Ortho Neuro disorders

"I do not think that a reasonable prosecutor would bring this case based on the evidence before the committee," Rachel Mitchell writes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xRN6vE

U.S., Canada reach NAFTA deal

President Trump had threatened to splinter the nearly 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement into a bilateral pact with Mexico. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y1SlZc

Oakland A's Khris Davis hits .247 for a fourth consecutive season

Davis is the first player in baseball history to hit for the same batting average (rounded to three decimal places) four seasons in a row, according to NBC Sports Bay Area. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NU4gmC

Potential 2020 candidates gather. Talk of the White House? No, just Kavanaugh.

Eric Holder, John Kerry, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke, Michael Avenatti and more stopped by the Texas Tribune Festival. There was only one thing to talk about. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P1M2w3

Watch Live: Ravens vs. Steelers on Sunday Night Football

The Ravens are playing to join the Bengals atop the AFC North, while the Steelers are playing to avoid joining the Cleveland Browns in last place. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OlMeJm

Governor signs bill to restore net neutrality in California

Fierce legal battles loom as California moves to enforce Obama-era open internet policies struck down by the Trump administration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P0m7ot

Limits to Kavanaugh investigation have not changed, despite Trump's comments

Trump’s Saturday night tweet has not changed the limits imposed by the White House counsel’s office on the FBI's Kavanaugh investigation, sources say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ne774o

A 'Kavanaugh wave' is predicted in November. But for Democrats or GOP?

The dramatic daylong testimony focused attention on the troubles facing Trump's nominee and the possible political fallout. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oq5lSt

Hollywood wants to turn your favorite podcast into your favorite TV show

TV executives want to turn earbuds into eyeballs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NabZrv

A Republican believer in climate change is out to convert his party

Inglis is doubling down on the beliefs that cost him his seat in Congress: Climate change is real, and Republicans must act. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnFfPT

Steelers reportedly have no serious offers for Le'Veon Bell, yet

Steelers reportedly have no serious offers for Le’Veon Bell, yet from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NbCQmX

Kellyanne Conway: 'I'm a victim of sexual assault'

Conway made the admission during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ov3eNv

After a storied career, Ted Turner faces latest challenge: dementia

The founder of CNN says in a TV interview that he's been diagnosed with a progressive brain disorder that leaves him forgetful and exhausted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NbK3TZ

Matt Damon portrays an angry, beer-loving Kavanaugh on 'SNL' cold open

“I’m going to start at an 11. I’m going to take it to about a 15 real quick,” Damon said, reflecting the sometimes angry nature of Kavanaugh’s opening statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Onf63L

Bucs head coach after Bears dominate: Fire everyone, starting with me

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California becomes first state to require women on corporate boards

A fourth of publicly held corporations with headquarters in California don't have any women on their boards of directors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Om4hiy

Report: Manchester United staff thinks Mourinho to be fired soon

Report: Manchester United staff thinks Mourinho to be fired soon from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NbK3Dt

Pennsylvania car explosion kills three, prompting FBI investigation

"The fire was crazy," Resident Carlos Perodin said. "The car was pretty much split in half." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ov3dcp

Why do we need personality tests and horoscopes to tell us who we are?

The eternal quest to unlock the mystery of who we are and be "seen." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NhyZVC

NBA tells J.R. Smith he must cover Supreme brand tattoo on leg

NBA tells J.R. Smith he must cover Supreme brand tattoo on leg from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OrzroC

360 Video: Inside Boeing's Starliner space capsule

Step inside a mock-up of the spacecraft that will ferry astronauts to the International Space Station. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NcKwFA

New York Mets honor David Wright in his final game

Wright took a moment to salute fans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OmPkwE

Troubled club NATO may gain a new member

"Borders in the Balkans have been redrawn so many times we do not take them for granted, unless they are guaranteed by a bigger security mechanism." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NcKu0q

Death toll from Indonesia tsunami rises to 832

Looters were seen stealing from a badly damaged mall in Palu, despite ongoing aftershocks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oq5m8Z

Notre Dame top No. 7 Stanford to remain undefeated

The No. 8 Irish passed their biggest test of the season trouncing Stanford 38-17 in South Bend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NcK5e9

Blues guitarist Otis Rush dead at 84

He was an architect of Chicago's 'West Side Sound' in the 1950s and 1960s. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oq5kxT

Sen. Warren to consider run for president

It's time "for women to go to Washington to fix our broken government, and that includes a woman at the top," the Democratic senator said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NcKqOe

Coons calls Flake a hero for action on Kavanaugh

Speaking at the Global Citizen Festival, Flake said, "Feel free to join me in an elevator any time." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnuWeR

Sarah Palin's eldest son, Track Palin, arrested for alleged assault

When a female acquaintance attempted to call police during the assault, Track Palin took her phone away, the police report stated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NcKoG6

Janelle Monáe tells sexual assault survivors, 'I believe you'

"This past week was a brutal, brutal week for a lot of us women," the pop star said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OtLDFG

Fact check: Trump says Blumenthal lied (he did) and bragged (he didn't)

Earlier this week, the Democratic senator questioned Brett Kavanaugh's credibility. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NcKlKq

Bucs head coach after Bears dominate: Fire everyone, starting with me

Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter after Bears dominate: Fire everyone, starting with me from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zGWMdU

California becomes first state to require women on corporate boards

A fourth of publicly held corporations with headquarters in California don't have any women on their boards of directors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DFEj5i

Report: Manchester United staff thinks Mourinho to be fired soon

Report: Manchester United staff thinks Mourinho to be fired soon from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OkWPnX

New cancer vaccine shows early promise for patients with HER2-positive cancers

Treatment with a HER2-targeted therapeutic cancer vaccine provided clinical benefit to several patients with metastatic HER2-positive cancers who had not previously been treated with a HER2-targeted therapeutic, according to data from a phase I clinical trial. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RfNc8m

Bacterial therapy tolerable, shows early promise in patients with advanced solid tumors

A phase I clinical trial investigating the use of bacterial Clostridium novyi-NT spores as an injectable monotherapy had manageable toxicities and showed early clinical efficacy in patients with treatment-refractory solid tumor malignancies, according to new data. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QmSzBG

Scientists use AI to develop better predictions of why children struggle at school

Scientists using machine learning -- a type of artificial intelligence -- with data from hundreds of children who struggle at school, identified clusters of learning difficulties which did not match the previous diagnosis the children had been given. The researchers from the Medical Research Council Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge say this reinforces the need for children to receive detailed assessments of their cognitive skills to identify the best type of support. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OpWwYR

New cancer vaccine shows early promise for patients with HER2-positive cancers

Treatment with a HER2-targeted therapeutic cancer vaccine provided clinical benefit to several patients with metastatic HER2-positive cancers who had not previously been treated with a HER2-targeted therapeutic, according to data from a phase I clinical trial. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RfNc8m

Bacterial therapy tolerable, shows early promise in patients with advanced solid tumors

A phase I clinical trial investigating the use of bacterial Clostridium novyi-NT spores as an injectable monotherapy had manageable toxicities and showed early clinical efficacy in patients with treatment-refractory solid tumor malignancies, according to new data. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QmSzBG

Scientists use AI to develop better predictions of why children struggle at school

Scientists using machine learning -- a type of artificial intelligence -- with data from hundreds of children who struggle at school, identified clusters of learning difficulties which did not match the previous diagnosis the children had been given. The researchers from the Medical Research Council Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge say this reinforces the need for children to receive detailed assessments of their cognitive skills to identify the best type of support. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OpWwYR

Steelers reportedly have no serious offers for Le'Veon Bell, yet

Steelers reportedly have no serious offers for Le’Veon Bell, yet from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RcYJFu

Potential 2020 candidates gather. Talk of the White House? No, just Kavanaugh.

Pennsylvania car explosion kills one, prompting FBI investigation

"The fire was crazy," Resident Carlos Perodin said. "The car was pretty much split in half." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OmPc0g

Hollywood wants to turn your favorite podcast into your favorite TV show

TV executives want to turn earbuds into eyeballs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N8ME12

Why do we need personality tests and horoscopes to tell us who we are?

The eternal quest to unlock the mystery of who we are and be "seen." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OmPapa

Kellyanne Conway: 'I'm a victim of sexual assault'

Conway made the admission during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DH5lcH

As Trump focuses on Kavanaugh, Mueller's noose quietly tightens around Russia

Manafort’s cooperation should be an invaluable tool for Mueller as he continues to probe possible Russian interference — and American collusion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xNJQBA

Europe beats out U.S. to win Ryder Cup

Europe beats out U.S. to win Ryder Cup from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DH1LPE

Coons calls Flake a hero for action on Kavanaugh

Speaking at the Global Citizen Festival, Flake said, "Feel free to join me in an elevator any time." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zFSnYQ

Sarah Palin's eldest son, Track Palin, arrested for alleged assault

When a female acquaintance attempted to call police during the assault, Track Palin took her phone away, the police report stated. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xM6af1

Boy, 13, attacked by shark off Southern California beach

The boy "sustained traumatic injuries to the upper torso area" in the attack off an Encinitas beach. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DCM4sO

After a storied career, Ted Turner faces latest challenge: dementia

The founder of CNN says in a TV interview that he's been diagnosed with a progressive brain disorder that leaves him forgetful and exhausted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ncf6iH

NBA tells J.R. Smith he must cover Supreme brand tattoo on leg

NBA tells J.R. Smith he must cover Supreme brand tattoo on leg from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NQpfqd

Notre Dame top No. 7 Stanford to remain undefeated

The No. 8 Irish passed their biggest test of the season trouncing Stanford 38-17 in South Bend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NPprWO

Lindsay Lohan sparks outrage after confronting family in bizarre live video

Lohan live streamed a bizarre confrontation with a family she identified as “Syrian refugees,” where she attempted to grab their kids, then was hit in the face. The actress’s behavior sparked both concern and ire on social media. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P3DB3n

Graham wants another investigation — into how Democrats handled Ford's accusations

“We’re going to do a wholesale and full-scale investigation of what I think was a despicable process,” Graham told ABC’s “This Week.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NU0f1g

A Republican believer in climate change is out to convert his party

Inglis is doubling down on the beliefs that cost him his seat in Congress: Climate change is real, and Republicans must act. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P0MDhx

ACLU breaks nonpartisan tradition by opposing Brett Kavanaugh

This is the fourth time the group has opposed a nominee to the Supreme Court in its 98 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DHwOek

A 'Kavanaugh wave' is predicted in November. But for Democrats or GOP?

The dramatic daylong testimony focused attention on the troubles facing Trump's nominee and the possible political fallout. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2It4sD8

How a Seattle nun is taking on the gun industry

Sister Judy Byron is working with faith-based activist investors to target America's gun companies — and she's won some surprise victories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y4I0LQ

360 Video: Inside Boeing's Starliner space capsule

Step inside a mock-up of the spacecraft that will ferry astronauts to the International Space Station. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oqc2E7

Tiger Woods 'pissed off' after going 0-3 at 2018 Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods was on the wrong side of history this week at the Ryder Cup, and he’ll probably hope to avoid Francesco Molinari when the Sunday singles matches are announced. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y2x8OD

Before new ad campaign, Nike almost dropped Kaepernick

The month began with Nike rolling out a major ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. Before that, the company almost severed ties with him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NS34Qr

New York Mets honor David Wright in his final game

Wright took a moment to salute fans. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RbUw4U

Troubled club NATO may gain a new member

"Borders in the Balkans have been redrawn so many times we do not take them for granted, unless they are guaranteed by a bigger security mechanism." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qimg6M

Death toll from Indonesia tsunami rises to 832

Many people were reported trapped in the rubble of buildings brought down in the 7.5 magnitude quake. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NP3zL6

Matt Damon as Kavanaugh grilled on 'SNL'

Kanye West was the musical guest in an expletive-filled performance that was censored multiple times. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OZugtc

Residents living in unsafe, unsanitary conditions weeks after Hurricane Florence

"The trouble in Eastern North Carolina, which has historically been a problem, is that the housing stock down there is so bad," said one regional expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OpOFKO

Citing Iran-backed violence, U.S. closes consulate, pulls diplomats out of Basra

Secretary Pompeo: 'The United States will hold Iran directly responsible for any harm to Americans or to our diplomatic facilities in Iraq.' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NU6zG7

'Jeopardy!' contestant proposes to girlfriend mid-show

Michael Pascuzzi,from Orlando, Fla., proposed to Maria Shafer in the middle of 'Jeopardy!' on Thursday, with the help of host Alex Trebek and the show's staff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IsNmFE

Unveiling the mechanism protecting replicated DNA from degradation

Researchers have succeeded in depleting AND-1, a key protein for DNA replication, by using a recently developed conditional protein degradation system. Consequently, they were able to gain unprecedented access to the mechanism behind how AND-1 works during DNA replication and cell proliferation in vertebrate cells, demonstrating that AND-1 has two different functions during DNA replication mediated by different domains of AND-1. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IqWFWy

Trump says no limits on scope of FBI's Kavanaugh investigation

The FBI has not been permitted to investigate the claims of Julie Swetnick, a White House official confirmed to NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xQya0V

Trump asks if Feinstein leaked allegation against Kavanaugh, says FBI probe may be 'blessing in disguise'

The president told reporters he fully supported his Supreme Court nominee and said he has no backup plan to replace him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DHSQxD

Janelle Monae, a fallen security barrier and other top moments from the 2018 Global Citizen Festival

Monae voiced her solidarity with sexual assault survivors, and a security barrier that fell caused brief panic from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P3Depu

'You're missing your soul mate': Survivors grieve year after Vegas massacre

One year later, survivors and family members of the victims of the massacre at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on Oct.1 are still healing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xQy35v

Fact check: Trump says Blumenthal lied (he did) and bragged (he didn't)

Earlier this week, the Democratic senator questioned Brett Kavanaugh's credibility. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DDEBtD

Musk would step down as Tesla chairman, pay $20M fine in SEC settlement

The proposed settlement, which is subject to court approval, requires Tesla and Musk to pay $20 million each in penalties. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xOjDD0

'We can't go on like this:' Flake took a stand to save a broken Senate

“I got to the committee and Republicans were yelling at Democrats and Democrats were yelling at Republicans." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DEFeTG

Sen. Warren to consider run for president

It's time "for women to go to Washington to fix our broken government, and that includes a woman at the top," the Democratic senator said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qk2uYC

Tsunami sweeps away buildings, kills at least 384 in Indonesia

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami with waves up to 9.8 feet high. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DHTN8X

Blues guitarist Otis Rush dead at 84

He was an architect of Chicago's 'West Side Sound' in the 1950s and 1960s. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zFSovS

Janelle Monáe tells sexual assault survivors, 'I believe you'

"This past week was a brutal, brutal week for a lot of us women," the pop star said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xOaUk1

Yankees set a new single-season home run record

Thanks to Gleyber Torres' two-run shot on Saturday, the Yankees now have the most single-season home runs in MLB history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DGUIqo

7 Palestinans, including 2 children, killed by Israeli force on border

There were no Israeli casualties reported in Friday's clashes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xQy6yd

North Korea says it won't disarm first, citing U.S. sanctions as source of mistrust

Secretary Pompeo responded, saying that the sanctions must continue "vigorously and without fail" until the region denuclearizes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xQy3T3

Dad of Baby Found Crawling in NJ Road Charged

Police say the father of a baby boy found crawling across a busy New Jersey street last week has been charged with child neglect. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DHYcZM

Trader Joe's shopping hacks that save you time and money

How to uncover the secret perks and score the best finds at your favorite grocery store. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xPJ1bm

Pope seeks prayers to save church from 'attacks by the devil'

A Vatican statement appeared to be an indirect response to accusations that Pope Francis and other officials were part of a cover up of sexual misconduct from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DHYekm

Riot of colors as separatists throw paint at Barcelona police

'I make a call for calm,' the city's mayor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xQxwk1

Live Stream 2018 Ryder Cup | Golf Channel

Live stream the 2018 Ryder Cup on your computer or mobile device here. Don’t miss a moment of the action from Paris, France. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DE5sWg

Cancer from organ transplant very rare, experts say

The donor was screened but her breast cancer was hidden. Although infectious diseases sometimes spread from donor to recipient, cancer rarely does, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xQxWqB

Brexit is just six months away. And nobody is happy.

A slew of issues remain unresolved, including customs and tariffs, medicine and aviation regulation, fishing rights and what happens at the Irish border. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xHVIVN

1 missing in Micronesia plane crash

Air Niugini is unable to account for a man after earlier saying all 47 passengers and crew had evacuated safely. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DELg6D

18 states, D.C., back challenge of U.S. asylum rules

The new rules deny asylum to gang, domestic violence victims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xLAjLq

Prosecutors want death penalty in NYC bike path attack that killed 8

Saipov's attorney said seeking death instead of accepting a plea for a life sentence "will only prolong the trauma of these events for everyone involved." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y1pGn0

More than 20 million viewers watched Kavanaugh hearing on TV

The large number for a weekday audience represents only a fraction of Thursday's total viewership. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DFzGIx

First-born children more likely to learn about sex from parents

Birth order may play a significant role in how children learn about sex, especially for boys, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zEMkUc

Unveiling the mechanism protecting replicated DNA from degradation

Researchers have succeeded in depleting AND-1, a key protein for DNA replication, by using a recently developed conditional protein degradation system. Consequently, they were able to gain unprecedented access to the mechanism behind how AND-1 works during DNA replication and cell proliferation in vertebrate cells, demonstrating that AND-1 has two different functions during DNA replication mediated by different domains of AND-1. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IqWFWy

First-born children more likely to learn about sex from parents

Birth order may play a significant role in how children learn about sex, especially for boys, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zEMkUc

White House limits scope of the FBI's Kavanaugh investigation

The FBI has not been permitted to investigate the claims of Julie Swetnick, a White House official confirmed to NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xNArdo

Janelle Monae to survivors of sexual violence: 'I hear you, I see you and I believe you'

Janelle Monae delivers a message to survivors of sexual violence at Global Citizen Festival from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y3hnH4

Most effective treatment approaches for uveitic macular edema

Injections of corticosteroids directly into the eye are superior to those placed adjacent to the eye for treating uveitic macular edema, one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, a new research study has found. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zEY8pv

Most effective treatment approaches for uveitic macular edema

Injections of corticosteroids directly into the eye are superior to those placed adjacent to the eye for treating uveitic macular edema, one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, a new research study has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zEY8pv

Watch Live: 2018 Global Citizen Festival

The Weeknd and Janet Jackson will be headlining, along with Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, and special guest John Legend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ipu1Fn

North Korea says it won't disarm first, citing U.S. sanctions as source of mistrust

Secretary Pompeo responded, saying that the sanctions must continue "vigorously and without fail" until the region denuclearizes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xZmesR

Yankees set a new single-season home run record

Thanks to Gleyber Torres' two-run shot on Saturday, the Yankees now have the most single-season home runs in MLB history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnLhA8

7 Palestinans, including 2 children, killed by Israeli force on border

There were no Israeli casualties reported in Friday's clashes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DGBzVy

'We can't go on like this:' Flake took a stand to save a broken Senate

“I got to the committee and Republicans were yelling at Democrats and Democrats were yelling at Republicans." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NPkuNU

Teen's web venture boosts Puerto Rico's farmers

José Nolla Marrero, 17, created E-Farm to help farmers in Puerto Rico sell more of the products through out the island. José’s online tool came to a halt after Hurricane Maria. A year later, José and the farmers are getting a second shot at making the island more sustainable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xZyuJT

Cancer from organ transplant very rare, experts say

Residents living in unsafe, unsanitary conditions weeks after Hurricane Florence

Netflix follows in Anthony Bourdain's footsteps with tasty new 'Chef's Table'

Beloved by foodies, the show has worshipped at the feet of fine dining for years — but that may be changing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NSzBWE

Before new ad campaign, Nike almost dropped Kaepernick

The month began with Nike rolling out a major ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. Before that, the company almost severed ties with him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NaPjHs

California governor bans gun sales to people under 21

The new law exempts law enforcement, members of the military and people with hunting licenses from the restriction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R9CGj6

This is your brain and body on your morning cup of coffee

This is your brain and body on your favorite cup of joe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xOIkiz

'You're missing your soul mate': Survivors grieve year after Vegas massacre

One year later, survivors and family members of the victims of the massacre at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on Oct.1 are still healing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnLl30

Dad of Baby Found Crawling in NJ Road Charged

Police say the father of a baby boy found crawling across a busy New Jersey street last week has been charged with child neglect. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DFokEm

From facial scanning to targeted ads, a 'Minority Report' future isn't science fiction anymore

2002’s Minority Report is considered a sci-fi classic. It’s set in the year 2054 – and looking back, the movie did an incredible job of predicting the technology that would come in the following decades….especially when it comes to advertising. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N9Yzvp

Berkeley opens 'universal locker room' for trans students, those seeking privacy

The $2.7 million student-funded facility includes individual changing rooms and private showers and bathrooms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OjthHa

When neglected children become adolescents

Many migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S. border, some of them very young, have landed in shelters where they often experience stress, neglect and minimal social and cognitive stimulation. The latest findings tell a cautionary tale about the psychiatric and social risks of long-term deprivation and family separation as children transition to adolescence. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QkCIDL

Hidden health problems can appear up to two years after elective hip surgeries

Up to two years following elective, arthroscopic hip surgery, a substantial proportion of patients reported troubling new health issues ranging from sleep problems, to arthritis to cardiovascular disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IoZJCF

Cancer hijacks the microbiome to glut itself on glucose

A new study shows that leukemia actively undercuts the ability of normal cells to consume glucose, thus leaving more glucose available to feed its own growth. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zFkU0q

When neglected children become adolescents

Many migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S. border, some of them very young, have landed in shelters where they often experience stress, neglect and minimal social and cognitive stimulation. The latest findings tell a cautionary tale about the psychiatric and social risks of long-term deprivation and family separation as children transition to adolescence. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QkCIDL

Combination antibody therapy results in long-term viral suppression in HIV infection

A new generation of broadly neutralizing antibodies provides a novel approach to treating HIV infection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NOnSbz

Cancer hijacks the microbiome to glut itself on glucose

A new study shows that leukemia actively undercuts the ability of normal cells to consume glucose, thus leaving more glucose available to feed its own growth. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zFkU0q

Combination antibody therapy results in long-term viral suppression in HIV infection

A new generation of broadly neutralizing antibodies provides a novel approach to treating HIV infection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NOnSbz

New screening tool can improve the quality of life for epilepsy patients with sleep apnea

Researchers have developed a tool to help neurologists screen for obstructive sleep apnea in people with epilepsy whose seizures can be magnified by sleep disorders. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ip3J69

Hidden health problems can appear up to two years after elective hip surgeries

Up to two years following elective, arthroscopic hip surgery, a substantial proportion of patients reported troubling new health issues ranging from sleep problems, to arthritis to cardiovascular disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IoZJCF

This Japanese probe just took an epic hop on a strange little asteroid

Scientists were surprised by the odd geometric form of asteroid Ryugu from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Irjutp

Can Tesla survive without Elon Musk?

A ban by the SEC that would make Musk, in effect, the Pete Rose of Silicon Valley seems overly punitive, according to some market observers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DFoc82

Trader Joe's shopping hacks that save you time and money

How to uncover the secret perks and score the best finds at your favorite grocery store. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xOyOvR

Washington is sick. Very sick.

Analysis: The Kavanaugh confirmation process will end with no winners. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zDDJRz

Pope seeks prayers to save church from 'attacks by the devil'

Riot of colors as separatists throw paint at Barcelona police

'I make a call for calm,' the city's mayor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QmVquv

Live Stream 2018 Ryder Cup | Golf Channel

Live stream the 2018 Ryder Cup on your computer or mobile device here. Don’t miss a moment of the action from Paris, France. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NSOyIf

Tsunami sweeps away buildings, kills at least 384 in Indonesia

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami with waves up to 9.8 feet high. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N7ggvP

Brexit is just six months away. And neither backers nor foes are happy.

Led Zeppelin ordered to go back on trial in 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright lawsuit

A federal appeals court in San Francisco has overturned a 2016 jury verdict. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DCFsun

Pulling her weight: Actor Jameela Jamil on her ‘I Weigh’ movement and more

Unapologetic Jameela Jamil on the photo-editing epidemic and how her ‘I Weigh’ movement has been transformative from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2OXzLJ1

Acne stigma linked to lower overall quality of life, Irish study finds

Many people with acne are negatively impacted by perceived social stigma around the skin condition, a new study from Ireland has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R2TQPv

Bacterial protein mimics DNA to sabotage cells' defenses

Researchers report some of the details of how Salmonella shuts down an immune pathway after infection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DGPRW3

Factors linked to mortality after traumatic brain injury identified

New findings shed light on the potential for strategies for prevention and intervention that could improve longevity and quality of life after traumatic brain injury (TBI). from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R828FC

Building a flu factory from host cell components

A quantitative proteomic study of how influenza virus affects lung-derived cell lines found that protein synthesis machinery relocates to the autophagosome in infected cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xV4Wxa

Teens who've tried marijuana have used it in more than one form

Most teens who've tried marijuana used it in more than one form, according to a new study, raising concerns about adolescent health amid a booming cannabis market. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QhgsdU

New insights into the structure of a killer protein

Researchers have gained new insights into the structure of the killer protein Bax. The protein induces programmed cell death, the method by which the body disposes of cells that are no longer needed or have been pathologically altered. Since Bax is constantly changing its location in the cell, its structure is difficult to investigate. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXvchI

A 3-D-printed phantom head

Phantoms are not just ghostly figures of our imagination, they are also numerical or physical models that represent human characteristics and provide an inexpensive way to test electromagnetic applications. A bioengineering researcher has developed a realistic phantom head for magnetic resonance studies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NMXLlj

Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss in obese children

Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss and reduce risk factors for future heart and metabolic disease in overweight and obese children, according to new research. These findings indicate that simple vitamin D supplementation may be part of an effective strategy to tackle childhood obesity and reduce the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, in adulthood. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QeTeF6

How Natural Killer cells regulate protective HIV antibodies

In the quest to develop a vaccine that triggers the immune system to prevent HIV infection, researchers have focused on identifying and eliciting a particular type of antibody that is capable of neutralizing the virus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R2hag6

Women much less likely to ask questions in academic seminars than men

A new study reveals a stark disparity between male and female participation in departmental seminars which helps to explain the 'leaky pipeline' of female representation in academic careers. The observational study of 250 events at 35 institutions found that women are 2.5 times less likely to ask a question in seminars than men. The researchers argue this reflects significant differences in self-reported feelings towards speaking up and offers recommendations to ensure all voices are heard. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NMb6KX

Sugar-powered sensor developed to detect, prevent disease

Researchers have developed an implantable, biofuel-powered sensor that runs on sugar and can monitor a body's biological signals to detect, prevent and diagnose diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DEdvCB

The hormone FGF23 is linked to structural deficits in the brain

Scientists find that high levels of a hormone called FGF23 are linked to changes in brain structure. They are associated with structural changes in the brain's frontal lobes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2y0izuS

How a sleeping cancer awakens and metastasizes

Scientists have determined one of the ways in which cancers in remission can spring back into action. This knowledge has inspired a new treatment idea designed to prevent cancer recurrence and metastasis. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QgYrfH

Tsunami strikes Indonesia after local authorities lift warning

Video footage showed a six-foot wall of water smashing into the Indonesian city of Palu. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Og4Ni7

Using 'compartmentalization' to focus and reduce stress

Productivity coach Carl Pullein says the key to getting things done is to treat different types of work like they're separate rooms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R70bJH

What will FBI investigation into Kavanaugh entail?

"Remember, they're not reaching a decision or recommendation. They are just compiling the investigation and reporting on it." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xSG2zd

During Kavanaugh hearing, calls to sexual assault hotline spiked by 201 percent

"The focus of the news cycle on sexual assault has been really challenging and, for many individuals, triggering," said a spokeswoman for a sexual violence prevention group. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OiuwGC

18 states, D.C., back challenge of U.S. asylum rules

The new rules deny asylum to gang, domestic violence victims. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OjYXw2

Outrage from Democrats and protesters on Capitol Hill amid GOP sprint to confirm Kavanaugh

“November is coming!” chanted one group of protesters outside the room where the Judiciary Committee met Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DMvV3Y

Marty Balin, co-founder of Jefferson Airplane, dies at 76

Singer was responsible for many of the signature songs from the band and its off-shoot, Jefferson Starship. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnEZ3s

Citing Iran-backed violence, U.S. closes consulate, pulls diplomats out of Basra

Secretary Pompeo: 'The United States will hold Iran directly responsible for any harm to Americans or to our diplomatic facilities in Iraq.' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OiuVsC

CBS faces probes by New York attorney general, district attorney

The inquiries relate to the work of two law firms hired by the board of directors to investigate sexual misconduct allegations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OXIyKP

Hurricane Rosa could bring Southwest flooding

Although Rosa is weakening off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, it's still strong enough to trigger a flash flood watch for Las Vegas and Phoenix. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NSw1fl

1 missing in Micronesia plane crash

Air Niugini is unable to account for a man after earlier saying all 47 passengers and crew had evacuated safely. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xZUvIN

More than 20 million viewers watched Kavanaugh hearing on TV

The large number for a weekday audience represents only a fraction of Thursday's total viewership. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OnAGoO

'Jeopardy!' contestant proposes to girlfriend mid-show

The great pumpkin: N.H. man grows heaviest in North American history

A New Hampshire man has grown a pumpkin that appears to be the largest in the nation — weighing in at 2,528 lbs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OeeXjl

Groundbreaking Filipino studies center to open in California

The Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies, housed in the department of Asian-American studies at UC Davis, is scheduled to officially launch on Sept. 29. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DMvLcS

Civil looks to create the next generation of journalism with blockchain tech

Behind the sticker-covered door of a nondescript building in Brooklyn, a startup is working on what it hopes will be the future of news. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DDhNu7

Cable news pioneer Ted Turner reveals he suffers from dementia

The billionaire cable news founder told journalist Ted Koppel that the disease makes him "tired," "exhausted" and forgetful. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xWSIUD

Talking to young kids about sexual assault and consent

How to have an ongoing and age-appropriate conversation with younger children about their bodies and consent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OiuvT4

Flu on a plane! How to avoid getting sick when flying

Airplanes carry germs, and you can get sick on your next flight. Here's how to avoid a cold and the flu next time you're traveling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qjp83q

Party of the Dead uses art to fight for free speech in Russia

Meet the members of The Party of the Dead, an art and protest group in Russia. One of the artworks made by a member was recently ordered destroyed by the Kremlin. from NBC News Top Stories https://youtu.be/F0dQsPD-eJc?cid=public-rss_20180929

Eerie skull-shaped asteroid to fly by Earth

The eerie space rock will zoom past Earth on Nov. 11. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QhyrAF

For kids, fast food is up, healthy options are down

Restaurants have improved their healthy offerings for kids' menus, but parents aren't buying them, researchers say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oi8nbA

Facebook says security flaw affects up to 50 million accounts

Facebook said it had fixed the vulnerability since discovering it on Tuesday, and had also informed law enforcement authorities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OjtfPy

Eric Reid, who took knee with Kaepernick, signed by Carolina Panthers

Eric Reid, who took knee with Kaepernick, signed by Carolina Panthers from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Og4Pqf

After homosexuality decriminalization, Indian court finds in favor of lesbian couple

The two women said they "are unable to separate and intend to live together as life partners," and the court agreed from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DMvG94

LSU basketball player killed in overnight shooting

"We are heartbroken,” says LSU coach Will Wade. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Og4Omb

Campaign ad watch: Kavanaugh, health care and puppies

NBC News' weekly round up of top campaign ads. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DMvExY

Physical exercise improves the elimination of toxic proteins from muscles

A new study could contribute to the development of alternatives to treat muscle weakness and atrophy. An article describes how rats subjected to an aerobic exercise routine preserved their muscle's contractility properties and their autophagic system's memory even after having a sciatic nerve injury induced. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NNGHf5

Research teams find widespread inflammation in the brains of fibromyalgia patients

A study has documented for the first time widespread inflammation in the brains of patients with the poorly understood condition called fibromyalgia. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OiZ4I5

Acne stigma linked to lower overall quality of life, Irish study finds

Many people with acne are negatively impacted by perceived social stigma around the skin condition, a new study from Ireland has found. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R2TQPv

Bacterial protein mimics DNA to sabotage cells' defenses

Researchers report some of the details of how Salmonella shuts down an immune pathway after infection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DGPRW3

Factors linked to mortality after traumatic brain injury identified

New findings shed light on the potential for strategies for prevention and intervention that could improve longevity and quality of life after traumatic brain injury (TBI). from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R828FC

Building a flu factory from host cell components

A quantitative proteomic study of how influenza virus affects lung-derived cell lines found that protein synthesis machinery relocates to the autophagosome in infected cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xV4Wxa

Teens who've tried marijuana have used it in more than one form

Most teens who've tried marijuana used it in more than one form, according to a new study, raising concerns about adolescent health amid a booming cannabis market. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QhgsdU

New insights into the structure of a killer protein

Researchers have gained new insights into the structure of the killer protein Bax. The protein induces programmed cell death, the method by which the body disposes of cells that are no longer needed or have been pathologically altered. Since Bax is constantly changing its location in the cell, its structure is difficult to investigate. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXvchI

A 3-D-printed phantom head

Phantoms are not just ghostly figures of our imagination, they are also numerical or physical models that represent human characteristics and provide an inexpensive way to test electromagnetic applications. A bioengineering researcher has developed a realistic phantom head for magnetic resonance studies. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NMXLlj

Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss in obese children

Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss and reduce risk factors for future heart and metabolic disease in overweight and obese children, according to new research. These findings indicate that simple vitamin D supplementation may be part of an effective strategy to tackle childhood obesity and reduce the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, in adulthood. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QeTeF6

Sugar-powered sensor developed to detect, prevent disease

Researchers have developed an implantable, biofuel-powered sensor that runs on sugar and can monitor a body's biological signals to detect, prevent and diagnose diseases. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DEdvCB

The hormone FGF23 is linked to structural deficits in the brain

Scientists find that high levels of a hormone called FGF23 are linked to changes in brain structure. They are associated with structural changes in the brain's frontal lobes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2y0izuS

How a sleeping cancer awakens and metastasizes

Scientists have determined one of the ways in which cancers in remission can spring back into action. This knowledge has inspired a new treatment idea designed to prevent cancer recurrence and metastasis. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QgYrfH

Physical exercise improves the elimination of toxic proteins from muscles

A new study could contribute to the development of alternatives to treat muscle weakness and atrophy. An article describes how rats subjected to an aerobic exercise routine preserved their muscle's contractility properties and their autophagic system's memory even after having a sciatic nerve injury induced. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NNGHf5

Research teams find widespread inflammation in the brains of fibromyalgia patients

A study has documented for the first time widespread inflammation in the brains of patients with the poorly understood condition called fibromyalgia. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OiZ4I5

Google CEO to meet with US lawmakers after previous snub

The closed-door gathering is expected to include discussions about President Donald Trump's recent allegations that Google has been rigging the results of its influential search engine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ImJTs9

In legal battle over gay sex, Kenyan court to consider Indian ruling

In Kenya, homosexuality can lead to a 14-year jail sentence, but in recent years LGBTQ advocates have become increasingly vocal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IqEmRy

Improved In vivo imaging of atherosclerotic plaque development

Researchers have developed a method for quantitatively assessing atherosclerotic plaque buildup in mice. They transplanted X-ray-irradiated low-density-lipoprotein-knockout mice with bone marrow cells expressing near-infrared fluorescent protein, which subsequently developed into fluorescent macrophages. These macrophages congregated specifically in atherosclerotic plaques that arose after feeding on a high-cholesterol diet. In vivo imaging detected the amount of aortic plaque formed and its change over time, which could help in assessing the efficacy of anti-atherosclerotic drugs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xInaCU

How Natural Killer cells regulate protective HIV antibodies

In the quest to develop a vaccine that triggers the immune system to prevent HIV infection, researchers have focused on identifying and eliciting a particular type of antibody that is capable of neutralizing the virus. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R2hag6

Skin is a battlefield for mutations

Normal skin contains a patchwork of mutated cells, yet very few go on to eventually form cancer and scientists have now uncovered the reason why. Researchers genetically engineered mice to show that mutant cells in skin tissue compete with each other, with only the fittest surviving. The results suggest that normal skin in humans is more resilient to cancer than previously thought. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xIFifB

Improved In vivo imaging of atherosclerotic plaque development

Researchers have developed a method for quantitatively assessing atherosclerotic plaque buildup in mice. They transplanted X-ray-irradiated low-density-lipoprotein-knockout mice with bone marrow cells expressing near-infrared fluorescent protein, which subsequently developed into fluorescent macrophages. These macrophages congregated specifically in atherosclerotic plaques that arose after feeding on a high-cholesterol diet. In vivo imaging detected the amount of aortic plaque formed and its change over time, which could help in assessing the efficacy of anti-atherosclerotic drugs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xInaCU

Skin is a battlefield for mutations

Normal skin contains a patchwork of mutated cells, yet very few go on to eventually form cancer and scientists have now uncovered the reason why. Researchers genetically engineered mice to show that mutant cells in skin tissue compete with each other, with only the fittest surviving. The results suggest that normal skin in humans is more resilient to cancer than previously thought. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xIFifB

Parkland victim's father to Kavanaugh: 'Your life and family are not ruined'

"Try having a child murdered by a weapon that you refer to as 'common use.' You will get through this and hug both of your children tonight." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OmTPao

Big donor to Trump campaign made overture to top Russian official

The businessman, who donated $273,000 in 2016, wanted a face-to-face meeting with a Russian official. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QcAwhp

Venezuela's economic meltdown makes money worth less by the minute

Amid hyperinflation, Venezuelans stand in line for hours to withdraw a maximum of 16 cents from ATMs. ITV News reports from the oil-rich city of Maracaibo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zCbXoF

Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesian island

"Our early estimation, based on experience, is that it caused widespread damage," official says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R9AAjt

Six takeaways from the Kavanaugh-Ford hearing

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/2DBIsr9

Baker Mayfield aims to give Browns a rare winning streak

Baker Mayfield surprised many last week after being unexpectedly thrown into his first NFL game and leading the Browns to a win. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OfNWfn

A Puerto Rican teen had a business idea. Now, he's changed farmers' lives.

Helping a farmer "feels better than getting an A+," said José Nolla Marrero, 17, founder of the Puerto Rican web venture E-Farm. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xKkgxa

Bizarre drive-thru accident kills man in St. Louis

The man's car lurched backward when he reached for his fast food order, pinning him against a tree. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DCfCXz

Ex-Alabama lawmaker sentenced to 33 months for corruption

Former Alabama state Rep. Oliver Robinson admitted to taking bribes to block environmental cleanup efforts in Birmingham. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DDjrM7

Republican skepticism about unreported gang rapes is ignorant of women's history

It doesn't take much to understand why many victims wouldn’t report their assaults for years. But it does require listening to women. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zBYr4j

Ex-Massachusetts state senator found dead awaiting corruption trial

In December 2017, Joyce was named in a 113-count indictment charging him with racketeering, extortion, wire fraud and money laundering. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oi64Fq

Police make arrest at Cher's Malibu home in connection with overdose death

Donovan Ruiz, 23, is suspected of providing Fentanyl to a person who died of an overdose in Ventura County. He was arrested at Cher's home in Malibu. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Og4wf2

Hurricane Rosa may bring 'life-threatening surf' to Southern California

Swells are forecast to affect parts of the coastlines of southwestern Mexico, the southern Baja California Peninsula, and Southern California. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xXzHS3

Protests against Kavanaugh held in cities around the U.S.

Rallies against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were held in cities across the country, including Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zBq65m

Architect of two-state solution isn't buying Trump's peace push

“What does he know? What did he do in life?” said Yossi Beilin, a former Israeli official who held secret talks that resulted in the Oslo Peace Accords. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qa8O4W

Openly anti-Trump 'Murphy Brown' reboot doesn't care if middle America tunes in

The show is sharpest when it parodies cable news tropes and Trumpian shenanigans. But there are plenty of kinks that still need to be worked out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xXu0DF

Mom posted online that son died, then tried to drown him, police say

Celeste T. Christian, 21, is being held without bail on attempted murder charges. The three-year-old remains hospitalized. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R6cINw

Goff's five touchdowns leads Rams to impressive win over Vikings

Jared Goff produced perhaps the most prolific passing day in the history of the Los Angeles Rams to carry the Rams to a 38-31 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xWsIcb

McNair's family asks Maryland board to accept responsibility for son's death

A letter to Maryland and its Board of Regents comes a week after chairman James Brady declined to say if the football program was negligent at the time of McNair's death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xHIGHI

MLB extends Addison Russell's administrative leave

Russell's leave has been extended through the end of the regular season, following MLB's discovery of "credible information" in regards to accusations that the Cub's infielder abused his ex-wife. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OWHTJs

Jet misses Micronesian runway, lands in lagoon

A flotilla of small boats swarmed the waters off Chuuk airport to pluck 47 passengers and crew to safety. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R5RCi3

Dutch police arrest 7 men suspected of plotting major attack

"They weren't so far that it was a danger to society, in the sense that it was nearly too late. But they were quite far in their preparations," said Minister for Justice and Security Ferd Grapperhaus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DCyPZ6

Netanyahu accuses Iran of keeping a 'secret atomic warehouse'

At the U.N. General Assembly, Netanyahu said Iranian officials were keeping tons of nuclear equipment and material in a warehouse in Tehran. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DAxIsV

U.S. businessman inches closer to $800M purchase of storied Wembley soccer stadium

American businessman Shahid Khan has moved a step closer to owning Wembley Stadium. The owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham Football Club made an offer of close to $800 million to buy the home of world soccer from the English Football Association and the latter have been discussing the bid. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DyyMgQ

Could Kavanaugh's partisan call to arms secure a Supreme Court seat?

Analysis: Following Christine Blasey Ford's allegation that he sexually assaulted her, the high court nominee staked his future on framing the day's testimony as a fight between red and blue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N3NMTC

Kavanaugh-Ford Senate hearing: Everything you need to see

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh each testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee separately on Thursday in an emotional and heated debate over the sexual abuse allegations against Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court confirmation process. Here are some of the most important moments from the historic hearing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R84Taf

Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Kavanaugh Friday

Some lawmakers have yet to reveal how they'll vote on the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation after the extraordinary daylong hearing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R5z9Cf

An angry, emotional Kavanaugh accuses Democrats of 'search and destroy'

“You may defeat me in the final vote, but you'll never get me to quit. Never," the Supreme Court nominee said in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zARlNA

Live blog: Kavanaugh gives emotional, angry testimony at Senate hearing

The high-stakes hearing comes a day before the committee is scheduled to vote on Kavanaugh's nomination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DB5kH4

SEC sues Elon Musk over tweets about taking Tesla private

Federal regulators say Musk had "not even discussed, much less confirmed, key deal terms." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zBh3kS

White officer who killed black man charged with criminal homicide

A warrant alleges that Andrew Delke was investigating the wrong car when Daniel Hambrick began running. Delke shot Hambrick three times from behind. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DAl8tD

Flooding persists in Carolinas, nearly two weeks after Florence

"We know that it will not get any worse in terms of flooding. But the beginning of the recovery is just starting," a Horry County, S.C., official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NLXoaL

Cosby goes to prison, Florence floodwaters persist, Kavanaugh hearing turns controversial and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DA5XAX

Fox fires contributor after he calls Kavanaugh accusers 'lying skanks'

Kevin Jackson was fired after he called Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and other women "lying skanks" for accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DCz1aU

Psych records admissible in prosecution of officer who killed Australian

Prosecutors will be able to use psychological records against former officer Mohamed Noor, who fatally shoot a woman who called 911 for help in 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DzNFjd

Sen. Lindsey Graham got really, really mad at the Kavanaugh hearing

The red-faced South Carolina Republican shouted at Democrats and accused them of wanting to 'destroy' Kavanaugh's life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DyZxSs

'Crazy Rich Asians' star Awkwafina to host 'Saturday Night Live'

Awkwafina is scheduled to host "Saturday Night Live" on Oct. 6, which is slated to feature Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zAwhXy

Cali, Colombia program steers youth away from gangs

“Once violence becomes normalized in a community, kids as they grow up don’t see other options...We need to break that cycle." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zA3zG3

Everything the GOP questioner asked Dr. Ford at the Kavanaugh-Ford hearing

Here is Rachel Mitchell’s full line of questioning to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans chose the Arizona prosecutor to question Ford, who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OZsfNP

Former Mexican governor pleads guilty to corruption, sentenced to 9 years

Javier Duarte fled to Guatemala before being extradited back to Mexico in July 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DKe1zc

Cleveland man arrested after he confesses to 20-year-old murder

The suspect called police to his house on Aug. 20 and told them that he "he had killed a female who was a prostitute approximately 20 years ago." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zBsFok

Granddad dies shielding teen during 150-foot fall down mountain

“If papa would not have wrapped me up and protected me I wouldn’t be here,” the teen told his mother. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zBc3gq

Feds speak bluntly about record flu deaths

"Guess what? They got it from someone. Someone gave them the flu,” Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zARj8q

Jehovah's Witnesses ordered by jury to pay $35M to abuse survivor

The defendant said the church covered up her sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a congregation member. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DA3dn9

How to save money when you can't predict your income

If you have an inconsistent pay schedule, saving money requires more planning and foresight. Here are a few ways to get ahead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zzXEB5

Hospital privacy curtains may harbor dangerous germs

Without timely intervention, privacy curtains in hospitals can become breeding grounds for resistant bacteria, posing a threat to patient safety, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N71GnR

Deaths of despair: The opioid epidemic is just part of the problem

Opioid-related deaths contributed to more than 60,000 U.S. lives lost in 2016 but absolute declines in life expectancy relative to other countries and in various measures of psychosocial well-being have been observed starting as early as 1980. Researchers provide an overview of trends toward both increasing despair and declining health observed among many groups of people in the United States. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ImDInU

New bird flu viruses in ducks after vaccines largely prevented H7N9 in chickens

In response to bird flu pandemics starting in 2013, officials in China introduced a new vaccine for chickens in September 2017. Recent findings suggest that the vaccine largely worked but detected two new genetic variations of the H7N9 and H7N2 subtypes in unvaccinated ducks. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IlgApX

'Cellular memory' of DNA damage in oocyte quality control

Females are born with a finite number of eggs that come from a much larger pool of millions of precursor cells. New research shows how cells that have experienced DNA damage are removed from this pool, so only the highest quality oocytes can become eggs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OUQn42

New gene variants associated with chronic back pain

Chronic back pain is the number one cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Medical researchers have now identified three novel genetic variants associated with chronic back pain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qdtqcm

Postnatal depression could be linked to fewer daylight hours during late pregnancy

Women in late pregnancy during darker months of the year may have a greater risk of developing postpartum depression once their babies are born. This is consistent with what is known about the relationship between exposure to natural light and depression among adults in the general population. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R5p1tA

The warm glow of kindness is real, even when there's nothing in it for you

We feel the benefit of kind acts regardless of whether they are altruistic or strategically motivated. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xTH1y2

Method to determine oxidative age could show how aging affects nanomaterial's properties

New work looks to understand how iron oxide nanoparticles age, and how aging may change their functional or safety profiles. By combining lab-based Mössbauer spectroscopy with 'center of gravity' analysis, researchers can quantify the diffusive oxidation of magnetite into maghemite, and track the process. The work is poised to help understand the aging mechanisms in nanomaterials, and how these effects change the way they interact with the human body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R4OxPy

Can we teach heart cells to grow up?

Scientists have been trying to replace damaged heart tissue using lab-made heart-muscle cells, either injected or in patch form. But the resulting muscle doesn't work very well because the cells are stuck in an immature stage. Using a novel CRISPR/Cas9 technique, a new study finds a master gene, Srf, that's required for the cells to become fully fledged, contractile adult cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xVjdtP

Mitigating stress, PTSD risk in warfighters

Researchers have developed a technique that has the potential to provide measures that facilitate the development of procedures to mitigate stress and the onset of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder in warfighters. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xSsPWf

Media violence, impulsivity and family conflict tied to aggressive behaviors in teenagers

Teenagers exposed to TV and film violence and high levels of household conflict are at risk of engaging in aggressive behaviors, according to a new study. Especially prone to aggressive tendencies are those who also have high levels of impulsivity. Parental involvement, however, can make a difference. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IolfYk

Despite restaurant pledges, most kids receive unhealthy items with fast-food kids' meals, study finds

A new study of parents' fast-food restaurant purchases for their children finds that 74 percent of kids still receive unhealthy drinks and/or side items with their kids' meals when visiting America's largest restaurant chains. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NLlnXr

Virtual reality motion sickness may be predicted and counteracted

Researchers have made progress towards predicting who is likely to feel sick from virtual reality technology. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zzpFII

Enhanced rehab for stroke doubles movement recovery

A novel therapy technique has been shown in a pilot study to double the rate of upper limb recovery in stroke patients, a leap forward in treating the nearly 800,000 Americans who suffer strokes each year. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R3R506

Educating the next generation of medical professionals with machine learning is essential

Artificial intelligence (AI) driven by machine learning (ML) algorithms is a branch in the field of computer science that is rapidly gaining popularity within the healthcare sector. However, graduate medical education and other teaching programs within academic teaching hospitals across the US and around the world have not yet come to grips with educating students and trainees on this emerging technology. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N5JDP8

Limiting children's recreational screen time to less than two hours a day linked to better cognition, study finds

Limiting recreational screen time to less than two hours a day, and having sufficient sleep and physical activity is associated with improved cognition, compared with not meeting any recommendations, according to an observational study of more than 4,500 US children aged 8-11 years old. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ImgG0B

Brexit will affect the UK's ability to tackle illicit drugs trade, warn experts

Exclusion from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) because of Brexit will have serious consequences for public health in the UK, warn experts. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2In2Lav

Newer contraceptive pills linked to reduced ovarian cancer risk in young women

New types of combined oral contraceptives (containing both lower doses of estrogens and newer progestogens) are associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer, in young women, finds a large study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IllUcV

Childhood poverty may have lasting effects on cognitive skills in old age

Children who grow up in poverty or who are otherwise socially and economically disadvantaged may be more likely in old age to score lower than others on tests of cognitive skills, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Om8K4E

Understanding antibiotic resistance in patients with cystic fibrosis

Patients with cystic fibrosis who carried antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their lungs had significantly lower microbial diversity and more aggressive disease, according to a small study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R5dhaj

Fecal microbiota transplantation helps restore beneficial bacteria in cancer patients

Researchers have shown that autologous fecal microbiota transplantation (auto-FMT) is a safe, effective way to replenish beneficial gut bacteria in cancer patients requiring intense antibiotics during allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QbKUWL

Defense for Chicago police officer puts slain teen on trial

"What you are seeing is they are trying to build a case on Laquan as if he is the perpetrator and not the victim," said the teen's great uncle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DA3bf1

Authorities find body believed to be that of missing 6-year-old N.C. boy

He went missing at a park on Saturday, police have said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DA3rdZ

America is watching: Planes, trains and livestreams all tuned to Ford-Kavanaugh hearing

"No one is reading a magazine, no one is talking, everyone is watching this brave and inspiring woman testify on Capitol Hill," noted Andrew Zimmern. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NMsvTI

Retired professor says he's solved $1 million math problem

Michael Atiyah says he has a proof for the Riemann Hypothesis, one of the most famous unsolved problems in mathematics. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zBc2ZU

Hospital privacy curtains may harbor dangerous germs

Without timely intervention, privacy curtains in hospitals can become breeding grounds for resistant bacteria, posing a threat to patient safety, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N71GnR

Deaths of despair: The opioid epidemic is just part of the problem

Opioid-related deaths contributed to more than 60,000 U.S. lives lost in 2016 but absolute declines in life expectancy relative to other countries and in various measures of psychosocial well-being have been observed starting as early as 1980. Researchers provide an overview of trends toward both increasing despair and declining health observed among many groups of people in the United States. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ImDInU

New bird flu viruses in ducks after vaccines largely prevented H7N9 in chickens

In response to bird flu pandemics starting in 2013, officials in China introduced a new vaccine for chickens in September 2017. Recent findings suggest that the vaccine largely worked but detected two new genetic variations of the H7N9 and H7N2 subtypes in unvaccinated ducks. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IlgApX

'Cellular memory' of DNA damage in oocyte quality control

Females are born with a finite number of eggs that come from a much larger pool of millions of precursor cells. New research shows how cells that have experienced DNA damage are removed from this pool, so only the highest quality oocytes can become eggs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OUQn42

New gene variants associated with chronic back pain

Chronic back pain is the number one cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Medical researchers have now identified three novel genetic variants associated with chronic back pain. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qdtqcm

Postnatal depression could be linked to fewer daylight hours during late pregnancy

Women in late pregnancy during darker months of the year may have a greater risk of developing postpartum depression once their babies are born. This is consistent with what is known about the relationship between exposure to natural light and depression among adults in the general population. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R5p1tA

Method to determine oxidative age could show how aging affects nanomaterial's properties

New work looks to understand how iron oxide nanoparticles age, and how aging may change their functional or safety profiles. By combining lab-based Mössbauer spectroscopy with 'center of gravity' analysis, researchers can quantify the diffusive oxidation of magnetite into maghemite, and track the process. The work is poised to help understand the aging mechanisms in nanomaterials, and how these effects change the way they interact with the human body. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R4OxPy

Can we teach heart cells to grow up?

Scientists have been trying to replace damaged heart tissue using lab-made heart-muscle cells, either injected or in patch form. But the resulting muscle doesn't work very well because the cells are stuck in an immature stage. Using a novel CRISPR/Cas9 technique, a new study finds a master gene, Srf, that's required for the cells to become fully fledged, contractile adult cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xVjdtP

Media violence, impulsivity and family conflict tied to aggressive behaviors in teenagers

Teenagers exposed to TV and film violence and high levels of household conflict are at risk of engaging in aggressive behaviors, according to a new study. Especially prone to aggressive tendencies are those who also have high levels of impulsivity. Parental involvement, however, can make a difference. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IolfYk

Despite restaurant pledges, most kids receive unhealthy items with fast-food kids' meals, study finds

A new study of parents' fast-food restaurant purchases for their children finds that 74 percent of kids still receive unhealthy drinks and/or side items with their kids' meals when visiting America's largest restaurant chains. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NLlnXr

Enhanced rehab for stroke doubles movement recovery

A novel therapy technique has been shown in a pilot study to double the rate of upper limb recovery in stroke patients, a leap forward in treating the nearly 800,000 Americans who suffer strokes each year. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R3R506

Educating the next generation of medical professionals with machine learning is essential

Artificial intelligence (AI) driven by machine learning (ML) algorithms is a branch in the field of computer science that is rapidly gaining popularity within the healthcare sector. However, graduate medical education and other teaching programs within academic teaching hospitals across the US and around the world have not yet come to grips with educating students and trainees on this emerging technology. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N5JDP8

Limiting children's recreational screen time to less than two hours a day linked to better cognition, study finds

Limiting recreational screen time to less than two hours a day, and having sufficient sleep and physical activity is associated with improved cognition, compared with not meeting any recommendations, according to an observational study of more than 4,500 US children aged 8-11 years old. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ImgG0B

Brexit will affect the UK's ability to tackle illicit drugs trade, warn experts

Exclusion from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) because of Brexit will have serious consequences for public health in the UK, warn experts. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2In2Lav

Newer contraceptive pills linked to reduced ovarian cancer risk in young women

New types of combined oral contraceptives (containing both lower doses of estrogens and newer progestogens) are associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer, in young women, finds a large study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IllUcV

Childhood poverty may have lasting effects on cognitive skills in old age

Children who grow up in poverty or who are otherwise socially and economically disadvantaged may be more likely in old age to score lower than others on tests of cognitive skills, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Om8K4E

Understanding antibiotic resistance in patients with cystic fibrosis

Patients with cystic fibrosis who carried antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their lungs had significantly lower microbial diversity and more aggressive disease, according to a small study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R5dhaj

Fecal microbiota transplantation helps restore beneficial bacteria in cancer patients

Researchers have shown that autologous fecal microbiota transplantation (auto-FMT) is a safe, effective way to replenish beneficial gut bacteria in cancer patients requiring intense antibiotics during allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QbKUWL

Damaged liver cells undergo reprogramming to regenerate

New research conducted by biochemists has determined how damaged liver cells repair and restore themselves through a signal to return to an early stage of postnatal organ development. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xTMqW2

Cold severity linked to bacteria living in your nose

The bacteria in study participants' noses fell into six different patterns of nasal microbiomes. The different patterns were associated with differences in symptom severity. The compositions also were found to correlate with viral load -- the amount of cold virus inside the body. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NNgUUf

Novel method produces highest-ever signals for human embryonic stem cell detection

Researchers have developed a way to achieve an ultra-high bioelectric signal from human embryonic stem cells. Using direct current-voltage methods and few-layered 2D molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) sheets, they produced cell signals two-orders of magnitude higher than previous electrical-based detection methods. This method can be combined with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor circuits to produce a broadly applicable, fast and damage-free stem cell detection method to identify stem cell pluripotency. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xIsA0G

Lowlanders are no match for Nepal's Sherpa

The Sherpa people of the Himalayas have long been recognized for their unique ability to excel physically in the thin air of higher altitudes. But new research now suggests that their specially adapted muscles give them up to twice the resistance to muscle fatigue of lowlanders. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zzg3Ov

African swine fever: No known risk to consumers

The African swine fever (ASF) that is currently rife in Europe does not pose a health hazard to humans, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xH37Vg

Strategic plan to address tuberculosis research

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide, killing roughly 1.6 million people in 2017. Recently, the global health community has strengthened its efforts and resolve to tackle this ancient disease. NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., details the institute's new strategic plan for building on these current efforts by furthering the understanding of TB and developing and applying cutting-edge tools to fight the disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R3AKZw

Live blog: Kavanaugh, Ford to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee

The high-stakes hearing comes a day before the committee is scheduled to vote on Kavanaugh's nomination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OjwXZt

Tainted synthetic pot users bled from eyes, ears

Giant doses of vitamin K can stop the bleeding, doctors say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xTDlwd

Missing kangaroo tracked down in South Florida neighborhood

The kangaroo, named Storm, hopped away Monday night from his owner's Jupiter Farms home from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NKyzw1

Anita Hill blasts Kavanaugh confirmation process

"Access to equal justice for all is what was at stake in 1991, and it's what's at stake now," she said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NMwBew

The Kavanaugh-Ford hearing will be a painful spectacle. It never had to happen.

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/2xPHS2O

Kavanaugh accuser Julie Swetnick: 'I don't think he belongs on the Supreme Court'

Swetnick, who spoke with Showtime's "The Circus," marked the first time a Kavanaugh accuser had spoken on camera. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ImyqJ8

What you need to know about the Senate's Kavanaugh-Ford hearing

Who's asking the questions, when they'll start asking them, and just how long the high-stakes Judiciary Committee hearing could take as the Supreme Court nominee and his accuser testify Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ImBzbR

The conspiracy to deny Christine Blasey Ford a fair investigation

The Senate is obliged to be fair and respectful to victims. And this is where we have failed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zyZ6DQ

Turkey vows to target foes on U.S. soil

"This is a blatant and alarming admission ... of actions by the Erdogan regime in clear violation of international law." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QbXfKn

This is why you have those weird dreams

Think of it as your brain’s version of throwing spaghetti against the wall and seeing what sticks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ImBCEz

Mom pleads guilty after her 2 daughters die in hot vehicle

Amanda Kristene Hawkins, 20, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts each of child abandonment child endangerment and injury to a child. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qe9qqm

Bandidos biker gang president sentenced to life in prison

The sentencing comes after the Bandidos president was found guilty of directing a violent racketeering and drug trafficking operation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OgYOcI

Trauma expert: Why the memories of Kavanaugh's accusers remain strong

Memories of trauma have important characteristics that make them different from normal, everyday memories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NJG0na

'I'm alive': Survivor of Ohio bank shooting has new mission

"I just resigned myself to: 'OK, this is it. You're dying. You've been shot, and you're dying,'" said Whitney Austin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R7BBse

Gay penguins 'kidnap' chick from straight parents at Denmark zoo

A gay penguin couple "kidnapped" a chick at Denmark’s Odense Zoo while the baby’s parents went for a swim, according to a zookeeper. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N3XbKP

Are penalties ruining the NFL for fans?

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says the increasing number of penalties are making it harder for fans to watch, but Chris Simms takes it a step further. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xS28Ry

DeGrom becomes just 5th pitcher to accomplish feat since 1969

Mets starter Jacob deGrom finished the season with a flourish. He boasted a 10-9 record despite a 1.70 ERA and a 269/46 K/BB ratio in 217 innings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R1VMHS

Mexico's Lopez Obrador gives parents of missing 43 new hope

"We shall not fear the truth," Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says of investigating the disappearance of the 43 Ayotzinapa students from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OgYPgM

In clinical trials, new antibody therapy controls HIV for months after treatment

A new clinical trial shows that broadly neutralizing antibodies can suppress HIV for up to four months, far longer than currently available drugs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R2mFeD

Unlocking the secret of how the brain encodes speech

People like the late Stephen Hawking are unable to speak because their muscles are paralyzed. Scientists want to help these individuals communicate by developing a brain machine interface to decode the commands the brain is sending to the tongue, palate, lips and larynx. New research has moved science closer by unlocking new information about how the brain encodes speech. They discovered the brain controls speech in a similar way to how it controls arm movements. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zxpk9N

Rare genetic disorders more complex than thought

Genetic causes of rare neurodevelopmental disorders vary more than previously thought, a new study finds. Researchers discovered that serious rare disorders can be affected by combinations of common genetic variants, rather than solely individual genes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OUUOf0

Baltimore liquor stores linked more to violent crime than bars and restaurants

Alcohol outlets in Baltimore that sell alcohol for off-premise consumption have a stronger association with incidences of violent crimes, including homicides, aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, and robbery, than alcohol outlets in Baltimore where alcohol is bought and consumed on-site, such as bars and restaurants, a new study finds. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N4x46s

Bariatric surgery linked to safer childbirth for the mother

Obese mothers who lose weight through bariatric surgery can have safer deliveries, according to an observational study. Positive effects include fewer caesarean sections, infections, tears and hemorrhages, and fewer cases of post-term delivery or uterine inertia. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xGpkmp

Study shows importance of personal social networks on neurological outcomes

The health habits of people in a patient's social network are tied to that person's level of reported neurological disability, researchers find. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DzPJri

Is that selfie edited? Why it may matter for women viewers

There's a surprising upside to the fact that many people edit their selfies on Instagram and other social media sites to enhance their appearance. A new study found that when women believed that selfies of thin and sexualized women had been edited, viewing these images had less negative impact on one aspect of their mental health. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q9uPAC

Beyond skin deep: Understanding disparities in dermatology services

The odds of a black or Hispanic patient visiting an outpatient dermatologist are about half that of a white patient with the same skin condition, according to a new study. Patients most likely to receive outpatient dermatologic services in the study were white, educated women. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xNSjVB

Olfactory cells may act as 'Trojan horse,' carry anticancer therapy to deadly brain tumors

Researchers have found that a special type of cell essential to the ability of olfactory neurons to regenerate may be genetically engineered to deliver anticancer therapy to the dangerous brain tumors called glioblastomas. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zx2Fds

Possible cause for Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injury discovered

A newly identified mechanism explaining the possible cause for Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injury may have also led to the discovery of an effective treatment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xNLja4

Common heart condition linked to sudden death

Researchers have found a link between sudden cardiac death (when the heart suddenly stops beating) and a common heart condition known as mitral valve prolapse that affects around 12 in every 1000 people worldwide. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OdJEoF

Is student debt keeping Americans away from marriage?

Having a student loan could influence whether America's young adults first union after college is marriage or cohabitation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OeiI85

Science learns from its mistakes too

A mathematical model shows that even seemingly inconclusive studies speed up the gain in knowledge. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OUCVwY

A study using Drosophila sheds light on the metastatic behavior of human tumors

A study using Drosophila melanogaster has demonstrated that chromosomal instability itself can induce invasive behavior in epithelial cells and has identified the underlying molecular mechanisms involved. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zxysey

Analysis of billions of Twitter words reveals how American English develops

New words in American English tend to develop in five regional linguistic 'hotspots' before spreading across the United States and beyond, a new study reveals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qcyoq6

Uterus transplantation -- ethically just as problematic as altruistic surrogacy

In 2014, the first child to have been gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see the donations as a success. Researchers have now studied ethical aspects of uterus transplantation. The results show that uterus transplantation with living donors is ethically just as problematic as altruistic surrogacy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N53r5d

New allergy vaccine for hay fever shows promising results

Using sugar molecules researchers have developed a new vaccine for hay fever that may reduce treatment times and increase the effect of treatments. The vaccine, which is still at the earliest research stage, has been tested on mice. The method can potentially also be used to develop different forms of vaccines, for example vaccines for autoimmune disorders. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QbN1tA

New protocol for measuring background levels of drugs in crime labs

When forensic chemists handle evidence that contains illegal drugs, trace amounts are inevitably released into the laboratory environment, which can cause detectable background levels of drugs in the lab. Why is this a problem? 'If I run a sample and it has fentanyl, I want to be sure that fentanyl came from the sample and not from background levels in my lab,' said a researcher. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OeiMou

Breastfeeding changes gene activity that may make babies less reactive to stress

It has long been known that there are many physical and mental health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies. But can these benefits be due to genetic changes induced by breastfeeding? New research suggests that connection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xTBKXh

Tiger mosquitoes are capable of transmitting yellow fever

Since December 2016, Brazil has been grappling with its worst yellow fever outbreak for several decades. Research has now demonstrated that the yellow fever virus can be transmitted via Aedes albopictus, the tiger mosquito. This opportunistic species is capable of colonizing both urban and forest areas. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xSpUN3

Psychologists define the 'dark core of personality'

Egoism, Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, sadism, spitefulness are all traits that stand for the malevolent dark sides of human personality. Results from a recent project show, these traits share a common 'dark core.' So, if you have one of these tendencies, you are also likely to have one or more of the others. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OZjPpi

Compound improves social interaction in autism mouse model

Children with autism often find social interactions awkward, leaving them isolated. Now scientists report that they have discovered a first-of-its-kind compound that promotes social interaction among laboratory mice that display autistic traits. The finding could lead to the development of drugs capable of improving social behaviors in those who have autism. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R3dkDG

'Paintable' chemotherapy shrinks skin tumors in mice

Skin acts as the first line of defense against pathogens and other harmful material from outside the body. Yet this barrier also excludes some beneficial drugs that could treat skin diseases. Now, researchers have taken the first steps in developing a chemotherapy for melanoma that can be 'painted' directly on the skin, rather than injected or taken orally. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OT4WFg

Protecting probiotics from the stomach

The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, among other conditions. To make it to the intestine, though, probiotics must first pass through the stomach, a hostile acidic environment that can kill these beneficial bacteria. Now, scientists report the development of a protective gel sphere that may offer probiotics a safer route. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NGcFKa

Smartphone system to test for lead in water

Researchers have created an inexpensive system using a smartphone and a lens made with an inkjet printer that can detect lead in tap water at levels commonly accepted as dangerous. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXwgSU

Milk protein shown to alleviate chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on the taste buds and olfactory senses, depriving recipients of the intricate interplay between taste and smell that is critical to enjoying foods. Over time, taste and smell abnormalities can lead to a loss of appetite and anorexic behaviors, compromising patients' ability to recuperate. Researchers investigated the feasibility of lactoferrin, a highly bioactive protein found in saliva and milk, as a treatment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xW5HWC

To be or not to be a white blood cell, that is the question

Japanese scientists have revealed a biological 'switch' that influences whether an immature blood cell would develop into a red blood cell or a subtype of white blood cell called myeloid cells in response to infection or inflammation within the body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Of3box

How to win friends online: It's not which groups you join, but how many

The chances that people will form new friendships primarily depends on the number rather than the types of organizations, groups and cliques they join, according to an analysis of six online social networks by data scientists. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xSgelU

Double trouble: The nation watches Trump's split-screen crises

Kavanaugh and Rosenstein represent a highly unusual convergence of consequential events with significant implications for the presidency. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N4M3xs

Kavanaugh accuser Ford to testify that she 'believed he was going to rape' her

Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh released their prepared testimony ahead of Thursday's hearing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N1xeLP

Senate probed new allegation of misconduct against Kavanaugh

Supreme Court Nominee was asked about an anonymous accusation of physical assault. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OeoRkR

Rosenstein reprieve? Trump says he may delay meeting with deputy attorney general

They are scheduled to meet Thursday after a report that the overseer of the Mueller probe talked about secretly taping the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N6mFqQ

How to watch the Kavanaugh Senate hearing on Thursday

How to watch the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing of Judge Brett Kavanagh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N7kLGN

Trump says 'false' sexual misconduct claims against him affect his view of Kavanaugh allegations

During a marathon 80 minute news conference Wednesday, President Trump spent the most time weighing in on the controversy surrounding his Supreme Court nominee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N2uONf

Fact check: 8 things Trump got wrong at his news conference

In one case, the president claimed he rejected a meeting with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. But no meeting had even been requested. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NL4mNi

Venezuela's embattled president making surprise U.N. trip

The surprise visit came after he had earlier threatened to skip the global gathering. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N5PIL8

Bill Cosby's fall ripples through #MeToo movement

“Bill Cosby was abusing and raping women while telling African-Americans to pull their pants up. Perhaps he should have kept his pants up as well.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zxMzAu

House GOP passes measure blasting allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections

Most Democrats opposed the resolution and criticized the "ridiculous," "stupid" and meaningless vote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R2KhQD

Minneapolis leaders grapple with homeless camp

The encampment illuminates problems that face American Indians in Minnesota's largest city. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OTfPqC

Steelers cornerback miffed over 3 a.m. airport drug test

Haden was one of a couple Steelers to get called for drug testing upon the team’s return to Pittsburgh. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QZwdaq

Cubs, Brewers clinch playoff berths

Milwaukee beat St. Louis 2-1 on Wednesday night, securing a playoff spot for Chicago in the process. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N5OZtF

Feds investigate allegations of anti-Asian American discrimination at Yale

Education Department officials dismissed complaints against Brown and Dartmouth but said they had enough information to investigate at Yale. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Of7i4d

Facebook exec fires back at criticism from WhatsApp co-founder

The exchange comes two days after Instagram's co-founders left the company, with sources detailing how growing influence from Facebook led to frustration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OgYKK0

Murder case against ex-officer in Justine Damond death heads back to court

Mohamed Noor's attorneys maintain he acted reasonably July 15, 2017, when he shot Justine Ruszczyk Damond. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OaA8mj

Pompeo to visit North Korea next month with aim of second Trump-Kim summit

The State Department said the United States' top diplomat accepted an invitation from the North Korean leader to return to Pyongyang. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N4R1df

Space junk is a huge problem, but this high-tech net just might help

Experts hope to eliminate the debris before it becomes too risky to launch new satellites. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OeUOcB

How a massive wall in Antarctica could hold back rising seas

Engineering glaciers could slow sea-level rise at the source. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xUpCoX

U.S., Cuban research institutes create first joint biotech venture

The joint venture will be conducting trials of some Cuban drugs which may bring new cancer therapies to U.S. patients. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N6mEDi

Police arrest suspect in alleged anti-gay attack in Brooklyn

Brandon McNamara, 25, faces hate crime charges after two gay men were beaten unconscious outside a Brooklyn gay bar over the weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OgMskR

Most federal contracts for Puerto Rico recovery go to U.S.-based, not local companies

“Ninety percent of federal contracts are being granted to companies whose headquarters are outside of Puerto Rico,” a new report says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OdcTYD

Federal Reserve approves its third rate hike of the year

The Federal Reserve is hoping to get to a point where it is no longer in the driving seat, following the 2008 financial crisis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N7kNOV

Uber settles with states over data breach

"Companies cannot hide when they break the law," said Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N5wVjc

In clinical trials, new antibody therapy controls HIV for months after treatment

A new clinical trial shows that broadly neutralizing antibodies can suppress HIV for up to four months, far longer than currently available drugs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R2mFeD

Rare genetic disorders more complex than thought

Genetic causes of rare neurodevelopmental disorders vary more than previously thought, a new study finds. Researchers discovered that serious rare disorders can be affected by combinations of common genetic variants, rather than solely individual genes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OUUOf0

Baltimore liquor stores linked more to violent crime than bars and restaurants

Alcohol outlets in Baltimore that sell alcohol for off-premise consumption have a stronger association with incidences of violent crimes, including homicides, aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, and robbery, than alcohol outlets in Baltimore where alcohol is bought and consumed on-site, such as bars and restaurants, a new study finds. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N4x46s

Bariatric surgery linked to safer childbirth for the mother

Obese mothers who lose weight through bariatric surgery can have safer deliveries, according to an observational study. Positive effects include fewer caesarean sections, infections, tears and hemorrhages, and fewer cases of post-term delivery or uterine inertia. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xGpkmp

Study shows importance of personal social networks on neurological outcomes

The health habits of people in a patient's social network are tied to that person's level of reported neurological disability, researchers find. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DzPJri

Beyond skin deep: Understanding disparities in dermatology services

The odds of a black or Hispanic patient visiting an outpatient dermatologist are about half that of a white patient with the same skin condition, according to a new study. Patients most likely to receive outpatient dermatologic services in the study were white, educated women. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xNSjVB

Olfactory cells may act as 'Trojan horse,' carry anticancer therapy to deadly brain tumors

Researchers have found that a special type of cell essential to the ability of olfactory neurons to regenerate may be genetically engineered to deliver anticancer therapy to the dangerous brain tumors called glioblastomas. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zx2Fds

Possible cause for Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injury discovered

A newly identified mechanism explaining the possible cause for Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injury may have also led to the discovery of an effective treatment. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xNLja4

Common heart condition linked to sudden death

Researchers have found a link between sudden cardiac death (when the heart suddenly stops beating) and a common heart condition known as mitral valve prolapse that affects around 12 in every 1000 people worldwide. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OdJEoF

Science learns from its mistakes too

A mathematical model shows that even seemingly inconclusive studies speed up the gain in knowledge. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OUCVwY

A study using Drosophila sheds light on the metastatic behavior of human tumors

A study using Drosophila melanogaster has demonstrated that chromosomal instability itself can induce invasive behavior in epithelial cells and has identified the underlying molecular mechanisms involved. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zxysey

Uterus transplantation -- ethically just as problematic as altruistic surrogacy

In 2014, the first child to have been gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see the donations as a success. Researchers have now studied ethical aspects of uterus transplantation. The results show that uterus transplantation with living donors is ethically just as problematic as altruistic surrogacy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2N53r5d

New allergy vaccine for hay fever shows promising results

Using sugar molecules researchers have developed a new vaccine for hay fever that may reduce treatment times and increase the effect of treatments. The vaccine, which is still at the earliest research stage, has been tested on mice. The method can potentially also be used to develop different forms of vaccines, for example vaccines for autoimmune disorders. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QbN1tA

New protocol for measuring background levels of drugs in crime labs

When forensic chemists handle evidence that contains illegal drugs, trace amounts are inevitably released into the laboratory environment, which can cause detectable background levels of drugs in the lab. Why is this a problem? 'If I run a sample and it has fentanyl, I want to be sure that fentanyl came from the sample and not from background levels in my lab,' said a researcher. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OeiMou

Breastfeeding changes gene activity that may make babies less reactive to stress

It has long been known that there are many physical and mental health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies. But can these benefits be due to genetic changes induced by breastfeeding? New research suggests that connection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xTBKXh

Tiger mosquitoes are capable of transmitting yellow fever

Since December 2016, Brazil has been grappling with its worst yellow fever outbreak for several decades. Research has now demonstrated that the yellow fever virus can be transmitted via Aedes albopictus, the tiger mosquito. This opportunistic species is capable of colonizing both urban and forest areas. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xSpUN3

Psychologists define the 'dark core of personality'

Egoism, Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, sadism, spitefulness are all traits that stand for the malevolent dark sides of human personality. Results from a recent project show, these traits share a common 'dark core.' So, if you have one of these tendencies, you are also likely to have one or more of the others. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OZjPpi

Compound improves social interaction in autism mouse model

Children with autism often find social interactions awkward, leaving them isolated. Now scientists report that they have discovered a first-of-its-kind compound that promotes social interaction among laboratory mice that display autistic traits. The finding could lead to the development of drugs capable of improving social behaviors in those who have autism. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R3dkDG

'Paintable' chemotherapy shrinks skin tumors in mice

Skin acts as the first line of defense against pathogens and other harmful material from outside the body. Yet this barrier also excludes some beneficial drugs that could treat skin diseases. Now, researchers have taken the first steps in developing a chemotherapy for melanoma that can be 'painted' directly on the skin, rather than injected or taken orally. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OT4WFg

Protecting probiotics from the stomach

The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, among other conditions. To make it to the intestine, though, probiotics must first pass through the stomach, a hostile acidic environment that can kill these beneficial bacteria. Now, scientists report the development of a protective gel sphere that may offer probiotics a safer route. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NGcFKa

Smartphone system to test for lead in water

Researchers have created an inexpensive system using a smartphone and a lens made with an inkjet printer that can detect lead in tap water at levels commonly accepted as dangerous. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXwgSU

Milk protein shown to alleviate chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on the taste buds and olfactory senses, depriving recipients of the intricate interplay between taste and smell that is critical to enjoying foods. Over time, taste and smell abnormalities can lead to a loss of appetite and anorexic behaviors, compromising patients' ability to recuperate. Researchers investigated the feasibility of lactoferrin, a highly bioactive protein found in saliva and milk, as a treatment. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xW5HWC

To be or not to be a white blood cell, that is the question

Japanese scientists have revealed a biological 'switch' that influences whether an immature blood cell would develop into a red blood cell or a subtype of white blood cell called myeloid cells in response to infection or inflammation within the body. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Of3box

Potent chemical agents can thwart cancer metastasis

Scientists have devised potent chemical agents 135H11 and 135H12 that can thwart cancer metastasis, bringing research closer to drug development. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MYFv3j

Reclassification recommendations for drug in 'magic mushrooms'