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U.S. Marshal shot and killed outside Arizona house

The Marshals Service says the federal agent was the first deputy U.S. marshal to be killed in the line of duty in Tucson in 66 years. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KLmvFY

Babies kicking in the womb are creating a map of their bodies

The kicks a mother feels from her unborn child may allow the baby to 'map' their own body and enable them to eventually explore their surroundings, suggests new research. For the study, researchers measured brainwaves produced when newborns kick their limbs during rapid eye movement sleep, finding that fast brainwaves -- a brainwave pattern typically seen in neonates -- fire in the corresponding hemisphere. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DX7rnt

Merkel flies to G-20 on commercial airliner after jet 'malfunction'

The military-operated Airbus A340 had to land in Cologne just an hour into its journey to Buenos Aires. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DSp47I

Inside Trump's Gitmo, which is scheduled to stay open another 25 years

In his first broadcast interview, Guantanamo's Rear Adm. John Ring says without funding from Congress, he'll have trouble caring for aging detainees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rm2FDC

Ukraine bans Russian men from entering the country

President Petro Poroshenko imposed martial law this week amid fears of a potential Russian invasion after three naval ships were seized in the Sea of Azov. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q1vWa6

Inside Trump's Gitmo, which is scheduled to stay open another 25 years

In his first broadcast interview, Guantanamo's Rear Adm. John Ring says without funding from Congress, he'll have trouble caring for aging detainees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rm2FDC

Ukraine bans Russian men from entering the country

President Petro Poroshenko imposed martial law this week amid fears of a potential Russian invasion after three naval ships were seized in the Sea of Azov. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q1vWa6

Teen with autism recruited to play basketball at Kent State

As a child, Bennett was told he may never walk or talk. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P8deZ5

U.S.-based photographer vanishes in China

“The reality in China is you never know if you’re going to get into trouble because there are no written rules,” he said in an interview last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TTcgDL

U.S.-based photographer vanishes in China

“The reality in China is you never know if you’re going to get into trouble because there are no written rules,” he said in an interview last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TTcgDL

Mueller casts 'dark cloud' over Trump's trip to Argentina

As world leaders gather in Buenos Aires, can the president keep his domestic troubles from dogging his foreign policy pursuits? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E5IF5l

Dwight Howard might need surgery on his gluteus muscle

Things haven’t worked out that well in D.C. for veteran big man Dwight Howard. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SiqAE0

Laine scores his 100th NHL goal — and is still too young to drink in U.S.

Patrik Laine hit 100 goals in what is his 179th career regular-season game, and eventually added another in Winnipeg’s 6-5 win against Chicago on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FPobPY

Triple combination cancer immunotherapy improves outcomes in preclinical melanoma model

In adoptive cell transfer immunotherapy, T cells able to recognize a tumor are harvested, expanded in the laboratory, and then reintroduced to attack the tumor. However, they often do not persist long enough to finish the job. A triple combination regimen of adoptive T cell transfer, a PIM kinase inhibitor, and a PD1 inhibitor improved T cell persistence and tumor control in a mouse model of melanoma, report investigators. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P9EC9h

An opioid epidemic may be looming in Mexico -- and the US may be partly responsible

Though opioid use in Mexico has been low, national and international factors are converging and a threat of increased drug and addiction rates exists. Many of these factors may have originated in the US, making this a potential joint US-Mexico epidemic. The authors of this analytic essay came to this conclusion based on a study of published academic literature, Mexican federal documents and guidelines, and news reports pertaining to opioid use in Mexico. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qqb8IF

More pregnant women are using meth and opioids, study finds

Amphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new study finds. And a disproportionate rise occurred in rural counties. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DONGOy

Certain state lawmakers aim to loosen childhood vaccine requirements, but legal barriers persist

An analysis of proposed vaccine legislation between 2011 and 2017 shows that although the majority of proposed bills would have allowed more parents to exempt their children from school immunization requirements, those that favored vaccines were more likely to become law. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q3FSzN

Weight cycling is associated with a higher risk of death

Weight cycling is associated with a higher risk of death, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RjbxK5

When good macrophages go bad

Researchers have discover how some cancer cells communicate with macrophages to protect tumors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q30SqF

How prions invade the brain

The spread of prions to the brain does not occur by direct transmission across the blood-brain barrier, according to a new study. As noted by the authors, insights into how prions enter the brain could lead to the development of effective strategies to prevent neurodegeneration, even after infection outside the nervous system has already taken place. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ro73C7

Soil compound fights chronic wasting disease

A major compound in soil organic matter degrades chronic wasting disease prions and decreases infectivity in mice, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BFqtx0

How HIV DNA is blocked from entering the cell nucleus

Multiple components of the nuclear pore complex and nuclear import machinery enable a protein called human myxovirus resistance 2 (MX2) to inhibit HIV-1 infection, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TXrYOg

Some blood cells have a surprising source: Your gut

The human intestine may provide up to 10 percent of blood cells in circulation from its own reservoir of blood-forming stem cells, a surprising new study has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ABl8oH

Effective new target for mood-boosting brain stimulation found

Researchers have found an effective target in the brain for electrical stimulation to improve mood in people suffering from depression. Stimulation of a brain region called the lateral orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) reliably produced acute improvement in mood in patients who suffered from depression at the start of the study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pa18yu

How viruses hijack part of your immune system and use it against you

An enzyme intended to prevent autoimmune disease can be hijacked and used by some viruses to avoid immune detection. There's also good news. The same team also defined how much viral genetic material is needed to reverse the process and instead activate the immune system against the virus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RiPFPi

With these nanoparticles, a simple urine test could diagnose bacterial pneumonia

Researchers have now developed a nanoparticle-based technology that could be used distinguish between bacterial and viral forms of pneumonia. The technology could also be used to monitor whether antibiotic therapy has successfully treated the infection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q2d1vH

How sounds going into our ears become words going through our brains

In a new study, researchers were able to see where in the brain, and how quickly -- in milliseconds -- the brain's neurons transition from processing the sound of speech to processing the language-based words of the speech. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2reuzpP

Decoding sleeping sickness signals could aid quest for treatments

Scientists have discovered how the parasite that causes sleeping sickness initiates a physical change in order to spread the disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zuTPwE

Six antibodies produced to combat Zika virus

Researchers have generated six Zika virus antibodies that could be used to test for and possibly treat a mosquito-borne disease that has infected more than 1.5 million people worldwide. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q2RQKh

Ending the HIV epidemic: Where does Europe stand?

From diagnosis of HIV to successful viral suppression: Researchers summarize the progress towards HIV elimination in 52 countries in Europe and Central Asia. The main issues: diagnosing those who are unaware of their HIV infection and treating them. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QsWQah

Climate change and air pollution damaging health and causing millions of premature deaths

Researchers are looking at the effects of climate change on human health, and the implications for society. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ro30WD

Promising lead in genetic approach to treating glioblastoma

Scientists hope they have made progress toward a next-generation drug that may slow tumor growth and boost radiation's effectiveness in patients with the deadly brain cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E19ibq

New research could fine-tune the gene scissors CRISPR

When researchers and doctors use the tool CRISPR to correct genetic errors, it may have side effects on the human genome. Now, researchers have learned how the molecular machinery behind CRISPR works and thus expect to be able to fine-tune CRISPR and remove the undesired effects. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q7yWSA

Discovering a new compound that illuminates the sulfur cycle

Researchers have discovered a new compound that helps us better understand how microbes keep the sulfur cycle turning, making it possible for us to enjoy ocean views and survive near the water. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RsZ5YF

When it comes to using birth control, both intention and attitude matter

A new study adds to the evidence that women's intentions around becoming pregnant don't fully explain whether and how they use contraception. Rather, their attitudes toward becoming pregnant also play a role. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Sn5e8J

Curry spice boosts exercise performance in mice with heart failure

New research suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise intolerance related to heart failure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TXVaV1

It's not a shock: Better bandage promotes powerful healing

A new, low-cost wound dressing could dramatically speed up healing in a surprising way. The method leverages energy generated from a patient's own body motions to apply gentle electrical pulses at the site of an injury. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TXXueY

Adoption of mobile payment shifts consumer spending patterns, habits

Paying for goods with a smartphone not only increases the overall transaction amount and frequency of purchases by consumers, it also effectively replaces the actual, physical credit cards in their wallets. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ax4FBJ

Functional nasal surgery relieves chronic headache for some patients

Nasal surgery to relieve obstructed breathing can reduce or eliminate chronic headaches in selected patients, reports a new article. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AEBdd4

Fall in twin stillbirth rates: What about singleton births?

A leading expert in fetal medicine has warned that there is 'little room for complacency' over a fall in twin stillbirth rates as the reason for this phenomenon are complex. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ax4AxV

HIV in liver cells found to be inactive, narrowing potential treatment targets

In a proof-of-principle study, researchers revealed that certain immune system cells found in the human liver, called liver macrophages, contain only inert HIV and aren't likely to reproduce infection on their own in HIV-infected people on long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART is a regimen containing combinations of HIV-targeting drugs that prevents the growth of the virus but does not eradicate it. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Rmz3Gd

Safer and cheaper 3D medical imaging

A new study has discovered a promising way to significantly lower doses of X-rays that has the potential to revolutionize 3D medical imaging and make screening for early signs of disease much cheaper and safer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BFAxpz

Triple combination cancer immunotherapy improves outcomes in preclinical melanoma model

In adoptive cell transfer immunotherapy, T cells able to recognize a tumor are harvested, expanded in the laboratory, and then reintroduced to attack the tumor. However, they often do not persist long enough to finish the job. A triple combination regimen of adoptive T cell transfer, a PIM kinase inhibitor, and a PD1 inhibitor improved T cell persistence and tumor control in a mouse model of melanoma, report investigators. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P9EC9h

An opioid epidemic may be looming in Mexico -- and the US may be partly responsible

Though opioid use in Mexico has been low, national and international factors are converging and a threat of increased drug and addiction rates exists. Many of these factors may have originated in the US, making this a potential joint US-Mexico epidemic. The authors of this analytic essay came to this conclusion based on a study of published academic literature, Mexican federal documents and guidelines, and news reports pertaining to opioid use in Mexico. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qqb8IF

More pregnant women are using meth and opioids, study finds

Amphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new study finds. And a disproportionate rise occurred in rural counties. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DONGOy

Certain state lawmakers aim to loosen childhood vaccine requirements, but legal barriers persist

An analysis of proposed vaccine legislation between 2011 and 2017 shows that although the majority of proposed bills would have allowed more parents to exempt their children from school immunization requirements, those that favored vaccines were more likely to become law. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q3FSzN

Weight cycling is associated with a higher risk of death

Weight cycling is associated with a higher risk of death, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RjbxK5

When good macrophages go bad

Researchers have discover how some cancer cells communicate with macrophages to protect tumors. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q30SqF

How prions invade the brain

The spread of prions to the brain does not occur by direct transmission across the blood-brain barrier, according to a new study. As noted by the authors, insights into how prions enter the brain could lead to the development of effective strategies to prevent neurodegeneration, even after infection outside the nervous system has already taken place. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ro73C7

Soil compound fights chronic wasting disease

A major compound in soil organic matter degrades chronic wasting disease prions and decreases infectivity in mice, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BFqtx0

How HIV DNA is blocked from entering the cell nucleus

Multiple components of the nuclear pore complex and nuclear import machinery enable a protein called human myxovirus resistance 2 (MX2) to inhibit HIV-1 infection, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TXrYOg

Some blood cells have a surprising source: Your gut

The human intestine may provide up to 10 percent of blood cells in circulation from its own reservoir of blood-forming stem cells, a surprising new study has found. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ABl8oH

Effective new target for mood-boosting brain stimulation found

Researchers have found an effective target in the brain for electrical stimulation to improve mood in people suffering from depression. Stimulation of a brain region called the lateral orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) reliably produced acute improvement in mood in patients who suffered from depression at the start of the study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pa18yu

How viruses hijack part of your immune system and use it against you

An enzyme intended to prevent autoimmune disease can be hijacked and used by some viruses to avoid immune detection. There's also good news. The same team also defined how much viral genetic material is needed to reverse the process and instead activate the immune system against the virus. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RiPFPi

With these nanoparticles, a simple urine test could diagnose bacterial pneumonia

Researchers have now developed a nanoparticle-based technology that could be used distinguish between bacterial and viral forms of pneumonia. The technology could also be used to monitor whether antibiotic therapy has successfully treated the infection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q2d1vH

Decoding sleeping sickness signals could aid quest for treatments

Scientists have discovered how the parasite that causes sleeping sickness initiates a physical change in order to spread the disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zuTPwE

Six antibodies produced to combat Zika virus

Researchers have generated six Zika virus antibodies that could be used to test for and possibly treat a mosquito-borne disease that has infected more than 1.5 million people worldwide. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q2RQKh

Ending the HIV epidemic: Where does Europe stand?

From diagnosis of HIV to successful viral suppression: Researchers summarize the progress towards HIV elimination in 52 countries in Europe and Central Asia. The main issues: diagnosing those who are unaware of their HIV infection and treating them. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QsWQah

Climate change and air pollution damaging health and causing millions of premature deaths

Researchers are looking at the effects of climate change on human health, and the implications for society. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ro30WD

Promising lead in genetic approach to treating glioblastoma

Scientists hope they have made progress toward a next-generation drug that may slow tumor growth and boost radiation's effectiveness in patients with the deadly brain cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E19ibq

New research could fine-tune the gene scissors CRISPR

When researchers and doctors use the tool CRISPR to correct genetic errors, it may have side effects on the human genome. Now, researchers have learned how the molecular machinery behind CRISPR works and thus expect to be able to fine-tune CRISPR and remove the undesired effects. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q7yWSA

Discovering a new compound that illuminates the sulfur cycle

Researchers have discovered a new compound that helps us better understand how microbes keep the sulfur cycle turning, making it possible for us to enjoy ocean views and survive near the water. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RsZ5YF

When it comes to using birth control, both intention and attitude matter

A new study adds to the evidence that women's intentions around becoming pregnant don't fully explain whether and how they use contraception. Rather, their attitudes toward becoming pregnant also play a role. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Sn5e8J

Curry spice boosts exercise performance in mice with heart failure

New research suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise intolerance related to heart failure. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TXVaV1

It's not a shock: Better bandage promotes powerful healing

A new, low-cost wound dressing could dramatically speed up healing in a surprising way. The method leverages energy generated from a patient's own body motions to apply gentle electrical pulses at the site of an injury. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TXXueY

Functional nasal surgery relieves chronic headache for some patients

Nasal surgery to relieve obstructed breathing can reduce or eliminate chronic headaches in selected patients, reports a new article. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AEBdd4

Fall in twin stillbirth rates: What about singleton births?

A leading expert in fetal medicine has warned that there is 'little room for complacency' over a fall in twin stillbirth rates as the reason for this phenomenon are complex. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ax4AxV

HIV in liver cells found to be inactive, narrowing potential treatment targets

In a proof-of-principle study, researchers revealed that certain immune system cells found in the human liver, called liver macrophages, contain only inert HIV and aren't likely to reproduce infection on their own in HIV-infected people on long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART is a regimen containing combinations of HIV-targeting drugs that prevents the growth of the virus but does not eradicate it. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Rmz3Gd

Safer and cheaper 3D medical imaging

A new study has discovered a promising way to significantly lower doses of X-rays that has the potential to revolutionize 3D medical imaging and make screening for early signs of disease much cheaper and safer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BFAxpz

High-contrast imaging for cancer therapy with protons

Medical physicists have combined magnetic resonance imaging with a proton beam, thus demonstrating that in principle, this commonly used imaging method can indeed work with particle beam cancer treatments. This opens up new opportunities for targeted, healthy tissue-sparing cancer therapy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E5J5Zv

How skin cancer cells sidestep the immune system

Researchers have discovered a new signal pathway employed by skin cancer cells to avoid attack by the immune system. In an animal model and through analysis of human tissue samples, researchers were able to demonstrate the significant role played by a specific protein called ICER. Tumors grow less rapidly when ICER is not present. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KGGYM4

Sweet lysine degradation

Researchers have gained fundamental new insights into the degradation of the amino acid lysine -- carcinogenic oncometabolites as intermediate products. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BGVG2P

Scuttled Trump Tower Moscow project back in limelight after Cohen guilty plea

Trump associate and convicted felon Felix Sater told NBC News that he discussed a plan with Cohen to give a penthouse in the proposed Moscow skyscraper to Putin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P4vrXz

Facebook's Sandberg had company look into George Soros

"Something very harmful and maybe irreversible is happening to human attention in our digital age," Soros said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TZko5r

After congressional pressure, VA backtracks and commits to retroactively paying veterans

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie issued a statement saying that all student veterans would get their full monthly housing stipends under the Forever GI Bill rates. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G1vhkD

5 people who lied to Congress, and what happened to them

In the modern era, few individuals have actually been convicted of perjury or related charges for making dishonest statements to lawmakers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rlf8aE

GOP Sen. Scott opposes Trump judicial nominee Farr, sinking nomination

The South Carolina senator became the second Senate Republican to publicly oppose controversial nominee Thomas Farr. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PeuA6Q

Trump's new Russia deal defense: Just business as usual

Analysis: The president's take on his financial ties to Russia has changed, from "we've stayed away" to "there would have been nothing wrong" with pursuing a project. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zyr6XI

Senate committees scouring testimony for misleading statements in Russia probe

"This is a reason people shouldn't lie when they're in front of a congressional investigation," said GOP senator Richard Burr. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zyr4iy

How allegations that Manafort was Trump's mole will impact Mueller

These new developments have made the Manafort saga feel increasingly like the plot of a spy novel. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P9l4lh

His tunnel nixed, Musk doubles down on a subterranean dream

Musk's grand tunnel plan is news to many of the regulators who would very likely have to give it approval if it's ever going to see the light of day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sm9J35

Three killed, eight injured in crash following U.S. Border Patrol chase

The truck was carrying 11 people when it rolled over on rainy Interstate 8, about 5 miles north of the Mexican border. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AF8aWO

Cowboys defense baffles Saints in 13-10 victory

The Cowboys defense clamped down the Saints attack, allowing just 176 total yards as Brees, Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas and company were kept hemmed in all night long. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rdTGcb

Flooding in California as rain hits wildfire-burned areas

"The water is coming up, so we want to make sure we get everybody out that we can," a sheriff's official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DWcq7V

High-contrast imaging for cancer therapy with protons

Medical physicists have combined magnetic resonance imaging with a proton beam, thus demonstrating that in principle, this commonly used imaging method can indeed work with particle beam cancer treatments. This opens up new opportunities for targeted, healthy tissue-sparing cancer therapy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E5J5Zv

California Democratic Party chair to resign over misconduct allegations

Bauman served 18 months as leader of the state party, and was its first openly gay chair. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zyr4PA

Can't get your hands on avocados lately? Here's why

A grower's strike in Mexico has strained avocado supplies in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P7S3q1

Floyd Mayweather Jr., DJ Khaled to pay big penalties in cryptocurrency promotions

The Securities and Exchange Commission said the charges were the first it has ever brought involving initial coin offerings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zyqYYe

AT&T details plans for its three-tiered Netflix rival

The company's chief financial officer said the company could sell its 10 percent stake in Hulu as part of its asset sales. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TW2MYd

Flooding in California as rain hits wildfire-burned areas

"The water is coming up, so we want to make sure we get everybody out that we can," a sheriff's official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DWcq7V

4 officers charged in connection with beating of undercover officer during protests

The indictment says the officers' text messages showed disdain for protesters, "It's gonna be a lot of fun beating the hell out of these sh*theads," one text said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qx0YX2
Michael Cohen's tough day in court, chaos at the border, instant ice, and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PbbvCb

Two children shot in car outside University of Mississippi hospital

"The individual pulled up to them, let the window down, put their arm outside the car and fired a shot into them." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rbSTZd

At least 5 middle school students taken to hospital after eating marijuana-laced gummy bears

The boy told authorities “a couple of different stories” about how he came into possession of the gummy bears, the Polk County sheriff said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FPBikd

School mourns death of abducted N.C. girl, as search for killer continues

"The wonderful memories of Hania ... will not be taken away by this senseless act of violence," Lumberton Junior High Principal SaVon F. Maultsby said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rbqKSb

Floyd Mayweather Jr., DJ Khaled to pay big penalties in cryptocurrency promotions

The Securities and Exchange Commission said the charges were the first it has ever brought involving initial coin offerings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zyqYYe

Ebola outbreak in Congo is now the world's second worst

WHO says 426 people have been infected, with no end in sight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P9l44L

Jim Jordan ends bid for top spot on congressional committee

Rep. Jordan got no respect from his fellow Republican lawmakers from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zyqWj4

Trump will meet one-on-one with Putin at G-20, Kremlin says

Their last encounter drew criticism after Trump sided with Putin against American intelligence agencies over 2016 election meddling. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KF3Cod

Thousands brave cold to watch Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting

The 72-foot-tall Norway spruce is covered in 50,000 lights and topped by a new nine-foot-wide Swarovski star, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BFYFsg

Hugh Hefner's pipe, slippers, and famous robe are going on the auction block

"Everyone wants a piece of Hef,” said the head of the auction house. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BGaFds

Trump and China's Xi get ready to tango in Buenos Aires

Trump's working dinner with the Chinese leader Saturday night holds the most obvious potential peril — and promise — for the United States at this week's G20 meeting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KHlJdd

The Dead Sea is dying. A $1.5 billion plan aims to resurrect it.

Some experts believe the saltiest sea on earth will dry out by 2050, while others predict it will just end up a fraction of its current size. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BFLOWR

Why the GOP's decision to block the Mueller protection bill was the right call

Preserving Republican influence over the president remains the best way to prevent Trump from doing something reckless or stupid. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BF9j2D

Last election of 2018 gives Democrats cause for hope in 2020 — and despair. Here's why.

The party's unsuccessful bid for Senate this week in Mississippi revealed interesting findings about its challenges ahead in 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FOlHkV

American loses to rival at World Chess Championship

This showdown followed a record-breaking streak of 12 drawn games of regular chess. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TUP5J2

The Dead Sea is dying. A $1.5 billion plan aims to resurrect it.

Some experts believe the saltiest sea on earth will dry out by 2050, while others predict it will just end up a fraction of its current size. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BFLOWR

Trump and China's Xi get ready to tango in Buenos Aires

Trump's working dinner with the Chinese leader Saturday night holds the most obvious potential peril — and promise — for the United States at this week's G20 meeting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KHlJdd

Last election of 2018 gives Democrats cause for hope in 2020 — and despair. Here's why.

The party's unsuccessful bid for Senate this week in Mississippi revealed interesting findings about its challenges ahead in 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FOlHkV

The A's want to build new 'Teletubbies'-meets-'Blade Runner' stadium

Part of the proposal involves redeveloping the current Oakland Coliseum site, which would involve the demolition of almost the entire current stadium. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rjSbtj

LeBron James reportedly ignoring coach's playcalls

With LeBron James handling the ball more, an old issue has reemerged. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r9RO4h

LeBron James reportedly ignoring coach's playcalls

With LeBron James handling the ball more, an old issue has reemerged. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r9RO4h

Healthy? Stay fit to avoid a heart attack

Even if you are a fit and healthy person with no signs of any heart or blood vessel disease, low cardiorespiratory fitness could be a warning sign of future problems, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TTKhDN

Baby up at night? Inactivity may be a culprit

New research suggests babies who are less active get less sleep, something new parents may want to consider when looking for possible solutions for the long, sleepless nights. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P7lLM0

Children who start school a year early more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD

Children who enter elementary school younger than their peers are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Children born in August in states with a Sept. 1 cutoff birth date for school enrollment have a 30 percent higher risk for ADHD diagnosis than peers born in September, which may reflect over-diagnosis. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TTKiHR

Scientists solve longtime mystery in innate immunity

Scientists have long wondered how one protein, NLRP3, can promote inflammation in response to a wide range of seemingly unrelated stimuli. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJOib6

High costs of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a common condition with a high economic impact in both children and adults, concludes an updated review. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PYb4AF

Virtual library of 1 million new macrolide scaffolds could help speed drug discovery

Researchers have created the largest publicly available virtual library of macrolide scaffolds. The library -- called V1M -- contains chemical structures and computed properties for 1 million macrolide scaffolds with potential for use as antibiotics or cancer drugs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P8z6U2

Vaccine signatures in humanized mice point to better understanding of infectious diseases

Researchers have developed a systematic way to compare the immune responses of humanized mice versus humans. They used this new testing platform to show that a newly developed humanized mouse shares significant immune-system responses with humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pa0GAu

Checkmating tumors

Chess and cancer research have one thing in common: one must act strategically to defeat the opponent. And that's exactly what scientists are doing. They are seeking to selectively make only those cancer cells aggressive that would otherwise evade chemotherapy -- and then lure them into a trap. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TT0KrY

'Mini-placentas' could provide a model for early pregnancy

Researchers say that new 'mini-placentas' -- a cellular model of the early stages of the placenta -- could provide a window into early pregnancy and help transform our understanding of reproductive disorders. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rb058g

Surgical adhesions can be treated, prevented in mice

A cellular culprit -- as well as a possible treatment -- for a common, sometimes life-threatening post-surgical complication has been identified. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FOkObX

Potential arthritis treatment prevents cartilage breakdown

In an advance that could improve the treatment options available for osteoarthritis, engineers have designed a new material that can administer drugs directly to the cartilage. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rb1uvy

Next step towards replacement therapy in type 1 diabetes

Scientists have discovered the signals that determine the fate of immature cells in the pancreas. This breakthrough will facilitate the manufacturing of pancreatic islet cells from stem cells and might help combating type 1 diabetes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rbVmD0

When a city feels good, people take more risks

What makes people take risks? Not stunt women or Formula 1 drivers. Just ordinary people like you and me. Research suggests that unexpected improvements in everyday life (sunshine after many days of rain or a win by a local sports team) are correlated with a change in a city's mood and an increased likelihood that it's citizens will do risky things like gamble. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KDit2e

High-throughput platform enables activity mapping of emerging cancer drug targets

A powerful new biochemical platform is fueling the study of a family of enzymes that are promising targets for cancer treatment. The new method provides a high-resolution view of how these enzymes, called lysine methyltransferases, selectively mark proteins with chemical tags that alter their function. Because of their central role in health and disease, proteins and the molecules that edit and interact with them often are targets for therapeutic development. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AyX2e4

'Stash your trash,' say rat researchers

Rat complaints are indicators of rat abundance, finds a new study -- as are the availability of uncontained garbage and neighborhoods with a high rate of rental units (vs. owned). from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TSdQpc

Easy to use 3D bioprinting technique creates lifelike tissues from natural materials

Bioengineers have developed a 3D bioprinting technique that works with natural materials and is easy to use, allowing researchers of varying levels of technical expertise to create lifelike tissues, such as blood vessels and a vascularized gut. The goal is to make human organ models that can be studied outside the body or used to test new drugs ex vivo. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AyX1a0

New device widens light beams by 400 times

Scientists have now developed a highly efficient device that enlarges the diameter of a light beam by 400 times. Wider light beams have many applications, including boosting the speed and sensitivity of medical imaging and diagnostic procedures. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P5R0XD

Single cell sequencing sheds light on why cancers form in specific cell types

Researchers build, then use single cell sequencer to identify and characterize a subpopulation of cells in the eye where cancer originates. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zuFT5Q

Ointment to counter the effects of brown recluse spider bites is tested on humans

Brazil reports more than 7,000 cases a year of poisoning as a result of the bite of the brown recluse spider; there are also reports of occurrences in North America and Europe. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BCRrFw

Views of ideal female appearance in China are changing

A researcher found that young women in China, living in a rapidly changing society with more personal independence, disposable income and exposure to Western media than ever before, are also altering their views of female beauty. Her research aims to determine whether these factors are leading to increasing body image concerns such as eating disorders and weight and shape concerns that have been reported in Asia. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FOmMsM

Re-programming the body's energy pathway boosts kidney self-repair

A team of researchers has discovered a pathway for enhancing the self-repair efforts of injured kidneys. The finding may pave the way for new drugs to stop or even reverse the progression of serious kidney disease in humans -- and other potentially lethal conditions of the heart, liver, and brain as well. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q4poHJ

Why does second-hand experience of neighborhood violence affect some youth, but not others?

Neighborhood violence has been associated with adverse health effects on youth, including sleep loss, asthma and metabolic syndrome. Yet some youth living in high-crime neighborhoods manage to avoid these effects. A new study aims to answer a resilience puzzle: Why does a second-hand or indirect experience of neighborhood violence affect some youth, but not others? from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P7vMJ9

People with more knowledge about benefits of physical activity may also exercise more

Most people have a poor understanding of how much physical activity is good for you, and what health benefits such activity conveys. But the better your knowledge on these topics, the more physical activity you're likely to get, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zEQCe3

Trends in opioid prescriptions in children and adolescents

Researchers observed a downward shift in opioid prescriptions in children and adolescents, which aligns with previously reported trends in adult populations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrQWmU

Only 12 percent of American adults are metabolically healthy, study finds

The prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is 'alarmingly low,' even among people who are normal weight, according to a new study. Only one in eight Americans is achieving optimal metabolic health. This carries serious implications for public health since poor metabolic health leaves people more vulnerable to developing Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other serious health issues. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DZYIlf

Platelets grown from stem cells may be alternative to donated platelets

Researchers have developed a way to grow human platelets in the laboratory from stem cells derived from fat tissue. The achievement suggests manufactured platelets could eventually reduce the reliance on donated platelets to help patients with cancer and other disorders. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SgdtTW

First risk genes for ADHD found

An international collaboration has for the first time identified genetic variants which increase the risk of ADHD. The new findings provide a completely new insight into the biology behind ADHD. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E22nPd

Great apes and ravens plan without thinking

Planning and self control in animals do not require human-like mental capacities, according to a new study. Newly developed learning models, similar to models within artificial intelligence research, show how planning in ravens and great apes can develop through prior experiences without any need of thinking. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FNgSbu

Despite common obesity gene variants obese children lose weight after lifestyle changes

Children who are genetically predisposed to overweight, due to common gene variants, can still lose weight by changing their diet and exercise habits, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FN6gtf

How much do you trust Dr. Google?

Women experiencing signs of breast cancer vary in how they value, use, and trust 'Dr. Google' when making sense of their symptoms, a new study reports. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q1LNFx

Healthy? Stay fit to avoid a heart attack

Even if you are a fit and healthy person with no signs of any heart or blood vessel disease, low cardiorespiratory fitness could be a warning sign of future problems, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TTKhDN

Baby up at night? Inactivity may be a culprit

New research suggests babies who are less active get less sleep, something new parents may want to consider when looking for possible solutions for the long, sleepless nights. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P7lLM0

Children who start school a year early more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD

Children who enter elementary school younger than their peers are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Children born in August in states with a Sept. 1 cutoff birth date for school enrollment have a 30 percent higher risk for ADHD diagnosis than peers born in September, which may reflect over-diagnosis. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TTKiHR

Scientists solve longtime mystery in innate immunity

Scientists have long wondered how one protein, NLRP3, can promote inflammation in response to a wide range of seemingly unrelated stimuli. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJOib6

High costs of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a common condition with a high economic impact in both children and adults, concludes an updated review. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PYb4AF

Virtual library of 1 million new macrolide scaffolds could help speed drug discovery

Researchers have created the largest publicly available virtual library of macrolide scaffolds. The library -- called V1M -- contains chemical structures and computed properties for 1 million macrolide scaffolds with potential for use as antibiotics or cancer drugs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P8z6U2

Vaccine signatures in humanized mice point to better understanding of infectious diseases

Researchers have developed a systematic way to compare the immune responses of humanized mice versus humans. They used this new testing platform to show that a newly developed humanized mouse shares significant immune-system responses with humans. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pa0GAu

Checkmating tumors

Chess and cancer research have one thing in common: one must act strategically to defeat the opponent. And that's exactly what scientists are doing. They are seeking to selectively make only those cancer cells aggressive that would otherwise evade chemotherapy -- and then lure them into a trap. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TT0KrY

'Mini-placentas' could provide a model for early pregnancy

Researchers say that new 'mini-placentas' -- a cellular model of the early stages of the placenta -- could provide a window into early pregnancy and help transform our understanding of reproductive disorders. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rb058g

Surgical adhesions can be treated, prevented in mice

A cellular culprit -- as well as a possible treatment -- for a common, sometimes life-threatening post-surgical complication has been identified. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FOkObX

Potential arthritis treatment prevents cartilage breakdown

In an advance that could improve the treatment options available for osteoarthritis, engineers have designed a new material that can administer drugs directly to the cartilage. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rb1uvy

Next step towards replacement therapy in type 1 diabetes

Scientists have discovered the signals that determine the fate of immature cells in the pancreas. This breakthrough will facilitate the manufacturing of pancreatic islet cells from stem cells and might help combating type 1 diabetes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rbVmD0

High-throughput platform enables activity mapping of emerging cancer drug targets

A powerful new biochemical platform is fueling the study of a family of enzymes that are promising targets for cancer treatment. The new method provides a high-resolution view of how these enzymes, called lysine methyltransferases, selectively mark proteins with chemical tags that alter their function. Because of their central role in health and disease, proteins and the molecules that edit and interact with them often are targets for therapeutic development. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AyX2e4

'Stash your trash,' say rat researchers

Rat complaints are indicators of rat abundance, finds a new study -- as are the availability of uncontained garbage and neighborhoods with a high rate of rental units (vs. owned). from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TSdQpc

Easy to use 3D bioprinting technique creates lifelike tissues from natural materials

Bioengineers have developed a 3D bioprinting technique that works with natural materials and is easy to use, allowing researchers of varying levels of technical expertise to create lifelike tissues, such as blood vessels and a vascularized gut. The goal is to make human organ models that can be studied outside the body or used to test new drugs ex vivo. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AyX1a0

New device widens light beams by 400 times

Scientists have now developed a highly efficient device that enlarges the diameter of a light beam by 400 times. Wider light beams have many applications, including boosting the speed and sensitivity of medical imaging and diagnostic procedures. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P5R0XD

Single cell sequencing sheds light on why cancers form in specific cell types

Researchers build, then use single cell sequencer to identify and characterize a subpopulation of cells in the eye where cancer originates. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zuFT5Q

Ointment to counter the effects of brown recluse spider bites is tested on humans

Brazil reports more than 7,000 cases a year of poisoning as a result of the bite of the brown recluse spider; there are also reports of occurrences in North America and Europe. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BCRrFw

Views of ideal female appearance in China are changing

A researcher found that young women in China, living in a rapidly changing society with more personal independence, disposable income and exposure to Western media than ever before, are also altering their views of female beauty. Her research aims to determine whether these factors are leading to increasing body image concerns such as eating disorders and weight and shape concerns that have been reported in Asia. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FOmMsM

Re-programming the body's energy pathway boosts kidney self-repair

A team of researchers has discovered a pathway for enhancing the self-repair efforts of injured kidneys. The finding may pave the way for new drugs to stop or even reverse the progression of serious kidney disease in humans -- and other potentially lethal conditions of the heart, liver, and brain as well. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q4poHJ

Why does second-hand experience of neighborhood violence affect some youth, but not others?

Neighborhood violence has been associated with adverse health effects on youth, including sleep loss, asthma and metabolic syndrome. Yet some youth living in high-crime neighborhoods manage to avoid these effects. A new study aims to answer a resilience puzzle: Why does a second-hand or indirect experience of neighborhood violence affect some youth, but not others? from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P7vMJ9

People with more knowledge about benefits of physical activity may also exercise more

Most people have a poor understanding of how much physical activity is good for you, and what health benefits such activity conveys. But the better your knowledge on these topics, the more physical activity you're likely to get, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zEQCe3

Trends in opioid prescriptions in children and adolescents

Researchers observed a downward shift in opioid prescriptions in children and adolescents, which aligns with previously reported trends in adult populations. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrQWmU

Only 12 percent of American adults are metabolically healthy, study finds

The prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is 'alarmingly low,' even among people who are normal weight, according to a new study. Only one in eight Americans is achieving optimal metabolic health. This carries serious implications for public health since poor metabolic health leaves people more vulnerable to developing Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other serious health issues. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DZYIlf

Platelets grown from stem cells may be alternative to donated platelets

Researchers have developed a way to grow human platelets in the laboratory from stem cells derived from fat tissue. The achievement suggests manufactured platelets could eventually reduce the reliance on donated platelets to help patients with cancer and other disorders. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SgdtTW

First risk genes for ADHD found

An international collaboration has for the first time identified genetic variants which increase the risk of ADHD. The new findings provide a completely new insight into the biology behind ADHD. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E22nPd

Despite common obesity gene variants obese children lose weight after lifestyle changes

Children who are genetically predisposed to overweight, due to common gene variants, can still lose weight by changing their diet and exercise habits, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FN6gtf

How much do you trust Dr. Google?

Women experiencing signs of breast cancer vary in how they value, use, and trust 'Dr. Google' when making sense of their symptoms, a new study reports. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q1LNFx

Skin cancer rates in England far higher than previously thought, according to new database

Data from a newly established UK skin cancer database, the largest of its kind in the world, has revealed that there are over 45,000 cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas every year in England, 350 percent more than previous estimates suggested. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rdsaLP

Vaccination may reduce the severity of the flu in vaccinated but still infected patients

When influenza vaccination is ineffective in preventing the flu, it could have an additional effect reducing the severity of the infection, according to an epidemiological study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FK6ykk

VA tells congressional staffers it won't repay underpaid GI Bill recipients

The news conflicts with a promise VA officials made to a House committee earlier this month that it would reimburse those veterans who received less than the full amount they were due. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TTr3OK

Senate advances bill to end U.S. involvement in Yemen war

The rebuke to President Trump comes after his dismissal of an intelligence assessment that concluded the Saudi crown prince likely ordered Khashoggi murder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TR2zFM

Drug overdose deaths hit record high above 70,000, drive down U.S. life expectancy

Suicide rates rose by 3.7 percent. The two causes of untimely death lowered U.S. life expectancy for the second year in a row. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AAA5aG

He was in prison for 3 murders. A transfer request led him to confess to 90 more.

Little, who could be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, is very good at remembering his victims and where he killed them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AGy8JR

Trump's legal team has joint defense agreement with Stone ally Corsi

"I wanted Jay Sekulow as the president's attorney to know what was happening to me with the Mueller investigation," Corsi said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TTjcRg

Stormy Daniels says Michael Avenatti sued Trump for defamation against her wishes

In a phone interview with NBC News, Avenatti said he was surprised by her allegations, and said "a number of things" were "not accurate." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Aw8PK9

Why sharing between Trump and Manafort lawyers could be obstruction of justice

"If you are trying to corruptly influence his testimony by dangling a pardon, that could be witness tampering," said one former prosecutor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TR2y4G

Ex-drug company executive pleads guilty to bribing doctors

Alec Burlakoff will assist prosecutors in their case against Insys, which is accused of paying doctors to unnecessarily prescribe a fentanyl-based drug. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q10w3O
The 72-foot tall, 12-ton Norway Spruce arrived in Rockefeller Plaza in preparation for the holiday season. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QxbSvX

Body found in N.C. believed to be abducted 13-year-old girl

"We are absolutely devastated," Lumberton Police Chief Michael McNeill said. "I wish we had a different outcome." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AGy6BJ

Pelosi nominated as speaker by House Democrats

"I’ve always had an opposition. Today it didn’t materialize into an opponent," Pelosi told reporters Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AGy4tB

New fight to change statute of limitations after OSU scandal

Currently, under Ohio law, an adult victim has two years from the date of the alleged abuse to file a civil suit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AxKKCL

California Democratic chief to seek alcohol treatment

Two young women working for the party said Eric Bauman asked if they were sleeping together. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rawviU

Steph Curry to return from 11-game absence Saturday

Curry, who has missed the last 10 games with a strained groin, will return for the Warrirors game against the Pistons on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zyICej

Jay-Z's $204 million arbitration case halted over lack of black arbitrators

The music mogul argued in court Wednesday that the dearth of black arbitrators was discriminatory under New York's state constitution. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zxpr4N

At least 4 people including 2 children dead in house fire, with search on for more bodies

Family members who escaped believe others may have died in the blaze, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FNDYic

Actress' jokey Twitter campaign has serious message about sponsorships, health

Jameela Jamil's humorous campaign against celebrities like Cardi B promoting 'detox' teas on social media is highlighting some serious issues from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rkb9LB

U.K. cybersecurity agency mounts transparency push

The goal is to prevent cyberattacks like "WannaCry," which paralyzed computer systems around the world in May 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q2CYeS

Video of boy in England attacking smaller boy in 'racially aggravated assault' goes viral

Police say the 16-year-old boy, who can be seen in the video yelling, "I’ll drown you," will face assault charges. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TTjeZo

Stormy Daniels says Michael Avenatti sued Trump for defamation against her wishes

In a phone interview with NBC News, Avenatti said he was surprised by her allegations, and said "a number of things" were "not accurate." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Aw8PK9

Trump's legal team has joint defense agreement with Stone ally Corsi

"I wanted Jay Sekulow as the president's attorney to know what was happening to me with the Mueller investigation," Corsi said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TTjcRg

Six-year-old boy steals spotlight from Pope Francis

A 6-year-old boy climbed on stage during Pope Francis’ general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. The pontiff said, "Let him be, let him be." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AGxVGz

Reported firing of hospital nurse who refused to get flu shot drew protest

The hospital group said about 170 of its 44,000 employees asked for a waiver from its flu shot requirement, and most requests were accepted "for meeting valid medical or religious exemption criteria." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TOCmaO

World's first brick made of urine requires a lot of it

"Bio-bricks" may sound icky, but scientists say they offer crucial advantages over ordinary clay bricks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AGxUCv

Drug prices are rising. Here's how to save money.

Follow these five steps to save money on your prescription drugs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q5hnCn

U.S. envoy moves fast to make peace with Taliban before Trump pulls plug

Aware Trump has expressed impatience with the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad has moved quickly to get the Taliban to the negotiating table. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PZ3PIO

Ukraine says Russia attacked, seized its ships in international waters

Kiev insists that its ships were in international waters when they were shot at and seized by Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q3iO4f

Migrants try to cross one of world's busiest shipping lanes in dinghy

People attempting to reach Britain illegally have traditionally hidden themselves in or under trucks traveling by ferry or train. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rf83bO

Trump's desire to build the wall is the dumbest part of his immigration policy

Trump’s exclusive focus on our southern border reveals a lack of seriousness about the realities of illegal immigration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PZuViP

Sabres win 10th straight in OT thriller vs. Sharks

The Buffalo Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks in overtime to cement the team's longest winning streak since the 2006-2007 season. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rf3qhD

The simplest form of body maintenance that you aren't doing

Flexibility is far from the only benefit that comes with stretching. The movement is actually a vital form of body maintenance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r57wOa

Spinal-cord stimulators help some patients, injure others

Patients report that they have been shocked or burned or have suffered spinal-cord nerve damage ranging from muscle weakness to paraplegia, FDA data shows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rbpgYa

Mariners are ready to eat $10 million a year to trade Cano

Second baseman Robinson Cano was suspended for 80 games last year but he hit well after returning, going .317/.363/.497 in 40 games during the second half. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PYFrXC

These are the top contenders for NFL Coach of the Year

Matt Nagy, Sean Payton and Andy Reid are some of the top coaches who should be considered for Coach of the Year, according to Mike Florio and Peter King. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RkCqNQ

U.S. envoy moves fast to make peace with Taliban before Trump pulls plug

Aware Trump has expressed impatience with the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad has moved quickly to get the Taliban to the negotiating table. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PZ3PIO

Six ways climate change is hitting the U.S.

The National Climate Assessment describes how global warming is damaging the U.S. today — and where it could wreak the most havoc in the future. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q17ZQ6

Crazy goal completes collapse by Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers held a two-goal lead over the Ottawa Senators with less than 10 minutes to play. But just like that the two points were gone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TSyjKP

Has Lamar Jackson done enough for Ravens to bench Joe Flacco?

Ravens coach John Harbaugh's loyalty to Joe Flacco and the team's difficult upcoming schedule may be the deciding factors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AsJxwI

How changing labs revealed a chemical reaction key to cataract formation

Researchers working to understand the biochemistry of cataracts have made a surprising finding: A protein that was long believed to be inert actually has an important chemical function that protects the lens of the eye from cataract formation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJ5NYX

An understudied form of child abuse and 'intimate terrorism': Parental alienation

According to Colorado State University social psychologist Jennifer Harman, about 22 million American parents have been the victims of behaviors that lead to something called parental alienation. Having researched the phenomenon for several years, Harman is urging psychological, legal and child custodial disciplines to recognize parental alienation as a form of both child abuse and intimate partner violence. Harman has authored a review article in Psychological Bulletin defining the behaviors associated with parental alienation and advocating for more research into its prevalence and outcomes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJI8Yh

Advanced imaging technology measures magnetite levels in the living brain

Investigators have used magnetoencephalography -- a technology that measures brain activity by detecting the weak magnetic fields produced by the brain's normal electrical currents -- to measure levels of the iron-based mineral called magnetite in the human brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FLtHTM

Sugars and microbiome in mother's milk influence neonatal rotavirus infection

Researchers reveal that complex interactions between sugars and the microbiome in human milk influence neonatal rotavirus infection and identifies maternal components that could improve the performance of live, attenuated rotavirus vaccines. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P5qde7

New methods help identify what drives sensitive or socially unacceptable behaviors

Conservation scientists and statisticians have teamed up to solve a key problem for the study of sensitive behaviors like poaching, harassment, bribery, and drug use. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r7kKtF

Keep it complex: Study shows that previous research oversimplified Schizophrenia symptoms

Negative symptoms in schizophrenia can be so disabling that they interfere with a person's ability to attend school, begin a fulfilling career, and even live independently. Scientists suggest a new way to classify the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, which may influence research and treatment in years to come. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FKiQcu

Botulinum toxin shows promise in trials to reduce post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in cardiac surgery patients

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication, affecting one quarter to one half of all patients following cardiac surgery. It can result in heart failure, stroke, and longer hospital stays, resulting in an increased cost of care. A new study reports promising results from two clinical trials using botulinum toxin (BTX) injections to suppress POAF. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rav5Fm

Discovery opens new opportunities to slow or reverse multiple sclerosis

Nerve cells stripped of their insulation can no longer carry vital information, leading to the numbness, weakness and vision problems often associated with multiple sclerosis. A new study shows an overlooked source may be able to replace that lost insulation and provide a new way to treat diseases like MS. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P8j6Bw

New method for studying gene expression could improve understanding of brain disease

By analyzing gene expression patterns, researchers have identified previously unknown distinctions between mouse and human neurons. They have also developed a new way to track cellular changes associated with brain disorders. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PXsn4M

Researchers restore breathing, partial forelimb function in rats with spinal cord injuries

Millions of people worldwide are living with chronic spinal cord injuries, with 250,000 to 500,000 new cases each year -- most from vehicle crashes or falls. The most severe spinal cord injuries completely paralyze their victims and more than half impair a person's ability to breathe. Now, a breakthrough study has demonstrated, in animal models of chronic injury, that long-term, devastating effects of spinal cord trauma on breathing and limb function may be reversible. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FMZymT

New clinical practice guidelines for venous thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a term referring to blood clots in the veins, is a highly prevalent and far-reaching public health problem that can cause disability and death. Despite effective new options for prevention and treatment, VTE remains a threat underappreciated by the general public, causing up to 100,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJvlVH

Mapping of cells in the early human placenta may shed light on problem pregnancies

Scientists have made the first comprehensive inventory of cells present in the human placenta of the first trimester, a stage when many pregnancy complications are thought to arise. The findings could give new fuel for research on conditions such as preeclampsia and pre-term birth. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r7eguH

Beware of evening stress

Stressful events in the evening release less of the body's stress hormones than those that happen in the morning, suggesting possible vulnerability to stress in the evening. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r9dv4n

Genetic factor that can help or hurt risk for heart disease

Individuals with a particular genetic factor may be more resistant to plaque build-up and have a reduced risk for coronary artery disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJvkRD

Improve hand hygiene and patient decolonization to help stem high-risk S. aureus transmission in the operating room

Adherence to proven protocols for disinfecting surgeons' hands, patients' skin, and operating room surfaces could help to halt the spread of dangerous Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) pathogens in the operating room and beyond, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zt93lN

Wriggly, giggle, puffball: What makes some words funny?

Upchuck, bubby, boff, wriggly, yaps, giggle, cooch, guffaw, puffball, and jiggly: the top 10 funniest words in the English language, according to a new study. The researchers determined that there are two main kinds of predictors of funniness in words: those related to the form of the word and those related to its meaning. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zrQu1m

Largest study of CRISPR-Cas9 mutations creates prediction tool for gene editing

The largest study of CRISPR action to date has developed a method to predict the exact mutations CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing can introduce to a cell. Researchers edited 40,000 different pieces of DNA and analyzed a thousand million resulting DNA sequences to develop the machine learning predictive tool. The new resource will help make CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing more reliable, cheaper and more efficient. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FGIbnB

Lack of sleep intensifies anger, impairs adaptation to frustrating circumstances

Losing just a couple hours of sleep at night makes you angrier, especially in frustrating situations, according to new research. While the results may seem intuitive, the study is one of the first to provide evidence that sleep loss causes anger. The research also provides new insight on our ability to adjust to irritating conditions when tired. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QjgnKp

Biologists discover an unusual hallmark of aging in neurons

Biologists have discovered that oxidative damage by free radicals produces an unusual pileup of short snippets of RNA in some neurons. This RNA buildup may predispose cells to neurodegenerative diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ar8l8i

Why screen time can disrupt sleep

For most, the time spent staring at screens -- on computers, phones, iPads -- constitutes many hours and can often disrupt sleep. Now, researchers have pinpointed how certain cells in the eye process ambient light and reset our internal clocks, the daily cycles of physiological processes known as the circadian rhythm. When these cells are exposed to artificial light late into the night, our internal clocks can get confused, resulting in a host of health issues. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TR872V

How antibiotics help spread resistance

Bacteria can become insensitive to antibiotics by picking up resistance genes from the environment. Unfortunately for patients, the stress response induced by antibiotics activates competence, the ability of cells to take up and integrate foreign DNA, in microorganisms. Microbiologists now describe a new mechanism by which Streptococcus pneumoniae can become competent, and why biofilms may be important in this process. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0Nuwx

Insight into the brain's hidden depths: Scientists develop minimally invasive probe

This could be a major step towards a better understanding of the functions of deeply hidden brain compartments, such as the formation of memories, as well as related dysfunctions, including Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have succeeded in using a hair-thin fiber endoscope to gain insights into hardly-accessible brain structures. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r81iNn

Discovery of the first common genetic risk factors for ADHD

A global team of researchers has found the first common genetic risk factors associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a complex condition affecting around one in 20 children. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r82i4b

AI system may accelerate search for cancer discoveries

Searching through the mountains of published cancer research could be made easier for scientists, thanks to a new AI system. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0ayf2

Music supports the auditory skills of hearing-impaired children

Researchers have found evidence that children with hearing impairment and cochlear implants can benefit from hobbies involving music and especially singing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DZ3HlX

DNA with a twist: Discovery could further antibiotic drug development

Scientists reveal how a 'molecular machine' in bacterial cells prevents fatal DNA twisting, which could be crucial in the development of new antibiotic treatments. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DLxb62

How a small molecule promotes removal of excess cholesterol

Scientists have determined the structure of the activated form of an enzyme that helps to return excess cholesterol to the liver. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QqXpkQ

Why small size matters: Tiny mitochondria stimulate brain cell connections

New research suggests that mitochondria help neurons grow and make proper connections in the developing brain. The work could open up new lines of inquiry into may be at play when these processes go awry in brain disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Shj4tk

Stigma impairs cognition in men living with HIV

A new study has drawn a direct link between the amount of stigma men with HIV report experiencing and their scores on cognitive tests, measuring abilities such as memory and attention. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0NsEV

Single-cell asymmetries control how groups of cells form 3D shapes together

A new mathematical tool shows that altering one of two asymmetries in the properties of single cells controls how they organize into folded, biological shapes, and explains how these shapes are precisely reproduced and maintained. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SajFww

How changing labs revealed a chemical reaction key to cataract formation

Researchers working to understand the biochemistry of cataracts have made a surprising finding: A protein that was long believed to be inert actually has an important chemical function that protects the lens of the eye from cataract formation. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJ5NYX

An understudied form of child abuse and 'intimate terrorism': Parental alienation

According to Colorado State University social psychologist Jennifer Harman, about 22 million American parents have been the victims of behaviors that lead to something called parental alienation. Having researched the phenomenon for several years, Harman is urging psychological, legal and child custodial disciplines to recognize parental alienation as a form of both child abuse and intimate partner violence. Harman has authored a review article in Psychological Bulletin defining the behaviors associated with parental alienation and advocating for more research into its prevalence and outcomes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJI8Yh

Advanced imaging technology measures magnetite levels in the living brain

Investigators have used magnetoencephalography -- a technology that measures brain activity by detecting the weak magnetic fields produced by the brain's normal electrical currents -- to measure levels of the iron-based mineral called magnetite in the human brain. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FLtHTM

Sugars and microbiome in mother's milk influence neonatal rotavirus infection

Researchers reveal that complex interactions between sugars and the microbiome in human milk influence neonatal rotavirus infection and identifies maternal components that could improve the performance of live, attenuated rotavirus vaccines. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P5qde7

New methods help identify what drives sensitive or socially unacceptable behaviors

Conservation scientists and statisticians have teamed up to solve a key problem for the study of sensitive behaviors like poaching, harassment, bribery, and drug use. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r7kKtF

Keep it complex: Study shows that previous research oversimplified Schizophrenia symptoms

Negative symptoms in schizophrenia can be so disabling that they interfere with a person's ability to attend school, begin a fulfilling career, and even live independently. Scientists suggest a new way to classify the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, which may influence research and treatment in years to come. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FKiQcu

Botulinum toxin shows promise in trials to reduce post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in cardiac surgery patients

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication, affecting one quarter to one half of all patients following cardiac surgery. It can result in heart failure, stroke, and longer hospital stays, resulting in an increased cost of care. A new study reports promising results from two clinical trials using botulinum toxin (BTX) injections to suppress POAF. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rav5Fm

Discovery opens new opportunities to slow or reverse multiple sclerosis

Nerve cells stripped of their insulation can no longer carry vital information, leading to the numbness, weakness and vision problems often associated with multiple sclerosis. A new study shows an overlooked source may be able to replace that lost insulation and provide a new way to treat diseases like MS. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P8j6Bw

New method for studying gene expression could improve understanding of brain disease

By analyzing gene expression patterns, researchers have identified previously unknown distinctions between mouse and human neurons. They have also developed a new way to track cellular changes associated with brain disorders. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PXsn4M

Researchers restore breathing, partial forelimb function in rats with spinal cord injuries

Millions of people worldwide are living with chronic spinal cord injuries, with 250,000 to 500,000 new cases each year -- most from vehicle crashes or falls. The most severe spinal cord injuries completely paralyze their victims and more than half impair a person's ability to breathe. Now, a breakthrough study has demonstrated, in animal models of chronic injury, that long-term, devastating effects of spinal cord trauma on breathing and limb function may be reversible. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FMZymT

New clinical practice guidelines for venous thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a term referring to blood clots in the veins, is a highly prevalent and far-reaching public health problem that can cause disability and death. Despite effective new options for prevention and treatment, VTE remains a threat underappreciated by the general public, causing up to 100,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJvlVH

Mapping of cells in the early human placenta may shed light on problem pregnancies

Scientists have made the first comprehensive inventory of cells present in the human placenta of the first trimester, a stage when many pregnancy complications are thought to arise. The findings could give new fuel for research on conditions such as preeclampsia and pre-term birth. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r7eguH

Beware of evening stress

Stressful events in the evening release less of the body's stress hormones than those that happen in the morning, suggesting possible vulnerability to stress in the evening. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r9dv4n

Genetic factor that can help or hurt risk for heart disease

Individuals with a particular genetic factor may be more resistant to plaque build-up and have a reduced risk for coronary artery disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJvkRD

Improve hand hygiene and patient decolonization to help stem high-risk S. aureus transmission in the operating room

Adherence to proven protocols for disinfecting surgeons' hands, patients' skin, and operating room surfaces could help to halt the spread of dangerous Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) pathogens in the operating room and beyond, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zt93lN

Largest study of CRISPR-Cas9 mutations creates prediction tool for gene editing

The largest study of CRISPR action to date has developed a method to predict the exact mutations CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing can introduce to a cell. Researchers edited 40,000 different pieces of DNA and analyzed a thousand million resulting DNA sequences to develop the machine learning predictive tool. The new resource will help make CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing more reliable, cheaper and more efficient. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FGIbnB

Biologists discover an unusual hallmark of aging in neurons

Biologists have discovered that oxidative damage by free radicals produces an unusual pileup of short snippets of RNA in some neurons. This RNA buildup may predispose cells to neurodegenerative diseases. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ar8l8i

Why screen time can disrupt sleep

For most, the time spent staring at screens -- on computers, phones, iPads -- constitutes many hours and can often disrupt sleep. Now, researchers have pinpointed how certain cells in the eye process ambient light and reset our internal clocks, the daily cycles of physiological processes known as the circadian rhythm. When these cells are exposed to artificial light late into the night, our internal clocks can get confused, resulting in a host of health issues. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TR872V

Republican Hyde-Smith beats Democrat Espy in Mississippi Senate race, NBC News projects

The election came amid a backdrop of race-related controversies that drew national attention to the contest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BBKKTX

After General Motors layoffs, more bumps ahead for U.S. auto industry

General Motors is cutting jobs in area President Trump had promised to revitalize. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zpsv2E

Controversial Trump judicial nominee in peril of Senate defeat

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., is blocking all nominees, including Farr’s, until Republican leaders take up a bill protecting special counsel Robert Mueller. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SiCEoY

'Get out': Ukrainian president asks Trump to deliver pointed message to Putin

Petro Poroshenko warned Russia would "pay a huge price" if they invaded Ukraine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DQddaq

Trump administration asks court for green light to enforce new restrictions on asylum

Government lawyers said a judge's ruling temporarily blocking the restrictions undermined efforts to encourage the people in the caravans transiting Mexico to follow U.S. law. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r7o5cb

Elon Musk's L.A. freeway tunnel won't see the light of day

Elon Musk's Boring Company made a lot of noise about drilling a tunnel below a busy Los Angeles freeway, but in the end the idea was nixed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2At40kN

Mueller has emails from Stone pal Corsi about WikiLeaks Dem email dump

"Word is (Julian Assange) plans 2 more dumps...Impact planned to be very damaging," Jerome Corsi said in email to Stone, say draft court documents. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QuNf2Z

Indonesia says Lion Air jet was 'not airworthy' on flight before crash

"In our view, the plane was not airworthy," the head of Indonesia's national transport safety committee told reporters in Jakarta. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q4iYbS

Washington picks up linebacker Reuben Foster after domestic violence arrest

Although linebacker Reuben Foster was claimed on waivers by Washington today, the Redskins say he will not play him until charges stemming from his recent domestic violence arrest are resolved. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KDzUzR

Judge to California utility: Explain any role in deadly Camp Fire that killed nearly 90 people

Investigators have not determined the cause of the wildfire that tore through the town of Paradise, destroyed nearly 14,000 homes and killed at least 88 people from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P2XUwU

All the things New Yorkers fear about Amazon's HQ2 (and a little optimism)

Despite blowback to Amazon's HQ2 decision to come to New York, experts say the deal has the potential to be great for New York. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DOINVW

Feds hit with $60 million claim after migrant infant's death

Yazmin Juárez's 1-year-old daughter, Mariee, died in May. Washington-based law firm Arnold & Porter said it will file a lawsuit if the government doesn't settle its claim. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DNsPv3

Hundreds pack funeral for Vietnam veteran they did not know after viral obituary post

A funeral home in Nebraska was having trouble finding relatives for Stanley C. Stoltz and invited the public to attend his service. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FKolYX

What is Quantum Computing?

In this interview with NBC News Mach, Jim Clarke —Intel’s Head of Quantum Hardware explains quantum computing and why we are still ten years away from having the world’s first Quantum computer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AsUDBM

Feds say Russian hackers duped U.S. companies out of millions in ad dollars

The schemes made it appear to advertisers that human beings had clicked on internet ads, when in reality it was automated bots doing the clicking. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2E1q1eG

NASA's InSight lander is safely on Mars. What happens now?

The successful touch-down marks the beginning of the next phase of the two-year, $850-million mission. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DOIDOk

'Bizarre Foods' host Andrew Zimmern apologizes for remarks about Chinese restaurants

The celebrity chef's remarks about the quality of Chinese-American restaurants, such as P.F. Chang's, were criticized for being culturally insensitive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r7fGFE

Georgia woman sues over drug test that said cotton candy was meth

Dasha Fincher says she was improperly held in jail for more than three months before a state lab test reported the false positive. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zsu9QW

Indonesia says Lion Air jet was 'not airworthy' on flight before crash

"In our view, the plane was not airworthy," the head of Indonesia's national transport safety committee told reporters in Jakarta. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q4iYbS

Ex-Florida police chief gets three years in prison for plan to frame black people

Ex-Biscayne Park chief Raimundo Atesiano had faced a maximum 10-year sentence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QlUOc8

Body found amid search for abducted 13-year-old in North Carolina

Officials stressed that an identification of the body has not yet been made. Hania Aguilar, 13, was abducted in Lumberton on Nov. 5. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KCUGQ9

Washington picks up linebacker Reuben Foster after domestic violence arrest

Although linebacker Reuben Foster was claimed on waivers by Washington today, the Redskins say he will not play him until charges stemming from his recent domestic violence arrest are resolved. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KDzUzR

Republican Hyde-Smith beats Democrat Espy in Mississippi Senate race, NBC News projects

The election came amid a backdrop of race-related controversies that drew national attention to the contest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BBKKTX

Two San Diego deputies charged with assault after father-son arrest goes viral

The charges come after a months-long internal investigation and community pressure. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TP0s5c

Elon Musk's L.A. freeway tunnel won't see the light of day

Elon Musk's Boring Company made a lot of noise about drilling a tunnel below a busy Los Angeles freeway, but in the end the idea was nixed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2At40kN

How antibiotics help spread resistance

Bacteria can become insensitive to antibiotics by picking up resistance genes from the environment. Unfortunately for patients, the stress response induced by antibiotics activates competence, the ability of cells to take up and integrate foreign DNA, in microorganisms. Microbiologists now describe a new mechanism by which Streptococcus pneumoniae can become competent, and why biofilms may be important in this process. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0Nuwx

Insight into the brain's hidden depths: Scientists develop minimally invasive probe

This could be a major step towards a better understanding of the functions of deeply hidden brain compartments, such as the formation of memories, as well as related dysfunctions, including Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have succeeded in using a hair-thin fiber endoscope to gain insights into hardly-accessible brain structures. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r81iNn

Discovery of the first common genetic risk factors for ADHD

A global team of researchers has found the first common genetic risk factors associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a complex condition affecting around one in 20 children. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r82i4b

AI system may accelerate search for cancer discoveries

Searching through the mountains of published cancer research could be made easier for scientists, thanks to a new AI system. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0ayf2

DNA with a twist: Discovery could further antibiotic drug development

Scientists reveal how a 'molecular machine' in bacterial cells prevents fatal DNA twisting, which could be crucial in the development of new antibiotic treatments. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DLxb62

How a small molecule promotes removal of excess cholesterol

Scientists have determined the structure of the activated form of an enzyme that helps to return excess cholesterol to the liver. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QqXpkQ

Stigma impairs cognition in men living with HIV

A new study has drawn a direct link between the amount of stigma men with HIV report experiencing and their scores on cognitive tests, measuring abilities such as memory and attention. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0NsEV

Single-cell asymmetries control how groups of cells form 3D shapes together

A new mathematical tool shows that altering one of two asymmetries in the properties of single cells controls how they organize into folded, biological shapes, and explains how these shapes are precisely reproduced and maintained. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SajFww

Phase 3 trial shows lanadelumab to be effective in reducing hereditary angioedema attacks

A phase 3 clinical trial finds that injections of the monoclonal antibody drug lanadelumab reduced attacks of hereditary angioedema -- a rare, potentially life-threatening disorder. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0NpZL

On the trail of rare genetic disease, scientists uncover key immune regulator

Scientists have found an important immune system-regulating protein that in principle could be targeted to treat cancers and chronic viral infections. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SajD7S

Pulsed radiofrequency relieves acute back pain and sciatica

A minimally invasive procedure in which pulses of energy from a probe are applied directly to nerve roots near the spine is safe and effective in people with acute lower back pain that has not responded to conservative treatment, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P9Io2s

Vaccine breakthrough brings researchers closer to eliminating polio worldwide

Injectable vaccine, freeze-dried into a powder, kept at room temperature for four weeks and then rehydrated, offered full protection against the polio virus when tested in mice. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zrcfyk

Video released of gender reveal that sparked Arizona's Sawmill Fire

The video shows blue smoke leaving the target as fire seems to instantly spring to life in the grassy area nearby. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DYNqgZ

Three U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan IED detonation

Three other wounded service members and a wounded contractor were evacuated and being treated for their injuries. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BA2y23

Video shows gunshot at gender reveal party starting massive brush fire

New video shows how one gunshot started a massive brush fire in Arizona that scorched about 45,000 acres. It happened at a gender reveal party in April 2017 when a target was set up with the words “boy” and “girl” written on it. Moments later, the shot goes off and the target explodes into flames. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PXhQGW

Beto O'Rourke changes his answer on 2020 presidential run

O'Rourke acknowledged that his latest answer was a departure from his earlier insistence that he wasn't interested in a presidential run. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RjvikL

Ready to ditch your bitcoin? Use it to buy wine, fix your car — or even pay your taxes

Bitcoin has lost nearly a quarter of its value in the past week. Is it time to move on from the cryptocurrency? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DZTWnB

Facebook gets 9-nation grilling, but Zuckerberg refuses to attend

A chair was pointedly left open with Zuckerberg's name printed on a place card in front of it at the inaugural "Grand Committee on Disinformation" hearing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SdC6R5

Tesla sold just 211 cars in China last month

Beijing raised tariffs on imports in a worsening trade standoff with the United States. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S9PSEc

Facebook gets 9-nation grilling, but Zuckerberg refuses to attend

A chair was pointedly left open with Zuckerberg's name printed on a place card in front of it at the inaugural "Grand Committee on Disinformation" hearing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SdC6R5

Some medical devices deemed unsafe in other nations still sold in U.S.

Andrew Chappell, whose metal hips had to be removed, wishes he'd known Australia had issued a warning about them. "That would've saved me 3 years of pain." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qou7mZ

Buffalo priest aimed gun at teen during sexual abuse, victim says

The late Rev. Michael Freeman would jokingly brandish a silver .38-caliber revolver to get him to comply with the abuse, the victim says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FKHQ3s

Mississippi's racial history haunts Hyde-Smith, Espy battle for Senate

Talk of 'public hanging,' 'segregation academies' and voter suppression has drawn national attention to the state's Senate battle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QiXNC4

Facebook faces 7-nation grilling, but Zuckerberg refuses to attend

The inaugural "Grand Committee on Disinformation” is organized by Damian Collins, the British lawmaker who chairs a parliamentary committee investigating disinformation and the use of people's data. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rge4F6

GM layoffs signal it's going to get worse for the American worker

Millions of Americans are in danger of entering their final decades unable to afford ballooning medical bills and cost-of-living expenses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DKU0H4

Gender-reveal stunt sparked 47,000-acre wildfire that did $8M in damage

Video released by the U.S. Forest Service showed the explosion at a gender-reveal party that led to the so-called Sawmill wildfire in April 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RhQJmz

Scientists warn Brazil's president-elect's policies may smother the Amazon

"If Bolsonaro keeps his campaign promises, deforestation of the Amazon will probably increase quickly and the effects will be felt everywhere," an expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zvzh73

Facebook faces 7-nation grilling, but Zuckerberg refuses to attend

The inaugural "Grand Committee on Disinformation” is organized by Damian Collins, the British lawmaker who chairs a parliamentary committee investigating disinformation and the use of people's data. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rge4F6

Ukraine declares martial law after Russia attack

Russia escalates tensions abroad by capturing three Ukrainian Naval ships. Back home, UN Ambassador Nikki Haley stands up to Russia’s "outlaw actions". Former Ambassador to Russia, Alexander Vershbow, joins to provide his expert insight on what's happening across the ocean and what to expect from President Trump as a response. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P5HhRh

'Digital smell' technology could let us transmit odors in online chats

“It’s not just about the smell. It is part of a whole, integrated virtual reality or augmented reality.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zs8VTo

Giving Tuesday: How to avoid scams and make the most of your donations

“We like to assume, sometimes improperly, that every solicitation or every charity out there is legitimate — and that’s just not true.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P1Peqp

U.N. report spotlights amount of women killed by partners and family

"This is not at all surprising," said one domestic violence advocate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QoYJVm

Texas A&M fined after fans storm field following 7 OT win

Aggies fans descended on Kyle Field en masse in celebration of A&M’s upset of the LSU Tigers early Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r5y2H7

Urban Meyer tries to silence speculation about his future

The Ohio State Buckeyes head coach was asked about his plans beyond this season. "I plan to coach," Meyer replied. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FKwqwN

Braves put NL on notice by inking Donaldson to $23M deal

The Braves won 90 games before losing to the Dodgers in the NLDS and the only main pieces they're losing to free agency are Nick Markakis and Kurt Suzuki. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2BAi0v6

Texans run over Titans, win 8th straight

Houston moved to 8-3, maintaining its two-game lead over the Colts in the AFC South. The Titans fell to 5-6. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KA6Vg9

Special counsel Mueller's team says Paul Manafort lied to investigators, breaking plea deal

Attorneys for Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman, say he "believes he has provided truthful information" and didn't breach the plea deal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SfcXpc

In the final hours of Mississippi's Senate race, Trump goes all-in on Hyde-Smith

"I know where her heart is, and her heart is good," he said Monday of the embattled incumbent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SdolBR

Scientist's gene-editing experiment sparks worry, outrage

Some researchers say it’s time to allow gene editing, with careful regulation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DLF3Ez

Mexico says it will deport nearly 100 migrants who tried to cross U.S. border

Over 100 federal police officers, some with riot gear, circled the Benito Juarez shelter, where many migrants making their way to the U.S., are staying. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ztezF0

'Everybody started running': Photog reveals story behind iconic image of fleeing migrants

Photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon said he heard crying and started shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PW4w5n

NASA's InSight craft lands safely on surface of Mars after 'seven minutes of terror'

After 301 million miles of travel at a cost of $850 million, scientists hope to learn more about what's beneath the surface of Mars from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P3GvEc

Hundreds of women with breast implants have developed a rare cancer

Although doctors have linked the cancer to a specific kind of implant, manufacturers have no plans to stop making it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P3GuA8

Ukraine declares martial law after Russian naval attack

The Ukrainian president said this is not "declaring war" against Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ztez7Y

Dems flip 39 House seats in latest tally as losing GOP lawmaker tears into Trump

In her concession speech, Love ripped Trump for having "no real relationships, just convenient transactions." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ztey3U

GM to slash over 14,000 jobs from North American workforce

The reduction could include the closing of up to five domestic plants. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P4TAgv

Interior Secretary says California's Camp Fire costs likely in billions

Zinke said building restrictions in fire-prone areas should be part of a discussion about protections from wildfires. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r48euY

Romaine lettuce is safe if it's not from central California, FDA says

"If you do not know where your romaine lettuce is from, do not eat it," the CDC said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P1inSB

The Mars landing could lead to human colonization, and the end of Martian life

There is tantalizing evidence that microscopic life may exist on Mars. Human contact is likely to result in its mass extinction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P3U3Qj

For the love of 'likes': Many millennials overspending for Instagram posts

There are lots of hidden surprises on social media these days — but the biggest one could be how your online image is impacting your wallet. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ztetgC

NFL suspends Leonard Fournette one game for starting fight

The NFL decided to impose a one-game suspension on Fournette in response to his decision to both leave the bench area on Sunday and fight with Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2r5PpHF

In the final hours of Mississippi's Senate race, Trump goes all-in on Hyde-Smith

"I know where her heart is, and her heart is good," he said Monday of the embattled incumbent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SdolBR

Hawaiian language version of 'Moana' to be distributed to schools across Hawaii

The new version, which premiered in June, marked the first time a Disney feature film was dubbed in Hawaiian. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DZK1yr

America's school segregation problem is not getting better

Nearly 65 years after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered all of the nation’s schools to integrate, effective segregation remains in the public schools which educate about 90 percent of the nation’s students. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SdojtJ

Mexicans' support for migrant caravan drops sharply, poll finds

“They should not be here in Tijuana,” one upset resident told Mexican authorities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P3GiRq

Steered wrong: Driver tells police her GPS led her to drive on railroad tracks

Police said the woman was "100 percent sober and had no medical conditions affecting her decision-making." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zter8u

Scientist's gene-editing experiment sparks worry, outrage

Some researchers say it’s time to allow gene editing, with careful regulation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DLF3Ez

Some research may be encouraging ineffective prescriptions, says new study

A new paper suggests that some clinical trials may promote the use of ineffective and costly treatments. That's the opposite of what clinical trials are aimed at, namely preventing ineffective and costly treatments from being taken up by physicians and patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ztZqDr

Cancer researchers ID 'Achilles heel' of drug-resistant tumors

Scientists have figured out why some lung cancers become drug-resistant after initially responding to targeted therapies. In the process, they devised a new two-pronged approach that yields an effective treatment for these cancers in the laboratory and holds tremendous promise for the future of precision medicine. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P15N5P

Citrate-based biomaterial fuels bone healing with less rejection

A material based on a natural product of bones and citrus fruit, called citrate, provides the extra energy that stem cells need to form new bone tissue, according to bioengineers. Their new understanding of the mechanism that allows citrate to aid in bone regeneration will help the researchers develop slow-release, biodegradable, citrate-releasing scaffolds to act as bone-growth templates to speed up healing in the body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KFNpiF

Study identifies a genetic driver of deadly prostate cancer

A new study has identified a novel molecular driver of lethal prostate cancer, along with a molecule that could be used to attack it. The findings were made in laboratory mice. If confirmed in humans, they could lead to more effective ways to control certain aggressive types of prostate cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AokbzS

Stress-induced effects on heart blood flow differ for men versus women

Some patients with coronary artery disease have inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle during periods of mental/emotional stress. This condition -- called 'mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia' (MSIMI) -- is related to the severity of plaque buildup in the coronary arteries in men but not women, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TJUtPc

Creating rings in natural antibiotic synthesis

Scientists have revealed the secrets of the key ring forming cascade in the biosynthesis of a globally used antibiotic. They hope their findings could lead to the development of antibiotics with improved properties and new biocatalysts for the clean and efficient synthesis of medicinally important molecules. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AnQhvD

Brain responses to language in toddlers with Autism linked to altered gene expression

Scientists have identified a previously unknown, large-scale association between molecular gene expression activity in blood leukocyte cells and altered neural responses to speech in toddlers with autism as measured with functional magnetic resonance imaging. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TNMC3h

Do you have a healthy personality? Researchers think they can tell you

Researchers have identified a healthy personality prototype in a recent study using a contemporary trait perspective. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zmn70j

Targeting MC1R in metastatic melanoma

A new study describes a molecule that seeks out melanoma cells, for imaging and potentially for therapy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FHTTP9

The five types of problem drinking are more common at different ages

Alcohol abuse is more complicated than simply drinking too much. There may be five separate types of problem drinkers, according to Penn State researchers, and each one may be more common at different stages of life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AmNa7e

Draw-your-own electrodes set to speed up development of micro detection devices

Miniature devices for sensing biological molecules could be developed quicker, thanks to a rapid prototyping method. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DYWDFZ

Minimally invasive retinal detachment treatment has better outcomes, clinical trial finds

A minimally invasive treatment for retinal detachment gives patients sharper vision, less distortion and reduced side-effects, according to the findings of a recent trial. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S9syGK

Drug use, religion explain 'reverse gender gap' on marijuana

Women tend to be more conservative than men on political questions related to marijuana. A recent study finds that this gender gap appears to be driven by religion and the fact that men are more likely to have used marijuana. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DMoYOM

Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems -- or vice versa?

New research finds that cannabis use among teens doesn't appear to lead to greater conduct problems or greater affiliation with other teens who smoke cannabis. Instead, it's adolescents with conduct problems or whose friends use cannabis who are more likely to gravitate toward cannabis use. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BzlrC1

Good help in primary care for children with obesity

Children treated for obesity in primary or outpatient care have a relatively good chance of fending off weight problems over the next few years as well, a study shows. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zmvCsf

Mutations boost immunity: Toward a cancer vaccine

In a new study, researchers describe a method for pinpointing tumor-specific factors in blood that can elicit a protective immune response in the body and may one day be harnessed to produce an effective vaccine against the disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ky1IWd

Study in mice suggests drug to turn fat 'brown' could help fight obesity

Our bodies contain two types of fat: white fat and brown fat. While white fat stores calories, brown fat burns energy and could help us lose weight. Now, scientists have found a way of making the white fat 'browner' and increasing the efficiency of brown fat. While their study was carried out in mice, they hope that this finding will translate into humans and provide a potential new drug to help fight obesity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FFl0du

How does potassium enter cells?

For decades it was assumed that protein channels and protein pumps fulfilled completely different functions and worked independently of each other. Researchers have now elucidated the transport path of a protein complex that combines both mechanisms: it first receives potassium from the channel and then transfers it to the pump, from where it is transported to the cell. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SciqNt

Family matters for future wealth

New research, for the first time using actual income numbers from two generations of Australians, reveals they do not easily move from low-income to high-income bands, however mobility is greater than the US. The analysis also suggests that family structure -- who you're married to, when you have children and how many you have -- matters when it comes to income mobility. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r7wRqI

Alcohol dependence, psychiatric disorders share genetic links

An international team of researchers has identified a gene that regulates how quickly the body metabolizes alcohol as a key risk factor for alcohol dependence. The researchers also linked genetic factors associated with alcohol dependence to other psychiatric disorders. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SeGzmK

Fine-tuning cell death: New component of death machinery revealed

An important component of the microscopic machinery that drives cell death has been identified by scientists. Studying the 'pro-death' machinery that forces damaged, diseased or unwanted cells to die, the research team revealed a protein called VDAC2 was critical for the function of a key pro-death protein called Bax. The team also showed VDAC2 contributed to the killing of certain cancer cells by anti-cancer agents. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DKLvM2

Sequential imaging of Zika-exposed fetuses reveals most have normal brain development

Ultrasound (US) imaging performed during pregnancy and after childbirth revealed most Zika-related brain abnormalities experienced by infants exposed to the Zika virus during pregnancy. Some Zika-exposed infants whose imaging had been normal during pregnancy had mild brain abnormalities detected by US and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after they were born. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QqxVUG

Intermittent fasting: No advantage over conventional weight loss diets

Intermittent fasting helps lose weight and promotes health. However, it is not superior to conventional calorie restriction diets, scientists have found out in the largest investigation on intermittent fasting to date. The scientists conclude that there are many paths leading to a healthier weight. Everybody must find a diet plan that fits them best and then just do it! from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PXBT86