UN chief praises impact of Palestine refugee agency as ‘our common success’, at key pledging conference
The work of the UN body responsible for assisting Palestine refugees, UNRWA, which has allowed…
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Do Memory Problems Always Mean Alzheimer’s Disease?
Source: National Institute on Aging – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Read Original Article:…
Ebola: Epidemic in DRC is one of world’s “most complex health emergencies”
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Cleaner air cut deaths by 8.8% over 40 years, but more progress is needed
Improvements in air quality cut the number of deaths attributable to pollution in the UK…
Doctors have cut extra work and avoided promotion because of pension changes, poll finds
A poll of senior NHS employees including over 1800 consultants has found that one in…
BMA votes to poll members on its assisted dying stance
The BMA has voted to poll its members to ascertain their views on whether the…
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Prenatal and infant exposure to ambient pesticides and autism spectrum disorder in children: population based case-control study
In this article by von Ehrenstein and colleagues (BMJ 2019;364, doi:10.1136/bmj.l962, published 20 March and…
External validation of clinical prediction models using big datasets from e-health records or IPD meta-analysis: opportunities and challenges
In this article by Riley and colleagues (BMJ 2016;353, doi:10.1136/bmj.i3140, published 22 June 2016 and…
Google’s meddling in 2020 election exposed by Project Veritas proves Leftist Dems can only win by deception and force
(Natural News) Thanks again to Project Veritas and its founder, James O’Keefe, we now have…
Psychological social engineers claim you are “dehumanizing” people if you refuse to date transgenders
(Natural News) If you find yourself not at all attracted to mentally ill people who’ve…
Walmart and Target pull bottled water said to contain Arsenic, but WHOLE FOODS keeps selling it
(Natural News) Back in April, we reported that 11 different brands of bottled water were shown to…
Used for eons, researchers study how red yeast rice prevents CVD
(Natural News) Red yeast rice is a traditional Chinese food commonly used for lowering cholesterol….
Ear acupuncture found to aid substance abuse treatments
(Natural News) Substance abuse is a serious problem in both the U.S. and other parts…
Study: Antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome, which regulates biological functions such as skeletal health
(Natural News) Having a balanced gut microbiome is important to stay healthy. Yet, when most…
Kids’ classes focus on healthy eating, alternative choices – Coshocton Tribune
Kids’ classes focus on healthy eating, alternative choices Coshocton Tribune Collette Burdette is the new SNAP-Ed…
Mighty Microgreens
The Folklore. Microgreens may be true to their name in terms of their tiny size…
Peace dividend palpable in South Sudan, but ‘grassroots’ are moving faster than elites, says Shearer
The peace dividend from last year’s ceasefire in South Sudan is palpable, but political elites…
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Moratorium call on surveillance technology to end ‘free-for-all’ abuses: UN expert
Surveillance technology should be banned immediately until “effective” national or international controls are put in…
New UN report on families in a changing world puts ‘women’s rights at their core’
While women’s rights have advanced over the decades, gender inequalities and other fundamental human rights…
FROM THE FIELD: Children in warzones denied right to education
Millions of children around the world are being denied a “safe place to learn”, due…
What Iron Deficiency Does To Your Body
Iron deficiency is the most common type of anemia. It results in low hemoglobin production….
How To Be Immortal: Meet The Real-Life Extentionists
Meet the extreme life extentionists who are committed to prolonging human life and escaping death….
How To Sleep Well Even When Your Bedroom Is Hot
Working out in the morning, sleeping in comfortable pajamas and taking a warm shower before…
FDA Approves Injectable ‘Female Viagra’ For Use In USA
There’s a new “female Viagra” named Vyleesi and it’ll soon be on the market. Read…
Vegetarian Diet Causes Crohn’s Disease Remission
A new study suggests that eating a plant-based diet could help treat or reduce the…
Chronic conditions — not infectious diseases — are top 5 causes of early death in China
Chronic diseases, such as stroke, ischemic heart disease, and lung cancer, now represent the leading…
A new theory for trapping light particles aims to advance development of quantum computers
Researchers have developed a new protocol for ensuring the stability of data when photons are…
Applying the Goldilocks principle to DNA structure
Inspired by ideas from the physics of phase transitions and polymer physics, researchers set out…
Settling the debate on serotonin’s role in sleep
New research finds that serotonin is necessary for sleep, settling a long-standing controversy. Read Original…
Playing ‘tag’: Tracking movement of young oysters
A new publication investigates the use of a fluorescent dye to track movements of young…
Interim scan during prostate cancer therapy helps guide treatment
New prostate cancer research shows that adding an interim scan during therapy can help guide…
Tropical soil disturbance could be hidden source of CO2
Researchers working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo found a link between the churning…
Researchers create multi-junction solar cells from off-the-shelf components
In a proof-of-concept paper, researchers detail a new approach for creating multi-junction solar cells using…
Visible light from 2D lead halide perovskites explained
Electrical engineers have reported solving a lingering question about how a two-dimensional crystal composed of…
Gene networks reveal transition from healthy to failing heart
Researchers have created one of the first maps to reveal gene activity and connectivity as…
Understanding brain activity when you name what you see
Using complex statistical methods and fast measurement techniques, researchers found how the brain network comes…
Does limited underground water storage make plants less susceptible to drought?
By tracking water flow through different environments in California, researchers have discovered a secret to…
Big data says food is too sweet
New research analyzed nearly 400,000 food reviews posted by Amazon customers to gain real-world insight…
Researchers teach robots what humans want
Researchers are developing better, faster ways of providing human guidance to autonomous robots. Read Original…
Calibration method improves scientific research performed with smartphone cameras
Although smartphones and other consumer cameras are increasingly used for scientific applications, it’s difficult to…
Cleveland Clinic performs its first in utero fetal surgery, making strategic move into prenatal care – cleveland.com
Cleveland Clinic performs its first in utero fetal surgery, making strategic move into prenatal care cleveland.com…
News in Brief 24 June 2019
News in Brief 24 June 2019 Read Original Article: News in Brief 24 June 2019…
Fighting loneliness with architecture, agencies, and activities
Make no mistake: loneliness is a killer.12 In our systematic review, depression was the most…
Migrant charging in the NHS: how doctors can support patients when hospital care is denied
This Feature (BMJ 2019;365:l2281, doi:10.1136/bmj.l2281) has an error in the fifth paragraph of the section…
NHS needs to “cross the rubicon” of explaining service closures to patients, regional health boss says
The NHS still needs to work out how to explain service closures to patients, the…
Boosting morale: good job, junior
Nearly three years ago, Rimmer reported that senior doctors needed to do more to boost…
BMA to hold conference on gender bias in response to sexism allegations
The BMA will co-host its first conference on gender bias with the Medical Women’s Federation…
WHO drops opioid guidelines after criticism of corporate influence
The World Health Organization is discarding two opioid guidelines after a report by two members…
More doctors are now considering prescribing cannabinoids as an alternative treatment, recent survey reveals
(Natural News) Thanks to the rapid legalization of medical marijuana, its treasure trove of cannabinoids are…
Snacks with health benefits that support your weight loss goals
(Natural News) If you’ve been trying to lose weight, you might be steering clear of…