates of speech improvement, U.S. researchers said. Connecticut mayor donates a kidney   UPI / 6:44PM EAST HAVEN, Conn., April 21 (UPI) -- A Connecticut mayor said she found a desperate plea on Facebook and ended up donating a kidney to an acquaintance. Breast density linked to cancer risk   UPI / 6:35PM WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- Women who had a decrease in breast density over several years were linked to a decreased risk of breast cancer, U.S. researchers said. Early H1N1 treatment saved moms-to-be   UPI / 4:05PM ATLANTA, April 21 (UPI) -- Pregnant women were more at risk of H1N1 flu but if they sought swift treatment they had less risk of hospitalization and death, U.S. researchers found. Boxed warning issued for propylthiouracil   UPI / 3:14PM WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has added a boxed warning to the label of the drug propylthiouracil, used to treat hyperthyroidism. Fever in infected wild animals is variable   UPI / 2:54PM PRINCETON, N.J., April 21 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they are the first to show members of the same animal species respond differently with fever when fighting infection in the wild. New therapies proposed for ciliopathies   UPI / 2:44PM SAN DIEGO, April 21 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've identified a network of genes that initiate and manage cilia formation that might lead to new therapies for ciliopathies. New therapy for advanced prostate cancer   UPI / 12:24PM NEW YORK, April 21 (UPI) -- U.S. cancer researchers say an experimental drug is providing effective targeted therapy in treating an aggressive form of advanced prostate cancer. Abuse survivor finishes Florida walk   UPI / 10:54AM TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 21 (UPI) -- A woman who was sexually abused as a child by her nanny has completed a 500-mile walk across Florida in support of tougher laws to protect children. Calif. can detect high-performing doctors   UPI / 2:04AM SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 (UPI) -- Healthcare consumers in California can look up online how physicians scored on evidence-based performance measures, researchers said. Vitamin K may protect against lymphoma   UPI / 1:24AM ROCHESTER, Minn., April 21 (UPI) -- Vitamin K -- found in green leafy vegetables -- may protect against non-Hodgkin lymphoma, U.S. researchers said. Added sugar can increase heart attack risk   UPI / 1:14AM ATLANTA, April 21 (UPI) -- Added sugars -- especially in processed foods and beverages -- may increase heart disease risk factors, U.S. researchers said. Varicose veins often misunderstood   UPI / 1:14AM ATHERTON, Calif., April 21 (UPI) -- A U.S. interventional radiologist says those with varicose vein disease are often misdiagnosed. Daycare: Not all sick kids need to go home   UPI / 12:05AM MILWAUKEE, April 20 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest mildly ill children should be allowed to stay in daycare and need not be sent home.

Tuesday, April 20 Supplements may lower breast cancer risk   UPI / 10:44PM PONCE, Puerto Rico, April 20 (UPI) -- Supplements of vitamin D and calcium may help reduce breast cancer risk, U.S. researchers said. Exercise machine helps avoid low-back pain   UPI / 7:14PM MONTREAL, April 20 (UPI) -- Most adults will suffer from low-back pain in their lifetime, but Canadian scientists say they could benefit from using an exercise machine. Corpus Christi, Texas, fattest U.S. city   UPI / 6:54PM NEW YORK, April 20 (UPI) -- The magazine Men's Health, which calculated the top 100 "Fattest U.S. Cities," found four of the top 10 fattest cities are in Texas. Fitness Census: Adults, kids, pets fatter   UPI / 6:14PM DALLAS, April 20 (UPI) -- To coincide with this year's U.S. Census, Gold's Gym and Health.com assessed the nation's fitness and found both people and pets are fatter than 10 years ago. Tapeworm brain infections increasing   UPI / 5:54PM MAYWOOD, Ill., April 20 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests tapeworm brain infections that can cause epileptic seizures appear to be increasing in Mexico and bordering U.S. southwestern states. New class of drug kills lymphoma cells   UPI / 4:54PM NEW YORK, April 20 (UPI) -- U.S. and Canadian scientists say they have created a class of drugs that target the protein BCL6, which causes the most common type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. New drug target found for Alzheimers   UPI / 4:04PM CHAMPAIGN, Ill., April 20 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've identified a potential drug target for Alzheimer's disease -- a receptor embedded in the membrane of neurons and other cells. FDA: Not ready to regulate salt content   UPI / 3:44PM WASHINGTON, April 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says while today's average salt intake is too high, it is not ready to regulate the amount of sodium contained in foods. Study: Some may be addicted to tanning   UPI / 2:44PM NEW YORK, April 20 (UPI) -- A U.S. study involving 421 college students found about a third who use tanning beds may become addicted, researchers said. FDA to look at use of home medical devices   UPI / 2:24PM WASHINGTON, April 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it's starting an initiative to ensure caregivers and patients safely use complex medical devices in their homes. New leukemia treatment target suggested   UPI / 11:34AM COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 (UPI) -- U.S. medical researchers say they have identified a group of molecules that keep acute leukemia cells alive and, therefore, might be a treatment target. Possible nano treatment for acne created   UPI / 11:05AM SAN DIEGO, April 20 (UPI) -- A U.S. bioengineer says she has created a possible new acne treatment that uses nanotechnology to deliver the therapy directly to skin-dwelling bacteria. Too late to test syringe that pricked boy   UPI / 10:24AM REDONDO BEACH, Calif., April 20 (UPI) -- An infectious disease specialist says it's too late to test a syringe with which a 6-year-old California boy pricked himself during an after school program. Obesity gene linked to brain shrinkage   UPI / 1:54AM LOS ANGELES, April 20 (UPI) -- More than one-third of the U.S. population is at risk for diseases such as Alzheimer's due to a variant of the obesity gene, U.S. researchers said. Blood test helps detect heart attack risk   UPI / 1:24AM PORTLAND, Ore., April 20 (UPI) -- A blood test may help identify those who are at risk of a heart attack but do no have elevated cholesterol levels, U.S. researchers said. New hope for stroke survivors   UPI / 12:05AM PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 19 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say patients may be able to gain limb movement years after having a stroke.

Monday, April 19 Avoiding breast cancer false negatives   UPI / 11:54PM WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers are looking for biomarkers that will allow routine breast biopsies to predict if cancer is likely to spread. Health workers often stigmatize the obese   UPI / 10:34PM MANCHESTER, England, April 19 (UPI) -- Many healthcare professionals are guilty of fatism -- prejudice against the overweight, British and U.S. researchers say. Calif. considers 'Living Donor' organ list   UPI / 6:54PM SAN FRANCISCO, April 19 (UPI) -- California lawmakers say they're considering a bill to create the nation's first Living Donor Registry of people willing to donate an organ while they're alive. Bone drug helps reduce breast cancer risk   UPI / 6:05PM WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) -- A long-term study of almost 20,000 women indicates two drugs -- raloxifene and tamoxifen -- are effective in breast cancer cases, U.S. researchers said. Marijuana expo featured on-site smoking   UPI / 4:34PM DALY CITY, Calif., April 19 (UPI) -- Organizers of the first U.S. cannabis trade show to allow on-site marijuana smoking in Daly City, Calif., said about 15,000 people participated in the event. Proteins linked to ovarian cancer outcomes   UPI / 1:54PM BETHESDA, Md., April 19 (UPI) -- U.S. government scientists say they've found a link between the presence of certain proteins in ovarian cancer tissues and poor survival rates. FDA takes action against animal drug lab   UPI / 12:14PM WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is seeking a federal injunction against a Florida company because of production of unsafe animal drugs. Mom was wrong about routine lifting   UPI / 2:14AM EDMONTON, Alberta, April 19 (UPI) -- Conventional wisdom that holds routine lifting may cause spinal disc degeneration and should be avoided, is mistaken, a Canadian scientist says. Low vitamin D found in kids with asthma   UPI / 2:04AM DENVER, April 19 (UPI) -- Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to increased asthma symptoms and greater use of medication among children, U.S. researchers say. Routine kidney test not cost-effective   UPI / 1:54AM HERSHEY, Pa., April 19 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers recommend discontinuing the use of a routine kidney test done by pediatricians for decades. Blood tests may predict leukemia outcomes   UPI / 1:44AM MONTREAL, April 19 (UPI) -- Adding a complete blood count test may help predict leukemia treatment outcomes, U.S. researchers say.

Sunday, April 18 Report: Lejeune ignored water warnings   UPI / 9:44PM WASHINGTON, April 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Marine Corps denies officials disregarded warnings about contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, N.C., for years.

Saturday, April 17 LBJ's daughter hospitalized at Mayo Clinic   UPI / 9:14PM ROCHESTER, Minn., April 17 (UPI) -- Luci Baines Johnson was transferred Friday from a hospital in Austin, Texas, to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to be tested for Guillain-Barre syndrome. Breast milk ingredient may fight acne   UPI / 1:54PM SAN DIEGO, April 17 (UPI) -- An ingredient found in human breast milk and coconut oil shows promise as a cure for acne, researchers at the University of California say. Fewer medical errors, fewer lawsuits   UPI / 2:14AM SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 17 (UPI) -- A California study showed that when the number of preventable medical errors declined, so did the number of malpractice lawsuits, researchers said. RSV causes some 200,000 deaths in children   UPI / 1:54AM EDINBURGH, Scotland, April 17 (UPI) -- Respiratory syncytial virus, the single largest cause of lung infection in children, causes some 200,000 deaths each year, researchers in Scotland said.

Friday, April 16 Signs of asthma in a child   UPI / 11:34PM INDIANAPOLIS, April 16 (UPI) -- A U.S. pharmacy specialist in family health says the small airways of young children may mimic the symptoms of asthma wheezing. British trans fat ban may cut 7,000 deaths   UPI / 11:14PM BOSTON, April 16 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest that if Britain banned trans fats thousands of heart attacks could be prevented. Chronically ill often miles from help   UPI / 9:14PM ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 16 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say some 40 percent of chronically ill adults live alone, often with children living 10 miles away, making caregiving a greater challenge. Teen drinking may up breast illness risk   UPI / 7:05PM ST. LOUIS, April 16 (UPI) -- Young women who drink alcohol increase their risk of non-cancerous breast disease, a U.S. researcher says. Applegate and LeNoble get engaged   UPI / 6:24PM LOS ANGELES, April 16 (UPI) -- Christina Applegate's publicist says the U.S. television actress is engaged to musician Martyn LeNoble. Scientists to probe whale deaths   UPI / 5:54PM SEATTLE, April 16 (UPI) -- Scientists say they are planning a necropsy on a gray whale found beached near Seattle, the fifth of the species washed up on the U.S. West Coast in 10 days. Trial drug vastly boosts hepatitis C cure   UPI / 10:34AM VIENNA, April 16 (UPI) -- Hepatitis C patients can be cured in 24 weeks when an experimental treatment is added to two established anti-viral drugs, researchers in Vienna said Friday. Minorities have more sleep disturbances   UPI / 2:14AM PHOENIX, April 16 (UPI) -- Blacks and Hispanics experience more sleep disturbances than whites, affecting their quality of life, U.S. researchers found. Thinner girls: Higher breast cancer risk   UPI / 1:54AM STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 16 (UPI) -- Girls who are relatively thin at age 7 may be at higher risk of breast cancer later in life while a large-body size may be protective, Swedish researchers said. Sexually active boys STD, HIV unaware   UPI / 1:14AM BALTIMORE, April 16 (UPI) -- Boys engaged in high-risk sexual behaviors get little counseling about HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, U.S. researchers said. Statins may delay multiple sclerosis   UPI / 12:14AM SAN FRANCISCO, April 16 (UPI) -- A cholesterol-lowering drug given to multiple sclerosis patients in the early stages of the disease slowed its progress, U.S. researchers said.

Thursday, April 15 Anti-obesity effort should target moms   UPI / 11:34PM SAN FRANCISCO, April 15 (UPI) -- To be truly effective, first lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign should target pregnant women, infants and pre-schoolers, U.S. researchers say. Breast cancer treatment varies globally   UPI / 10:54PM LEIDEN, Netherlands, April 15 (UPI) -- U.S., European and Japanese researchers say breast cancer care varies widely around the world. Ginkgo may up seizure risk in epileptics   UPI / 8:34PM BONN, Germany, April 15 (UPI) -- Researchers in Germany suggest the popular herbal remedy Ginkgo biloba be restricted because patients with epilepsy may face an increased risk of seizures. CDC: E.coli incidence down   UPI / 6:44PM ATLANTA, April 15 (UPI) -- Rates of illness associated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 declined in 2009, hitting the lowest level since 2004, U.S. health officials said. Study: Autism may be amenable to treatment   UPI / 6:14PM WASHINGTON, April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say a new discovery suggests autism might be more easily diagnosed and its effects more reversible than has been thought. Whites have more, less severe, arthritis   UPI / 5:24PM ATLANTA, April 15 (UPI) -- Fewer African-Americans and Hispanics have arthritis than whites, but those who do have it more severely, U.S. health officials said. Avian flu linked to cold-front movements   UPI / 4:54PM PRINCETON, N.J., April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. and Dutch scientists say they've linked avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in Europe during the winter of 2005-2006 to the movement of cold weather fronts. Severely beaten girl awakens from coma   UPI / 4:14PM FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 15 (UPI) -- A 15-year-old Florida girl allegedly kicked in the head with steel-toed boots by a male schoolmate has awakened from a medically induced coma, her doctor says. Robotic prostate removal, better outcomes   UPI / 3:14PM NEW YORK, April 15 (UPI) -- Prostate cancer patients, who have their prostates removed by robots appear to have better outcomes, U.S. researchers found. Study links genes to kidney disease risk   UPI / 2:34PM BALTIMORE, April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. and European scientists say they have identified more than a dozen genes that might play a role in common forms of kidney disease. Kids make duct tape clothes for charity   UPI / 2:14PM PEORIA, Ill., April 15 (UPI) -- Students at an Illinois school created about 500 duct tape clothing items and accessories to be sold for a breast cancer research charity. New insulin molecule reduces cancer risk   UPI / 2:04PM CLEVELAND, April 15 (UPI) -- Case Western Reserve University scientists in Cleveland say they've developed an insulin molecule that significantly reduces insulin-related cancer risks. New medical imaging technique is studied   UPI / 9:44AM WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 15 (UPI) -- Purdue University scientists say an experimental ultra-sensitive medical imaging technique might lead to both earlier disease detection and treatment.

Wednesday, April 14 An omega-6 fatty acid helps skin   UPI / 11:54PM URBANA, Ill., April 14 (UPI) -- A study in mice found omega-6 fatty acid may help skin health and help prevent itching, U.S. researchers said. New strategy to define malnourished   UPI / 11:14PM UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 14 (UPI) -- There is considerable confusion among those working in healthcare on how to identify malnutrition among patients, a U.S. researcher says. Social influence may impact autism cluster   UPI / 10:54PM NEW YORK, April 14 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest social influence -- knowing autistic children -- may be a factor in the creation of clusters of autism diagnoses. Some toothpastes work better than others   UPI / 10:35PM BUFFALO, N.Y., April 14 (UPI) -- Some toothpastes work better than others in curbing the some 800 to 1,000 different kinds of bacteria that live in the human mouth, U.S. researchers said. Most favor healthcare reform repeal   UPI / 9:05PM INDIANAPOLIS, April 14 (UPI) -- Some 58 percent of Americans favor repeal of healthcare reform, but about two-thirds say a public option is important, a U.S. survey indicates. Washington manure spill contaminates river   UPI / 6:34PM SEATTLE, April 14 (UPI) -- A "catastrophic" breach of a manure pond at a Washington dairy farm released manure into local fields and a river, autho