Healthcare

Cambridge -- A nerve-destroying protein found in Alzheimer's disease may be part of the brain's defense against infection, researchers in Massachusetts said.

More 12-year-olds in the United States are using potentially lethal inhalants to get high than marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens combined, a new government report finds.

Cincinnati -- The Kroger Co. says it is recalling Kroger-brand onion soup and dip mix and beefy onion soup and dip mix because of possible contamination.

Salt Lake) -- U.S. scientists say they've sequenced the genome of an entire family and found parents give their children fewer genetic mutations than had been thought.

Manhassett -- U.S. and Swedish scientists have found an experimental thyroid drug reduces cholesterol without side effects suffered by some people using statins.

Rochester -- U.S. medical scientists say a drug used to treat high potassium levels for more than 50 years has no proven benefit and probably would not be approved today.

London -- British scientists say they've discovered immune cells can ensnare tumor and other dangerous cells by using bungee-like membrane nanotubes.

According to a new study, living with one kidney does not affect the long-term health of donors, putting to rest the inherent health fears of people contemplating donation to a loved one or a complete stranger.

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has approved Botox to treat spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers in adults.

St. Charles -- An Illinois company says it has developed a long-lasting, alcohol free hand sanitizer that protects against pathogens for a full day.