Health Care / 25

New diabetes drug may help shed extra kilos

March 20, 2018

Lead author Patrick M. O'Neil, PhD, stated, "In conclusion, in combination with dietary and physical activity counseling, all SEMA doses from 0.05 to 0.4 mg daily were tolerated and resulted in dose-related reductions in body weight that were superior to PBO among people with obesity without diabetes".

Africa's leaders to launch bid for world's largest free trade area

March 20, 2018

The decision was made because some Nigerian shareholders have said they have not been consulted, according to a statement from the presidency. The trade plan, which was endorsed by Nigeria's cabinet last week, is meant to help African economies retain more value from their resources.

Apex court dismisses PIL seeking Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's disqualification as MLC

March 20, 2018

Besides seeking criminal prosecution of Nitish, the petition had also wanted the apex court to determine whether persons with criminal cases can be allowed to hold any constitutional post such as the chief minister of a state. "A few years later, we got a resolution unanimously passed in the both houses of state legislature and sent those resolution to the Centre", Nitish said.

Carson Wentz Posts Video Throwing Football While Wearing Brace

March 20, 2018

While he has a long way to go before he is back on the field with pads and able to take hits, the video of him throwing is a reminder that although the Foles' rumors are fun to discuss, the reality is that this team's future hinges on Wentz.

Many Non-Antibiotic Drugs Affect Gut Bacteria

March 20, 2018

Their results will help scientists worldwide advance our understanding of the gut microbiome. Recent research has increasingly shown that gut bacteria is important for our health, with studies finding that the meager bacteria in our guts play a part in protecting against diseases , recovering from injuries , even regulating our genes .

Gas prices drop slightly in Buffalo, despite slight increase in national average

March 19, 2018

The average daily gas price in metro Detroit was $2.59 per gallon, Dearborn-based AAA Michigan reported Sunday evening. The national average price was 25.3 cents per gallon higher than one year ago . According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on March 19 in NY state have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.41 per gallon in 2017, $2.03 in 2016, $2.59 in 2015, $3.74 in 2014 and $3.94 in 2013.

Viagra could help cut the risk of bowel and colon cancer

March 19, 2018

Many cases of colorectal cancer have no symptoms especially early on when it can be more effectively treated. It's recommended that people with normal risk begin screening at age 50, but people with higher risk factors, such as a history of Crohn's or inflammatory bowel disease or certain genetic markers, should begin earlier.

Guptill in Test squad as cover

March 19, 2018

Ross Taylor's participation in the Test match is uncertain as of now and his thigh injury which he suffered during the 4th ODI against England kept everyone anxious about his appearance. Taylor missed the deciding ODI match against England after his quad problem flared up during his unbelievable innings of 181 not out, which gave the Black Caps a win in match four before England took out the series.

Footballer Goes on Theme Park Ride, Immediately Regrets It in Hilarious Video

March 19, 2018

BEING flung 300ft in the air at lightning speed is a real adrenaline rush for some people - but for others it's their idea of a nightmare. Megan exclaims with closed eyes "Oh my god, I am f***ing freaking out". While Megan screams the entire way up - and down - Dallas can't stop laughing at the way her friend is handling the sensation of being flung into the air.

First Male Pill Tested, Passed Safety And Effective Markers

March 19, 2018

The brand-new innovative contraceptive pill for men contains DMAU ( dimethandrolone undecanoate ) and is made of a mixture of hormones, such as progestin and testosterone , and works similarly to the contraceptive pills for women. The study started off with 100 men of whom 83 completed the study. Eighty-three men took various doses of DMAU or a placebo for a month. The men took the contraceptive or a placebo once a day for 28 days with food.

Zimbabwe To Hold Election In July, Says President

March 19, 2018

They will also be the first without Mugabe's name on the ballot since independence from Britain in 1980. The new president said in a statement that out of the 1.42 billion dollars estimated to be illegally kept outside Zimbabwe , only 591 million dollars had come back to the country.

Russian Federation votes as Putin eyes 4th presidential term

March 19, 2018

He criticized the seven contenders challenging Putin for failing to protest ballot stuffing and other irregularities that were tainting the election, saying on his blog that "such candidates aren't worthy of your vote". Across the country in the city of Yekaterinburg, a doctor also said she was being coerced to vote. Asked why one woman was photographed, Kostina said: "Her work asked her to report in".

Rahul Dravid Duped of Crores by Bengaluru Ponzi Firm

March 19, 2018

The complaint has now been transferred to the Banashankari Police, who are said to be investigating a scam worth Rs. 500 crore and more. On March 12, 2018, there was a report about Vikram Investment Company duping over 800 investors on the pretext of giving them higher returns.

Essential oils linked to abnormal breast development in boys

March 19, 2018

The NIEHS Division of Intramural Research funded this study through its support of Korach. Lead researcher J. Tyler Ramsey, from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, told the BBC that caution was needed when using the oils.

Putin rejects spy attack claims as chemical weapons experts head to UK

March 19, 2018

The United Kingdom accused Russian Federation of developing and stockpiling nerve agents for a decade, after Moscow suggested that a British laboratory may have been the source of the substance used to poison a former spy and his daughter.

Ola, Uber drivers' strike to affect commutation in Delhi, Mumbai

March 19, 2018

The strike from both the companies is organized by Maharashtra Navnirmal Vahatuk Sena and the strike will be observed in major cities like Hyderabad , Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai , New Delhi etc. "In Maharashtra farmers are committing suicide as they were unable to repay the loan taken by them". We want money to pay our EMIs on auto loans, besides operational costs.

Two polio workers killed, three kidnapped in Mohmand Agency

March 19, 2018

During a post campaign monitoring exercise, a team working in Aman Ghundai Qandahari area Tehsil Safi was intercepted by gunmen . Later, the kidnappers let the drivers go while two members of the team, Wajid Ali, a resident of Mohmand Agency, and Salahuddin Khan, a resident of Bajaur Agency, were shot dead by the gunmen.

Leak had 'big role' in Batman loss: Greens

March 19, 2018

South Australian Liberal leader Steven Marshall is due to be sworn in this morning as the State's 46th premier after ending the Labor Party's 16-year grip on power in the State. During the day, Greens leader Richard Di Natale sought to dispel perceptions that support for his party was largely limited to gentrified suburbs south of Bell Street.

Russian Federation expels 23 British diplomats in spy-poisoning response

March 19, 2018

In their joint statement, Trump, Macron, Merkel and May cited "a pattern of earlier irresponsible Russian behaviour" and called on Russia to disclose details of its Novichok program to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons .

Kentucky ranks high among states with binge drinkers

March 18, 2018

While binge drinking might be commonly associated with college parties and younger revelers, the study found that half of binge drinks were consumed by those aged 35 or older. The researchers then multiplied the estimated total number of binge-drinking episodes by the average largest number of drinks consumed per episode, for a whopping 17.5 billion binge drinks consumed in 2015.

Nancy Pelosi wants to lead. More Democratic candidates want her out

March 18, 2018

As Democratic House candidates descended on Washington last week for a round of training and fund-raising, the topic of how to confront the Pelosi question came up repeatedly, according to multiple officials. Pelosi blamed outside GOP groups for "demonizing" her and said they're targeting her because she's a San Francisco liberal who supports gay rights and protections for poor children.

Three AIIMS, Delhi doctor killed in Mathura road mishap

March 18, 2018

Police rushed to the spot after being informed and the four injured were taken to Bhaskar Hospital nearby in Mathura", superintendent of police (Rural) for Mathura, Aditya Shukla said. The incident is said to have taken place at around 2 am in the wee hours. Later, the injured were shifted to Delhi for treatment, police sources said.

Colin Kaepernick Attends Deposition of Texans Owner Bob McNair

March 18, 2018

While anti-collusion rules which prevent owners from conspiring to keep a player out of the league exist. With the NFL's free agency season in full swing and players cashing in on new contracts, one must wonder why Eric Reid hasn't been signed yet? "People who know me, know my character", Reid posted .

Russian response in ex-spy poisoning row is futile - says Boris Johnson

March 18, 2018

Russian Federation also said it was halting the activities of the British Council, Britain's worldwide organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, across the country. "We know that the Russians had experimented with armed miniature unmanned aerial vehicles", they note. And it said it had halted the activities of the British Council, Britain's global organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.

Chennaiyin beat Bengaluru to claim second ISL title

March 18, 2018

It's the team that has been earmarked as favourites to win the title since the season began versus the team that has the defensive nous to stop them from doing so. Jeje Lalpekhlua after starting the season well endured a six-match goal drought but return to action with a brace against Goa in the semi-finals, rightly repaying the trust shown by his manager.

Japan's former tax chief knew of document changes: top official

March 18, 2018

Finance Minister Taro Aso said he had ordered an in-house investigation into whether bureaus other than the Financial Bureau had altered official documents that had already been signed off by top bureaucrats. Ota told the upper house budget panel, "As far as we know from our interviews with (ministry employees), Mr. Sagawa was aware of (the document alterations)".

In tit-for-tat move Russia expels 23 British diplomats

March 17, 2018

The ministry said it was also closing the British consulate in Saint Petersburg and withdrawing the right of the British Council, a body that promotes British culture and language, to operate in Russian Federation. British police are not linking his case with the Salisbury attack. Officers also are trawling through some 4,000 hours of CCTV footage, he said. On Friday, police said they were treating the March 12 death of exiled businessman Nikolai Glushkov as murder after a post-mortem ...

New Video Shows FL Officer Standing Outside High School as Massacre Unfolds

March 17, 2018

The Broward Sheriff's Office today released some surveillance video of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shortly after a gunman opened fire last month, and the sheriff's office says the video "speaks for itself" regarding the actions of the school's embattled former deputy.

Centre working with states to help farmers on MSP: PM Modi

March 17, 2018

Speaking about the fair, Modi said such events ought to be held in remote areas so that farmers benefited. "This measure will help those farmers who work in the fields for producing tomato, onion, potato and other fruits and vegetables", he said.

Supreme Court Seeks PNB Probe Status Report in Sealed Cover, Govt Objects

March 17, 2018

With the bench insisting on the status report, Venugopal said it had become a trend these days for PIL petitioners to seek court-monitored probes even without pleading whether there were any lapses in the investigation. Justice Khanwilkar joined in and said, "Filing of a PIL does not give anyone a licence to say anything about anybody and against court too". The court said that such statements were unacceptable and posted the matter for hearing on April 9.

Saraki Mourns Bauchi Senator, Ali Wakili

March 17, 2018

The Senate President prayed that Allah grant Mr. Wakili a place among the righteous in Aljannah Firdaus and his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this loss. He is an indigene of Bauchi State. From 1977 to 1979, he attended Bauchi College of Arts and Science and subsequently proceeded to Bayero University, Kano for his Degree course, graduating in 1982.

Family of 4 with 2 children found dead in Garden Grove

March 17, 2018

Carl Whitney told KTLA-TV. They do not suspect foul play though, since there were no signs of obvious trauma on their bodies. A woman had reported a strong and foul smell emanating from a white Honda van as she walked past, Garden Grove Police said .

Arvind Kejriwal owes an apology to people of Punjab: Congress minister

March 17, 2018

Calling off the alliance, the Lok Insaf Party said Kejriwal was a "traitor" and "fraudster" who had "betrayed" Punjabis by issuing the apology, PTI reported. "We will also have our own president and own working committee", he said. "Because he was the man who used to say he will get Majithia arrested.", Sidhu told reporters here.

Bronfman EL Rothschild LP Raises Stake in Altria Group Inc (MO)

March 17, 2018

Suntrust Banks Inc who had been investing in General Mtrs Co for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $53.14B market cap company. The firm has a market cap of $121,650.00, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.75, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.63.

Russia Summons British Ambassador, Readies To Expel Diplomats

March 17, 2018

Britain said on Saturday its priority was looking after its staff in Russian Federation, after Moscow expelled 23 British diplomats in a escalating crisis between the two countries over the poisoning of a double agent. The UK's Foreign Minister Boris Johnson has said London would submit a sample of the Novichok nerve agent used in the former spy's poisoning to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), a United Nations body.

FDA: Nicotine in Cigarettes Would Be Lowered Under Proposal

March 17, 2018

Is it hard to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes? He believes that to really put an end to the scourge of smoking, "tobacco and nicotine - in other words, cigarettes - must be eliminated as a threat to health". "It belongs to he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and aims at promoting and protecting public health through the regulation and the supervision of various products among which tobacco products since 2009".

Red squirrel kills offspring of male rival, then mates with the female

March 17, 2018

Haines witnessed that behaviour - called sexually selected infanticide - in the spring of 2014 when she was doing fieldwork on red squirrels near Kluane National Park in the southwest Yukon. Only when there is likely to be plenty of food around do males target squirrel pups for a bloody assassination. Haines said she was surprised to discover this behavior in squirrels because they tend to live alone and do not depend on a single female during breeding season.

Boerne man one of 4 indicted in LSU hazing death

March 17, 2018

Baton Rouge Police said Gruver of Rosewell, Ga., was involved in a hazing event at Phi Delta fraternity in September where members forced him to drink during a ritual testing their fraternity knowledge. Eight of the men are LSU students and were active members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, according to university spokesman Ernie Ballard. The legal blood-alcohol limit for driving in Louisiana is 0.08 percent.

Family: Teen Dies After Sinus Infection Travels To His Brain

March 17, 2018

The eighth-grader went to an urgent care in Flint, Michigan when he started to notice cold symptoms. The Cleveland Clinic told People that sinus infections can clear up on their own, but on rare occasions it can spread to the eyes and brain, causing blindness or death.

Oregon Supreme Court suspends judge for refusing to marry same-sex couples

March 17, 2018

In 2015, the judicial fitness commission found "clear and convincing evidence " on eight counts of misconduct against Day, including allegations that he allowed Brian Shehan, a man who had previously been convicted of a felony, to access and control guns on at least two occasions in 2013 and 2014, instructed his staff to "inappropriately" screen same-sex wedding applicants and lied to the commission on multiple occasions.

Nerve agent planted in luggage of ex-Russian spy's daughter

March 17, 2018

Britain says that the poison used was Novichok, a class of nerve agent developed by the Soviet Union toward the end of the Cold War. He added: "It's something that should never, ever happen". Earlier Mr Macron said he would announce more measures in the coming days. The measures target five entities and 19 individuals - including the FSB, Russia's top spy service; the military intelligence agency, or GRU; and 13 people recently indicted by Robert Mueller, the U.S.

CDC Warns About Yellow Fever Outbreak in Urban Areas of Brazil

March 17, 2018

Health officials have warned that stockpiles of the vaccine for the virus are limited. The Food and Drug Administration-approved yellow fever vaccine, YF-VAX, is now unavailable in the U.S. Most cases occurred in January and February, the ministry said. The CDC has updated its guidance for travelers, recommending vaccinations for anyone traveling to Espirito Santo state; Sao Paulo state, including the city of Sao Paolo and all coastal islands; Rio de Janiero state, including the city of ...

Abortion Services Vary Widely Across the US

March 17, 2018

The risk of maternal death is higher from tonsillectomies, colonoscopies and childbirth, according to the independent panel, which advises the government on scientific issues. Better contraception, fewer unintended pregnancies and state restrictions may have played a role, the report said. D&E and induction abortions, meanwhile, require more specialized training and should be performed by either physicians or nurse-midwives.

US Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Shares Sold by AMG Funds LLC

March 17, 2018

Amp Capital Investors Ltd who had been investing in Healthcare Tr Amer Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $5.41 billion market cap company. It also reduced its holding in Intel Corp Com (NASDAQ:INTC) by 120,515 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 150,284 shares, and cut its stake in At&T Inc Com Usd1 (NYSE:T).

FDA Takes 'Historic' Step To Lower Nicotine In Cigarettes

March 17, 2018

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a fresh step on Thursday towards setting a maximum nicotine level for tobacco products in a bid to lower tobacco-related deaths across the country, saying it would collect public comment and scientific research over the next three months.

Cowen Inc. Invests $8.09 Million in Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI)

March 17, 2018

Botty Investors reported 1.32% of its portfolio in Activision Blizzard, Inc. The stock decreased 1.59% or $1.17 during the last trading session, reaching $72.21. Therefore 80% are positive. Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Activision Blizzard from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, December 12th.

Rockford medical students celebrate Match Day

March 17, 2018

Of the 108 graduating students who registered in the matching program, 58 (54 percent) matched in a primary care specialty, including internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology. "The program has everything that I'm looking for". Sixteen graduates will stay in IL, with a total of 68% continuing their training in the Midwest.

Michigan officials close 40 medical marijuana businesses without permits

March 17, 2018

After new regulations took effect late past year, MI pot shops were granted a window in which to continue operating, so long as they applied for a state license by February 15 and had local permission to stay in business. Some of those caregivers banded together to set up dispensaries, some with the blessing of the communities where they were open for business. Application processes for the new program began December 15, 2017.

FDA to cut nicotine in cigarettes to minimum

March 17, 2018

Accelerating the decline of smoking in the US will probably weigh on sales, but cigarette makers have already been racing to find new moneymakers. The agency last summer rolled out a multi-year plan for limiting the public health impact of tobacco and nicotine, but Thursday's announcement is the first concrete step in moving that framework forward.

Indians forget personal belongings the most in Uber rides

March 17, 2018

Among the most left-behind items in Uber cabs in India are phones, bags and keys, while ID cards, eyewear and umbrellas have also been reported missing most number of times in the past one year. "The most forgetful days in Bengaluru 2017 were September 2, September 9 and September 16", it said. Further, "unique items lost by Bengalureans previous year includes wedding albums, wedding lehengas worth Rs 20,000, LCD TVs and two cheques worth Rs 25,000", said Uber.

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