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Choosing the right sport for your child

I would like to start my daughter on a sport young. She is now six. How do I decide what to start her on? Some sports centres have assessments for th from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2uEZs8q

Scientists develop way to perform supercomputer simulations of the heart on cellphones

You can now perform supercomputer simulations of the heart's electrophysiology in real time on desktop computers and even cellphones. A team of scientists developed a new approach that can not only help diagnose heart conditions and test new treatments, but pushes the boundaries of cardiac science by opening up a floodgate of new cardiac research and education. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JUYIXv

Can a protein in cord blood predict risk of death, cerebral palsy in preterm infants?

Researchers have found that some preterm babies born without haptoglobin, a protein in blood cells, have higher odds of brain bleeding, cerebral palsy and death. Their findings suggest that the absence of the protein could serve as a potential biomarker indicating a need for increased monitoring or other preventive interventions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UidYl9

Scientists develop way to perform supercomputer simulations of the heart on cellphones

You can now perform supercomputer simulations of the heart's electrophysiology in real time on desktop computers and even cellphones. A team of scientists developed a new approach that can not only help diagnose heart conditions and test new treatments, but pushes the boundaries of cardiac science by opening up a floodgate of new cardiac research and education. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JUYIXv

Can a protein in cord blood predict risk of death, cerebral palsy in preterm infants?

Researchers have found that some preterm babies born without haptoglobin, a protein in blood cells, have higher odds of brain bleeding, cerebral palsy and death. Their findings suggest that the absence of the protein could serve as a potential biomarker indicating a need for increased monitoring or other preventive interventions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UidYl9

People can survive organ failure, a review explores how

Although organ failure can be fatal, your kidneys, heart, and liver are prepared for this catastrophe. Emerging research supports the finding that two cell populations quickly respond and work together to restore a non-functioning, or failing, organ. First, the surviving cells go into overdrive, working to keep the organ functioning while stem-like cells replace damaged tissue. A Review explores how this dual-response can save lives. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V83F0f

People can survive organ failure, a review explores how

Although organ failure can be fatal, your kidneys, heart, and liver are prepared for this catastrophe. Emerging research supports the finding that two cell populations quickly respond and work together to restore a non-functioning, or failing, organ. First, the surviving cells go into overdrive, working to keep the organ functioning while stem-like cells replace damaged tissue. A Review explores how this dual-response can save lives. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V83F0f

Another horse dies at Santa Anita, raising death toll to 23

Park officials said they were working with state regulators to determine if there was anything that could have been done "to prevent today’s tragedy." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uDJz20

Introducing a kinder, gentler way to blow holes in cells

Getting big molecules into cells isn't easy, and it isn't easy on the cells, either. Bulk electroporation blows holes throughout the cell and can kill many of them. Viruses like AAV have limited capacity for macromolecules like Cas9, and lentivirus has safety issues. A new, gentler form of electroporation, called nanoEP, causes less trauma to cells and is more efficient, potentially boosting delivery of large molecules for gene editing or CAR T-cell immunotherapy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2I3kyFB

Home-based tools can help assess dementia risk and progression

Researchers report on a novel four-year, randomized clinical trial evaluating different home-based methods to assess cognitive function and decline in participants over the age of 75. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WDHH5v

Movement toward a stool test for liver cirrhosis

In a study of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and their twins and other close relatives, researchers were able to diagnose liver cirrhosis simply by analyzing a person's stool microbes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uEbyyB

Introducing a kinder, gentler way to blow holes in cells

Getting big molecules into cells isn't easy, and it isn't easy on the cells, either. Bulk electroporation blows holes throughout the cell and can kill many of them. Viruses like AAV have limited capacity for macromolecules like Cas9, and lentivirus has safety issues. A new, gentler form of electroporation, called nanoEP, causes less trauma to cells and is more efficient, potentially boosting delivery of large molecules for gene editing or CAR T-cell immunotherapy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2I3kyFB

Home-based tools can help assess dementia risk and progression

Researchers report on a novel four-year, randomized clinical trial evaluating different home-based methods to assess cognitive function and decline in participants over the age of 75. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WDHH5v

Movement toward a stool test for liver cirrhosis

In a study of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and their twins and other close relatives, researchers were able to diagnose liver cirrhosis simply by analyzing a person's stool microbes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uEbyyB

Modelled climate change impact on mosquito-borne virus transmission

Mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, already threaten over a billion people globally. A study predicts that climate change and rising global temperatures will lead to both increased and new exposures to humans of diseases carried by mosquito vectors Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WAk4ur

What's in this plant? The best automated system for finding potential drugs

Researchers have developed a new computational mass-spectrometry system for identifying metabolomes -- entire sets of metabolites for different living organisms. When the new method was tested on select tissues from 12 plants species, it was able to note over a thousand metabolites. Among them were dozens that had never been found before, including those with antibiotic and anti-cancer potential. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HRnaaj

Modelled climate change impact on mosquito-borne virus transmission

Mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, already threaten over a billion people globally. A study predicts that climate change and rising global temperatures will lead to both increased and new exposures to humans of diseases carried by mosquito vectors Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WAk4ur

What's in this plant? The best automated system for finding potential drugs

Researchers have developed a new computational mass-spectrometry system for identifying metabolomes -- entire sets of metabolites for different living organisms. When the new method was tested on select tissues from 12 plants species, it was able to note over a thousand metabolites. Among them were dozens that had never been found before, including those with antibiotic and anti-cancer potential. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HRnaaj

Michigan State knocks Duke out of NCAA tournament to get to Final Four

Cassius Winston scored 20 points and added 10 assists in the final game of the Elite Eight on Sunday night as No. 2 seed Michigan State beat No. 1 seed Duke, 68-67, to get to the Final Four. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CKWtjq

Michigan State knocks Duke out of NCAA tournament to get to Final Four

Cassius Winston scored 20 points and added 10 assists in the final game of the Elite Eight on Sunday night as No. 2 seed Michigan State beat No. 1 seed Duke, 68-67, to get to the Final Four. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CKWtjq

Most Americans don't think Trump is in the clear yet on Russia, poll finds

President Trump's approval remains stable and a third of voters say they don't know whether the summary of Mueller's findings clears him of wrongdoing in a new NBC News/WSJ poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YGeYyA

Madam C.J. Walker's legacy of empowering black women lives on

Netflix is set to premiere a limited series on her remarkable life, starring Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and produced by LeBron James. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TOjYgV

Not your father's campaign trail: What might have happened to Buttigieg a generation ago

Larry Agran from Irvine, Calif., was the last candidate before the South Bend mayor to attempt the leap from a midsize City Hall to the White House. It didn't go well. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UjI2gi

Welfare or health care? Debate flares over Medicaid work requirements

The Trump administration is providing states waivers so they can add work requirements to Medicaid. Critics say that undermines the point of the program. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JTPFGg

Auburn advances to first Final Four with overtime win against Kentucky

Auburn advanced to the first Final Four in program history with a 77-71 overtime win over No. 2 seed Kentucky on Sunday afternoon in the Midwest Region. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UeJbWr

AOC knows leadership extends beyond Twitter. That's why she's a role model.

In a culture where status is increasingly defined by likes and followers, Ocasio-Cortez proves doing the work is real power. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JWYChR

Man killed outside rapper Nipsey Hussle's L.A. store

It wasn't immediately known whether Nipsey Hussle was among the victims at Marathon Clothing, his store in south Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UqD94M

Biden on 'awkward kiss' allegation: 'Not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately'

"I may not recall these moments the same way, and I may be surprised at what I hear," Biden said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UjYzRj

Slain college student may have mistaken suspect's car for Uber, police say

"Our hearts are broken," Columbia Police Chief William H. Holbrook said about Samantha Josephson, 21, a senior at the University of South Carolina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JSC6qh

Trump's threat to close border 'certainly isn't a bluff,' Conway says

"You can take the president seriously," she told "Fox News Sunday." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UnO7Iv

Zuckerberg backs stronger internet privacy and election laws

"Internet companies should be accountable for enforcing standards on harmful content," Zuckerberg said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JTZqUM

A broken jaw and a shattered dream: Migrant who walked 4,000 miles returns home

Those who come back after their families have spent big money to get them out of war-torn nations face disappointed relatives and feelings of failure. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UpZD60

Two Marine helicopter pilots killed in training crash

The pilots were in an AH-1Z Viper when the helicopter went down Saturday night near Yuma, Arizona. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JTegef

Native American activists say new South Dakota protest law hinders free speech

The ACLU has sued South Dakota on behalf of indigenous and environmental activists, saying state laws violates the First Amendment right to protest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JTJDoO

Mueller report gets a read on 'SNL'

"I am reading zero pages," of the report, said President Trump, portrayed by Alec Baldwin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UlTQON

Navy SEAL accused of murder moved out of brig at Trump's direction

Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher is accused of fatally stabbing a teenage Islamic State captive in 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JUGAgp

Losing weight with the help of an Instant Pot

Brittany Williams’ 125-pound weight loss success inspires healthier choices in her fan base and in her family. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UnqShE

'Zoo hypothesis' may explain why we haven't seen any space aliens

The hypothesis holds that they can see us, but we can't see them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JRmOlP

Man killed outside rapper Nipsey Hussle's L.A. store

It wasn't immediately known whether Nipsey Hussle was among the victims at Marathon Clothing, his store in south Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UqD94M

Two Marine helicopter pilots killed in training crash

The pilots were in an AH-1Z Viper when the helicopter went down Saturday night near Yuma, Arizona. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JTegef

Priest in Oakland Diocese arrested on suspicion of child abuse

Hector David Mendoza-Vela, a priest at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fremont, was being held on $900,000 bond. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UqD9li

Roger Federer wins 101st title with Miami Open victory over John Isner

Ageless Roger Federer became tennis’ first repeat champion of 2019 when he won his 101st career title Sunday by beating defending champion John Isner in the Miami Open final, 6-1, 6-4. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JSC7ul

Wisconsin couple ordered to take down gay pride flag

"My flag is not doing anything," Kevin Kollman said. "It’s just a symbol of who we are, where we came from and our love for the United States." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UoA2uh

Dodgers fan suffers skull fracture, is on life support after attack in stadium parking lot

The man's wife said she was on the phone with her husband when an assailant approached him and began cursing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JXxTlk

Mulvaney defends Trump campaign's conduct: 'The issue is not whether it's ethical'

House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said last week that the campaign acted immorally and corruptly with regard to Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UjHY02

Use these hacks to save on your next car rental

Want to to get away for less? Cut costs at the car rental agency with these expert tips. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JWbdSo

Man killed outside rapper Nipsey Hussle's L.A. store

It wasn't immediately known whether Nipsey Hussle was among the victims at Marathon Clothing, his store in south Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OACU1S

Man killed outside rapper Nipsey Hussle's L.A. store

It wasn't immediately known whether Nipsey Hussle was among the victims at Marathon Clothing, his store in south Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OACU1S

Two Marine helicopter pilots killed in training crash

The pilots were in an AH-1Z Viper when the helicopter went down Saturday night near Yuma, Arizona. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FMwE4v

Two Marine helicopter pilots killed in training crash

The pilots were in an AH-1Z Viper when the helicopter went down Saturday night near Yuma, Arizona. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FMwE4v

Priest in Oakland Diocese arrested on suspicion of child abuse

Hector David Mendoza-Vela, a priest at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fremont, was being held on $900,000 bond. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uBtt9h

Auburn advances to first Final Four with overtime win against Kentucky

Auburn advanced to the first Final Four in program history with a 77-71 overtime win over No. 2 seed Kentucky on Sunday afternoon in the Midwest Region. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YE76hf

Screening for colorectal cancer at 45 would avert deaths, but testing older adults would do more

Starting routine colorectal cancer screening at age 45 rather than 50 would decrease U.S. cancer deaths, but screening a greater number of older and high-risk adults would avert nearly three times as many diagnoses and deaths at a lower cost. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V9FJt8

Researchers optimize gene editing for SCD and beta thalassemia

Gene editing of patients' blood stem cells can potentially cure many blood disorders. But introducing targeted edits into these cells has been challenging, and the edits aren't always stable once the cells engraft in the bone marrow. Researchers now report a CRISPR approach that overcomes these technical challenges. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VcPfvS

Kicking goals for kids with autism

Researchers are turning autism interventions on their head with a stand-out sports program that's training coaches how to best achieve results for students with autism. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VaC9zc

Screening for colorectal cancer at 45 would avert deaths, but testing older adults would do more

Starting routine colorectal cancer screening at age 45 rather than 50 would decrease U.S. cancer deaths, but screening a greater number of older and high-risk adults would avert nearly three times as many diagnoses and deaths at a lower cost. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V9FJt8

Researchers optimize gene editing for SCD and beta thalassemia

Gene editing of patients' blood stem cells can potentially cure many blood disorders. But introducing targeted edits into these cells has been challenging, and the edits aren't always stable once the cells engraft in the bone marrow. Researchers now report a CRISPR approach that overcomes these technical challenges. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VcPfvS

Zuckerberg backs stronger internet privacy and election laws

"Internet companies should be accountable for enforcing standards on harmful content," Zuckerberg said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YDMRjS

Native American activists say new South Dakota protest law hinders free speech

The ACLU has sued South Dakota on behalf of indigenous and environmental activists, saying state laws violates the First Amendment right to protest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TIoeyN

Tijuana is experiencing record violence. Asylum-seekers forced to wait there fear for their lives.

"We are like a blind man who can only feel the sunlight, but cannot see it," said a Guatemalan migrant who was sent back to Mexico after seeking asylum. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uCXBRN

Roger Federer wins 101st title with Miami Open victory over John Isner

Ageless Roger Federer became tennis’ first repeat champion of 2019 when he won his 101st career title Sunday by beating defending champion John Isner in the Miami Open final, 6-1, 6-4. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UpJy08

Trump's threat to close border 'certainly isn't a bluff,' Conway says

"You can take the president seriously," she told "Fox News Sunday." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WCSYD3

Wisconsin couple ordered to take down gay pride flag

"My flag is not doing anything," Kevin Kollman said. "It’s just a symbol of who we are, where we came from and our love for the United States." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ODD1cS

MTP Compressed: Congress awaits Mueller details, Trump pivots to health care

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Senate Minority Whip, joined Chuck Todd for exclusive interviews as they await more details on the Mueller report. Plus, former Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) discussed his presidential run. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uKZ3BH

Dodgers fan suffers skull fracture, is on life support after attack in stadium parking lot

The man's wife said she was on the phone with her husband when an assailant approached him and began cursing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HPUiPK

Mulvaney defends Trump campaign's conduct: 'The issue is not whether it's ethical'

House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said last week that the campaign acted immorally and corruptly with regard to Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FLU2il

AOC knows leadership extends beyond Twitter. That's why she's a role model.

In a culture where status is increasingly defined by likes and followers, Ocasio-Cortez proves doing the work is real power. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Uck3jX

Use these hacks to save on your next car rental

Want to to get away for less? Cut costs at the car rental agency with these expert tips. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJU89b

Welfare or health care? Debate flares over Medicaid work requirements

The Trump administration is providing states waivers so they can add work requirements to Medicaid. Critics say that undermines the point of the program. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CLZj7D

Madam C.J. Walker's legacy of empowering black women lives on

Netflix is set to premiere a limited series on her remarkable life, starring Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and produced by LeBron James. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TLtaTt

Biden on 'awkward kiss' allegation: 'Not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately'

"I may not recall these moments the same way, and I may be surprised at what I hear," Biden said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HRpIFb

Robert Kraft case shows how Florida is cracking down on massage-parlor sex

Florida has more than 8,600 licensed massage therapy establishments. It's difficult to know how many of them sell sex. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WyxdnZ

Beyoncé wins entertainer of the year at NAACP Image Awards

Chris Rock unleashed on Jussie Smollett, who was nominated by the NAACP the night before but lost, after saying the show's producers told him not to make any jokes about the controversial actor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HQhIo6

Most Americans don't think Trump is in the clear yet on Russia, poll finds

President Trump's approval remains stable and a third of voters say they don't know whether the summary of Mueller's findings clears him of wrongdoing in a new NBC News/WSJ poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TMvEkq

Saudis accessed Bezos' phone and gained private data, security chief says

Bezos had tasked Gavin de Becker with investigating how The National Enquirer had obtained and published intimate texts that the Amazon CEO had sent to his mistress, from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U3M6lg

Poll: Room to grow for 2020 Dem candidates

The poll shows challenges for President Donald Trump, some good news for former VP Joe Biden and growth potential for some of the Democrats’ fresh faces. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YF3LOQ

Ukraine heads to the polls in a pivotal and unpredictable election

A comedian with no political experience has been leading the presidential polls for months. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I2QaeA

Elite 8 Recap: Half of Final Four set as Texas Tech makes its first trip while Virginia tops Purdue in a classic

From Texas Tech's stunning upset of Gonzaga to Virginia winning an all-time classic, College Basketball Talk reviews all of Saturday's Elite Eight action. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YAoOCe

On Cesar Chavez Day, a look at the labor leader's complex legacy

Though strong unionization among farm workers in the U.S. has not lasted, Chavez changed farmers' lives and created a model for mobilization. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CKNu1q

Not your father's campaign trail: What might have happened to Buttigieg a generation ago

Larry Agran from Irvine, Calif., was the last candidate before the South Bend mayor to attempt the leap from a midsize city hall to the White House. It didn't go well. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TIhDV2

'Zoo hypothesis' may explain why we haven't seen any space aliens

The hypothesis holds that they can see us, but we can't see them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YFncay

A broken jaw and a shattered dream: Migrant who walked 4,000 miles returns home

Those who come back after their families have spent big money to get them out of war-torn nations face disappointed relatives and feelings of failure. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CNlOZZ
Boeing birds grounded in California, Michael Avenatti arrested, a cyclone's aftermath and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V2Iuwp

The paradox of trans visibility: I want to be seen as any woman, and as trans

Even with the joy I feel about myself because I’m trans, I'm well aware of the hardships that come with being a visibly so. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V7Sjt0

Hallie in the House: I asked the president why he suggested cutting Special Olympics funding

Behind the scenes with NBC's chief White House correspondent — and a peek at her March Madness brackets. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HPH9WC

North Korea calls for investigation into Madrid embassy raid

A group calling for the overthrow of Kim Jong Un has given the FBI data seized in the raid, a law enforcement source told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YGHP5Q

Four Palestinians killed at border protest; rockets from Gaza Strip hit Israel

Tens of thousands of Palestinians rallied in the Gaza Strip on Saturday to mark the anniversary of their mass protests along the Israeli border. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TKSQ2k

Virginia is heading to the Final Four for the first time since 1984

Kyle Guy hit five second half threes, finishing with a team-high 25 points to lead the Virginia Cavaliers to an 80-75 overtime win against Purdue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TKNhBd

Mueller report gets a read on 'SNL'

"I am reading zero pages," of the report, said President Trump, portrayed by Alec Baldwin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YEw4gf

'Hanna' is a solid spy series. But fans of the original movie may be disapointed.

If you haven’t seen the original film, this new version starring Esme Creed-Miles is a perfectly fine adventure tale. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TKAPkL

Slain college student may have mistaken suspect's car for Uber, police say

"Our hearts are broken," Columbia Police Chief William H. Holbrook said about Samantha Josephson, 21, a senior at the University of South Carolina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OA89Kx

Kristaps Porzingis being investigated for alleged rape

The former New York Knick is being investigated by the New York Police Department for an alleged rape that took place in his Manhattan apartment in February 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FL637H

Trump says he'll step in to help Navy SEAL accused of murder

Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher is accused of fatally stabbing a teenage Islamic State captive in 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YCqVWd

Trump administration says it will cut foreign aid for Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador

Some Democrats said the move "will only result in more children and families being forced to make the dangerous journey north to the U.S.-Mexico border." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YCE0ib

Palestinian protest in Gaza turns to deadly clash near Israeli border

The Palestinian protest marked the one year anniversary of weekly demonstrations in the Gaza Strip. At least three protesters were killed as tensions escalated and the Israeli military said they were attacked. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uBBFq4

Growing student debt crisis: Candidates say cancel it, free college, refinance

Calling it a "national emergency," some 2020 Democratic hopefuls have personal experience with big loans that are hard to pay back. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HXgzdH

Gun-makers have always invoked the military to lure customers. Could it be their undoing?

“The military has always been a good way to sell firearms,” a gun-marketing researcher said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I0LeXn

Camp Lejeune is still a mess 6 months after a hurricane hit. Where's the money for repairs?

The Marine Corps' top general says one "negative factor" delaying repairs is the diversion of resources to the military mission at the U.S.-Mexico border. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uztCKi

Other cases are dismissed in Chicago, but not like Jussie Smollett's was

What sets the "Empire" actor apart is the way that his case has been managed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I0Laa5

Trump says he'll step in to help Navy SEAL accused of murder

Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher is accused of fatally stabbing a teenage Islamic State captive in 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uztBGe

2 deaths at Grand Canyon highlight struggle for park resources, experts say

“I know that the parks are trying to do everything they can, the question is how much can they actually do with limited resources,” one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I2o4zS

Federal judge overrules Trump order, restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

Obama's withdrawals were clearly intended to extend indefinitely "and therefore be revocable only by an act of Congress," the judge wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uxIuce

Raid of Arizona home over child with fever shows limits of parental rights

Parents who refuse to seek medical care when their child is experiencing a potentially life-threatening condition have relatively little legal protection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I2eihp

Poland Spring accused of peddling water from 'phony' springs

A class-action suit contends the company's spring in Poland, Maine, ran dry nearly 50 years ago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uDeDyW

O'Rourke kicks off campaign in hometown, promises largest grassroots campaign

“We are safe not despite the fact that we are a city of immigrants and asylum seekers; we are safe because we are a city of immigrants and asylum seekers," he said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I2yTlI

Brain drain devastates a country that turned its back on Moscow and embraced the West

Those who are leaving blame a lack of job opportunities, an ongoing war against Russian-backed separatists and a failure of political will. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uztsCG

The Rolling Stones postpone tour as Jagger receives medical treatment

Jagger said in a statement he hates letting the fans down but he's "looking forward to getting back on stage as soon as I can." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I2eflJ

Netflix's zombie family drama 'Santa Clarita Diet' is bloody, feminist fun

For many men — and certainly for me — it's a relief to watch guys get credit for being emotionally available, rather than for being moronic or violent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I2ei0T

Watch these birdlike robots stack boxes like nobody's business

Cue the birdbots! from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uztp9Y

Losing weight with the help of an Instant Pot

Brittany Williams’ 125-pound weight loss success inspires healthier choices in her fan base and in her family. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I3e7Cy

Lakers to sit LeBron James for remainder of NBA season

LeBron never seemed fully recovered from the groin injury that sidelined him 17 games starting after Christmas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uztn1Q

Bilingual baby animals? Inside the appeal of Nickelodeon's Canticos

Can bilingual baby animals become as universal as Winnie the Pooh? That's the hope of Canticos creator Susan Jaramillo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I0L1Dz

Ultra Music Festival's closure chaos causes Fyre Festival flashbacks

The ghost of Fyre Festival is in Miami. A tree caught fire; shuttles shut down; and festivalgoers walked for miles to leave Ultra Music Festival. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uCDgvD

What is the H-1B visa?

While supporters argue the program fills job gaps, critics say the H-1B visa gives away American jobs to lower-paid workers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I6glkB

2 death row inmates issue similar requests but receive different results

The two death row inmates had similar pleas: Halt my execution if the state won't let a spiritual adviser of my faith accompany me into the execution chamber. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uztjz8

The Rolling Stones postpone tour as Jagger receives medical treatment

Jagger said in a statement he hates letting the fans down but he's "looking forward to getting back on stage as soon as I can." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I2eflJ

After a big move, running helped me learn to love where I live

Lacing up her sneakers and hitting the pavement helped Ronnie Koenig make the transition from big city life to the 'burbs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uyLfKh

Growing student debt crisis: Candidates say cancel it, free college, refinance

Calling it a "national emergency," some 2020 Democratic hopefuls have personal experience with big loans that are hard to pay back. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HXgzdH

Palestinians mass at Israel border to mark Gaza protest anniversary

Thousands rallied at the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of a surge of protests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uCkSTC

Why the 2020 field is taking aim at monopolies

From meatpacking to big tech, presidential contenders say market concentration is harming the economy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HYnVNQ

Trump says he'll step in to help Navy SEAL accused of murder

Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher is accused of fatally stabbing a teenage Islamic State captive in 2017. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I2ej4Y

Federal judge overrules Trump order, restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

Obama's withdrawals were clearly intended to extend indefinitely "and therefore be revocable only by an act of Congress," the judge wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U9ii71

Losing weight with the help of an Instant Pot

Brittany Williams’ 125-pound weight loss success inspires healthier choices in her fan base and in her family. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FH1LNg

Lakers to sit LeBron James for remainder of NBA season

LeBron never seemed fully recovered from the groin injury that sidelined him 17 games starting after Christmas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U9gVVV

Federal judge overrules Trump order, restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

Obama's withdrawals were clearly intended to extend indefinitely "and therefore be revocable only by an act of Congress," the judge wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CNJai0

Bilingual baby animals? Inside the appeal of Nickelodeon's Canticos

Can bilingual baby animals become as universal as Winnie the Pooh? That's the hope of Canticos creator Susan Jaramillo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OEqqXa

O'Rourke kicks off campaign in hometown, promises largest grassroots campaign

“We are safe not despite the fact that we are a city of immigrants and asylum seekers; we are safe because we are a city of immigrants and asylum seekers," he said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CILE1m

NASA decision to nix all-female spacewalk sparks gender barrier debate

The setback in space boils down to one thing: a wardrobe malfunction. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U7DABW

Netflix's zombie family drama 'Santa Clarita Diet' is bloody, feminist fun

For many men — and certainly for me — it's a relief to watch guys get credit for being emotionally available, rather than for being moronic or violent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FEBZJE

Camp Lejeune is still a mess 6 months after a hurricane hit. Where's the money for repairs?

The Marine Corps' top general says one "negative factor" delaying repairs is the diversion of resources to the military mission at the U.S.-Mexico border. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U7AY6Q

Ultra Music Festival's closure chaos causes Fyre Festival flashbacks

The ghost of Fyre Festival is in Miami. A tree caught fire; shuttles shut down; and festivalgoers walked for miles to leave Ultra Music Festival. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OzJZzI

Cringe and cash: A day in the life of two of TikTok's rising stars

Lauren Godwin and Sebastian Bails are riding TikTok's wave of popularity to build their followings, but their fans aren't necessarily adoring. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JTVfIy

2 deaths at Grand Canyon highlight struggle for park resources, experts say

“I know that the parks are trying to do everything they can, the question is how much can they actually do with limited resources,” one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FGr1TT

What is the H-1B visa?

While supporters argue the program fills job gaps, critics say the H-1B visa gives away American jobs to lower-paid workers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2I7A6Iz

2 death row inmates issue similar requests but receive different results

The two death row inmates had similar pleas: Halt my execution if the state won't let a spiritual adviser of my faith accompany me into the execution chamber. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VdtFac

Massive student debt is piling up. And so are candidates' solutions.

Calling it a "crisis" and "national emergency," some 2020 Democratic hopefuls have personal experience with big loans that are hard to pay back. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ODQWjq

Raid of Arizona home over child with fever shows limits of parental rights

Parents who refuse to seek medical care when their child is experiencing a potentially life-threatening condition have relatively little legal protection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VdmWgs

The Rolling Stones postpone tour as Jagger receives medical treatment

Jagger said in a statement he hates letting the fans down but he's "looking forward to getting back on stage as soon as I can." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CMs4kz

Gun-makers have always invoked the military to lure customers. Could it be their undoing?

“The military has always been a good way to sell firearms,” a gun-marketing researcher said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CJcoPe

Hallie in the House: I asked the president why he suggested cutting Special Olympics funding

Behind the scenes with NBC's chief White House correspondent — and a peek at her March Madness brackets. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TJNV1J

After a big move, running helped me learn to love where I live

Lacing up her sneakers and hitting the pavement helped Ronnie Koenig make the transition from big city life to the 'burbs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YDNiL4

Gaza officials say Palestinian man killed by Israeli troops ahead of anniversary protests

The fatal shooting was bound to raise tensions hours before a planned mass rally that is to mark a year of weekly border protests. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TJpVfp

Sweet 16 recap: UNC goes down, Duke survives and Herro's the hero for Kentucky

College Basketball Talk recaps all of the action from Friday night's wild Sweet 16 games, as there are now eight teams still alive in the NCAA Tournament. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WwPy4P

Why the 2020 field is taking aim at monopolies

From meatpacking to big tech, presidential contenders say market concentration is harming the economy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U6xjGr

Watch these birdlike robots stack boxes like nobody's business

Cue the birdbots! from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FDYrCG

Jackson, Nicks enter Hall of Fame with encouragement for women

Jackson issued her challenge just before leaving the stage of Brooklyn's Barclays Center. "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," she said, "in 2020, induct more women." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uyDwMe

Brain drain devastates a country that turned its back on Moscow and embraced the West

Those who are leaving blame a lack of job opportunities, an ongoing war against Russian-backed separatists and a failure of political will. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uyAfwq

Tim Burton's dark 'Dumbo' is going to make a lot of Disney fans very unhappy

Tim Burton has used a classic Disney vehicle to set metaphorical fire to his master’s house. Will Walt Disney diehards notice? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HYXwzG

If it's racist, call it racist: AP Stylebook changes guidelines

Journalists should avoid using euphemisms like "racially charged," the stylebook said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Un9Gc0

Duke survives after Virginia Tech misses a layup at the buzzer

Zion Williamson shone again for the top-seeded Blue Devils, who will face Michigan State in the Elite |Eight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UiD0Ar

Biden doesn't recall alleged close encounter with former Nevada assemblywoman

"Even if his behavior wasn’t violent or sexual, it was demeaning and disrespectful," wrote Lucy Flores, who says he kissed the back of her head. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CKrNP7

Trump threatens border closing next week: 'I'm not playing games'

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen called the situation a "cascading crisis" and warned of a "growing humanitarian catastrophe." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K0dxrs

Ocasio-Cortez: Republicans made 'total fools of themselves' attacking the Green New Deal

The freshman Democrat spoke on Friday about her climate plan at an MSNBC town hall in the Bronx. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UkQPP0

FBI has data stolen from North Korea embassy by anti-regime group

A group calling for the overthrow of Kim Jong Un has given the FBI data seized in a raid of North Korea's embassy in Spain, a law enforcement source says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JQa6nm

Alex Jones says a 'psychosis' led him to question Sandy Hook massacre

Jones, who faces eight lawsuits over his comments on the Newtown shooting, made the psychosis claim in a deposition. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CKpNql

Other cases are dismissed in Chicago, but not like Jussie Smollett's was

What sets the "Empire" actor apart is the way that his case has been managed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UkQM5M

Barr: Redacted Mueller report will be released by 'mid-April, if not sooner'

"Our progress is such that I anticipate we will be in a position to release the report by mid-April, if not sooner," the attorney general wrote to Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JQa5Qk

24 immigrants go on hunger strike to protest U.S. detainment

Immigrant advocates say the strike started last week with about 150 people, but ICE says only 24 people have continuously denied meals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OwBMfN

Bodycam video shows police shooting California rapper inside car

After shooting multiple rounds at McCoy, officers still command him to "show me your hands." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UkQL1I

Exclusive: U.S. Air Force sends B-52s to Europe in message to Russia

NBC’s Keir Simmons flies with the U.S. Air Force aboard one of six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers sent to Europe as a show of strength and message to Russia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V6E1Zt

Biden doesn't recall alleged close encounter with former Nevada assemblywoman

"Even if his behavior wasn’t violent or sexual, it was demeaning and disrespectful," wrote Lucy Flores, who says he kissed the back of her head. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U5tK3p

7-year-old who died in Border Patrol custody had 'rapidly progressive infection'

Her family said she was well fed and in good health when she arrived with her father at the border in the New Mexico desert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FKIUSI

Auburn earns Elite Eight bid with blowout win over North Carolina

The win places Auburn in the Elite Eight for the first time since 1986. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UhRZLa

Janet Jackson reportedly not performing Hall of Fame over 'Surviving Neverland'

Jackson was in attendance to receive the honor, along with fellow honoree Stevie Nicks and members of Roxy Music, Duran Duran and Def Leppard. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TK7uqT

Angst and anger reign as Theresa May suffers another major Brexit defeat

Friday was meant to be the day when, for better or worse, Britain's Brexit mayhem yielded at least some definite answers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UiExXb

Serial 'swatter' sentenced to 20 years for death of Kansas man shot by police

Andrew Finch, 28, was shot and killed by police outside his Kansas home in December 2017 after Barriss' hoax 911 call. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JQ9WfK

Meet the viral TikTok teens capitalizing on cringe

For 19-year-old Sebastian Bails, fame is a full-time job. Like the YouTubers and Vine stars before him, he’s part of a growing cohort of young people finding celebrity and influence online — this time, on TikTok, a new social media platform for short-form videos. Bails considers himself one of TikTok’s cringiest creators, a brand he’s parlayed into an audience of millions. But fame comes at a price. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FLwDxD

HUD will start checking for carbon monoxide detectors

Housing advocates criticized HUD for not taking stronger action to protect public housing residents from carbon monoxide poisoning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JQa132

Judge OKs $1.4 million deal in California jail abuse lawsuit

A civil rights attorney said he hopes the settlement will bring "a real change in how the jail's operated." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJQAVk

Judge blocks California's ban on high-capacity magazines

The judge cited home invasions, including one where a pajama-clad woman took on three intruders: "She had no place to carry an extra magazine and no way to reload." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FLwBWx

Charter school rule that girls wear skirts struck down as unconstitutional

"It's disappointing that it took a court order to force the school to accept the simple fact that, in 2019, girls should have the choice to wear pants," a parent said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OySU4j

Seattle suspect said he's blackout alcoholic, doesn't remember killing 2

The suspect told police he bought vodka, rum and wine and started drinking at around 12:30 p.m. before going on a rampage that left two people dead and others wounded. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TEXnnb

Texas law on Israel boycotts is argued in court hearing on ACLU lawsuit

"Texas is trying to dictate Texans' viewpoint on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," an ACLU of Texas lawyer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OBqpmS

Poland Spring accused of peddling water from 'phony' springs

A class-action suit contends the company's spring in Poland, Maine, ran dry nearly 50 years ago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HZAmsU

Gaza's 'night disturbers' on Israel border in run-up to 1st anniversary of protest

With loudspeakers blaring patriotic music into the dark, the dusk-till-dawn demonstrations began small and escalated in recent days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UoLXbo

Officer sentenced for violent attack on man who had just attempted suicide

A cellphone video showed the officer violently slapping the man as he lay in a hospital bed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JPsBID

Supercomputers help supercharge protein assembly

Using proteins derived from jellyfish, scientists assembled a complex sixteen protein structure composed of two stacked octamers by supercharging alone. This research could be applied to useful technologies such as pharmaceutical targeting, artificial energy harvesting, 'smart' sensing and building materials, and more. Computational modeling through XSEDE allocations on Stampede2 (TACC) and Comet (SDSC) refined measurements of structure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JQqQLj

Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem

Researchers have linked disruption of a child's gastrointestinal microbiome triggered by early-life adversity -- such as parental separation -- with activity in the regions of the brain associated with emotional health. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V5l5KO

Making waves: Researchers shed light on how cilia work

Scientists have found the most efficient length for cilia, the tiny hair-like structures designed to sweep out the body's fluids, cells and microbes to stay healthy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V2Sg1C

Need to increase diversity within genetic data sets

Polygenic scores developed by studying Europeans do a better job at predicting disease risk for people of European ancestry than for those of other ancestries. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V4rTZ9

Poor lung function in shorter people linked to increased risk of heart disease

Results from a new study has found that an association between shorter stature and higher risk of heart disease is mainly attributed to our lungs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FBGUuZ

Exercise is more critical than diet to maintain weight loss

The study showed successful weight-loss maintainers rely on physical activity to remain in energy balance (rather than chronic restriction of dietary intake) to avoid weight regain. Successful weight-loss maintainers are individuals who maintain a reduced body weight of 30 pounds or more for over a year. The study, published in the March issue of Obesity, was selected as the Editor's Choice article. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uIvocl

Consider women juggling research/childcare

Offering financial aid to cover childcare costs for female academics attending conferences is one of the suggestions offered by researchers who surveyed Australian women on how caring for children has affected their careers. They also recommend institutions and funding bodies that use publication and citation benchmarks as a key criteria for appointment, promotion and the awarding of grants should adjust those to cater for women who have cared for children. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2I1AVSP

April Fools hoax stories could offer clues to help identify 'fake news'

Academic experts in natural language processing who are interested in deception have compared the language used within written April Fools hoaxes and fake news stories. They have discovered that there are similarities in the written structure of humorous April Fools hoaxes -- the spoof articles published by media outlets every April 1 -- and malicious fake news stories. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uAk6H2

Quantum physics and origami for the ultimate get-well card

The bizarre optical properties of tiny metal particles -- smaller than light waves -- can be captured on paper to detect even a single target molecule in a test sample. These hyper-sensitive testing devices could be assembled and customized at the point of use in low-resource environments, with virtually limitless applications spanning medicine, forensics, manufacturing and environmental safety. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OyY28L

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may play opposite roles in childhood asthma

Dietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children and may also play opposite roles in modifying their response to indoor air pollution, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FMjqop

Pain, pain go away: New tools improve students' experience of school-based vaccines

Researchers have teamed up with educators, public health practitioners and grade seven students in Ontario to develop and implement a new approach to delivering school-based vaccines that improves student experience. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OyXYpx

Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring

Low levels of oxygen in the womb -- which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as preeclampsia -- may cause problems with fertility later in life, a study carried out in rats suggests. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FHzLdG

A new model to trial preventative treatments for schizophrenia

Neuroscientists have developed a new animal model of schizophrenia that will enable researchers around the world to better understand the disease and develop new treatments. Schizophrenia, which affects around seven people in 1,000, is a poorly understood group of mental disorders that disrupt cognition and behavior. The precise neurological cause of schizophrenia is unknown and the development of better treatments are urgently needed. This research will provide a model to begin to address some of the underlying fundamental mechanisms involved. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TEGzwF

Researchers discover the source of new neurons in brain's hippocampus

Researchers have shown, in mice, that one type of stem cell that makes adult neurons is the source of this lifetime stock of new cells in the hippocampus. These findings may help neuroscientists figure out how to maintain youthful conditions for learning and memory, and repair and regenerate parts of the brain after injury and aging. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HLSNlr

Bacteria partners with virus to cause chronic wounds

A common bacterial pathogen called Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces a virus that substantially increases the pathogen's ability to infect us, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uAr1jk

Copycat fungus deceives immune system and deactivates body's response to infection

Fungus can imitate signals from our immune system and prevent our body from responding to infection, new research has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HVWrZi

Harnessing T-cell 'stemness' could enhance cancer immunotherapy

A new study sheds light on one way tumors may continue to grow despite the presence of cancer-killing immune cells. The findings suggest a way to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies for cancer treatment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uAwqqt

Scientists find brain mechanism that naturally combats overeating

Studying a brain region involved in memory, researchers discovered a set of neurons that help mice control their appetite. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2I5J9d1

Schizophrenia: 30 genes under suspicion

A research group has identified 30 genes associated with schizophrenia. The team was able to show which pathological changes in the brain and behavioral abnormalities are triggered by these genes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FKyPFz

Supercomputers help supercharge protein assembly

Using proteins derived from jellyfish, scientists assembled a complex sixteen protein structure composed of two stacked octamers by supercharging alone. This research could be applied to useful technologies such as pharmaceutical targeting, artificial energy harvesting, 'smart' sensing and building materials, and more. Computational modeling through XSEDE allocations on Stampede2 (TACC) and Comet (SDSC) refined measurements of structure. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JQqQLj

Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem

Researchers have linked disruption of a child's gastrointestinal microbiome triggered by early-life adversity -- such as parental separation -- with activity in the regions of the brain associated with emotional health. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V5l5KO

Making waves: Researchers shed light on how cilia work

Scientists have found the most efficient length for cilia, the tiny hair-like structures designed to sweep out the body's fluids, cells and microbes to stay healthy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V2Sg1C

Need to increase diversity within genetic data sets

Polygenic scores developed by studying Europeans do a better job at predicting disease risk for people of European ancestry than for those of other ancestries. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V4rTZ9

Poor lung function in shorter people linked to increased risk of heart disease

Results from a new study has found that an association between shorter stature and higher risk of heart disease is mainly attributed to our lungs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FBGUuZ

Exercise is more critical than diet to maintain weight loss

The study showed successful weight-loss maintainers rely on physical activity to remain in energy balance (rather than chronic restriction of dietary intake) to avoid weight regain. Successful weight-loss maintainers are individuals who maintain a reduced body weight of 30 pounds or more for over a year. The study, published in the March issue of Obesity, was selected as the Editor's Choice article. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uIvocl

Consider women juggling research/childcare

Offering financial aid to cover childcare costs for female academics attending conferences is one of the suggestions offered by researchers who surveyed Australian women on how caring for children has affected their careers. They also recommend institutions and funding bodies that use publication and citation benchmarks as a key criteria for appointment, promotion and the awarding of grants should adjust those to cater for women who have cared for children. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2I1AVSP

Quantum physics and origami for the ultimate get-well card

The bizarre optical properties of tiny metal particles -- smaller than light waves -- can be captured on paper to detect even a single target molecule in a test sample. These hyper-sensitive testing devices could be assembled and customized at the point of use in low-resource environments, with virtually limitless applications spanning medicine, forensics, manufacturing and environmental safety. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OyY28L

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may play opposite roles in childhood asthma

Dietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children and may also play opposite roles in modifying their response to indoor air pollution, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FMjqop

Pain, pain go away: New tools improve students' experience of school-based vaccines

Researchers have teamed up with educators, public health practitioners and grade seven students in Ontario to develop and implement a new approach to delivering school-based vaccines that improves student experience. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OyXYpx

Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring

Low levels of oxygen in the womb -- which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as preeclampsia -- may cause problems with fertility later in life, a study carried out in rats suggests. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FHzLdG

A new model to trial preventative treatments for schizophrenia

Neuroscientists have developed a new animal model of schizophrenia that will enable researchers around the world to better understand the disease and develop new treatments. Schizophrenia, which affects around seven people in 1,000, is a poorly understood group of mental disorders that disrupt cognition and behavior. The precise neurological cause of schizophrenia is unknown and the development of better treatments are urgently needed. This research will provide a model to begin to address some of the underlying fundamental mechanisms involved. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TEGzwF

Researchers discover the source of new neurons in brain's hippocampus

Researchers have shown, in mice, that one type of stem cell that makes adult neurons is the source of this lifetime stock of new cells in the hippocampus. These findings may help neuroscientists figure out how to maintain youthful conditions for learning and memory, and repair and regenerate parts of the brain after injury and aging. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HLSNlr

Bacteria partners with virus to cause chronic wounds

A common bacterial pathogen called Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces a virus that substantially increases the pathogen's ability to infect us, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uAr1jk

Copycat fungus deceives immune system and deactivates body's response to infection

Fungus can imitate signals from our immune system and prevent our body from responding to infection, new research has found. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HVWrZi

Harnessing T-cell 'stemness' could enhance cancer immunotherapy

A new study sheds light on one way tumors may continue to grow despite the presence of cancer-killing immune cells. The findings suggest a way to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies for cancer treatment. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uAwqqt

Scientists find brain mechanism that naturally combats overeating

Studying a brain region involved in memory, researchers discovered a set of neurons that help mice control their appetite. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2I5J9d1

Schizophrenia: 30 genes under suspicion

A research group has identified 30 genes associated with schizophrenia. The team was able to show which pathological changes in the brain and behavioral abnormalities are triggered by these genes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FKyPFz

Stabilizing ends of chromosomes could treat age-related disease

A study has uncovered a new strategy that can potentially treat age-related disease and decline. The report shows that restoring the activity of a class of enzymes called sirtuins with a small compound stabilized telomeres and reduced DNA damage, which in turn improved liver disease in a mouse model. This study suggests that maintaining telomere length might help sustain the regenerative capacity of cells and tissues and improve disease outcome. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OC2wLW

First ever living donor HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant

For the first time, a person living with HIV has donated a kidney to a transplant recipient also living with HIV. A multidisciplinary team completed the living donor HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant on March 25, 2019. The doctors say both the donor and the recipient are doing well. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJ4eIq

Consumers view nutrition and health claims differently than regulators

Consumers may not consciously differentiate nutrition and health claims on foods in the way that regulatory experts do, new research reports. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uySmlR

Angst and anger reign on the Brexit day that wasn't

Friday was meant to be the day when, for better or worse, Britain's Brexit mayhem yielded at least some definite answers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FCpkHj

Brexit is deadly serious, but these protesters make crisis feel like a party

"I’m totally consumed by it. I’m on twitter all the time. I watch the Parliament channel every day," said one pro-Brexit protester. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uAi0GR

Anti-stall system reportedly activated in Ethiopian Airlines crash

The latest revelation in the March 10 crash comes as Boeing's fastest-selling 737 MAX jet has been grounded globally by the FAA and other regulators. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HLBGAb

Pet zebra fatally shot by owner after escaping Florida home

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigators say the owner didn't have a valid captive wildlife license. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U43N4q

Execution of Texas death row inmate halted over Buddhist spiritual adviser

Patrick Murphy, convicted in fatal shooting of an officer, claimed his religious freedom would be violated if his Buddhist spiritual adviser wasn't allowed in death chamber. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UZo2MJ

Sweet 16 Recap: Cline shines, Tech advances, Kihei Clark's big day

Ryan Cline lighting it up from three in Purdue's overtime win and Kihei Clark stepping up for Virginia headlined a great night of hoops. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oxr6NJ

South Korean leader heading to U.S. to meet with Trump

The meeting will be the first between the U.S. and South Korean leaders since President Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un collapsed last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FFar75

Man and nephew who spent 42 years in prison cleared of murder

"When we have an opportunity to correct errors, we should do so," a prosecutor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V3HPe2

Arts center apologizes for calling off discussion panel on 'Miss Saigon'

The musical has been criticized for its white-savior narrative, its portrayal of Asian women as sexual objects, and for dehumanizing Asian men. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V2WCWk

Respiratory virus may be prime suspect for polio-like condition

Spike in infections of both respiratory virus and reports of acute flaccid myelitis in children reported in 2018. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CGaAGy

Only black reporters allowed in Georgia mayoral race event

White reporters were denied entry, while at least two black reporters and the publisher of a local African-American newspaper were allowed inside, the Savannah Morning News reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CDdUlV

Running upright: The minuscule movements that keep us from falling

Maybe running comes easy, each stride pleasant and light. Maybe it comes hard, each step a slog to the finish. Either way, the human body is constantly calibrating, making microscopic adjustments to keep us from falling as we weekend-warrior our way to greatness. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TGjkSA

Novel study links fetal exposure to nicotine and sudden infant death syndrome

In utero exposure to nicotine has postnatal effects on development of the heart and its response to adrenalin and may contribute to explanation of why some babies do not wake up during sleep apnea, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V0QC0z

Nanovaccine boosts immunity in sufferers of metabolic syndrome

A new class of biomaterial developed by researchers for an infectious disease nanovaccine effectively boosted immunity in mice with metabolic disorders linked to gut bacteria -- a population that shows resistance to traditional flu and polio vaccines. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FGUJJE

Cancer prevention drug also disables H. pylori bacterium

A medicine currently being tested as a chemoprevention agent for multiple types of cancer has more than one trick in its bag when it comes to preventing stomach cancer, researchers have discovered. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UfUopt

A bad bout of flu triggers 'taste bud cells' to grow in the lungs

When researchers examined mice that had recovered from severe influenza, they came upon a surprising discovery: Taste bud cells had grown in the animals' lungs. The team believes the cells may play a role in immunity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CFVFw2

3D-printed tissues may keep athletes in action

Bioscientists have learned to 3D-print scaffolds that may help heal osteochondral injuries of the sort suffered by many athletes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HYH7eo

Novel brain map tracks early brain atrophy from HIV infection

A new map of brain tissue in people with HIV shows atrophy in several areas including a primary neurocognitive control center where shrinkage and loss of function can be seen in scans before clinical symptoms appear. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OvFG8A

In mice, single population of stem cells contributes to lifelong hippocampal neurogenesis

In the latest update in the field of adult neurogenesis, a team of researchers has shown in mice that a single lineage of neural progenitors contributes to embryonic, early postnatal, and adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and that these cells are continuously generated throughout a lifetime. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JNIUpr

A billion people will be newly exposed to diseases like dengue fever as world temperatures rise

As many as a billion people could be newly exposed to disease-carrying mosquitoes by the end of the century because of global warming, says a new study that examines temperature changes on a monthly basis across the world. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FHJ4KS

Cultured stem cells reconstruct sensory nerve and tissue structure in the nose

Researchers have developed a method to grow and maintain olfactory stem cells. The work is a launch pad for developing stem cell transplantation therapies or pharmacologic activation of a patient's own dormant cells, to restore the sense of smell where it has been damaged by injury or degeneration. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V1U9LR

Designer organelles bring new functionalities into cells

For the first time, scientists have engineered the complex biological process of translation into a designer organelle in a living mammalian cell. Researchers used this technique to create a membraneless organelle that can build proteins from natural and synthetic amino acids carrying new functionality. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uzTUMq

'Free lunch' warps inner spatial map in rat brains and, by implication, human brains

Our brains' neural circuitry creates spatial maps as we navigate through new environments, allowing us to recall locations and directions. While it's been known for some time that we have these internal maps, a study shows how, in rats, those maps get redrawn when the rats learn they'll receive a reward at a certain place on the map. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2U3w2QD

Changes in onset of spring linked to more allergies across the US

Human-induced climate change is disrupting nature's calendar, including when plants bloom and the spring season starts, and new research suggests we're increasingly paying the price for it in the form of seasonal allergies. The study, based on over 300,000 respondents between 2002 and 2013, shows that hay fever allergies increase when the timing of spring 'greenup' changes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JKxcf7

Arbitrary categories improve visual learning transfer, study finds

This type of learning transfer opens the door for applying basic cognitive science research to help patients with vision loss. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HKLydv

Most precise measurements of sickle cell disease building blocks could lead to new treatments

In a breakthrough study of sickle cell disease, biomedical engineers have revealed that the building blocks of the disease are much less efficient at organizing than previously thought. The findings open the door to new treatments, including new medicines that could be prescribed at lower doses, for the approximately 20 million people worldwide who suffer from the lifelong disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UmyCQS

Critical receptor involved in response to antidepressants like ketamine

Effective treatment of clinical depression remains a major mental health issue, with roughly 30 percent of patients who do not respond to any of the available treatments. Researchers have discovered a crucial receptor called mGlu2 that is critical to the mechanism of fast-acting antidepressants such as ketamine when used to treat depression. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Wucku2

Biologists find a way to boost intestinal stem cell populations

Biologists have found that aging takes a toll on intestinal stem cells and may contribute to increased susceptibility to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The researchers could also reverse this effect in aged mice by treating them with an NAD precursor, which helps boost the population of intestinal stem cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JNF3IW

How mosquitoes smell human sweat (and new ways to stop them)

Female mosquitoes are known to rely on an array of sensory information to find people to bite, picking up on carbon dioxide, body odor, heat, moisture, and visual cues. Now researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FL8LJp

Running upright: The minuscule movements that keep us from falling

Maybe running comes easy, each stride pleasant and light. Maybe it comes hard, each step a slog to the finish. Either way, the human body is constantly calibrating, making microscopic adjustments to keep us from falling as we weekend-warrior our way to greatness. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TGjkSA

Novel study links fetal exposure to nicotine and sudden infant death syndrome

In utero exposure to nicotine has postnatal effects on development of the heart and its response to adrenalin and may contribute to explanation of why some babies do not wake up during sleep apnea, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V0QC0z

Nanovaccine boosts immunity in sufferers of metabolic syndrome

A new class of biomaterial developed by researchers for an infectious disease nanovaccine effectively boosted immunity in mice with metabolic disorders linked to gut bacteria -- a population that shows resistance to traditional flu and polio vaccines. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FGUJJE

Cancer prevention drug also disables H. pylori bacterium

A medicine currently being tested as a chemoprevention agent for multiple types of cancer has more than one trick in its bag when it comes to preventing stomach cancer, researchers have discovered. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UfUopt

A bad bout of flu triggers 'taste bud cells' to grow in the lungs

When researchers examined mice that had recovered from severe influenza, they came upon a surprising discovery: Taste bud cells had grown in the animals' lungs. The team believes the cells may play a role in immunity. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CFVFw2

3D-printed tissues may keep athletes in action

Bioscientists have learned to 3D-print scaffolds that may help heal osteochondral injuries of the sort suffered by many athletes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HYH7eo

Novel brain map tracks early brain atrophy from HIV infection

A new map of brain tissue in people with HIV shows atrophy in several areas including a primary neurocognitive control center where shrinkage and loss of function can be seen in scans before clinical symptoms appear. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OvFG8A

In mice, single population of stem cells contributes to lifelong hippocampal neurogenesis

In the latest update in the field of adult neurogenesis, a team of researchers has shown in mice that a single lineage of neural progenitors contributes to embryonic, early postnatal, and adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and that these cells are continuously generated throughout a lifetime. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JNIUpr

A billion people will be newly exposed to diseases like dengue fever as world temperatures rise

As many as a billion people could be newly exposed to disease-carrying mosquitoes by the end of the century because of global warming, says a new study that examines temperature changes on a monthly basis across the world. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FHJ4KS

Cultured stem cells reconstruct sensory nerve and tissue structure in the nose

Researchers have developed a method to grow and maintain olfactory stem cells. The work is a launch pad for developing stem cell transplantation therapies or pharmacologic activation of a patient's own dormant cells, to restore the sense of smell where it has been damaged by injury or degeneration. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V1U9LR

Designer organelles bring new functionalities into cells

For the first time, scientists have engineered the complex biological process of translation into a designer organelle in a living mammalian cell. Researchers used this technique to create a membraneless organelle that can build proteins from natural and synthetic amino acids carrying new functionality. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uzTUMq

Changes in onset of spring linked to more allergies across the US

Human-induced climate change is disrupting nature's calendar, including when plants bloom and the spring season starts, and new research suggests we're increasingly paying the price for it in the form of seasonal allergies. The study, based on over 300,000 respondents between 2002 and 2013, shows that hay fever allergies increase when the timing of spring 'greenup' changes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JKxcf7

Arbitrary categories improve visual learning transfer, study finds

This type of learning transfer opens the door for applying basic cognitive science research to help patients with vision loss. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HKLydv

Most precise measurements of sickle cell disease building blocks could lead to new treatments

In a breakthrough study of sickle cell disease, biomedical engineers have revealed that the building blocks of the disease are much less efficient at organizing than previously thought. The findings open the door to new treatments, including new medicines that could be prescribed at lower doses, for the approximately 20 million people worldwide who suffer from the lifelong disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UmyCQS

Critical receptor involved in response to antidepressants like ketamine

Effective treatment of clinical depression remains a major mental health issue, with roughly 30 percent of patients who do not respond to any of the available treatments. Researchers have discovered a crucial receptor called mGlu2 that is critical to the mechanism of fast-acting antidepressants such as ketamine when used to treat depression. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Wucku2

Biologists find a way to boost intestinal stem cell populations

Biologists have found that aging takes a toll on intestinal stem cells and may contribute to increased susceptibility to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The researchers could also reverse this effect in aged mice by treating them with an NAD precursor, which helps boost the population of intestinal stem cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JNF3IW

How mosquitoes smell human sweat (and new ways to stop them)

Female mosquitoes are known to rely on an array of sensory information to find people to bite, picking up on carbon dioxide, body odor, heat, moisture, and visual cues. Now researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FL8LJp

Pediatric cell atlas will map single-cell changes for a deeper view of child health and disease

Biomedical researchers plan to create the Pediatric Cell Atlas, a powerful new resource for fine-grained scientific understanding of human growth and development. Drawing on dramatic recent advances in technology, the Atlas will offer an unprecedented window into the unique biology of children by benchmarking healthy and abnormal tissues at the level of single cells -- the basic units of biology. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UfoCJq

Biomedical engineers grow cardiac patches to help people recover from heart attacks

A little goes a long way. Tiny blood vessels are essential for regenerative engineering and a team led by engineers has detailed innovative methods to ensure highly aligned, dense and mature microvasculature in engineered tissue that can be used for cardiac patches. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JMCJBR

TB: Promising new drugs for old pathogen Mtb

Researchers are targeting a metabolic pathway, the dihydrofolate reductase pathway, crucial for amino acid synthesis to treat TB infections. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ug19HR

New molecular diagnostic tool

A new sophisticated computational model is bringing an innovative method of diagnosing rare hereditary conditions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HZ0Ydn

Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer

New research links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FIHCbc

A ventilation system proves effective at reducing hospital infections

The mechanism produces airflow that removes pathogens present in the air of a hospital room. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uvPxSF

Same microbe, different effect

Asking a different question about the bacteria in our microbiomes might help target disease more precisely. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2I28BQB

Improving equity in global physician training

Large numbers of U.S. physicians and medical trainees engage in hands-on clinical experiences abroad where they gain skills working across cultures with limited resources. However, providers from low- and middle-income countries traveling to learn from health care in the United States are rarely afforded the same critical hands-on education. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CLTJlL

Sexual satisfaction among older people about more than just health

Communication and being in a happy relationship, along with health, are important for sexual satisfaction among older people, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2U4w8Hw

Breast cancer: The promises of old recipes

Of the three major subtypes of breast cancer, the triple negative is the most lethal and unlike other breast cancers, it is resistant to most existing therapies. By studying the properties of clofazimine, a 70-year-old antibiotic, scientists demonstrate its effectiveness in stopping the progression of the disease in in vivo tests. These results highlight the need to re-examine with a fresh eye the drugs already on the market. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FyYJef

Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children

A study suggest that the risk of a child developing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be modulated by the mother's diet during pregnancy. The research analyzed samples of umbilical cord plasma to quantify the levels of omega-6 and omega-3 that reach the fetus. The analysis showed a higher omega-6:omega-3 ratio to be associated with a higher risk of ADHD symptoms at seven years of age. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CD5ivB

Temporal recalibration: Helping individuals shift perception of time

Playing games in virtual reality (VR) could be a key tool in treating people with neurological conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease. The technology, according to a recent study, could help individuals with these conditions shift their perceptions of time, which their conditions lead them to perceive differently. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HXTOGm

Seismic safety upgrades may cost CA hospitals billions

California hospitals would need to make substantial investments -- between $34 billion and $143 billion statewide -- to meet 2030 state seismic safety standards, according to a new report. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JOu95z

DHS to ask Congress for sweeping authority to deport unaccompanied migrant children

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's proposal will also include more money for detention beds and the ability to hold families in detention longer than currently permitted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FHwPxU

Wells Fargo CEO steps down; 'about damn time,' longtime critic Warren says

Scandal-plagued Wells Fargo agreed to pay $575 million to settle claims by regulators in all 50 states over the millions of fake accounts it created. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HYze8O

Here's what happens when America's rich feel threatened by the superrich

The price of admission for everything coveted has gone up — and it all comes down to the destructive effects of a runaway train called economic inequality. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJFLmk

Kim showered Trump with flattery in letter before Hanoi summit

While North Korea's Kim sought to praise the president and sideline his envoys, U.S. officials and allies worked to keep him from cutting a lopsided deal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FBWC9l

2 people dead at Grand Canyon after 2 incidents this week

A helicopter lifted the body of one of the men from 1,000 feet below the rim after he stumbled and fell while trying to take a photo, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ow36uC

Border Patrol struggles with surge of migrants in El Paso, Texas

“To have this kind of a rapid increase," an immigration expert says, "you have to have a lot of factors all operating at the same time." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uDgBPL

Trump's pick for top DOJ job to withdraw over ties to abortion rights group

Jessie Liu served as a top official of the National Association of Women's Lawyers in 2005 to 2006. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FIu7bt

Trump reverses course on Special Olympics funding cut

"The Special Olympics will be funded, I just told my people," President Trump said Thursday afternoon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OyVoQu

Trump takes a victory lap: 'The Russia hoax is finally dead'

At a campaign rally in Michigan Thursday night, the president attacked Democrats for "defrauding" the public with investigations of his campaign and finances. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TGBMuz

House Democrats increasingly troubled by Barr's plan for Mueller report

House majority staff members described their frustration with the attorney general. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V1d89j

Dodgers set new Opening Day record

The Dodgers mashed eight home runs and went on to win their home opener against the Diamondbacks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YzdSVB

Puerto Rico governor to Trump admin: 'If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth.'

“The governor is desperate," San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz said in reaction to Ricardo Rosselló's comments. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V3vNBm

Former Yale soccer coach pleads guilty in college admissions scandal

In an FBI sting at a Boston hotel room last year, the coach allegedly asked for $450,000 to help get a student into Yale by presenting her as a recruited soccer player. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJDacg

Scientists find Civil War-era fortifications buried under Alcatraz prison

New research is another example of how high-tech tools are transforming archaeology. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OuaG97

Overworked? Try scheduling a productivity 'cheat day'

For PhD candidate Maarten Van Doorn, productivity "cheat days' aren't just a time to take a break — they offer the fuel and motivation to power through his workload. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V0gARC

Dennis Hof, Nevada brothel owner and assembly candidate, died of heart attack

He remained on the ballot for state Assembly after his death and won in the November election. Another Republican was appointed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CEc8AL

South Korean leader heading to U.S. to meet with Trump

The meeting will be the first between the U.S. and South Korean leaders since President Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un collapsed last month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uzKlgC

Nazi graffiti found at Oklahoma Democratic Party, Chickasaw Nation buildings

Police released photos of a woman wanted for questioning in the incident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HVdaMk

Teacher shot in gun rampage says her thoughts were of her students

"In the ambulance I said, ‘You need to get a substitute to Laurelhurst Elementary for tomorrow,'" the injured teacher recalled. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TCYV0Y

2 people dead at Grand Canyon after 2 incidents this week

A helicopter lifted the body of one of the men from 1,000 feet below the rim after he stumbled and fell while trying to take a photo, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ow36uC

New York expected to become 2nd state to ban plastic bags

"I think we’re going to look back and wonder why this isn’t something that was commonplace before now," said a state senator who is a leading proponent of the ban. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U2wDBT

Trump's pick for top DOJ job to withdraw over ties to abortion rights group

Jessie Liu served as a top official of the National Association of Women's Lawyers in 2005 to 2006. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FIu7bt
A migrant surge in Texas, a cruise ship drifts off Norway, Boeing birds grounded in California and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CHzw0z

Overworked? Try scheduling a productivity 'cheat day'

For PhD candidate Maarten Van Doorn, productivity "cheat days' aren't just a time to take a break — they offer the fuel and motivation to power through his workload. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V0gARC

Police chief and friend arrested for allegedly sexually abusing girl for years

The girl told police that she had been assaulted by one of the men several times a week for seven years and that a town's chief of police joined in. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CGaCya

Pediatric cell atlas will map single-cell changes for a deeper view of child health and disease

Biomedical researchers plan to create the Pediatric Cell Atlas, a powerful new resource for fine-grained scientific understanding of human growth and development. Drawing on dramatic recent advances in technology, the Atlas will offer an unprecedented window into the unique biology of children by benchmarking healthy and abnormal tissues at the level of single cells -- the basic units of biology. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UfoCJq

Biomedical engineers grow cardiac patches to help people recover from heart attacks

A little goes a long way. Tiny blood vessels are essential for regenerative engineering and a team led by engineers has detailed innovative methods to ensure highly aligned, dense and mature microvasculature in engineered tissue that can be used for cardiac patches. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JMCJBR

TB: Promising new drugs for old pathogen Mtb

Researchers are targeting a metabolic pathway, the dihydrofolate reductase pathway, crucial for amino acid synthesis to treat TB infections. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ug19HR

New molecular diagnostic tool

A new sophisticated computational model is bringing an innovative method of diagnosing rare hereditary conditions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HZ0Ydn

Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer

New research links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FIHCbc

For some people, attractive wives and high status husbands enhance marital quality

Researchers found that maximizing men -- those who seek to make the 'best' choice -- who had attractive wives were more satisfied at the start of their marriages than maximizing men who had less attractive wives, and maximizing women who had high status husbands experienced less steep declines in satisfaction over time than maximizing women who had low status husbands. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uusNCD

A ventilation system proves effective at reducing hospital infections

The mechanism produces airflow that removes pathogens present in the air of a hospital room. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uvPxSF

Same microbe, different effect

Asking a different question about the bacteria in our microbiomes might help target disease more precisely. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2I28BQB

Improving equity in global physician training

Large numbers of U.S. physicians and medical trainees engage in hands-on clinical experiences abroad where they gain skills working across cultures with limited resources. However, providers from low- and middle-income countries traveling to learn from health care in the United States are rarely afforded the same critical hands-on education. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CLTJlL

Sexual satisfaction among older people about more than just health

Communication and being in a happy relationship, along with health, are important for sexual satisfaction among older people, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2U4w8Hw

Breast cancer: The promises of old recipes

Of the three major subtypes of breast cancer, the triple negative is the most lethal and unlike other breast cancers, it is resistant to most existing therapies. By studying the properties of clofazimine, a 70-year-old antibiotic, scientists demonstrate its effectiveness in stopping the progression of the disease in in vivo tests. These results highlight the need to re-examine with a fresh eye the drugs already on the market. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FyYJef

New mathematical model could be key to designing effective therapies for brain disorders

A new mathematical model has been developed to quantify the activity of biased G-protein-coupled receptors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CGEEC4

New muscular disease: Myoglobinopathy

Researchers have described a new muscular disease caused by a mutation in the myoglobin gene. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HYg4A6

Computer program predicts risk of deadly irregular heart beats

Combining a wealth of information derived from previous studies with data from more than 500 patients, an international team led by researchers has developed a computer-based set of rules that more accurately predicts when patients with a rare heart condition might benefit -- or not -- from lifesaving implanted defibrillators. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HM9sVV

A more accurate method to diagnose cancer subtypes

Researchers have developed a method for detecting the products of 'fusion' genes in cancer cells more accurately than current clinical methods. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FA2v77

How nerve cells control misfolded proteins

Researchers have identified a protein complex that marks misfolded proteins, stops them from interacting with other proteins in the cell and directs them towards disposal. They have identified the so-called Linear Ubiquitin Chain Assembly Complex, Lubac for short, as a crucial player in controlling misfolded proteins in cells. The group is hoping to find a new therapeutic approach to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or Huntington's chorea, all of which are associated with misfolded proteins. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WvRQBg

Fullerenes bridge conductive gap in organic photovoltaics

Organic photovoltaics have achieved remarkably high efficiencies, but finding optimum combinations of materials for high-performance organic solar cells, which are also economically competitive, still presents a challenge. Researchers from the United States and China have now developed an innovative interlayer material to improve device stability and electrode performance. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, the authors describe their fullerene-spiked, readily processable ionene polymer, which boosts the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uu8pBB

Drug shortages: Limited warnings, followed by rationing and hoarding

In a national survey, hospital pharmacy managers report a lack of advance notice, frequent drug shortages, hoarding and even rationing. Improving the supply of generic medications and creating novel strategies to manage scarce drugs is needed. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uu8nJZ

New muscular disease: Myoglobinopathy

Researchers have described a new muscular disease caused by a mutation in the myoglobin gene. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HYg4A6

Computer program predicts risk of deadly irregular heart beats

Combining a wealth of information derived from previous studies with data from more than 500 patients, an international team led by researchers has developed a computer-based set of rules that more accurately predicts when patients with a rare heart condition might benefit -- or not -- from lifesaving implanted defibrillators. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HM9sVV

Trump says FBI, DOJ 'will review the outrageous Jussie Smollett case'

"It is an embarrassment to our Nation!" Trump said of prosecutors dropping charges against Smollett. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uCe88d

Boeing introduces new 737 Max software in wake of crashes

Boeing says it has a software fix that should correct the glitch that may have been responsible for the two crashes involving its 737 Max jets. Will the planes be back in the air in time for a busy summer travel season? NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FG2vDH

Iceland's Wow Air collapses, stranding thousands of passengers

Around 30 percent of tourists visiting Iceland last year flew with Wow and the collapse could trigger a 16 percent drop in tourists this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HK5ltG

Help Wanted: Trump administration riddled with vacancies

The president has yet to nominate people for nearly 140 top-level positions, which experts say is hampering his long-term goals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OsJ0kI

NBC News poll: Americans split on who will win in 2020

A majority of Americans do not believe that nominating a female or nonwhite candidate will help or hurt the Democratic Party in the general election, according to the poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OutpRU

John Hickenlooper opposes the Green New Deal — and he wants you to know it

The former Colorado governor is one of the only Democratic presidential candidates to oppose Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's signature plan. He has a reason. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FFyT9r

Winning $768 million Powerball ticket sold in Wisconsin

Wednesday's draw marks the third-largest jackpot to be won in U.S. lottery history. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FFgXvV

Jussie Smollett did not get special treatment, Chicago prosecutor says

“Mr. Smollett was afforded the same opportunity that anyone in Cook County who had a nonviolent offense and the required background check would get,” the prosecutor said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U1RXaT

AAF may not make it beyond this weekend

Per a source with knowledge of the league’s plans, the plug may be pulled on the Alliance of American Football before Final Four weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HW1KrD

Where does Jussie Smollett's career go from here? Here's what some PR experts said.

"He's got notoriety right now. We're talking about him, and people will be interested to see what happens next," one communications professional said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TXCDMi

Facebook bans white nationalism from platform after pressure from civil rights groups

Social media giant said in a blog post Wednesday that conversations with academics and civil rights groups convinced the company to expand its policies around hate groups. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FvDDNB

Wisconsin appeals court restores laws from lame-duck session

The decision means that while the legal fight continues, the lame-duck laws will remain in place. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U2AjDW

Trump presents Medal of Honor to family of Iraq war hero

Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins gave his life in 2007 to save fellow soldiers from an Iraqi suicide bomber. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HVClOU

California woman wins child support from husband 50 years after split

The single mom raised their now-52-year-old daughter with no financial help from her former husband, then recovered the money he owed a half-century later. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2uBsBRP

Gene transfer improves diabetes-linked heart ailment

Researchers have shown that a gene transfer technique can combat heart dysfunction caused by diabetes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uueoWW

Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate the brain

Just looking at something that reminds us of coffee can cause our minds to become more alert and attentive, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UV5QUC

'Master pacemaker' for biological clocks identified

What makes a biological clock tick? According to a new study the surprising answer lies with a gene typically associated with stem and cancer cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TFVBlA

Social media has remarkably small impact on Americans' beliefs, research finds

Social media had only a small influence on how much people believed falsehoods about candidates and issues in the last two presidential elections, a pair of new national studies found. And Facebook -- which came under fire for spreading misinformation in the 2016 campaign -- actually reduced misperceptions by users in that election compared to those who consumed only other social media. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uxK65I

Study of female weightlifters crushes stereotype

A new study shows that elite women weightlifters have the same amount, and in some cases more, of the muscle fibers needed for the sport compared to their male counterparts. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HWikb1

Low-dose radiation therapy improves delivery of therapeutic nanoparticles to brain tumors

Radiation therapy may increase the uptake of therapeutic nanoparticles by glioblastomas, raising the possibility of using both growth-factor-targeted and immune-system-based therapies against the deadly brain tumor, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FwkueC

Artificial intelligence can predict premature death, study finds

Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare in the future, a new study suggests from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UaWp6x

The salt-craving neurons

Pass the potato chips, please! New research discovers neural circuits that regulate craving and satiation for salty tastes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FwCoxW

Retinal prion disease study redefines role for brain cells

Scientists studying the progression of inherited and infectious eye diseases that can cause blindness have found that microglia, a type of nervous system cell suspected to cause retinal damage, surprisingly had no damaging role during prion disease in mice. In contrast, the study findings indicated that microglia might delay disease progression. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FFHR6S

Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma

Engineers have built a tiny, flexible sensor that is faster and more precise than past attempts at tracking a brain chemical elevated in brain diseases and neurotrauma. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UdklGh

Smartphone app detects diet cheat

According to a recent study, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app called OnTrack can predict ahead of time when users are likely to lapse in their weight loss plan and help them stay on track. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JTfUg2

Gene transfer improves diabetes-linked heart ailment

Researchers have shown that a gene transfer technique can combat heart dysfunction caused by diabetes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uueoWW

'Master pacemaker' for biological clocks identified

What makes a biological clock tick? According to a new study the surprising answer lies with a gene typically associated with stem and cancer cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TFVBlA

Study of female weightlifters crushes stereotype

A new study shows that elite women weightlifters have the same amount, and in some cases more, of the muscle fibers needed for the sport compared to their male counterparts. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HWikb1

Low-dose radiation therapy improves delivery of therapeutic nanoparticles to brain tumors

Radiation therapy may increase the uptake of therapeutic nanoparticles by glioblastomas, raising the possibility of using both growth-factor-targeted and immune-system-based therapies against the deadly brain tumor, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FwkueC

Artificial intelligence can predict premature death, study finds

Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare in the future, a new study suggests from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UaWp6x

The salt-craving neurons

Pass the potato chips, please! New research discovers neural circuits that regulate craving and satiation for salty tastes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FwCoxW

Retinal prion disease study redefines role for brain cells

Scientists studying the progression of inherited and infectious eye diseases that can cause blindness have found that microglia, a type of nervous system cell suspected to cause retinal damage, surprisingly had no damaging role during prion disease in mice. In contrast, the study findings indicated that microglia might delay disease progression. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FFHR6S

Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma

Engineers have built a tiny, flexible sensor that is faster and more precise than past attempts at tracking a brain chemical elevated in brain diseases and neurotrauma. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UdklGh

Smartphone app detects diet cheat

According to a recent study, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app called OnTrack can predict ahead of time when users are likely to lapse in their weight loss plan and help them stay on track. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JTfUg2

The regeneration of a cell depends on where it is positioned

Researchers report a new single-cell RNA sequencing technology, single cell-digital gene expression, which can measure the transcriptome while preserving the positional information of the cell in the tissue. The technique was validated in the moss plant Physcomitrella patens by measuring how the location of a cell in a leaf influences its regenerative properties. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JNty46

Helping infants survive brain cancer

Choroid plexus carcinoma (CPC) is a particularly challenging type of brain cancer: The tumor most commonly arises in infants under the age of one. Progress in developing effective therapies has been hindered by the lack of models that could help researchers better understand the cancer. Now, scientists from SBP have developed a novel mouse model of CPC and have used it to identify multiple potential drug compounds. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2U0FC6F

Researchers optimize aptamer with enhanced myelin-binding properties for MS treatment

A new study has demonstrated the enhanced ability of an optimized 20-nucleotide derivative of a larger DNA aptamer to bind myelin in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JGXz5y

On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day

The often embraced 'cheat day' is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research says that just one 75-gram dose of glucose -- the equivalent a large bottle of soda or a plate of fries -- while on a high fat, low carbohydrate diet can lead to damaged blood vessels. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OvGdaq

New medication gives mice bigger muscles

Researchers have studied a new group of medicinal products which increase the muscle- and bone mass of mice over a few weeks. This offers hope to the elderly and people suffering from weak muscles and bones due to illness. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TDVoiV

Glowing tumors show scientists where cancer drugs are working

Experimenting with mice, researchers report they have successfully used positron emission tomography (PET) scans to calculate in real time how much of an immunotherapy drug reaches a tumor and what parts of a cancer remain unaffected. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UlS1Sl

Solving a hairy forensic problem

For decades, forensic scientists have tested strands of hair to reveal drug use or poisoning. But in recent years, reports have questioned the technique -- in particular, its ability to distinguish between the intake of a substance and external contamination of the hair. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UY9FbR

Step it up: Does running cadence matter? Not as much as previously thought

Contrary to long-standing popular belief, running at a prescribed, one-size-fits-all ''optimal'' cadence doesn't play as big a role in speed and efficiency as once thought. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UXggTD

Tumor-promoting enzymes USP25 and USP28: Substantial differences identified

Researchers have solved the structures of the cancer-promoting enzymes USP25 and USP28, and identified significant differences in their activities. Both enzymes promote the growth of various tumors. The results could benefit towards the development of new, low-side-effects anticancer drugs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JJNJ2W

Eating small amounts of red and processed meats may increase risk of early death

A new study suggests that eating red and processed meats -- even in small amounts -- may increase the risk of death from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OsNk3D

Patients say lack of physician guidance and fear of side effects are why they don't take statins as prescribed

Despite national guidelines indicating that statins can lower risk of heart attack and stroke, many patients who could benefit do not take them. Most of these patients say they were never offered the cholesterol-lowering drugs, or they experienced or were fearful of possible side effects. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TXTdvD

Compared to sustained inflations for extremely premature infants, standard treatment prevails

Preterm infants must establish regular breathing patterns at delivery. For extremely preterm infants requiring resuscitation at birth, a ventilation strategy involving two sustained inflations, compared with standard intermittent positive pressure ventilation, did not reduce the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death at 36 weeks postmenstrual age. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TEvkEi

Repeat heart attack and early death linked to hospitals with low care scores

Heart attack patients treated at hospitals with low care scores are at greater risk for another heart attack and/or death due to cardiovascular causes, researchers found. Their study compared care scores in the New Jersey Hospital Performance Reports with one-month and one-year rates of readmission for heart attack or death due to cardiovascular causes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FI8wPh

Nurse work environments linked to outcomes

Nurses play critical roles in patient safety and are often the last line of defense against medical errors and unsafe practices. Considerable research has explored the relationship between the nurse work environment and a variety of patient and nurse quality and safety outcomes. But until now, no synthesis of this body of research has been made to clearly articulate the association between nurse work environments and health care quality, safety and patient and clinician well-being. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FCBMqC

Smartphone test spots poisoned water risk to millions of lives

A smartphone device could help millions of people avoid drinking water contaminated by arsenic. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Os4xdq

Comey: Mueller findings show Trump lied about FBI, his attempt to destroy the agency failed

The former FBI director spoke to NBC News in his first on TV interview since the special counsel ended his investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FvDN7F

Tijuana is experiencing record violence. Asylum-seekers forced to wait there fear for their lives.

"We are like a blind man who can only feel the sunlight, but cannot see it," said a Guatemalan migrant who was sent back to Mexico after seeking asylum. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U0WFpi

Trump administration doubles down on opposition to Puerto Rico funding

"President Trump does not value the lives of millions of American citizens who reside there," said Rep. Nydia Velázquez. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FAzbNC

The lack of accountability in Chicago is due to Rahm Emanuel not Jussie Smollett

To hear the mayor slam prosecutors’ decision to accept an alternative resolution in the case rang not just wrong, but fundamentally ridiculous. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TB0eNW

Democrats weigh legal options on report, including Mueller subpoena

House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler said Wednesday he is "disappointed" that the attorney general won't meet an April 2 deadline to submit the full report. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FAzp7q

Man armed with sword fatally shot at Scientology church near Los Angeles

Two police officers suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in a confrontation with the man at the church's facility in Inglewood, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JKyzKA

Man who blamed Roundup weed killer for his cancer gets $80 million

Monsanto developed glyphosate in the 1970s, and the weed killer is now sold in more than 160 countries and widely used in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FvDA4n

Driver in deadly car attack at Charlottesville white nationalist rally pleads guilty to federal hate crimes

James Alex Fields was at the Unite the Right rally when he killed anti-racism activist Heather Heyer, 32. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FvDIAT

Woman allegedly kept 33 immigrants in basement in forced-labor scheme

FBI agents found 19 adults and 14 children in the basement of the home in Cicero, Illinois. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U70c5G

PM Theresa May says she'll resign if her Brexit deal passes

Her last-ditch offer to resign comes after months of chaos in Parliament and speculation that she would be forced out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2U072cV

50 women sue Salesforce, claiming it helped Backpage in sex trafficking

The women, referred to only as anonymous Jane Does, identify themselves as victims of sex trafficking, rape and abuse. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CEo5qs