Health
Study of e-cigarettes in United Kingdom teenagers gives mixed smoke signals
- August 18, 2017
According to him, although the United Kingdom had introduced strong control measures for non-conventional smoking , effective enforcement of the same is vital. Professor Linda Bauld, a Cancer Research UK-funded expert in tobacco policy at the University of Stirling, said that the study simply shows that some teenagers who try an e-cigarette might go on to try tobacco, and on both occasions it could be just once. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
According to him, although the United Kingdom had introduced strong control measures for non-conventional smoking , effective enforcement of the same is vital. Professor Linda Bauld, a Cancer Research UK-funded expert in tobacco policy at the University of Stirling, said that the study simply shows that some teenagers who try an e-cigarette might go on to try tobacco, and on both occasions it could be just once. (more...)
Being 'fat but fit' still carries health risks
- August 18, 2017
Previous studies had identified a subset of overweight people who appeared to lack the adverse effects of excess weight, leading them to be labelled "metabolically healthy obese" or "fat but fit". "If anything, our study shows that people with excess weight who might be classed as 'healthy" haven't yet developed an unhealthy metabolic profile. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Previous studies had identified a subset of overweight people who appeared to lack the adverse effects of excess weight, leading them to be labelled "metabolically healthy obese" or "fat but fit". "If anything, our study shows that people with excess weight who might be classed as 'healthy" haven't yet developed an unhealthy metabolic profile. (more...)
One of SeaWorld's oldest killer whales dies
- August 18, 2017
Kasatka died on Tuesday "surrounded by members of her pod, as well as the veterinarians and caretakers who loved her", SeaWorld announced in a statement . and all we have learned from her". Kasatka had undergone treatment for the infection for years. The treatment of whales in captivity was brought to global attention with the 2013 documentary Blackfish , which told the story of Tilikum , an orca involved in the deaths of three people. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Kasatka died on Tuesday "surrounded by members of her pod, as well as the veterinarians and caretakers who loved her", SeaWorld announced in a statement . and all we have learned from her". Kasatka had undergone treatment for the infection for years. The treatment of whales in captivity was brought to global attention with the 2013 documentary Blackfish , which told the story of Tilikum , an orca involved in the deaths of three people. (more...)
Probiotic, Oral Therapy Work, Study Shows — Peanut Allergy Cure
- August 18, 2017
Now, a follow up study has shown the majority of children who received the combination treatment still do not appear to be allergic to peanuts. Eighty percent of them were eating peanuts as part of their normal diet - and 70 percent passed laboratory tests confirming their long-term tolerance. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Now, a follow up study has shown the majority of children who received the combination treatment still do not appear to be allergic to peanuts. Eighty percent of them were eating peanuts as part of their normal diet - and 70 percent passed laboratory tests confirming their long-term tolerance. (more...)
16 year old hangs himself in Kerala — Blue Whale game
- August 18, 2017
The Goa police on Thursday issued an advisory, particularly for parents of young children, on the Blue Whale online game created by Philipp Budeikin, which targets children and encourages them to harm themselves. "People are committing suicide due to Blue Whale game". The bench, as reported by the Firstpost, said, "If an adult is told to do a task, why would he/she go and jump from a building", it said, adding that "we are wondering why both children and adult are doing this". (more...)
- August 18, 2017
The Goa police on Thursday issued an advisory, particularly for parents of young children, on the Blue Whale online game created by Philipp Budeikin, which targets children and encourages them to harm themselves. "People are committing suicide due to Blue Whale game". The bench, as reported by the Firstpost, said, "If an adult is told to do a task, why would he/she go and jump from a building", it said, adding that "we are wondering why both children and adult are doing this". (more...)
Man held over alleged Chloe Ayling kidnap plot fights extradition to Italy
- August 17, 2017
Westminster Magistrates' Court heard on Thursday that he would contest extradition. He is the brother of Lukasz Pawel Herba who is being held by Italian police over the alleged kidnap in Milan. A Polish citizen, Lukasz Herba had been living in Britain for some time according to the Italian authorities. He reportedly told investigators he planned to sell Ayling as a sex slave on the dark web for £270,000 ($350,000) before he realized she had a two-year-old child. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Westminster Magistrates' Court heard on Thursday that he would contest extradition. He is the brother of Lukasz Pawel Herba who is being held by Italian police over the alleged kidnap in Milan. A Polish citizen, Lukasz Herba had been living in Britain for some time according to the Italian authorities. He reportedly told investigators he planned to sell Ayling as a sex slave on the dark web for £270,000 ($350,000) before he realized she had a two-year-old child. (more...)
San Fernando Valley, hot spot for West Nile Virus
- August 17, 2017
As of Wednesday, mosquitoes in 53 of Indiana's 92 counties, including Allen County, have tested positive for West Nile virus and two human cases have been confirmed - one in Hamilton County and one in Lake County. Most people who become infected with West Nile virus do not have any symptoms. There are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat West Nile Virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
As of Wednesday, mosquitoes in 53 of Indiana's 92 counties, including Allen County, have tested positive for West Nile virus and two human cases have been confirmed - one in Hamilton County and one in Lake County. Most people who become infected with West Nile virus do not have any symptoms. There are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat West Nile Virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more...)
Tim Tebow makes elderly woman's day with personal message
- August 17, 2017
Tebow's baseball career, meanwhile, continues to tumble. Per Sporting News , Margaret suffered a stroke in March and has been recovering since. "College football is always her favorite time of the year and the first thing I thought of when I saw Tim was how much it would mean to her if I got him to say hello". (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Tebow's baseball career, meanwhile, continues to tumble. Per Sporting News , Margaret suffered a stroke in March and has been recovering since. "College football is always her favorite time of the year and the first thing I thought of when I saw Tim was how much it would mean to her if I got him to say hello". (more...)
Matthew called up by Europe
- August 17, 2017
The Norwegian, who will remain with the European contingent as a vice-captain, has swapped roles with Catriona Matthew. "I think you learn from the past, to say it that way, and (I'm) very disappointed not to play obviously", said Pettersen, who added that she wasn't concerned about the reaction from American galleries. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The Norwegian, who will remain with the European contingent as a vice-captain, has swapped roles with Catriona Matthew. "I think you learn from the past, to say it that way, and (I'm) very disappointed not to play obviously", said Pettersen, who added that she wasn't concerned about the reaction from American galleries. (more...)
Teen Drug-Overdose Deaths Are On The Rise
- August 17, 2017
The death rate for females almost doubled between 1999 (1.1 per 100,000) and 2004 (2.0 per 100,000), but was stable until it increased between 2013 (2.0 per 100,000) and 2015 (2.7 per 100,000). Deaths among "young women, we have known for a long time, happen for different reasons and present differently". However, girls were twice as likely as boys to commit suicide by overdose. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The death rate for females almost doubled between 1999 (1.1 per 100,000) and 2004 (2.0 per 100,000), but was stable until it increased between 2013 (2.0 per 100,000) and 2015 (2.7 per 100,000). Deaths among "young women, we have known for a long time, happen for different reasons and present differently". However, girls were twice as likely as boys to commit suicide by overdose. (more...)
South Korea eliminates Japan at FIBA Asia Cup
- August 16, 2017
South Korea will play the victor of the quarterfinal matchup between Iran and Lebanon in the semifinals. That being said, the Philippine team was not considered as the heavy favorites entering this quarterfinal match up having lost 9 out of their last 10 meetings against South Korea. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
South Korea will play the victor of the quarterfinal matchup between Iran and Lebanon in the semifinals. That being said, the Philippine team was not considered as the heavy favorites entering this quarterfinal match up having lost 9 out of their last 10 meetings against South Korea. (more...)
Bengaluru: 101 'Indira Canteens' to be open from today, first meal free
- August 16, 2017
Indira canteens ", Gandhi said. "Indira Canteen", aimed at serving the poor, was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Wednesday by Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi .Mr. The Karnataka government had made the announcement in the state budget for 2017-2018. Congress vice president was heard as saying the Karnataka Chief Minister will open up canteen on similar lines in 'every single city in Bangalore'. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Indira canteens ", Gandhi said. "Indira Canteen", aimed at serving the poor, was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Wednesday by Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi .Mr. The Karnataka government had made the announcement in the state budget for 2017-2018. Congress vice president was heard as saying the Karnataka Chief Minister will open up canteen on similar lines in 'every single city in Bangalore'. (more...)
Rare drug-resistant fungus found in 55 United Kingdom hospitals
- August 16, 2017
According to Public Health England, around 50 patients were diagnosed with the bug despite not showing symptoms. No deaths have been attributed to infection. The outbreak proved hard to control, despite enhanced infection control interventions. The type of multidrug resistance that's been observed in C auris has not been seen in other species of Candida . (more...)
- August 16, 2017
According to Public Health England, around 50 patients were diagnosed with the bug despite not showing symptoms. No deaths have been attributed to infection. The outbreak proved hard to control, despite enhanced infection control interventions. The type of multidrug resistance that's been observed in C auris has not been seen in other species of Candida . (more...)
Brooklyn sergeant among two killed in Iraq mortar accident
- August 16, 2017
Stigler Jr. and Sergeant Roshain E. Brooks, paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division. Brooks and Stigler were stationed at Fort Bragg , North Carolina and assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82 Airborne Division, according to ArmyTimes . (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Stigler Jr. and Sergeant Roshain E. Brooks, paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division. Brooks and Stigler were stationed at Fort Bragg , North Carolina and assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82 Airborne Division, according to ArmyTimes . (more...)
Antarctica Fruitcake Is Over 100 Years Old, and 'Almost' Edible
- August 16, 2017
The researchers believe that the fruitcake dates to the Cape Adare-based Northern Party of Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition which took place from 1910 to 1913. In an emailed statement from the trust on Sunday, Jo Scott said: "Because the cake was one of almost 1,500 artifacts removed from Antarctica's first building, there are very strict rules around its handling, and it is now being stored carefully before it is returned to the hut (once the building is ... (more...)
- August 16, 2017
The researchers believe that the fruitcake dates to the Cape Adare-based Northern Party of Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition which took place from 1910 to 1913. In an emailed statement from the trust on Sunday, Jo Scott said: "Because the cake was one of almost 1,500 artifacts removed from Antarctica's first building, there are very strict rules around its handling, and it is now being stored carefully before it is returned to the hut (once the building is ... (more...)
Nawaz Sharif files review petitions against Panama Paper case verdict in SC
- August 15, 2017
Sharif's lawyer Khawaja Harris filed the three review appeals, in reply to the petitions filed by Imran Khan, Sheikh Rashid and Sirjul Haq. Sharif, 67, resigned during his third stint as prime minister shortly after the Supreme Court ruled on July 28 that he should be disqualified and ordered a criminal probe into his family's wealth. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Sharif's lawyer Khawaja Harris filed the three review appeals, in reply to the petitions filed by Imran Khan, Sheikh Rashid and Sirjul Haq. Sharif, 67, resigned during his third stint as prime minister shortly after the Supreme Court ruled on July 28 that he should be disqualified and ordered a criminal probe into his family's wealth. (more...)
25-Year-Old Bodybuilding Mom Reportedly Dies of Protein Overdose
- August 15, 2017
White understood then that her daughter, who had been preparing for another bodybuilding competition , had also been consuming an unbalanced diet. Michelle White , Hefford's mother, told PerthNow her daughter complained of feeling "weird" earlier in June. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
White understood then that her daughter, who had been preparing for another bodybuilding competition , had also been consuming an unbalanced diet. Michelle White , Hefford's mother, told PerthNow her daughter complained of feeling "weird" earlier in June. (more...)
World Health Organization report: Half-million affected by cholera in Yemen
- August 15, 2017
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of suspected cholera cases in war-ravaged Yemen has reached half a million since the start of the ongoing civil war in 2015 between the internationally-recognized Yemeni government and a collection of rebels led by the Shiite Houthis. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of suspected cholera cases in war-ravaged Yemen has reached half a million since the start of the ongoing civil war in 2015 between the internationally-recognized Yemeni government and a collection of rebels led by the Shiite Houthis. (more...)
Fleas In Arizona Confirmed Positive For The Plague
- August 15, 2017
The plague is an infamous disease mainly known for killing millions of people in Europe during the 1300s in a pandemic dubbed the Black Death . The concerning news was confirmed when positive tests at two sites near Flagstaff found fleas were carrying the bacteria that causes plague, Yersinia pestis . (more...)
- August 15, 2017
The plague is an infamous disease mainly known for killing millions of people in Europe during the 1300s in a pandemic dubbed the Black Death . The concerning news was confirmed when positive tests at two sites near Flagstaff found fleas were carrying the bacteria that causes plague, Yersinia pestis . (more...)
Trump blasts CNN's Jim Acosta for grilling him over Charlottesville violence
- August 14, 2017
Acosta asked him about why they're not having a press conference and pressed Trump on whether they can ask him some more questions. As he was leaving, Acosta shouted a question at Trump about Charlottesville, wondering when he was going to hold a press conference on the tragedy. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Acosta asked him about why they're not having a press conference and pressed Trump on whether they can ask him some more questions. As he was leaving, Acosta shouted a question at Trump about Charlottesville, wondering when he was going to hold a press conference on the tragedy. (more...)
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