Apr 22, 2015

An unexpected microbe is killing organ transplant patients

Study fingers bacteria that cause lethal increase in ammonia levels - Source      



An unexpected microbe is killing organ transplant patients

Today's Best Deals: The Best Coffee, Anker Gadget Chargers, & More

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Today's Best Deals: The Best Coffee, Anker Gadget Chargers, & More

A lot of smoke: Study examines cigarillo modification health claims

Known by a variety of names, “hyping,” “champing” and “freaking” a cigarillo – a smaller, leaner type of cigar – is believed by many to significantly reduce the amount of cancer-causing properties associated with tobacco products. A new study examines such claims. - Source      



A lot of smoke: Study examines cigarillo modification health claims

Backache: A matter of mechanics

The mechanics of the lower vertebrae have been the focus of recent study. Researchers are aiming to reveal how wear and tear comes about on vertebral bodies and spinal disks, hoping to make easier the choice of appropriate therapy. - Source      



Backache: A matter of mechanics

Lessons to be learned from Caribbean treatment of mental health

With Caribbean people in the UK nine times more likely than white British counterparts to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental health researcher has visited Jamaica and Barbados to find out what lessons can be learned. - Source      



Lessons to be learned from Caribbean treatment of mental health

Poor diet may contribute to the decline in British bees

The changing British landscape could be contributing to the decline in its bee populations, according research. Analysis of 35 hives in 20 sites in North West England found that honeybees living near areas of extensive farmland were surviving on a lower protein diet than those in hives near natural grasslands and woodlands. - Source      



Poor diet may contribute to the decline in British bees

Researchers show how blood-brain barrier is maintained

In a new study, researchers have made insights into how the blood-brain barrier, or BBB, is maintained, identifying a protein key to the process. Delivering this protein to mice with the rodent equivalent of MS improved their symptoms. - Source      



Researchers show how blood-brain barrier is maintained

Researchers discover new drugs to combat the root cause of multiple sclerosis

Several drugs could lead to new treatment options for multiple sclerosis, including two drugs that effectively treat MS at the source, in vivo, researchers report. At the pathological level, MS is a disease in which the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath, a type of insulation that covers nerves, ultimately disrupting communication between the brain and the body and leading to nerve deterioration. - Source      



Researchers discover new drugs to combat the root cause of multiple sclerosis

Make Cut Flowers Last Longer with Hairspray

Sure, hairspray does a fine job of keeping hair in place, but did you know hairspray can also preserve fresh flowers and keep them from wilting?



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Make Cut Flowers Last Longer with Hairspray

Google Settings Is a Super Useful Android App You've Probably Ignored

Way back in 2013, Google quietly …


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Google Settings Is a Super Useful Android App You've Probably Ignored

Nigerian forces invade last known stronghold of Boko Haram

BAUCHI, Nigeria, Apr 22 (Reuters) – Nigerian forces backed by war planes invaded Islamist group Boko Haram’s last known stronghold of the Sambisa forest on Wednesday, in an effort to finally defeat their six-year-old insurgency, two military sources said.



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Nigerian forces invade last known stronghold of Boko Haram

Switch Auto Insurers to Avoid a Rate Hike After a Traffic Ticket

Getting a traffic ticket sucks, especially when a single violation could increase your car insurance premium anywhere from …


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Switch Auto Insurers to Avoid a Rate Hike After a Traffic Ticket

Drone, Possibly Radioactive, Is Found at Office of Japan’s Prime Minister

The drone, discovered by accident during a tour for new employees, carried a camera and a bottle of unidentified liquid with a radioactive sticker.


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Drone, Possibly Radioactive, Is Found at Office of Japan’s Prime Minister