Differences in brain activity may underlie some of the unhealthy eating patterns in people with anorexia nervosa, a study suggests.…
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Hospital-owned physician practices linked to higher prices
Outpatient care may cost more when hospitals own the medical practices or employ the physicians, a U.S. study suggests. Hospital…
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Libyan government rejects UN proposal for power-sharing deal to end conflict
CAIRO – Libya’s internationally recognized government has rejected a U.N. proposal for a power-sharing arrangement with rival Islamist-led authorities that…
Read MoreGreek government vows major overhaul of TV licensing system as part of crackdown on corruption
ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s leftwing government has promised to overhaul the country’s private TV licensing system in the next two…
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Man’s fatal rabies mimicked drug side effect
When a man in Missouri contracted rabies, his symptoms mimicked those of a serious drug reaction, making it hard for…
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When is fainting serious? Hospitals try to crack the riddle
Fainting can be a frightening and dangerous experience, sending as many as four million people to the emergency room each…
Read MoreMoldovan court orders arrest of ex-premier charged in bank fraud case
CHISINAU, Moldova – A Moldovan court has ordered the arrest of a former prime minister who is charged with being…
Read MorePope to meet with poor, refugees, Muslims and evangelicals in three-nation Africa trip
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will tour a Kenyan slum, meet with Muslims and evangelical Christians and visit a refugee…
Read MoreMonster El Nino expected to shape this winter’s weather
One of the strongest ever El Ninos is likely to significantly influence this winter’s weather, which should see warmer-than-average temperatures…
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Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk
People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for…
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