Ortho Neuro disorders

Service workers who rely on tips are at greater risk for depression, sleep problems and stress compared with employees who work in non-tipped positions. Strongest impact is to women who comprise 56 percent of all service workers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OuKjPL

Single-cell RNA profiling

A team has improved both the sensitivity and efficiency of a popular method for single-cell RNA sequencing, which yields a molecular fingerprint for individual cells based on their patterns of gene activity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OsXLDM

New cell lines produce monoclonal antibody for improved biologic drugs

NISTmAb, the world's first standardized monoclonal antibody has become a valuable tool for biomanufacturers developing new biologic therapies for cancers, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. Although the molecule has been precisely characterized, the current proprietary method for its production has not. In a new article, researchers describe how they have taken the first step to solve this dilemma: engineering three mouse cell lines to produce nonproprietary versions of NISTmAb that closely resemble the characteristics of the original reference material. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mYipz7

How Rudy Giuliani's freewheeling media strategy could hurt Trump

Analysis: The president's attorney is taking some risks by disregarding some basic safety rules for defense attorneys when talking to the media. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vliLDV

Democrats call on Trump to halt public release of plastic gun instructions

An Austin, Texas man had announced plans to release a blueprint this week that contains instructions on how to build the weapons using a 3D printer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O1nYsf

Mapping of magnetic particles in the human brain

Researchers have for the first time mapped the distribution of magnetic particles in the human brain. The study reveals that the particles are primarily located in the cerebellum and the brainstem, which are the more ancient parts of the brain. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LF0Ym0

Spatz 10-Step System: A national model for breastfeeding

Mothers of critically ill infants may not receive necessary breastfeeding support, because their babies may be taken directly to a newborn intensive care unit or to surgery. A lactation expert now presents a model for healthcare providers to serve the needs of these vulnerable babies. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NYh9HO

The tipping point: Service sector employees are more susceptible to mental health issues

Service workers who rely on tips are at greater risk for depression, sleep problems and stress compared with employees who work in non-tipped positions. Strongest impact is to women who comprise 56 percent of all service workers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OuKjPL

Single-cell RNA profiling

A team has improved both the sensitivity and efficiency of a popular method for single-cell RNA sequencing, which yields a molecular fingerprint for individual cells based on their patterns of gene activity. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OsXLDM

Turning off protein could boost immunotherapy effectiveness on cancer tumors

Researchers have discovered that inhibiting a previously known protein could reduce tumor burdens and enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2n11D2s

Past experiences shape what we see more than what we are looking at now

A new study argues that humans recognize what they are looking at by combining current sensory stimuli with comparisons to images stored in memory. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AszB9r

New cell lines produce monoclonal antibody for improved biologic drugs

NISTmAb, the world's first standardized monoclonal antibody has become a valuable tool for biomanufacturers developing new biologic therapies for cancers, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. Although the molecule has been precisely characterized, the current proprietary method for its production has not. In a new article, researchers describe how they have taken the first step to solve this dilemma: engineering three mouse cell lines to produce nonproprietary versions of NISTmAb that closely resemble the characteristics of the original reference material. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mYipz7

Scientists discover potential therapy for human copper metabolism disorders

Individuals with defects in copper metabolism may soon have more targeted treatment options thanks to a new discovery. A new report that an investigational anticancer-drug, elesclomol, can restore the production of cytochrome oxidase protein complex, a critical copper-dependent enzyme required for mitochondrial energy production. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2v59Kzs

Smart phone use: Distracted pedestrians walk slower and are less steady on their feet

Engineers have analyzed just how mobile device use affects pedestrians, and their findings could help develop safer roads and autonomous cars in the future. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M6RVXd

Turning off protein could boost immunotherapy effectiveness on cancer tumors

Researchers have discovered that inhibiting a previously known protein could reduce tumor burdens and enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2n11D2s

Past experiences shape what we see more than what we are looking at now

A new study argues that humans recognize what they are looking at by combining current sensory stimuli with comparisons to images stored in memory. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AszB9r

Trump's DHS chief: 'Let me be clear. It was the Russians.'

Kirstjen Nielsen said Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections was "directed from the highest levels." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ka6k37

Facebook says covert campaign spread divisive political messages

Facebook said on Tuesday it had uncovered a new, covert campaign to spread divisive political messages on its social network. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LIlYbF

Man shot dead by police who confused him for burglar he just killed

"This is a very heartbreaking and tragic situation for everyone involved," Aurora Police Department Chief Nick Metz said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vo9meC

Scientists discover potential therapy for human copper metabolism disorders

Individuals with defects in copper metabolism may soon have more targeted treatment options thanks to a new discovery. A new report that an investigational anticancer-drug, elesclomol, can restore the production of cytochrome oxidase protein complex, a critical copper-dependent enzyme required for mitochondrial energy production. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2v59Kzs

Film diversity report says Hollywood rhetoric hasn't equaled results

The percentage of female characters with speaking parts in the top 100 films has remained largely unchanged at or around 30 percent over the past decade. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Kfy6v3

Depressed teens turn to social media to cope, survey finds

Despite fears that digital tech may worsen depression, most teens and young adults surveyed said it did not make a difference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OtUWT0

How Meghan Markle's influence is helping fight menstruation taboos

Many menstruating women are barred from entering temples and touching food or other human beings. Some spend their periods in huts outside their homes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AsP5ug

Soccer heading may be riskier for female players

Researchers have found that women who play soccer may be more at risk than their male counterparts. According to a new study, female soccer players exhibit more extensive changes to brain tissue after repetitive 'heading' of the soccer ball. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LKIikb

Real-time foot-and-mouth strategy to better fight disease

Future outbreaks of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease can be combatted quickly and efficiently from early on -- when authorities have minimal information -- thanks to a new real-time strategy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2v9VoOr

Use of VA services impacted by external economic, policy changes

A new study has found that use of VA services is affected by economic and policy changes outside the VA, such as Medicaid eligibility, private employer insurance coverage, unemployment and (non-VA) physician availability. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NUS40i

Acidic pH: The weakness of cancer cells

A new computational model has allowed researchers to identify new therapeutic targets that can attack cancer cells by lowering their intracellular pH. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OxdSQY

Gene therapy: Better adenine base editing system

Scientists have developed and improved the ABE system in mouse and rat strains, which has great implications for human genetic disorders and gene therapy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mVtIZ0

Acidic pH: The weakness of cancer cells

A new computational model has allowed researchers to identify new therapeutic targets that can attack cancer cells by lowering their intracellular pH. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OxdSQY

Gene therapy: Better adenine base editing system

Scientists have developed and improved the ABE system in mouse and rat strains, which has great implications for human genetic disorders and gene therapy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mVtIZ0

Soccer heading may be riskier for female players

Researchers have found that women who play soccer may be more at risk than their male counterparts. According to a new study, female soccer players exhibit more extensive changes to brain tissue after repetitive 'heading' of the soccer ball. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LKIikb

Real-time foot-and-mouth strategy to better fight disease

Future outbreaks of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease can be combatted quickly and efficiently from early on -- when authorities have minimal information -- thanks to a new real-time strategy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2v9VoOr

Use of VA services impacted by external economic, policy changes

A new study has found that use of VA services is affected by economic and policy changes outside the VA, such as Medicaid eligibility, private employer insurance coverage, unemployment and (non-VA) physician availability. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NUS40i

LeBron James: Trump is 'dividing us' through sports

LeBron James says President Donald Trump is "dividing us" through sports and that he'd "never sit across from him." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2v1TdfM

GOP candidates hug Trump. But is that the best strategy for November?

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2v4gkGx

Wildfires rip through California towns

Firefighters from across the U.S are being sent to California to help crews stretched to the limit as they battle 17 wildfires. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NZTPJA

Colbert calls for boss Les Moonves to be held accountable amid allegations

"Make no mistake, Les Moonves is my guy," Colbert said. " ... but accountability is meaningless unless it's for everybody." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2n1sGKN

Mom says paramedics asked whether daughter could afford $600 bill

"My daughter ... screamed and begged them to take her to the hospital," mom Nicole Black said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Kd3z0I

Exposure to high-frequency electromagnetic fields at work not associated with brain tumors

No clear associations were found between occupational exposure to high frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) and risk of glioma or meningioma, in one of the largest epidemiological studies performed to date and led by ISGlobal, an institution supported by 'la Caixa' Foundation. However, the findings highlight the need for further research on radiofrequency magnetic fields and tumor promotion, as well as possible interactions with other frequencies and with chemicals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mXNlj2

Research into cell-to-cell signalling mechanism may lead to new cancer treatments

Pioneering new research into the way in which cells communicate with each other could hold the key to unlocking new, improved treatment for life-threatening diseases, including cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ao5bW1

Echoing Giuliani's defense, Trump now says 'collusion is not a crime'

For months, Trump had repeated there was "no collusion" between his campaign and Russia. Now, he and his lawyers are saying collusion isn't illegal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2v4kPRr

49ers star Richard Sherman calls Cowboys' anthem policy 'the old plantation mentality'

Jones said last week that the Cowboys would require players to stand for the national anthem. The NFL since has since said it's negotiating a new policy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uXI2EL

Exposure to high-frequency electromagnetic fields at work not associated with brain tumors

No clear associations were found between occupational exposure to high frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) and risk of glioma or meningioma, in one of the largest epidemiological studies performed to date and led by ISGlobal, an institution supported by 'la Caixa' Foundation. However, the findings highlight the need for further research on radiofrequency magnetic fields and tumor promotion, as well as possible interactions with other frequencies and with chemicals. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mXNlj2

Research into cell-to-cell signalling mechanism may lead to new cancer treatments

Pioneering new research into the way in which cells communicate with each other could hold the key to unlocking new, improved treatment for life-threatening diseases, including cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ao5bW1

Heat therapy boosts mitochondrial function in muscles

A new study finds that long-term heat therapy may increase mitochondrial function in the muscles. The discovery could lead to new treatments for people with chronic illness or disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AyrYP8

Heat therapy boosts mitochondrial function in muscles

A new study finds that long-term heat therapy may increase mitochondrial function in the muscles. The discovery could lead to new treatments for people with chronic illness or disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AyrYP8

Trump slams Koch network as 'overrated' and a 'total joke'

The tweets come after top leaders at the conservative donor network spoke out against the direction of the GOP. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2v0Vd80

Kentucky governor calls California's Newsom a 'dirtbag'

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, a Republican, had choice words for Democratic California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom during a private panel discussion at a Koch network meeting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Kem70C

At Koch meeting, Cornyn opens up on GOP's Supreme Court strategy

The Senate Majority Whip said at a closed-door session that the prospect of the Senate voting on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination close to Election Day 'scares the living daylights out of' Democrats from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LLUAsm

MH370 lapses prompt Malaysia civil aviation boss' resignation

It was during a routine handover by controllers that the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 vanished in 2014. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M2337O

World's longest aircraft looks like a 'flying bum' but will have a posh interior

The Airlander 10 is designed to let wealthy travelers cruise the sky. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AsddNF

'What about me,' ask migrant children, parents who are still separated

"He asks, 'What about me,'" a man says of his younger brother who still waits in a shelter while other children have left to be reunited with parents. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LBcWx3

Former Trump campaign chair Manafort is first to face trial in Russia probe

Jury selection begins Tuesday in the federal court trial of Paul Manafort, though the charges do not involve his time with Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ka7n37

California wildfires kill 8, burn a quarter-million acres

"Everything is extremely dry. It's like the perfect recipe for a major fire," a fire official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mYWvvI

States seek to block instructions for making plastic guns

The guns, which fire conventional bullets, could never be traced if used in a crime, because there's no serial number. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LFCvx1

Did cruise ship guards have to kill polar bear? Experts say maybe

The guards who shot and killed a polar bear on the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard likely used other methods to try and deescalate the situation before shooting the animal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KaLxwr

Obama and Biden reunite at Washington bakery that supports veterans

The pair, whose close-knit relationship during their White House tenure sparked numerous internet memes, praised the bakery for their work before leaving. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LFCAkj

Judge orders many migrant kids removed from Texas facility

A lawsuit alleged that children held at the Texas facility are likely to be administered psychotropic drugs without their parents' consent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OutggI

Koch organization won't support GOP Senate candidate Cramer

The move in a key Senate race comes as the Koch network is seeking distance from President Trump's GOP. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KbUPrR

Conspiracy theorists hijack YouTube results for A-listers

The video portal has been repeatedly criticized for not curtailing videos of conspiracy theories and false information on its platform. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mUjM1E

'Bigfoot erotica'? Virginia Democrat says GOP opponent is a fan

A candidate's fascination with Bigfoot is becoming an unlikely issue in a competitive congressional race. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ka4zTD

Fact check: What Trump got wrong in his attacks on Mueller

The president's tweetstorm on Sunday contained a number of factual inaccuracies and misstatements. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LFChpF

Thieves steal San Antonio Aquarium shark in a baby carriage

The sharknappers brought their own net, snagged the shark from a tide pool exhibit and escaped in a red pickup truck. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AsLZXa

Half of Americans shop online when drunk — but gin lovers overspend the most

The average American buys $447.57 worth of stuff while drunk — more than double what people said they spent on drunk purchases last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mYzNnu

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani says collusion with Russia is not a crime

Giuliani, speaking to several media outlets, also attacked Michael Cohen, the president's former personal attorney. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LAQMed

Going to Mars will involve all sorts of risks. Going bonkers might be the biggest

NASA has a plan to help spaceflyers cope with profound isolation during the two-year round trip. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LFC5Xt

A NASA scientist is behind bars in Turkey. But Trump isn't tweeting about it.

American citizen Serkan Golge is behind bars on charges U.S. says are "without credible evidence." But pastor Andrew Brunson has the president's attention. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KbhZi1

Facial recognition would let police track our every move. Are we ready?

"It's not too late for someone to take a stand and keep this from happening," said the CEO of a facial recognition company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KbaV55

Routine genomic screening could find risks for cancer and heart disease in 3 to 4 million

Unbeknownst to them, at least 1 percent of the US population has an identifiable genetic risk for cancer or heart disease that could be detected and clinically managed through genomic screening. Researchers say that identifying those 3 to 4 million persons and effectively mitigating that risk are worthy goals, but more work is needed before genomic screening becomes routine in health care. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LAVHvH

DNA repair after CRISPR cutting not at all what people thought

Scientists discovered that a well-known DNA repair pathway, the Fanconi anemia pathway, surprisingly plays a key role in repairing double-strand DNA breaks created by CRISPR-Cas9. It acts as a traffic cop to steer repair to simple end-joining or to patching the cut with new, single-strand DNA. Scientists could potentially tweak proteins involved in the pathway to preferentially steer the outcome toward replacement with DNA, which is important for gene therapy for hereditary diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LzObkE

Lack of a single molecule may indicate severe and treatment-resistant depression

Researchers find that a deficiency of acetyl-L-carnitine is associated with a particular subtype of depression. Individuals with very low levels of this molecule often have highly severe symptoms and don't respond to traditional antidepressants. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OvL4bA

Harnessing hair loss gene could improve cancer immunotherapy

Researchers at Columbia found that a gene associated with an autoimmune form of hair loss may be activated to boost cancer immunotherapy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LMm15q

Sequencing a malaria mosquito's motherline

A team led by scientists from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has sequenced and annotated the first complete mitochondrial genome of Anopheles funestus, one of the main vectors of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NXxr3K

How Oropouche virus replicates in human cells

Results point to potential targets worth exploring in effort to halt infection by the emerging virus, which is transmitted by the C. paraensis midge. Oropouche's strategy of 'hijacking' the Golgi complex in order to replicate itself has never been described before, state the researchers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M6IoQ5

Potent antibodies against three Ebola viruses

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and their colleagues are a step closer to developing a broadly effective antibody treatment against the three major Ebola viruses that cause lethal disease in humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AvnW9Q

Microfluidic system incorporates neuroinflammation into 'Alzheimer's in a dish' model

Building on their development of the first culture system to replicate fully the pathology behind Alzheimer's disease, a research team has now produced a system that includes neuroinflammation, the key biological response that leads to the death of brain cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K9BnMm

Diet matters less than evolutionary relationships in shaping gut microbiome

In the largest published comparative dataset of non-human primate gut microbiomes to date, a new study set out to find whether leaf-eating primates have similar gut microbes that help them break down their leafy diet, which is full of fiber and toxins. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LQ2yAS

Poor mental health days may cost the economy billions of dollars

Poor mental health may cost businesses nearly as much as physical health problems, according to researchers. A single extra poor mental health day in a month was associated with a 1.84 percent drop in the per capita real income growth rate, resulting in $53 billion less total income each year. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ApwKhF

Discuss religion, spirituality when treating young adults with severe mental illness

A majority of young adults with severe mental illness -- bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or major depression -- consider religion and spirituality relevant to their mental health, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OunH1V

Inflammation inhibitor delivered directly to kidneys reverses course of destructive nephritis

Using a humanmade version of a human antibody to directly deliver a drug that inhibits a powerful driver of inflammation, can reverse a disease course that often leads to kidney failure and dialysis, investigators report. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Apqeav

Nano-optic endoscope sees deep into tissue at high resolution

Experts in endoscopic imaging and pioneers of flat metalens technology have teamed up to develop a new class of endoscopic imaging catheters -- termed nano-optic endoscopes -- that overcome the limitations of current systems. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M6VJYE

Peste des petits ruminants: A model for use in eradicating the disease

After rinderpest, it is peste des petits ruminants that the OIE, FAO and European Union want to eradicate by 2030. This highly contagious disease is currently found in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and was recently detected in Bulgarie , on the border with Turkey. A new article suggests a model that serves to prioritize zones for vaccination. This is a welcome alternative to mass vaccination campaigns, which are both costly and highly complex to implement. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mX0n0e

Routine genomic screening could find risks for cancer and heart disease in 3 to 4 million

Unbeknownst to them, at least 1 percent of the US population has an identifiable genetic risk for cancer or heart disease that could be detected and clinically managed through genomic screening. Researchers say that identifying those 3 to 4 million persons and effectively mitigating that risk are worthy goals, but more work is needed before genomic screening becomes routine in health care. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LAVHvH

DNA repair after CRISPR cutting not at all what people thought

Scientists discovered that a well-known DNA repair pathway, the Fanconi anemia pathway, surprisingly plays a key role in repairing double-strand DNA breaks created by CRISPR-Cas9. It acts as a traffic cop to steer repair to simple end-joining or to patching the cut with new, single-strand DNA. Scientists could potentially tweak proteins involved in the pathway to preferentially steer the outcome toward replacement with DNA, which is important for gene therapy for hereditary diseases. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LzObkE

Lack of a single molecule may indicate severe and treatment-resistant depression

Researchers find that a deficiency of acetyl-L-carnitine is associated with a particular subtype of depression. Individuals with very low levels of this molecule often have highly severe symptoms and don't respond to traditional antidepressants. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OvL4bA

Harnessing hair loss gene could improve cancer immunotherapy

Researchers at Columbia found that a gene associated with an autoimmune form of hair loss may be activated to boost cancer immunotherapy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LMm15q

Sequencing a malaria mosquito's motherline

A team led by scientists from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has sequenced and annotated the first complete mitochondrial genome of Anopheles funestus, one of the main vectors of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NXxr3K

How Oropouche virus replicates in human cells

Results point to potential targets worth exploring in effort to halt infection by the emerging virus, which is transmitted by the C. paraensis midge. Oropouche's strategy of 'hijacking' the Golgi complex in order to replicate itself has never been described before, state the researchers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M6IoQ5

Potent antibodies against three Ebola viruses

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and their colleagues are a step closer to developing a broadly effective antibody treatment against the three major Ebola viruses that cause lethal disease in humans. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AvnW9Q

Microfluidic system incorporates neuroinflammation into 'Alzheimer's in a dish' model

Building on their development of the first culture system to replicate fully the pathology behind Alzheimer's disease, a research team has now produced a system that includes neuroinflammation, the key biological response that leads to the death of brain cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K9BnMm

Diet matters less than evolutionary relationships in shaping gut microbiome

In the largest published comparative dataset of non-human primate gut microbiomes to date, a new study set out to find whether leaf-eating primates have similar gut microbes that help them break down their leafy diet, which is full of fiber and toxins. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LQ2yAS

Poor mental health days may cost the economy billions of dollars

Poor mental health may cost businesses nearly as much as physical health problems, according to researchers. A single extra poor mental health day in a month was associated with a 1.84 percent drop in the per capita real income growth rate, resulting in $53 billion less total income each year. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ApwKhF

Discuss religion, spirituality when treating young adults with severe mental illness

A majority of young adults with severe mental illness -- bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or major depression -- consider religion and spirituality relevant to their mental health, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OunH1V

Inflammation inhibitor delivered directly to kidneys reverses course of destructive nephritis

Using a humanmade version of a human antibody to directly deliver a drug that inhibits a powerful driver of inflammation, can reverse a disease course that often leads to kidney failure and dialysis, investigators report. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Apqeav

Nano-optic endoscope sees deep into tissue at high resolution

Experts in endoscopic imaging and pioneers of flat metalens technology have teamed up to develop a new class of endoscopic imaging catheters -- termed nano-optic endoscopes -- that overcome the limitations of current systems. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M6VJYE

Peste des petits ruminants: A model for use in eradicating the disease

After rinderpest, it is peste des petits ruminants that the OIE, FAO and European Union want to eradicate by 2030. This highly contagious disease is currently found in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and was recently detected in Bulgarie , on the border with Turkey. A new article suggests a model that serves to prioritize zones for vaccination. This is a welcome alternative to mass vaccination campaigns, which are both costly and highly complex to implement. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mX0n0e

Video recordings spotlight poor communication between nurses and doctors

Communication breakdown among nurses and doctors is one of the primary reasons for patient care mistakes in the hospital. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NWaWvP

Nano-sized traps show promise in diagnosing pathogenic bacterial infections

A new type of 'lab on a chip' has the potential to become a clinical tool capable of detecting very small quantities of disease-causing bacteria in just minutes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2v3Bfct

Video recordings spotlight poor communication between nurses and doctors

Communication breakdown among nurses and doctors is one of the primary reasons for patient care mistakes in the hospital. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NWaWvP

Nano-sized traps show promise in diagnosing pathogenic bacterial infections

A new type of 'lab on a chip' has the potential to become a clinical tool capable of detecting very small quantities of disease-causing bacteria in just minutes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2v3Bfct

E-cigarettes and tobacco product use linked to increased risk of oral cancer

New research shows that most non-cigarette tobacco users are exposed to carcinogen levels comparable to or exceeding exposure among exclusive cigarette smokers -- levels that are likely to place users at substantial risk. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NSITNU

Mutation 'hotspots' in DNA: Research could lead to new insights on cancer risks

New research has identified 'hotspots' in DNA where the risk for genetic mutations from transcription errors is significantly elevated. Understanding how these errors occur is important since DNA errors play a large role in many types of cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OtFztG

E-cigarettes and tobacco product use linked to increased risk of oral cancer

New research shows that most non-cigarette tobacco users are exposed to carcinogen levels comparable to or exceeding exposure among exclusive cigarette smokers -- levels that are likely to place users at substantial risk. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NSITNU

Smaller plates don't help you eat less when you're hungry, research finds

A new study debunks a popular diet trick based on the Delbouef illusion that predicts people will identify sizes differently when they are placed within a larger or smaller object. The classic experiment shows that people perceive a similar black circle is smaller when it embedded in a larger circle than when it is embedded in a smaller one. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K996FU

Fact check: What Trump got wrong in his attacks on Mueller

The president's tweetstorm on Sunday contained a number of factual inaccuracies and misstatements. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LQA6yA

FDA issues warning about 'intimate health' products

The agency says it has seen complaints about burns and other damage from the unapproved procedures. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NXUmfb

Mutation 'hotspots' in DNA: Research could lead to new insights on cancer risks

New research has identified 'hotspots' in DNA where the risk for genetic mutations from transcription errors is significantly elevated. Understanding how these errors occur is important since DNA errors play a large role in many types of cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OtFztG

Magnetic nanoparticles deliver chemotherapy to difficult-to-reach spinal tumors

Researchers have demonstrated that magnetic nanoparticles can be used to ferry chemotherapy drugs into the spinal cord to treat hard-to-reach spinal tumors in an animal model. The unique delivery system represents a novel way to target chemotherapy drugs to spinal cancer cells, which are hard to reach because the drugs must cross the blood-brain barrier. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K962Jz

Whales use song as sonar, psychologist proposes

A psychologist has proposed that humpback whales may use song for long-range sonar. It's the singing whale, not the listening whale who is doing most of the analysis. If correct, the model should change the direction of how we study whales. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AqAtvi

Smaller plates don't help you eat less when you're hungry, research finds

A new study debunks a popular diet trick based on the Delbouef illusion that predicts people will identify sizes differently when they are placed within a larger or smaller object. The classic experiment shows that people perceive a similar black circle is smaller when it embedded in a larger circle than when it is embedded in a smaller one. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K996FU

Preventing dangerous episodes of low blood sugar with diabetes: Study provides next clue

A new study reveals that a novel biomarker might give us new answers necessary to creating a diagnostic tool for hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure, or HAAF. No objective diagnostic tool currently exists for this condition which, if left untreated, can lead to ever-worsening and possibly life-threatening episodes of dangerously low blood sugar. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K9RqcX

Magnetic nanoparticles deliver chemotherapy to difficult-to-reach spinal tumors

Researchers have demonstrated that magnetic nanoparticles can be used to ferry chemotherapy drugs into the spinal cord to treat hard-to-reach spinal tumors in an animal model. The unique delivery system represents a novel way to target chemotherapy drugs to spinal cancer cells, which are hard to reach because the drugs must cross the blood-brain barrier. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K962Jz

Low-power devices may one day run on new heat-based power source

A new way to generate electricity in special materials called Weyl magnets has been discovered by physicists. The method exploits temperature gradients, differences in temperature throughout a material. This could pave the way for maintenance-free remote sensing devices or even medical implants. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mT5bDL

Preventing dangerous episodes of low blood sugar with diabetes: Study provides next clue

A new study reveals that a novel biomarker might give us new answers necessary to creating a diagnostic tool for hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure, or HAAF. No objective diagnostic tool currently exists for this condition which, if left untreated, can lead to ever-worsening and possibly life-threatening episodes of dangerously low blood sugar. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K9RqcX

Low-power devices may one day run on new heat-based power source

A new way to generate electricity in special materials called Weyl magnets has been discovered by physicists. The method exploits temperature gradients, differences in temperature throughout a material. This could pave the way for maintenance-free remote sensing devices or even medical implants. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mT5bDL

Advancing the search for antibodies to treat Alzheimer's disease

Two new studies illustrate that not all forms of amyloid-beta protein -- the protein thought to initiate Alzheimer's disease -- play an equally menacing role in the progress of the disease. Using a new way of preparing and extracting the protein as well as a new technique to search for promising drug candidates, researchers have highlighted the importance of testing and targeting different forms of amyloid-beta. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OrcP4S

Pungent tasting substance in ginger reduces bad breath

The pungent compound 6-gingerol in ginger stimulates an enzyme contained in saliva which breaks down foul-smelling substances. It thus ensures fresh breath and a better aftertaste. Citric acid increases the sodium ion content of saliva, making salty foods taste less salty. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NS7kLx

A reliable, easy-to-use mouse model for investigating bone metastasis

Researchers propose an improved mouse model that could revolutionize bone metastasis research. Their method, which involves injecting cancer cells via the so-called caudal artery in the mouse tail, overcomes many limitations of traditional mouse models. The new model could thus open a new chapter in the development of therapeutic strategies for bone metastasis and cancer progression. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mSTm0n

Do 5-minute workouts really work?

If you're looking to boost your metabolism or lose weight, consistent short bursts of activity can make a difference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AkQvqy

A reliable, easy-to-use mouse model for investigating bone metastasis

Researchers propose an improved mouse model that could revolutionize bone metastasis research. Their method, which involves injecting cancer cells via the so-called caudal artery in the mouse tail, overcomes many limitations of traditional mouse models. The new model could thus open a new chapter in the development of therapeutic strategies for bone metastasis and cancer progression. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mSTm0n

A NASA scientist is behind bars in Turkey. But Trump isn't tweeting about it.

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani says collusion with Russia is not a crime

Giuliani, speaking to several media outlets, also attacked Michael Cohen, the president's former personal attorney. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2v17DfR

Advancing the search for antibodies to treat Alzheimer's disease

Two new studies illustrate that not all forms of amyloid-beta protein -- the protein thought to initiate Alzheimer's disease -- play an equally menacing role in the progress of the disease. Using a new way of preparing and extracting the protein as well as a new technique to search for promising drug candidates, researchers have highlighted the importance of testing and targeting different forms of amyloid-beta. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OrcP4S

Pungent tasting substance in ginger reduces bad breath

The pungent compound 6-gingerol in ginger stimulates an enzyme contained in saliva which breaks down foul-smelling substances. It thus ensures fresh breath and a better aftertaste. Citric acid increases the sodium ion content of saliva, making salty foods taste less salty. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NS7kLx

Brain game doesn't offer brain gain

Neuroscientists have debunked claims that getting better at a brain training game can translate to improved performance in other, untrained cognitive tasks. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KdcvDo

CBS board to discuss allegations against CEO Les Moonves

On Friday, the New Yorker published an article in which six women, four of whom spoke on the record, alleged sexual misconduct by Moonves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NWUQSZ

Peter King: Philly's QB conundrum — and hunger for another Super Bowl run

Mantra around Eagles camp: Thou shalt not predict the opening-night starting quarterback. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OrtqW9

Trump threatens border security shutdown, GOP cool to idea

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told a radio interviewer last week that a shutdown so close to the November midterm elections won't happen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K4CVaw

Scientists discover a dynamic cellular defense against breast cancer invasion

Researchers report they have demonstrated in mouse tissue grown in the lab that the cell layer surrounding breast milk ducts reaches out to grab stray cancer cells to keep them from spreading through the body. The findings reveal that this cell layer, called the myoepithelium, is not a stationary barrier to cancer invasion, as scientists previously thought, but an active defense against breast cancer metastasis. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NRV51x

Many young people don't know when female and male fertility declines, study finds

Most students underestimate the impact of female and male age on fertility, new research finds. Less than half could correctly identify the age when a woman's fertility declines and even fewer knew when male fertility declines. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ou64iB

Fear of litigation is a key factor in decision to perform C-sections

Fear of litigation and perceived safety concerns and are among the key factors influencing the decision to perform a caesarean section. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2vjjZiH

Why bariatric surgery wait times have nearly doubled in 10 years

Eligible patients are increasingly facing longer waits for operations proven to help them safely lose weight that endangers their health, according to a multi-center study. Often driven by insurers, delays in approving weight-loss surgery can deter some patients from the pursuit. And waiting longer doesn't improve safety. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OrUnZK

Scientists discover a dynamic cellular defense against breast cancer invasion

Researchers report they have demonstrated in mouse tissue grown in the lab that the cell layer surrounding breast milk ducts reaches out to grab stray cancer cells to keep them from spreading through the body. The findings reveal that this cell layer, called the myoepithelium, is not a stationary barrier to cancer invasion, as scientists previously thought, but an active defense against breast cancer metastasis. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NRV51x

Many young people don't know when female and male fertility declines, study finds

Most students underestimate the impact of female and male age on fertility, new research finds. Less than half could correctly identify the age when a woman's fertility declines and even fewer knew when male fertility declines. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ou64iB

Fear of litigation is a key factor in decision to perform C-sections

Fear of litigation and perceived safety concerns and are among the key factors influencing the decision to perform a caesarean section. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2vjjZiH

Lawsuit in fatal duck boat sinking seeks $100 million

"This tragedy was the predictable and predicted result of decades of unacceptable, greed-driven, and willful ignorance of safety," the suit says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mU3SVl

Going to Mars will involve all sorts of risks. Going bonkers might be the biggest

NASA has a plan to help spaceflyers cope with profound isolation during the two-year round trip. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AoMtNZ

Former Trump campaign chair Manafort is first to face trial in Russia probe

Jury selection begins Tuesday in the federal court trial of Paul Manafort, though the charges do not involve his time with Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NQxmi0

Why bariatric surgery wait times have nearly doubled in 10 years

Eligible patients are increasingly facing longer waits for operations proven to help them safely lose weight that endangers their health, according to a multi-center study. Often driven by insurers, delays in approving weight-loss surgery can deter some patients from the pursuit. And waiting longer doesn't improve safety. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OrUnZK

Experimental drug reverses hair loss and skin damage linked to fatty diet, shows new study in mice

In a series of experiments with mice, investigators have used an experimental compound to successfully reverse hair loss, hair whitening and skin inflammation linked by previous studies to human diets heavy in fat and cholesterol. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NVgzKN

Allergy clinic finds large percentage of anaphylaxis cases from tick bite meat allergy

An increase in the Lone Star tick population since 2006, and the ability to recognize the ticks as the source of 'alpha gal' allergy to red meat has meant significantly more cases of anaphylaxis being properly identified. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LN6YZ6

A new climate model can predict dengue outbreaks in the Caribbean region

The risk of outbreaks is highest after a period of drought followed by intense rainfall several months later. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LCR9VC

Experimental drug reverses hair loss and skin damage linked to fatty diet, shows new study in mice

In a series of experiments with mice, investigators have used an experimental compound to successfully reverse hair loss, hair whitening and skin inflammation linked by previous studies to human diets heavy in fat and cholesterol. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NVgzKN

Allergy clinic finds large percentage of anaphylaxis cases from tick bite meat allergy

An increase in the Lone Star tick population since 2006, and the ability to recognize the ticks as the source of 'alpha gal' allergy to red meat has meant significantly more cases of anaphylaxis being properly identified. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LN6YZ6

A brain injury diagnosed with a single drop of blood

Every year, millions of people are admitted into hospitals for suspected mild traumatic brain injury cases. Today, the only reliable diagnosis is the CT Scan, which is only available in some hospitals and exposes patients to radiation. Researchers have now developed a small device that analyzes the level of proteins in the blood and allows, using a single drop of blood, to diagnose the possibility of a mild traumatic brain injury. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LPhpvo

A new climate model can predict dengue outbreaks in the Caribbean region

The risk of outbreaks is highest after a period of drought followed by intense rainfall several months later. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LCR9VC

Individual silver nanoparticles observed in real time

Chemists have developed a new method of observing the chemical reactions of individual silver nanoparticles, which only measure a thousandth of the thickness of a human hair, in real time. The particles are used in medicine, food and sports items because they have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. However, how they react and degrade in ecological and biological systems is so far barely understood. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M2NCfr

A brain injury diagnosed with a single drop of blood

Every year, millions of people are admitted into hospitals for suspected mild traumatic brain injury cases. Today, the only reliable diagnosis is the CT Scan, which is only available in some hospitals and exposes patients to radiation. Researchers have now developed a small device that analyzes the level of proteins in the blood and allows, using a single drop of blood, to diagnose the possibility of a mild traumatic brain injury. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LPhpvo

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: I want to stay on Supreme Court 'at least' 5 more years

Progressives have worried that the 85-year-old liberal justice could depart sooner than that from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LILNYl

Individual silver nanoparticles observed in real time

Chemists have developed a new method of observing the chemical reactions of individual silver nanoparticles, which only measure a thousandth of the thickness of a human hair, in real time. The particles are used in medicine, food and sports items because they have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. However, how they react and degrade in ecological and biological systems is so far barely understood. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M2NCfr

'Crazy Rich Asians' wants to be more than just a Hollywood rom-com

Director Jon M. Chu says he hopes the film's success will enable more like it in the future that can show the diversity of an under-represented community. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KcHkbk

Bodycam footage of Minneapolis police shooting released

The two officers are on paid administrative leave. A protest of Blevins' death was planned for Tuesday afternoon at the Hennepin County Government Center. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mViXpw

MH370 families are 'none the wiser' after 495-page report is released

"The possibility of intervention by a third party cannot be excluded," according to the investigation team. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Otdm6n

An impatient Trump drives U.S. push for Afghan peace talks

"There's a danger that the Taliban will smell weakness," one foreign diplomat said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OrCbzy

Menstruating women often face banishment in India. Meghan Markle wants that to end.

Can digital media startups replace closed community newspapers?

"We want to make it clear that the decline of newspapers is not the same thing as the decline of local journalism," an entrepreneur said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LNWnNq

Top Koch leaders vent frustration with GOP in the Trump era

"The divisiveness of this White House is causing long-term damage," Brian Hooks, co-chair of the Seminar Network, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LxL8ts

Zimbabweans vote in first election since Mugabe's ouster

The election is a watershed vote that many Zimbabweans hope will rid the country of its global pariah status and spark a recovery in its failed economy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vgwzQ2

How Trump can use America's economic numbers to ensure a GOP midterm victory

If Trump is disciplined enough to make the economy his headline, there's not much Democrats can do to counteract his message. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OuBoOb

Facial recognition would let police track our every move. Are we ready?

"It's not too late for someone to take a stand and keep this from happening," said the CEO of a facial recognition company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vfBctC

Yoga for the neck

Here’s to strengthening balls and sockets, to help overall mobility from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2OqLHmo

The ‘kalari’ burner

The martial arts form that is now practised for its beauty and body and mind awareness from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2AmDf4L

Giuliani is wrong about Cohen's value as a witness

Analysis: Cohen is exactly the kind of cooperating witness Rudy Giuliani the prosecutor gladly would have embraced. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LwQxky

Worse than 'extreme' wildfire kills six in Northern California

"'Extreme' is not even the right adjective to use anymore. It is just an understatement," a fire official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K5FARl

Six new players enter Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown

The six major leaguers, all of who are still alive, include Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, Trevor Hoffman, Jack Morris and Alan Trammell. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M1NBsm

Trump mulls revoking security clearances of former intel officials

"This sort of screams political retribution. This is punitive, this is not security based," says one expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Am0MCX

Twelve Michael Cohen audiotapes released to federal investigators

Trump's voice is on at least one of the audiotapes discussing Playboy model Karen McDougal with Cohen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mRbojJ

Judge delays start of Paul Manafort's fraud trial

If convicted, Manafort, who is 69, could face ten years in prison. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AmDz3B

This jet pack lets you live your 'Iron Man' fantasies — but you'll need Tony Stark money

New "Daedalus" suit will set you back more than $440,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OujpaC

NBC/WSJ poll: Support for Roe v. Wade hits new high

A majority of Republicans — 52 percent — say the Supreme Court decision should not be overturned. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AmC8ly

Trump warns Iran over 'demented words of violence & death'

The fiery rhetoric by both presidents comes against the backdrop of increasingly adversarial actions between the two nations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mOOeui

Florida's 'stand your ground' under scrutiny after father killed

"He was just trying to protect us," said the girlfriend of Markeis McGlockton, a 28-year-old father of three who was killed during a parking space dispute. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AkIsKj

10-year-old girl and woman, 18, killed in Toronto shooting

"I know that it could have been worse," the Canadian city's police chief said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mTsyND

GOP lawmaker in Georgia drops pants, uses racial slur in Sacha Baron Cohen TV series

Rep. Jason Spencer's on-camera conduct horrified fellow Republicans, some of whom called for his immediate resignation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Aj08Gr

How to order a healthy meal at Chipotle, according to a nutritionist

Customization is key. Here's how to build a meal at the Mexican chain that is healthy and satisfying. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vjAGdU

HBO, Marvel sat out America's largest nerd convention. That's a good thing.

SDCC existed long before movie and TV producers came calling and it will continue long after mainstream pop culture turns away. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OoD7Vg

Trump's the issue in Heitkamp re-election battle in North Dakota

The incumbent Democrat faces Republican Kevin Cramer in a red state. When to support the president and when not to is a major issue in the contest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AkIrpJ

New York Daily News cuts half of its staff

The New York Daily News announced on Monday plans to eliminate half of its newsroom as part of a broader effort to refocus the newspaper. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mPFqnI

Why are there no black Koch brothers?

There are many rich nonwhite Americans, but a lack of nonwhite megadonors could hamper Democratic hopes of winning back Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AhO34d

Decades after a dictatorship, secret police files open old wounds

The machinery of the Communist apparatus relied on whisper networks of compromised people, including situations where a "brother spied on his brother." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OqMBiU

'Like I am trash': Migrant kids tell stories of detention, separation

As the deadline for reunifying thousands of separated children with their parents passed, migrant children allege mistreatment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LAavuv

'Giving circles': Female fundraisers are powering women candidates

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is helping build a national network of donor groups supporting federal and state office-seekers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LyB9Eg

Pub tycoon pushes Brexit alongside pints

Tim Martin believes his customers will see benefits from the U.K.'s looming divorce from the European Union. But some drinkers just want a quiet pint. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vgU7UK

GOP volunteers hit streets to save House from 'Blue Wave'

"You didn't even see Republican signs because it was assumed that everyone was voting Republican," a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oq76w0

5 ways to instantly get yourself in 'vacation mode'

It's not about your location, it's about the mindset. Here's how to get away, whether you have a week-long break or just a couple of hours. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vgU4Iy

Gunmen on the loose after shooting into crowd, killing 3 in New Orleans

"We believe they stood over one of the individuals and fired multiple rounds and fled on foot," a police spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LuRYjj

Three more reported dead in massive California wildfire

The Carr Fire in Shasta County has forced as many as 38,000 residents to evacuate and as many as 6,000 homes are threatened, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mTRfJO

Death toll from Greek wildfire reaches 91 as village grieves

The vast majority of victims died in the fire itself, though a number drowned in the sea while fleeing the flames. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OrmMza

Closed bridges put lives and livelihoods at risk in Mississippi

More than a dozen Mississippi residents said that emergency services, at times, struggled to find their way to those who called for help. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2verTdf

8 self-care practices for those who are short on money and time

Forget spa days and idyllic getaways, self care is about consistently taking moments to rejuvenate and re-center. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oq76fu

Actor Ving Rhames said neighbor called police on him

The actor was told that a female neighbor had called police to report "a large black man was breaking into the house." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K6v4Js

New York Times publisher says he chided Trump not to call press the enemy

"I warned that this inflammatory language is contributing to a rise in threats against journalists and will lead to violence," Sulzberger said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K5Fycb

Trump again threatens shutdown over immigration

The president demanded cooperation from the Democrats over immigration, threatening to close the government in order to achieve his goals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LwQuoS

Why do restaurants charge extra for avocado?

"We were losing money every time someone added guacamole to their burrito." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AmwS1t

Former U.S. archbishop resigns amid sex abuse scandal

Pope Francis accepted the resignation and ordered the former head of the Archdiocese of Washington to observe a life of prayer and penance in seclusion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K3sHad

Gunmen on the loose after shooting into crowd, killing 3 in New Orleans

"We believe they stood over one of the individuals and fired multiple rounds and fled on foot," a police spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OoZwC9

Death toll from Greek wildfire reaches 91 as village grieves

The vast majority of victims died in the fire itself, though a number drowned in the sea while fleeing the flames. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uZ60PQ

Actor Ving Rhames said neighbor called police on him

The actor was told that a female neighbor had called police to report "a large black man was breaking into the house." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnxvL0

5 ways to instantly get yourself in 'vacation mode'

It's not about your location, it's about the mindset. Here's how to get away, whether you have a week-long break or just a couple of hours. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LuwtiB

8 self-care practices for those who are short on money and time

Forget spa days and idyllic getaways, self care is about consistently taking moments to rejuvenate and re-center. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M228nX

Wildfires rip through California towns

A blaze in Northern California erupted explosively, jumping the Sacramento River and threatening a city that's home to 92,000 people. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mQtIcv

New York Times publisher offers different take on Trump meeting

"I warned that this inflammatory language is contributing to a rise in threats against journalists and will lead to violence," Sulzberger said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AmhuSG

'Like I am trash': Migrant children reveal stories of detention, separation

As the deadline for reunifying thousands of separated children with their parents passed, migrant children allege mistreatment from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2viZN0q

'Giving circles': Female fundraisers are powering women candidates

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is helping build a national network of donor groups supporting federal and state office-seekers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AuRODF

Trump again threatens shutdown over immigration

The president demanded cooperation from the Democrats over immigration, threatening to close the government in order to achieve his goals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AgHJdf

The Trump era's newest endangered species is the Endangered Species Act

The administration and Congress has opened a new front in its war on science by making it easier to cause extinctions from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K4SAGX

Why do restaurants charge extra for avocado?

"We were losing money every time someone added guacamole to their burrito." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mRTSfh

Pub tycoon pushes Brexit alongside pints in the U.K.

Tim Martin believes his customers will see benefits from the U.K.'s looming divorce from the European Union. But some drinkers just want a quiet pint. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mPERud

Media bias against conservatives is why no one trusts the news now

It might not be conscious, but the way that reporters treat conservatives in their coverage has always shown their liberal leanings from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Lv8M9Q

Gunmen on the loose after shooting into crowd, killing 3 in New Orleans

"We believe they stood over one of the individuals and fired multiple rounds and fled on foot," a police spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NQzuGK

Palestinian teen icon gets emotional homecoming after release from Israeli prison

The teen was arrested after being filmed slapping and kicking Israeli soldiers in front of her home in the occupied West Bank. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K55aFP

Cher has redefined herself a dozen times, but always remained a true diva

She is an entertainer so durable and consistently excellent that we joke she'll outlast human civilization from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K6eCZM

Trump mulls revoking security clearances of former intel officials

"This sort of screams political retribution. This is punitive, this is not security based," says one expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vfvYOr

Twelve Michael Cohen audiotapes released to federal investigators

Trump's voice is on at least one of the audiotapes discussing Playboy model Karen McDougal with Cohen. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LwGYBR

Judge delays start of Paul Manafort's fraud trial

If convicted, Manafort, who is 69, could face ten years in prison. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vdAi0K

This jet pack lets you live your 'Iron Man' fantasies — but you'll need Tony Stark money

New "Daedalus" suit will set you back more than $440,000. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LzLP5C

NBC/WSJ poll: Support for Roe v. Wade hits new high

A majority of Republicans — 52 percent — say the Supreme Court decision should not be overturned. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vdAgWG

Trump warns Iran over 'demented words of violence & death'

The fiery rhetoric by both presidents comes against the backdrop of increasingly adversarial actions between the two nations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LzLO1y

Florida's 'stand your ground' under scrutiny after father killed

10-year-old girl and woman, 18, killed in Toronto shooting

"I know that it could have been worse," the Canadian city's police chief said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Or9nHE

GOP lawmaker in Georgia drops pants, uses racial slur in Sacha Baron Cohen TV series

Rep. Jason Spencer's on-camera conduct horrified fellow Republicans, some of whom called for his immediate resignation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vdAey2

How to order a healthy meal at Chipotle, according to a nutritionist

Customization is key. Here's how to build a meal at the Mexican chain that is healthy and satisfying. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mOpHoZ

HBO, Marvel sat out America's largest nerd convention. That's a good thing.

SDCC existed long before movie and TV producers came calling and it will continue long after mainstream pop culture turns away. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OpdVOE

Trump's the issue in Heitkamp re-election battle in North Dakota

The incumbent Democrat faces Republican Kevin Cramer in a red state. When to support the president and when not to is a major issue in the contest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2veDMQF

New York Daily News cuts half of its staff

The New York Daily News announced on Monday plans to eliminate half of its newsroom as part of a broader effort to refocus the newspaper. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Or9lzw

Why are there no black Koch brothers?

There are many rich nonwhite Americans, but a lack of nonwhite megadonors could hamper Democratic hopes of winning back Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2vecj1b

'They are so lifelike': Instagram's faux influencers gain real followers

Miquela Sousa is what every Instagram influencer aspires to be — but she's not a real person. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Lz5ceQ

Decades after a dictatorship, secret police files open old wounds

Three more reported dead in massive California wildfire

The Carr Fire in Shasta County has forced as many as 38,000 residents to evacuate and as many as 6,000 homes are threatened, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AjMbb9

Half of Congress is leaving town. Their to-do list isn't going anywhere.

Lawmakers left Washington Thursday to go on a month-long recess without tackling some of the biggest issues on the agenda. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AfqkBH

At least 10 dead after 6.4 earthquake hits Indonesia island

The quake hit Lombok island early in the morning when many people were still sleeping. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M09zvA

Iceland is for gun lovers (but nobody gets shot)

Icelandic people love guns. The small North Atlantic island nation has a rich hunting and sport shooting culture, and there's about one gun for every three people on the island. But there hasn't been a gun murder since 2007. Here's a look at the extensive application and training process required to purchase a firearm in Iceland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uJuWLa

Thrilling 'Mission: Impossible' proof Tom Cruise defies laws of time and space

Cruise's latest blockbuster is a thrilling, surprisingly coherent film that feels two decades in the making. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OkCVXj

Tropical storm makes landfall in Japan, still reeling from deadly flooding

Tropical Storm Jongdari knocked out power to thousands. At least 16 people have been injured, NHK reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AfqgBX

Former U.S. archbishop resigns amid sex abuse scandal

GOP volunteers hit streets to save House from 'Blue Wave'

"You didn't even see Republican signs because it was assumed that everyone was voting Republican," a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NRK4gw

Can a pharmacist deny a prescription based on moral objections? Maybe

Recent cases highlight the gray area around "conscience clauses" that many patients don't even know exist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OkCX1n

U.S. citizen died by suicide after his family was denied visas

Salem was one of thousands of Yemeni-Americans separated from non-U.S. citizen family members by Trump's travel ban. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mRuSo4

What happens if Dallas goes rogue on anthem?

Stephen Jones' recent comments about the NFL's national anthem policy show that the Cowboys may not abide by the rule. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AiLOxn

Stand your ground: Private vs. public in the great outdoors

Idaho's new trespassing law expands the rights of property owners to keep people off their land, in a state where private property is one of the core values. from NBC News Top Stories https://youtu.be/N3HvG7Budak

Man suspected of other murders after death of NY nurse

"She was tortured. Tied up and tortured for hours," the victim's father told NBC New York. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AfqhG1

Record heat, fires made worse by human-caused climate change, scientists warn

Europe suffered its deadliest fire in more than a century, and wildfires in the western United States forced thousands of people from their homes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ajf33e

Closed bridges put lives and livelihoods at risk in Mississippi

More than a dozen Mississippi residents said that emergency services, at times, struggled to find their way to those who called for help. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OkCQCZ

Thinking of an IKEA kitchen? Here's what you need to know first

IKEA cabinets can save you a bundle — but there are some sticking points to be aware of before installing them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AfqdWN

Advocates warn of cover-up as Trump moves to scrap worker-safety rule

The administration has moved to roll back an Obama-era requirement that big employers submit info about workplace injuries to the government. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mS0URa

Cooking oil coating prevents bacteria from growing on food processing equipment, study suggests

Many foods produced on an industrial scale include raw ingredients mixed together in enormous stainless steel machines that can be difficult to clean. A research team proposes a simple new solution: trapping a thin layer of cooking oil at the metal surface to fill in microscopic scrapes, cracks and fissures and create a barrier to bacterial attachment. This solution resulted in a 1,000x reduction in bacterial levels inside the industrial machines tested. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uWR2tR

Cooking oil coating prevents bacteria from growing on food processing equipment, study suggests

Many foods produced on an industrial scale include raw ingredients mixed together in enormous stainless steel machines that can be difficult to clean. A research team proposes a simple new solution: trapping a thin layer of cooking oil at the metal surface to fill in microscopic scrapes, cracks and fissures and create a barrier to bacterial attachment. This solution resulted in a 1,000x reduction in bacterial levels inside the industrial machines tested. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uWR2tR

Sessions asked to probe Florida 'stand your ground' death

"Florida's Stand Your Ground law has created a culture of impunity where communities of color are disproportionately affected," said one congressman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AiqtnJ

Disney's next live-action film will feature African princess

The project, "Sadé," will follow the story of a young princess who saves her kingdom using magical powers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AipXWP

Aging overweight scuba divers at risk of underwater heart attack

Older, overweight scuba divers are being urged to shed pounds to avoid an underwater heart attack. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mOeyVf

MicroRNA panel can identify malignancy in indeterminate thyroid nodules

A panel of 19 microRNAs identified using next-generation sequencing could categorize indeterminate thyroid nodule samples into malignant and benign. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AopX7I

Public views of gene editing for babies depend on how it would be used

A new survey finds a majority of Americans support the idea of using gene editing with the goal of delivering direct health benefits for babies. Yet, a majority also considers the use of gene editing to boost a baby's intelligence as something that takes technology 'too far.' from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mNkaz7

Aging overweight scuba divers at risk of underwater heart attack

Older, overweight scuba divers are being urged to shed pounds to avoid an underwater heart attack. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mOeyVf

MicroRNA panel can identify malignancy in indeterminate thyroid nodules

A panel of 19 microRNAs identified using next-generation sequencing could categorize indeterminate thyroid nodule samples into malignant and benign. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AopX7I

Genetic basis of heart rhythms explored in large population study

New information about the biology behind the heart's electrical activity has been revealed in a major genome study with the largest sample size ever of a project of this type. These molecular mechanisms offer insights into cardiac electrical diseases and could suggest avenues of drug research for preventing and treating heart rhythm or conduction problems. Genes in 44 loci identified as associated with the PR interval on an EKG are overrepresented in cardiac disease processes, including heart block, sick sinus syndrome, and atrial fibrillation. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AhFRRr

Genetic basis of heart rhythms explored in large population study

New information about the biology behind the heart's electrical activity has been revealed in a major genome study with the largest sample size ever of a project of this type. These molecular mechanisms offer insights into cardiac electrical diseases and could suggest avenues of drug research for preventing and treating heart rhythm or conduction problems. Genes in 44 loci identified as associated with the PR interval on an EKG are overrepresented in cardiac disease processes, including heart block, sick sinus syndrome, and atrial fibrillation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AhFRRr

Optical neural network demo

Researchers have made a silicon chip that distributes optical signals precisely across a miniature brain-like grid, showcasing a potential new design for neural networks. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ag68zv

Checking phones in lectures can cost students half a grade in exams

Students perform less well in end-of-term exams if they are allowed access to an electronic device, such as a phone or tablet, for non-academic purposes in lectures, a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mQUOAt

Ability to identify genuine laughter transcends culture

People across cultures are largely able to tell the difference between a fake laugh and a real one, according to a new study. Across all societies, listeners were able to tell better than chance whether a laugh was 'real' or 'fake' with some variation. For example, Samoan listeners only got the right answer 56 percent of the time whereas Japanese listeners were correct 69 percent of the time. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JZw2Y1

Leopard geckos can make new brain cells

Researchers have discovered the type of stem cell allowing geckos to create new brain cells. This finding provides evidence that lizards may also be able to regenerate parts of the brain after injury. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Onk3H3

How stimulant treatments for ADHD work

Stimulant medications are an effective treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the classroom, parents and teachers say that medications like methylphenidate (MPH) can reduce symptoms and improve behavior. Although stimulants have been in use for decades to treat ADHD in school-aged children, just how they work hasn't been clear. But the results of a new study are filling in critical gaps about the role of improved cognitive functions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NRM1tg

Leopard geckos can make new brain cells

Researchers have discovered the type of stem cell allowing geckos to create new brain cells. This finding provides evidence that lizards may also be able to regenerate parts of the brain after injury. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Onk3H3

How stimulant treatments for ADHD work

Stimulant medications are an effective treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the classroom, parents and teachers say that medications like methylphenidate (MPH) can reduce symptoms and improve behavior. Although stimulants have been in use for decades to treat ADHD in school-aged children, just how they work hasn't been clear. But the results of a new study are filling in critical gaps about the role of improved cognitive functions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NRM1tg

Fat production and burning are synchronized in livers of mice with obesity

Mice fed a fattening diet develop new liver circadian rhythms that impact the way fat is accumulated and simultaneously burned. The team found that as liver fat production increases, surprisingly, so does the body's ability to burn fat. These opposing physiological processes reach their peak activity each day around 5 p.m., illustrating an unexpected connection between overeating, circadian rhythms, and fat accumulation in the liver. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mNuPK1

Researchers are first to sequence rare bacteria that causes rampant tooth decay

Little is know about the bacteria Streptococcus sobrinus, which accelerates tooth decay in some people. This will soon change because a team of researchers has now successfully sequenced the complete genomes of three strains of S. sobrinus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2veY3Wb

Fat production and burning are synchronized in livers of mice with obesity

Mice fed a fattening diet develop new liver circadian rhythms that impact the way fat is accumulated and simultaneously burned. The team found that as liver fat production increases, surprisingly, so does the body's ability to burn fat. These opposing physiological processes reach their peak activity each day around 5 p.m., illustrating an unexpected connection between overeating, circadian rhythms, and fat accumulation in the liver. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mNuPK1

Changes to sperm's small RNA in the epididymis may help ensure mouse embryos implant

This week, Louise Brown, the first person born after conception by in vitro fertilization (IVF), celebrates her 40th birthday. Thanks to assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection and to new techniques developed in laboratory animals, researchers are able to uncover new details about the processes of fertilization and reproduction in mammals. This research is providing insight into inheritance and the genetic and epigenetic contributions to offspring from both mother and father. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mQoCgI

Evolution of efflux pumps could yield important insights in fighting antibiotic resistance

Different types of efflux pump proteins might have evolved independently, instead of divergently as previously thought. This could yield insights in mediating antibiotic resistance. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K340L7

Electricity sparks neuronal diversity during brain development

To understand how neuronal circuits emerge during development, researchers investigated what enables neuronal stem cells to generate successive subtypes of neurons as the embryo grows. By measuring the electrical activity, they found that membrane voltage values increase as the embryo develops and new neurons are being created. To test the role of this electrical charge, neuroscientists experimentally manipulated progenitor voltage values, which allowed them to select which type of neuron was being born. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LX6CMl

Can scientists leverage mysterious mossy cells for brain disease treatments?

Scientists showed that 'mossy cells' in the hippocampus regulate local stem cells to control their production of new neurons, which is important for normal learning and memory, stress response, and mood regulation. Such neurogenesis in the adult brain is disrupted in many common conditions including Alzheimer's disease, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury, and some forms of epilepsy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LLqXaK

Next generation ALS drug silences inherited form of the disease in animal models

Researchers delayed signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in rodents by injecting them with a second-generation drug designed to silence the gene, superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1). The results suggest the newer version of the drug may be effective at treating an inherited form of the disease caused by mutations in SOD1. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LTcuGq

Tool to reduce slavery in seafood supply chains

A new screening tool is giving seafood companies the ability to pinpoint the highest risks of forced labour in their supply chain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NNZD99

Why men say they've had more lifetime sexual partners than women

The disparity between the number of sexual partners reported by men and women can largely be explained by a tendency among men to report extreme numbers of partners, and to estimate rather than count their lifetime total, a new study finds. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ai7bPn

New arthritis severity gene identified

The finding could lead to targeted therapies for chronic conditions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Oo9BiE

Four weeks of riding an e-bike promotes fitness and health

The role of the e-bike in promoting health and fitness is comparable to that of a conventional bicycle. In particular, overweight and untrained individuals can benefit from riding an e-bike. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NRfkMF

Researchers are first to sequence rare bacteria that causes rampant tooth decay

Little is know about the bacteria Streptococcus sobrinus, which accelerates tooth decay in some people. This will soon change because a team of researchers has now successfully sequenced the complete genomes of three strains of S. sobrinus. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2veY3Wb

Changes to sperm's small RNA in the epididymis may help ensure mouse embryos implant

This week, Louise Brown, the first person born after conception by in vitro fertilization (IVF), celebrates her 40th birthday. Thanks to assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection and to new techniques developed in laboratory animals, researchers are able to uncover new details about the processes of fertilization and reproduction in mammals. This research is providing insight into inheritance and the genetic and epigenetic contributions to offspring from both mother and father. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2mQoCgI

Evolution of efflux pumps could yield important insights in fighting antibiotic resistance

Different types of efflux pump proteins might have evolved independently, instead of divergently as previously thought. This could yield insights in mediating antibiotic resistance. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K340L7

Electricity sparks neuronal diversity during brain development

To understand how neuronal circuits emerge during development, researchers investigated what enables neuronal stem cells to generate successive subtypes of neurons as the embryo grows. By measuring the electrical activity, they found that membrane voltage values increase as the embryo develops and new neurons are being created. To test the role of this electrical charge, neuroscientists experimentally manipulated progenitor voltage values, which allowed them to select which type of neuron was being born. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LX6CMl

Can scientists leverage mysterious mossy cells for brain disease treatments?

Scientists showed that 'mossy cells' in the hippocampus regulate local stem cells to control their production of new neurons, which is important for normal learning and memory, stress response, and mood regulation. Such neurogenesis in the adult brain is disrupted in many common conditions including Alzheimer's disease, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury, and some forms of epilepsy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LLqXaK

Next generation ALS drug silences inherited form of the disease in animal models

Researchers delayed signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in rodents by injecting them with a second-generation drug designed to silence the gene, superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1). The results suggest the newer version of the drug may be effective at treating an inherited form of the disease caused by mutations in SOD1. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LTcuGq

Tool to reduce slavery in seafood supply chains

A new screening tool is giving seafood companies the ability to pinpoint the highest risks of forced labour in their supply chain. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NNZD99

New arthritis severity gene identified

The finding could lead to targeted therapies for chronic conditions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Oo9BiE

Four weeks of riding an e-bike promotes fitness and health

The role of the e-bike in promoting health and fitness is comparable to that of a conventional bicycle. In particular, overweight and untrained individuals can benefit from riding an e-bike. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NRfkMF

New hope for rare disorder

Hereditary angioedema is a chronic disorder that can sometimes be life-threatening. Now, a new drug therapy has been successfully tested in an international study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ai3ARu

First ever study of serious case reviews of sudden unexpected infant deaths conducted

For the first time in England a study has been conducted of official investigations of unexpected infant deaths. The researchers aimed to develop a detailed understanding of the circumstances of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) cases subject to serious case review. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Oqc10i

Tweets prove to be reliable indicator of air quality conditions during wildfires

Whether it is caused by wildfire or prescribed fire, smoke can have serious health ramifications. Scientists evaluated 39,000 tweets originating in California during the state's 2015 wildfire season to learn whether what people tweet can be used to predict air quality in areas affected by fire. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2vdD1XY

Former U.S. archbishop resigns amid sex abuse scandal

Police: 5 dead in connected Texas shootings

Officers responded to reports of an attack at a nursing home outside Corpus Christi, Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uWRrMF

Record heat, fires made worse by human-caused climate change, scientists warn

Europe suffered its deadliest fire in more than a century, and wildfires in the western United States forced thousands of people from their homes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LJC43J

Why are men so terrible, and what can we do about it?

Many people, including clients, have begun asking what's wrong with men. The answer is complicated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NNNSPZ

Cannabis does not improve breathlessness during exercise in patients with advanced COPD

Inhaled vaporized cannabis does not appear to improve or worsen exercise performance and activity-related breathlessness in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a randomized controlled trial. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OqmoB1

'Nudging' doctors to prescribe cholesterol-lowering statins triples prescription rates

Pairing an online patient dashboard with 'nudges' to doctors tripled statin prescribing rates in a clinical trial. The study used two nudges, active choice framing to prompt physicians to make a decision on prescriptions, and peer comparison feedback which provided physicians with information on their performance relative to other physicians. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NQFH5m

Making love can make men sad too

A world-first study concludes men can and do suffer from postcoital dysphoria (PCD) which results in feelings of sadness, tearfulness or irritability following sex. While the condition had been recognized in women, no studies had previously identified the phenomenon among males. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Lu16ov

Medical errors in the emergency room: Understanding why

Medical errors are estimated to cause 250,000 deaths per year in the US. Previously, research on admitted patients suggested that errors are due to the way doctors process the data they have about patients -- in other words, doctors have the right information, but might not act on it in the best way. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LLcXxB

Regenerative medicine: Cell conversion factors predicted

Thanks to a newly developed computational method, researchers can accurately predict how one subpopulation of cells can be converted into another. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LW6fBC

Dense breast notification and insurance legislation analysis

Increased awareness of breast tissue density masking cancer and thus decreasing the diagnostic sensitivity of mammography has brought about relevant state-level policies. This new study examines which characteristics of breast density state-level policies were associated with increased use of downstream breast ultrasound for enhancing earlier detection of breast cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LG66W5

Neurodegenerative disease found in monkeys

Scientists have discovered a naturally occurring disease in monkeys that mimics a deadly childhood neurodegenerative disorder in people -- a finding that holds promise for developing new gene therapies to treat Batten disease. Scientists confirmed through genetic analysis that a small population of Japanese macaque monkeys carry a mutation in the CLN7 gene that causes one form of the disease. It's the only known model for the disease among non-human primates in the world. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LIDXxP

Diabetes drugs act as powerful curb for immune cells in controlling inflammation

A common class of drugs used to treat diabetes has been found to exert a powerful check on macrophages by controlling the metabolic fuel they use to generate energy. Keeping macrophages from going overboard on the job may inhibit the onset of obesity and diabetes following tissue inflammation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NP5Ph8

Artificial intelligence can predict your personality ... simply by tracking your eyes

It's often been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, revealing what we think and how we feel. Now, new research reveals that your eyes may also be an indicator of your personality type, simply by the way they move. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uWn3lA

Cannabis does not improve breathlessness during exercise in patients with advanced COPD

Inhaled vaporized cannabis does not appear to improve or worsen exercise performance and activity-related breathlessness in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a randomized controlled trial. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OqmoB1

'Nudging' doctors to prescribe cholesterol-lowering statins triples prescription rates

Pairing an online patient dashboard with 'nudges' to doctors tripled statin prescribing rates in a clinical trial. The study used two nudges, active choice framing to prompt physicians to make a decision on prescriptions, and peer comparison feedback which provided physicians with information on their performance relative to other physicians. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NQFH5m

Making love can make men sad too

A world-first study concludes men can and do suffer from postcoital dysphoria (PCD) which results in feelings of sadness, tearfulness or irritability following sex. While the condition had been recognized in women, no studies had previously identified the phenomenon among males. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Lu16ov

Medical errors in the emergency room: Understanding why

Medical errors are estimated to cause 250,000 deaths per year in the US. Previously, research on admitted patients suggested that errors are due to the way doctors process the data they have about patients -- in other words, doctors have the right information, but might not act on it in the best way. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LLcXxB

Regenerative medicine: Cell conversion factors predicted

Thanks to a newly developed computational method, researchers can accurately predict how one subpopulation of cells can be converted into another. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LW6fBC

Dense breast notification and insurance legislation analysis

Increased awareness of breast tissue density masking cancer and thus decreasing the diagnostic sensitivity of mammography has brought about relevant state-level policies. This new study examines which characteristics of breast density state-level policies were associated with increased use of downstream breast ultrasound for enhancing earlier detection of breast cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LG66W5

Neurodegenerative disease found in monkeys

Scientists have discovered a naturally occurring disease in monkeys that mimics a deadly childhood neurodegenerative disorder in people -- a finding that holds promise for developing new gene therapies to treat Batten disease. Scientists confirmed through genetic analysis that a small population of Japanese macaque monkeys carry a mutation in the CLN7 gene that causes one form of the disease. It's the only known model for the disease among non-human primates in the world. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LIDXxP

Diabetes drugs act as powerful curb for immune cells in controlling inflammation