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Drug prevents, treats Alzheimer's disease in mice

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:43:57 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 25 (UPI) -- Researchers at the University of Southern California found a class of pharmaceuticals they say can both prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease in mice.

New chicken wing: Baked, not fried, with plain Greek yogurt

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:42:25 -0400

DALLAS, May 25 (UPI) -- A U.S. nutritionist suggests an alternative to the high-fat traditional Buffalo chicken wing -- take off the skin and bake or grill instead of deep-fat frying.

Grilling season can be a challenge for those with diabetes

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:03:32 -0400

DALLAS, May 25 (UPI) -- Picnics, parties and other outdoor events during grilling season can present a challenge for those with diabetes, a diabetes nutritional specialist says.

'Mystery illness' in Alabama a mix of flu, cold and pneumonia

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:58:18 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 25 (UPI) -- Alabama officials say the "mystery illness" that hospitalized seven and killed two was influenza A, the virus associated with the cold and bacterial pneumonia.

Speaking loudly, clearly may help other concentrate

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:49:42 -0400

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 24 (UPI) -- British researchers say people can help others focus or concentrate by speaking more loudly or more clearly.

For a more nutritious Memorial Day grill watermelon

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:46:05 -0400

CHICAGO, May 24 (UPI) -- For a more nutritious Memorial Day barbecue add both color and nutrients by grilling watermelon, a U.S. nutritionist suggests.

'Designated driver' campaign model for distracted driving

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:14:07 -0400

BOSTON, May 24 (UPI) -- The Harvard School of Public Health associate dean who was behind the "designated driver" campaign says he plans a similar move against distracted driving.

Fast-food menu labeling results in fewer calories purchased

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:36:48 -0400

SEATTLE, May 24 (UPI) -- U.S. adults and teens who used calorie information posted on menus purchased up to 143 fewer calories than those who did not see the calories, researchers say.

CDC: U.S. influenza season almost over

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:14 -0400

ATLANTA, May 24 (UPI) -- Health officials said Friday 146 influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during the U.S. flu season, which is nearly over.

IQ of children may be affected by what pregnant mothers eat

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:41:56 -0400

SURREY, England, May 24 (UPI) -- Pregnant women in Britain who didn't consume much fish or dairy products had children with lower IQ and reading ability than women who did, researchers said.

U.S. teens underestimate fast-food meal calories by one-third

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:24:22 -0400

BOSTON, May 24 (UPI) -- U.S. teens underestimate the calories of their fast-food meals by about one-third but parents also underestimate fast-food meal calories, researchers say.

Chapter 11 reorganization for Pa. youth mental health facility

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:20:04 -0400

ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 24 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania facility treating troubled and autistic children in several states filed for Chapter 11 reorganization due to a $240 million debt, officials say.

2009 H1N1 swine flu deadliest for those age 65 and younger

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:52:28 -0400

IRVINE, Calif., May 24 (UPI) -- There were 53,692 pneumonia and influenza U.S. deaths in the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic and the hardest hit were those age 65 and younger, researchers say.

U.S. teen births drop to record low

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:51:19 -0400

HYATTSVILLE, Md., May 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. teen birth rate dropped by half since the 1991 high of 62 per 1,000 teens ages 15-19 to a record low of 31 per 1,000 teens in 2011, officials say.

Last century: Western nations lost an average 14 IQ points

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:30:33 -0400

BRUSSELS, May 23 (UPI) -- Since 1889 to 2004, IQ declined 14.1 points among those from Western nations, researchers in Europe say.

Simple visual test may predict IQ level of people

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:01:00 -0400

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 23 (UPI) -- A brief visual task can predict IQ because it measures the brain's unconscious ability to filter out visual movement, U.S. researchers say.

Fish body oil may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:49:11 -0400

BOSTON, May 23 (UPI) -- Fish body oil supplements modestly increase amounts of a hormone associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, U.S. researchers say.

Schools should provide more than gym for physical activity

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:06:12 -0400

HOUSTON, May 23 (UPI) -- U.S. experts recommend U.S. schools be responsible for helping pupils engage in at least 60 minutes of vigorous or moderate intensity activity each school day.

New pneumococcal vaccine as safe as previous version

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:52:42 -0400

PASADENA, Calif., May 23 (UPI) -- The new 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine appears to be as safe as the previous version used prior to 2010, U.S. researchers say.

'Mystery illness' sickens seven and kills two in Alabama

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:52 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 22 (UPI) -- In Alabama, two people died and five more were admitted to the hospital for a "mystery disease" public health officials say they have not yet identified.

A sea of fungi found on human feet

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:19:07 -0400

BETHESDA, Md., May 22 (UPI) -- People's feet are awash in fungi, U.S. researchers say they found 80 types of fungi on a foot's heel and 40 types on the toenails.

WHO: Health officials must collaborate on health threats

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:11 -0400

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 22 (UPI) -- An international collaboration, like the effort that staved off the SARS virus 10 years ago is needed now, the head of the World Health Organization says.

Expert says doctors must stop giving antibiotics for colds, coughs

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:12 -0400

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 22 (UPI) -- Britain's chief medical officer says physicians must stop prescribing antibiotics for routine coughs and colds.

Nutritionists want to keep sweeteners listed on front milk label

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:57:19 -0400

CHICAGO, May 22 (UPI) -- Nutritionists are urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reject a milk industry petition to drop artificial sweeteners from front labels on containers.

British man has healthy prostate removed to reduce cancer risk

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:32:53 -0400

LONDON, May 22 (UPI) -- A British man made a similar decision as Angelina Jolie -- once he found he had a high risk of prostate cancer he had the gland removed, doctors say.