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Putting A Price On ‘Dueling Dinosaur’ Fossils

Empathy Training for Robots

What would you pay for a fossil of two complete dinosaurs locked in what seems to be a fight to the death? An auction house...

with empathy training for robots is not software but hardware. Mirror-neuron...

M ysterious Illness In Las Vegas Afflicts Dozens Of Youth Football Players, Parents (VIDEO)

Finding Holiday Joy 10 M inutes at a Time

A mysterious illness swept through a Las Vegas youth football tournament earlier this week, leaving

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Pattern Break #108-a Initial statement: the problem RECENT POSTS ORNL c ell-free protein synthesis is potential lifesaver

Santa is really a very wise man. He may not have gifted gold, frankincense or myrrh, but he knows the wisdom of making a...

dozens of players and...

NASA looks at deadly weather over the US Reptile fossils offer c lues about elevation history of Andes Mountains Gene-editing tec hnique heals mic e with musc ular dystrophy Mysterious Syndrome Can Cause People to Bec ome ‘Drunk’ Without Drinking Tales From the Emergenc y Room on New Year’s Eve Imprisoned Saudi blogger’s health deteriorating, wife

The Grieving Introvert and the Holidays: A Different Kind of Survival Guide All over the Web, people are posting “how to survive

An Attitude of Gratitude

says

Whenever you take a moment to celebrate an activity or a thought such as, “I love this shirt I am wearing,” “I...

as She Battles Rare Brain Tumor

Holidays really should be like commercials; they abound with happy people. From loving couples holding hands while walking...

Court bloc ks Utah governor from stopping Planned Parenthood funds World’s first soft-robotic surgery on a human body

the holidays” articles. It’s true — this time...

Can’t Bear the Holidays Alone? Plan a Singles Vacation

Family Celebrates What Could Be Child???s Last Holiday

World’s first soft-robotic surgery on a human body

Giving Thanks “Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception....

How To Stic k To Your New Years Resolution, Really This Time I Had to Give My Brother Permission to Die 20 Years Ago on New Year’s Eve 7 Reasons Why You Need to Create a Vision Board in 2016 New Year 2016: How Consumers Will Roc k Health Care Ac hieve Your New Year’s Resolutions by Asking

Unclear yet if crucial overhaul of Obamacare website a success

On the other side: variations in organising chunks in ELF

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Yourself This One Question First state raises smoking age to 21 Could helmet-free football prac tic e prevent c onc ussions?

By Sharon Begley and Roberta Rampton (Reuters) – Americans got their first look on Saturday at an

Variations in organising chunks aren’t that common, but they do tend to stand out.Source:

Transition metal c atalyst prompts ‘c onjunc tive’

overhaul of the troubled...

Livio Bourbon via The Telegraph When...

New genes born by ac c ident lead to evolutionary

Ways To Volunteer That Really Show Your Thanks

Just A Reminder: You’re Not Crazy for Being an Introvert

It’s strange how on Thanksgiving we spend so

I remember taking one of those “introduce yourself”

much time thinking about what we are thankful for, only to seemingly forget...

icebreaker surveys back in middle school and one of the questions...

Obamacare website faces crucial weekend after technology overhaul

New report of oldest known brown dwarfs in our galaxy

By Roberta Rampton and Sharon Begley WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Americans are getting

WISE 0013+0634 – One of the new brown dwarfs in our galaxy. (Image credit: Pinfield DJ et al.) Main

their first look on Saturday at...

Point: Astronomers...

c ross-c oupling reac tion innovation The billion dollar game of strategy: The effec t of farmers’ dec isions on pest c ontrol Genetic ally c orrec ting a musc le disorder New tec hnique offers strong, flawless 3-D printed c eramic s A father’s diet affec ts the RNA of his sperm, mouse study shows Vestas Wind books highest order intake sinc e 2010 Anesthesiologists like blues, surgeons prefer top 40 hits Smokers more likely to get antibiotic s presc riptions than others How to do a ‘mental reset’ for 2016 2-year-old husky gets new set of prosthetic paws Creating safer polio vac c ine strains for the posteradic ation era

Innovative Coatings M ake Hydrogen Fuel Production Easier

Risk Factors M ay Point to Less-Safe Senior Drivers

Areas of inc reased poverty assoc iated with higher rates of

Hydrogen fuel production is a promising way to

By Allison Bond NEW YORK (Reuters) – Tests of

Duc henne musc ular dystrophy

achieve carbon-neutral fuels to power the transportation infrastructure including...

physical abilities, such as balance and strength, may reveal how well...

CRISPR treats genetic disorder in adult mammal

Gut Feel M ay Be Best Predictor of M arital Bliss

Childhood TV Exposure Tied to Lower Understanding of Others

Newlyweds who registered subconscious doubts about their partner on a psychological test were

Television is a powerful agent of development for children, particularly those in preschool. But when

more likely to be divorced...

could too much TV be...

6 Signs It’s M ore Than A Cold

Recessions Associated With Cognitive Decline In Old Age, Study Finds

By Jennifer Acosta Scott Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, M.D., MPH When you’re under the weather, it can be tempting...

The effects of economic recessions — including layoffs and having to work lower-status or lowerpaying jobs than you’re...

Am I Crazy? The Bizarre Experience of Sleep Paralysis

How Seeking Your Passion Boosts SelfEsteem

By Brandon R. Peters, M.D. Quite simply, the

Have you ever had times in life when you simply

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Ebola transmission Gene-editing tec hnique suc c essfully stops progression of

Painkillers often gateway to heroin for US teens: survey What Your Favorite Music Artists Say About Your Sex Life Men and Women in Long-Term Relationships Reveal How They Keep Their Sex Lives Hot The 4 Moves You Need in Order to Own the Weight Room in 2016 Exerc ise Habits of Ultra-Suc c essful People 7 Ways to Set Better Goals Daily Meditation: Set An Intention

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Finding Happiness And Success By Giving Thanks

8 Immediate Stress Busters and Serenity Boosters

By Hannah Morgan for U.S. News Giving thanks and being grateful is trendy right now and this

Let’s face it, daily life can be beyond stressful. And between a demanding job and even more

season is the time to give thanks....

demanding home life, it...

Ancient Healing Techniques That Can Improve Your M odern Life

Adieu For Now

Ironically, when it comes to treating the ailments of modern life — which can be exacerbated by chronic stress and...

break from it for now. I’d like to thank all readers for their thoughts...

M alls Now Offer ‘Quiet’ Santa Visits For Kids With Autism (PHOTOS)

A familial element to homocysteine elevations in schizophrenia?

Meeting Santa Claus at a shopping mall can be

Homocysteine – the big H – really should have its

horribly hectic. There are large crowds, long lines, and holiday music blaring...

own Twitter hashtag… #thebigH. Not only because of the...

Science Reporter Emily Graslie Reads Her M ail — And It’s Not So Nice

Speech by CS at 2013 HK4As Kam Fan Awards Presentation Gala

I’ve said it before, so I’ll say it again: Emily Graslie’s “The Brain Scoop” is one of the...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the speech delivered by the Chief Secretary for Administration,

After two years of blogging I have decided to take a

Mrs Carrie Lam, at...

7 Tips for M anaging ‘In-Law Stress’ During the Holidays…

Visit Obamacare website off-peak: US health chief

Your mother-in-law takes over the kitchen at holiday time. So what? Your father-in-law drinks too much and sulks in the corner....

Individuals seeking to sign up for health coverage on the US government’s troubled website were urged to visit the...

Greece: HIV curbed among drug users (Update)

Japan’s top drugmaker appoints first foreign boss

Greek health officials said Friday they have curbed an alarming spike in the number of HIV infections among drug users, but...

Japan’s top drugmaker said Saturday it had picked a GlaxoSmithKline executive as its next president in a rare example...

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Energizing M orning Oatmeal We all know it can be hard to get the day started on chilly mornings. Here’s one of my favorite warming

The Forgotten Role of Individual Differences in the Stanford Prison Experiment

and energizing...

The Stanford Prison experiment (SPE) is one of the most famous, or indeed infamous, studies in the history of psychology....

Children being encouraged to smoke ecigarettes by ‘celebrity culture and excessive online advertising’

Beautician died aged 21 after her body rejected her transplanted heart TWICE and left her with a string of complications

Cancer Research found more than 1,000 individuals pieces of marketing Charity says they do not want them banned because they...

Amy Wild, 21, underwent a lifesaving heart transplant in 2002 Her body twice rejected the organ in 2004 and 2007, inquest...

Woman given ‘drug blacklisted on her medical notes’ by doctors

Ban smoking on all your grounds, hospitals urged

Megan Taylor, who has a blood clotting disorder, was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital with a severe nose bleed in October...

Staff would be banned from escorting patients outside for a cigarette Car parks, shelters and gardens would also become smoke...

These Cookbook Photos Redefine What Fresh Seafood Looks Like

Tech Leaders, Economists Split Over Clean Energy’s Prospects

How to make dead fish look attractive? That’s the challenge New York-based duo Shimon and Tammar Rothstein faced when...

Andres Quiroz, an installer for Stellar Solar, carries a solar panel during installation at a home in Encinitas, Calif. ...

From Lab To Lectern, Scientists Learn To Turn On the Charm

City Impression@Your Neighbourhood Photographic Competition prize presentation ceremony

Enlarge image i Physics professor Chad Orzel gives a TED talk in New York. In science, he says, public speaking is...

Establishing the effectiveness of patient decision aids: key constructs and measurement instruments

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The City Impression@Your Neighbourhood Photographic Competition prize presentation ceremony, in...

Coaching and guidance with patient decision aids: A review of theoretical and empirical evidence

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Establishing the effectiveness of patient decision aids (PtDA) requires evidence that PtDAs improve the quality of the decision-making...

Coaching and guidance are structured approaches that can be used within or alongside patient decision aids (PtDAs) to facilitate...

The 6ft 10ins teenager who can grow two inches in two WEEKS because of rare disorder (and he’s STILL growing)

Cancer costs families around £7,000 a year in lost income and travel costs

Josh Gott, 18, suffers from a bizarre ‘growth spurt’ condition which means he can suddenly grow up to two inches...

Research shows the financial burden for sufferers average £570 a month A third of those diagnosed with cancer experience...

Alzheimer’s more likely to develop with footballers and boxers

Clarifying values: an updated review

Clusters of a protein called tau on the brains of people with Alzheimer’s could be linked to neuronal damage caused...

decision aids include a process for helping patients clarify their values. We...

Presenting quantitative information about decision outcomes: a risk communication primer for patient decision aid developers

Fatal fire in Kwai Chung

Consensus guidelines have recommended that

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – An 63-year-old man died in a No.1 alarm fire in Shek Lei (I) Estate, Kwai Chung this morning (November...

Making evidence-based decisions often requires comparison of two or more options. Researchbased evidence may exist which...

Prognostic and predictive value of Phospho-p44/42 and pAKT in HER2positive locally advanced breast cancer patients treated with anthracyclinebased neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Reef Check 2013 finds corals in healthy and stable condition Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced today (November 30) that...

To evaluate the predictive and prognostic value of various molecular factors associated with the Ras/MAPK and PI3K/Akt signaling...

One Easy Way to Improve Family Relationships

The Phases of Shopping Addiction

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Dead at 19, anorexic student Averil Hart let down by doctors Averil Hart was found collapsed at university, so weak she could not stand When she died it is thought her weight had dropped...

Balancing the presentation of information and options in patient decision aids: an updated review Standards for patient decision aids require that information and options be presented in a balanced manner; this requirement...

Basing information on comprehensive, critically appraised, and up-to-date syntheses of the scientific evidence: a quality dimension of the International Patient Decision Aid Standards

Ten years of the International Patient Decision Aid Standards Collaboration: evolution of the core dimensions for assessing the quality of patient decision aids

Patients and clinicians expect patient decision aids to be based on the best available research

In 2003, the International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS) Collaboration was established

evidence. Since 2005, this...

to enhance the quality and...

Communications Authority announces the revised sharing arrangement of the multiple frequency network for DTT service by ATV and TVB

Over 120 primary students pledge to "Use Less, Waste Less on M y Hand" charter

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Environmental Campaign Committee:

behalf of the Communications Authority: Taking into account its statutory...

Over 120 primary students...

Art Therapy – Do You Have To Know How…

We Are M ore Likely To Lie In the Afternoon

As we reach the end of National Health Blog Post Month 2013 I am privileged to been able to

Click here to listen to this podcast As the day wears on, we tend to get weary. Now a study finds that as

participated this second year. ...

a result we may...

Crucial weekend for Obamacare website, begins with a shutdown

Conscious feelings often fail to indicate happy marriage

By Roberta Rampton and Sharon Begley Main Point: Researchers have found that there are WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A crucial weekend for some unconscious feelings in the married couples the troubled website that is the... that can better predict... W ith PDFmyURL anyone can convert entire websites to PDF!

Viagra DOESN’T improve relationships: M en who took the drug said their overall life satisfaction hadn’t changed Many men said their lives or relationships hadn’t improved significantly after taking the drugs – despite them...

Want to slim? Don’t feel guilty about that chocolate cake! Scientists find that people who don’t worry about snacks are less likely to gain weight Researchers say how we perceive treats is as important as the calorie count Feeling guilty is

Brian Galea bled to death after surgeons cut his artery by mistake Brian Galea went to the Royal Preston Hospital with low blood pressure Was diagnosed with a clot in his pulmonary artery...

Home-school Co-operation in Building an Inclusive School Culture Award Scheme launched today Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Teachers and parents from over 100 schools today (November 30) participated in the launch ceremony...

more likely to prompt us to...

Giving thanks could be good for you (HealthDay)—Thanksgiving may be an official day of gratitude, but research suggests that if you make time for “thank...

Health Care Site Rushing to M ake Fixes by Sunday But specialists said weeks of additional work lie ahead, including a major reconfiguration of the computer hardware, if the...

Abortion Cases in Court Helped Tilt Democrats Against the Filibuster

M ANS BEST FRIEND AND THE TREATM ENT OF HAEM OPHILIA A

“These are the kinds of decisions we are going to have to live with,” a blunt Senator Harry Reid, the Democratic majority...

We all injure ourselves often- a cut finger when doing the washing up, that scab we can’t resist picking. We don’t usually...

What is the age of M ars crust?

Barefoot vs shod running: Effects on tibia loads

4.43-billion-year-old Martian meteorite NWA 7533. (Image credit: Meteorites.tv) Main Point: Scientists have estimated the...

The man with his heart in his ABDOM EN: Chinese barber, 24, needs surgery to correct rare defect

One of the key reasons often suggested for transisitioning to a barefoot running technique is to reduce the impacts loads,...

Woman who grew moustache for M ovember considering KEEPING it Sarah O’Neill, 29, suffering from polycystic ovarian

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Ho Zhiliang, 24, has congenital cardiac exposure syndrome His heart can clearly be seen beating just below the skin in his...

syndrome (PCOS) Condition is the main cause of excess hair in...

Quarter of heart failure patients now have diabetes as obesity rates rise

A data mining approach for grouping and analyzing trajectories of care using claim data: the example of breast cancer

Experts warn that rates of the illness are reaching ‘epidemic’ levels Diabetes patients are far more prone to contracting...

With the increasing burden of chronic diseases, analyzing and understanding trajectories of care is essential for efficient...

‘I’ve been HIV positive for 28 years’ 29 November 2013 Last updated at 21:11 ET By Philippa Roxby Health reporter, BBC News Isolation and fear...

Safety tips for holiday football games (HealthDay)—Pick-up football games are a Thanksgiving tradition for many people, but they can lead to injuries if you’re...

Holiday health and safety: another list to be checking twice (HealthDay)—Flu shot, check. Hand soap, check. Window washer fluid, check. Staying healthy and safe this holiday season...

Newlyweds know on subconscious level whether marriage will be unhappy, new study says Although newlyweds may not be completely aware of it, they may know whether their march down the aisle will result in wedded...

M emories are ‘geotagged’ with spatial information, study finds Using a video game in which people navigate through a virtual town delivering objects to specific locations, a team of neuroscientists...

Appeal for type O positive and A positive blood donation Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on

Half of dementia patients failed by the NHS: Hundreds of thousands of sufferers do not receive medicine or support Jeremy Hunt says thousands are condemned to a life of fear and anxiety Fight against Alzheimer’s is as ‘significant...

Legislative amendments to enhance environmental performance in waste collection

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(Designated Waste Disposal Facility) (Amendment) Regulation 2013 (DWDF Amendment...

Chromosomal organization and evolutionary history of M ariner transposable elements in Scarabaeinae coleopterans With the aim to increase the knowledge on the evolution of coleopteran genomes, we investigated through cytogenetics and...

A novel cost-effective technology to convert sucrose and homocelluloses in sweet sorghum stalks into ethanol Sweet sorghum is regarded as a very promising energy crop for ethanol production because it not only supplies grains and...

Can alcohol consumption be an alternative treatment for fibromyalgia? Treatment of chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia is challenging due to limitations of drug therapies. An initial...

Cpl. Ron Francis turns in RCM P serge after pot controversy The New Brunswick Mountie at the centre of a debate about smoking medicinal marijuana while wearing his police uniform turned...

Aboriginal long-term care experts call for beds, housing

M ERS virus strikes Jordan couple in UAE

Experts in Aboriginal health say that home care for seniors is failing to meet the needs of remote First Nations communities,...

Two new cases of the potentially deadly MERS respiratory virus, including a heavily pregnant woman, have been reported in...

N. Korea produces more food, but malnutrition persists: UN

Study finds way to regulate sleep patterns of children with brain disorders

North Korea has increased food production for a third straight year, but malnutrition remains widespread, UN agencies say,...

Could statins help prevent breast cancer? Study finds that high cholesterol may cause the disease

For parents of children with brain disorders or visual impairment, nights can be long and frustrating, leading to even more...

M aintaining antiretroviral adherence: An ongoing challenge for women with HIV

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Dementia patients were left hungry for hours at scandal-hit NHS trust because staff were ‘running about like headless chickens’

Grandmother, 82, is served with eviction notice in HOSPITAL where she’s been a patient for nine months… and she has to leave by today

The Ramsey Unit, in the grounds of Furness General Hospital, was closed to new admissions after the unannounced Care Quality...

Joan Parker suffered a brain injury during a fall at her home in February Former sheltered housing officer has been in hospital...

Why we should all go nuts for nuts

Exploring grape marc as trove for new thermotolerant and inhibitor-tolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains for second-generation bioethanol production

People who regularly snack on peanuts live longer according to study Announcement result of 20 year investigation involving...

Robust yeasts with high inhibitor, temperature, and osmotic tolerance remain a crucial requirement for the sustainable production...

Antenatal and postnatal combined therapy for autoantibody-related congenital atrioventricular block Autoantibody-related congenital heart block (CHB) is an autoimmune condition in which trans placental passage of maternal...

The Netherlands Cohort Study — M eat Investigation Cohort; a populationbased cohort over-represented with vegetarians, pescetarians and low meat consumers Vegetarian diets have been associated with lower risk of chronic disease, but little is known about the health effects of...

USDOJ: Former KKK Leader Indicted for Cross Burning in Alabama; Second KKK M ember Indicted for Perjury

Could ALGAE be the secret to clear skin: Study finds fatty acids in marine plants can treat acne

Steven Joshua Dinkle, former Exalted Cyclops of a

The fatty acids produced by some algae have

chapter of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in Ozark, Ala ., was arrested on Wednesday,...

cleansing qualities They could prevent the growth of the bacteria that causes...

‘people don’t realise how much sugar is in Coca-Cola,’ admits company’s PRESIDENT

‘Forecast Bust:’ Why 2013 Hurricane Predictions Were So Wrong Forecasters expected the 2013 Atlantic hurricane

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European president James Quincey also conceded that ‘things need to change’ and servings had to reduce in size But...

season to be really busy — the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

Phantom Traffic Jams: What Causes M ysterious Highway Backups?

Residential mortgage survey results for October 2013

Sometimes highway traffic jams up for no apparent

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on

reason. There’s no accident, and no real reason to step on the brakes...

behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority...

Special traffic arrangements on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon

Licensed fresh provision shop convicted for extracting seawater from prohibited area for keeping live fish

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Police will implement the following special traffic arrangements this Sunday (December 1) to facilitate...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – A licensee of a fresh provision shop who extracted seawater from the Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter,...

International conference shares latest trends in heritage conservation

7 Ways to Survive Black Friday With Your M ind…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Over 300 academics, professionals and government officials involved in

This will be toppled to the floor in 3…2…1… Well, it’s that time of year again. They turkey’s barely

heritage conservation and...

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Is S.Africa’s HIV treatment success breeding complacency?

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority...

South Africa has been hailed as a model for HIV treatment, but some now fear its very success may be breeding complacency...

Scientists find mystery virus in camels in Qatar

Tongue-Controlled Wheelchair Helps Paralyzed People M ove

Health officials say they have found a mysterious respiratory virus in a herd of camels in Qatar linked to two human cases...

A new wireless device has allowed paralyzed people to drive a wheelchair simply by moving their tongues. In a clinical trial,...

Sexism Is Daily Reality for Girls, Says UK Report

Church of England Proposes "Blessings" for Gay M arriage

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29 November 2013 Last updated at 08:16 ET By Judith Burns Education reporter, BBC News Girls recognise...

By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Reuters) – Church of England clergy would be able to “bless” same-sex relationships...

Awe-Inspiring Sights Increase Belief in the Supernatural

Canadian Woman Refused U.S. Entry Because of Depression

Awe-inspiring moments – like the sight of the Grand Canyon or the Aurora Borealis – might increase our tendency...

A Toronto woman denied a flight to New York as part of a cruise trip wants to know who told U.S. border agents about her...

Dandelion Grows Inside Ear Canal Of Girl In China

M asked artist makes sticky issue out of radiation in Japan

When they say dandelions can grow anywhere, they mean it. A doctor in Beijing removed a dandelion that was growing in the...

By Sophie Knight TOKYO (Reuters) – With his face hidden behind sunglasses and a white surgical mask, the artist is...

WATCH: Just Say ‘Yes!’

Speech by SFST at BDO Asia Pacific Corporate Finance Summit 2013

Perhaps you’ve seen the Jim Carrey movie Yes Man. Yes? It’s about a guy who chronically says “no”...

LegCo Public Accounts Committee to hold first public hearing on "M anagement of roadside skips" on December 2 Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: The Legislative Council...

SCED’s speech at DETOUR 2013 opening ceremony Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the welcome address by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory...

Famine Drives M adness for 150 Years

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the speech by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C...

Hong Kong Week in Taiwan to feature six exhibitions and performances in culture and the arts Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong-Taiwan Cultural Cooperation Committee: Organised...

M edication incident at General Out Patient Clinic in M adam Yung Fung Shee Health Centre in Yuen Long Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The spokesperson of New Territories...

What I Hate

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Spare a Thanksgiving Day thought for the starvation

The Family Stew: Things I Hate Day 28 of the

that made us mad, literally. Maternal malnourishment red-lined rates...

National Health Blog Post Month just a few days left, I had to skip the 26th...

Biophilia: Not a Disease, But M aybe the Love of…

How to Help Your Bipolar Caregiver

One of the costs of matrimania – the over-the-top hyping of marriage and weddings and couples – is that so many other...

M eaning from Ashes Is creating meaning out of a traumatic event or the recovery afterward a key ingredient in recovery? Every major expert body...

People with bipolar disorder are often focused, even consumed, with how to get well and stay well (and rightfully so). With...

‘Fit M om’ Gets Temporarily Banned From Facebook Maria Kang, known as the “Fit Mom,” was temporarily banned from Facebook this week after she wrote a post complaining...

New Beer Glass Helps Boomers Control Their Drink

Saatchi says he still adores ex-wife Nigella Lawson

View gallery . New Beer Glass Helps Boomers Control Their Drink A new glass design will make it easier for aging beer drinkers...

By Alexander Winning LONDON (Reuters) – Millionaire art dealer Charles Saatchi told a court on Friday he still “absolutely...

7 simple ways to ward off holiday weight gain

Obama says ‘nowhere to go but up’ after HealthCare.gov debacle

It’s a season of indulgence, but that doesn’t mean your healthy habits go out the window. Follow these easy tips...

By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s popularity has taken a beating over the botched...

South Carolina free clinic model now replicated nationwide

Britain seeks to force plain cigarette packaging on tobacco firms

What began two decades ago on Hilton Head Island as a free clinic using retired physicians and volunteers to care for the...

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain signaled it would force tobacco companies to scrap branded cigarette packaging on Thursday...

EU bans South African citrus imports over disease fears

M ilitary deployments tied to teens’ depression

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Holiday Health and Safety: Another List to Be Checking Twice

M eeting goals for improved maternal health in M yanmar

THURSDAY Nov. 28, 2013, 2013 — Flu shot, check.

As a regional neighbour to Myanmar, the

Hand soap, check. Window washer fluid, check. Staying healthy and safe...

Commonwealth government has recognised Australia has a responsibility – and the...

First M ulti-Crew Pilot’s Licences issued in Hong Kong

STH’s keynote speech at Construction Industry Council Conference Luncheon

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Twelve cadet pilots graduated from the first Hong Kong Multi-Crew Pilot’s Licence (MPL) programme...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the keynote speech made by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Professor Anthony...

Childhood 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Booster Vaccination Programme to start

Speech by SED at Award Presentation Ceremony of Early Career Scheme and Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship Scheme

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced today (November...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the speech by the Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, at the Award Presentation...

SWD provides cold weather support to disadvantaged

Labelling M ental Helth Issues: Good Or Bad?

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Social Welfare Department (SWD) appealed to members of the public to show concern and care...

There are good labels and bad ones I’m have ADHD. But I’m also ALFF or Always Looking For Fun. What’s in the word “label”...

Best of Our Blogs: November 29, 2013

Anger M anagement: Shopping for Disapproval

As I’m writing this, it’s Thanksgiving Day. If there ever was a day to be grateful, it’s today. But as I’m typing...

Pavel Somov, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and the author of “Eating the Moment” (New Harbinger, 2008), “Present...

You Can Do It – Whatever “It” Is

Five Strengths for Greater Happiness

12 years ago, I become Mommy to a precious grey and white feathery bundle. He came to me with

The science of positive psychology has revealed several character strengths that are particularly

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connected with higher levels...

Cancer Research UK backs the Government move on standard packaging for tobacco products

Standardised cigarette packs could be introduced by next election

Cancer Research UK backs the Government move on standard packaging for tobacco products Thursday 28 November 2013 Cancer...

Standardised cigarette packs could be introduced by next election Thursday 28 November 2013 Cigarettes could be sold in plain,...

Aging Aboriginal Canadians have harder time staying healthy

Britain could have plain cigarette packets by 2015

First Nations, Metis and Inuit of advancing years often have poorer health than their non-aboriginal counterparts but don’t...

Cigarettes could be sold in plain packets in Britain from 2015 after the government moved Thursday to revive a policy aimed...

Simulating new treatment for retinal degeneration

Discovering Parkinson’s cell mechanism

For a few years now optogenetics has been seen as a very promising therapy for progressive blindness, for example when it...

A new doctoral thesis from University of Stavanger suggests possible explanations of how a specific protein associated with...

M arine algae can help acne sufferers

M atter: Linking Genes to Diseases by Sifting Through Electronic M edical Records

Scientists from the University of Stirling have discovered an unlikely treatment for acne – marine algae. Research by marine...

The federal government has been pushing for electronic medical records for a decade, arguing that they will improve health...

Your Black Friday Guide To Poison-Free Holiday Shopping

5 Hotels To Literally Be Surrounded By Nature

The holiday shopping season officially kicks off on Black Friday, and so begins that annual hunt for the perfect present,...

Sometimes you just feel the desire to be immersed in the natural world. If camping isn’t your cup of tea, these gorgeous...

7 Vintage Thanksgiving Pics Remind You Of Life Before Smart Phones Took Over Your Family

Using moving cars to measure rainfall

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20 Surprising Ways to Prevent Colds and Flu

Foods That Will M ake You Thankful for Your Thanksgiving M eal

20 Surprising Ways to Prevent Colds and Flu “As a paramedic, I never know what germs I’ll be encountering. So...

Show This List to the Kid Who Won’t Eat Turkey If you’ve got someone complaining that the turkey is too dry,...

Teen With Half a Face Stands Up to Her Bullies on YouTube

Europe bans South African citrus imports over disease fears

Sarah Atwell always listened to her beloved grandmother, who taught her to love herself. “My nanny always told us when...

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union on Thursday banned most imports of South African citrus for the remainder of...

M ERS virus found in camels in Qatar, linked to human spread

Chicken Little Can Blame It On Her Epigenetics!

DOHA/LONDON (Reuters) – Scientists have found cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in camels in Qatar,...

While most of us will be hopping on the scale and hoping for a relatively low weight this holiday season, poultry farmers...

By Accident, Scientists Discover Lakes Beneath Greenland

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There are hundreds of lakes beneath the Antarctic ice sheet, but nobody has found lakes under Greenland’s ice. That...

Fresh look at plain cigarette packs 28 November 2013 Last updated at 06:48 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Dr Peter Mackereth...

Exercise, diet and lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes in people at high risk

In the woods: my German shepherd runs a recon 20 or so paces ahead of me, her tail wagging as she snakes from left to right....

World first trial to improve prostate cancer care Researchers and clinicians from the University of Sydney and the Northern Sydney Cancer Centre are leading a world first...

Study of young parents highlights links among stress, poverty and ethnicity

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Prenatal exposure to alcohol disrupts brain circuitry

Couples with different drinking habits more likely to divorce according to …

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They defined ‘heavy drinking’ as drinking six or more drinks at one time or to the point of “intoxication”. Kenneth...

Sleep Drug M odafinil Could Be Used To Treat Depression

Karen Armstrong And Oprah Discuss How To Practice Compassion Every Day (VIDEO)

Anti-depressants are not a one-size fits all solution for people with depression and for some, they aren’t compatible...

People with exceptional autographical memory are just as prone to false memories It’s only in the last few years that researchers have documented the existence of a select group of individuals who...

A Smoothie To End All Sugar Cravings Been eating too much sugar? This delicious smoothie can help. The combination of healthy fat,

Best-selling author, religious expert and TED Prize winner Karen Armstrong has studied all of the world’s great religions....

We'd rather rely on others to do the hard work It’s called the collective action problem: we’d rather rely on others to do the hard work. In a cohesive community however,...

5 Reasons Why Gratitude Is Good For Your Health Gratitude: An intentional appreciation of what and

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who you have; an acceptance and explicit acknowledgment of what life brings...

6 Causes Of Fatigue That Could Indicate An Underlying Problem

Study maps genetic markers of brain development in people with Williams syndrome

Do you often find yourself feeling sluggish and exhausted? Maybe it’s a struggle to get out of bed every morning because...

Risk-taking young people need better health services

Establishing links between genes, the brain and human behavior is a central issue in cognitive neuroscience research, but...

Genetic discovery could increase understanding of ADHD

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()—Comprehensive health assessments and supports need to be more widely available for young people attending secondary...

()—Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that a mutation in a single gene involved in the functioning of...

Protein released from cells triggers chain reactions that could cause Alzheimer’s disease

Viagra doesn’t make men happy, study finds

Researchers have shown that tiny quantities of the protein tau can be enough to kick-start an aggregation process which may...

Treatments that target “both physical and psychosocial” aspects of ED were therefore likely to be the most effective,...

‘Disturbingly poor care is too common in NHS’

Plain cigarette packaging could be brought in by 2015

In the case of Averil Hart, a 19-year-old student who suffered from anorexia, two NHS teams in East Anglia failed to care...

This morning Jane Ellison, the Public Health Minister, said this was the “right time” to implement the review dismissing...

‘Hoarding: Buried Alive’: M an Wants To Rent Duplex Unit Next To His Garbage Hoard

Latest health law delay: small business website

The situation was an absolute mess on “Hoarding: Buried Alive” for Kyle and his girlfriend of three years, Lynn....

OTC painkiller may blunt memory loss from puffing pot Pot’s not the best thing for your memory. Yes, I know there are functional potheads who enjoy their greens and get also...

Special traffic and transport arrangements for public processions on Hong Kong Island this Saturday Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Transport Department (TD) today (November 28) reminded the public that special traffic and...

CHICAGO (AP) — Small businesses interested in buying marketplace health insurance plans for their workers will have to...

Organizational readiness for knowledge translation in chronic care: a review of theoretical components With the persistent gaps between research and practice in healthcare systems, knowledge translation (KT) has gained significance...

Hong Kong’s unique advantages presented at Nagoya seminar Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Companies from Nagoya and other parts of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, were briefed on how they can...

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VIDEO: New mums group helps beat depression The government says it is hoping to have a dedicated mental health midwife by 2017 in all maternity units in England to tackle...

Elderly patients ‘left without food’ 27 November 2013 Last updated at 20:27 ET Trust officials said staffing had been boosted at the unit Elderly dementia patients...

Plea for rugby concussion lessons

Laser tattoo removal ‘on the rise’

28 November 2013 Last updated at 02:06 ET By Steffan Powell BBC News Ben Robinson died after collapsing...

By Tamsyn KentNewsbeat reporter Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. John has a Nazi and other tattoos...

New look at plain cigarette packets

Hospital Studies Link Heart Device to Clots

28 November 2013 Last updated at 02:26 ET A consultation on the packaging was carried out by the government last year The...

The number of patients developing potentially fatal blood clots soon after getting the implant seemed to be rising. Then...

National Briefing | Health: Retirement Secured for Chimpanzees

Guqin master Wang Duo to hold two recitals in December

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Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Wu style guqin master Wang Duo will stage two recitals in December. In addition to classic...

Correlation of bevacizumab-induced hypertension and outcomes of metastatic colorectal cancer patients treated with bevacizumab: a systematic review and meta-analysis

How to Ask for Help? My clients often start by telling me the presenting problem that brought them into my office for counseling. I reply, that...

With the wide application of targeted drug therapies, the relevance of prognostic and predictive markers in patient selection...

Body piercing controls wheelchair

Patients ‘wait too long’ for therapy

27 November 2013 Last updated at 23:42 ET By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News The...

27 November 2013 Last updated at 23:43 ET Campaigners want patients to have equal access to therapy Patients are still...

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New patients’ champion for the NHS 27 November 2013 Last updated at 23:39 ET By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News Standards of...

National Briefing | West: California: Deal Reached in Suit Over Animal Abuse Opinion » Festive Family Feuds Over turkey or latkes, is it best for families to air their differences or keep the peace?...

National Briefing | Health: Abortion Numbers Down Again

Council Bill Aims to Limit Use of ECigarettes as Their Popularity Grows

Abortions in the United States have continued to decline, but not quite as steeply as in the past,

The city has long prohibited smoking in workplaces, and since 2002 under the

figures released Wednesday...

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A Part of Utah Built on Coal Wonders What Comes Next

Electronic health records review set to ignore consumer interests

But recently, fear has settled in. The state’s oldest coal-fired power plant, tucked among the canyons near town, is set...

The rollout of the Australia’s Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) has encountered various problems...

How Can I Be Grateful When I’m So Angry?

Scientists develop way to successfully give nanoparticle therapeutics orally

I’m stuck. And I’m angry, because people around me, people I love, are dying, cancer taking them down like dominoes:...

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Turning to the Bible for Weight Loss with the Daniel Diet

Freezing Out Colds and Flu This Winter: The P’s and Q’s of Boosting Your Immune System

The new bible for dieting is, for many, the Bible. The Daniel Diet, inspired by the Biblical prophet Daniel, has become a...

It has arrived. The sneezing, coughing, fever-ridden season has officially begun. Affecting children and adults, winter...

U.S. delays online health insurance enrollment for small businesses

Researchers identify a rescuer for vital tumor-suppressor

By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Wednesday postponed online health insurance enrollment...

A protector for PTEN, a tumor-thwarting protein often missing in cancer cells, has emerged from research led by scientists...

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Normal weight obesity ups cardiac deaths in older adults (HealthDay)—In older adults, normal weight obesity (NWO) is associated with cardiac abnormalities and increased risk for...

Researchers discover promising new treatment to help people with spine injuries walk better Scientists may have found a new treatment that can help people with spinal cord injuries walk better. The research is published...

US health law insurance site delayed one year (Update)

Physicists find a way to study coldest objects in the universe

The Obama administration is delaying yet another aspect of its troubled health care law, putting off until next November...

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Global study reveals pandemic of untreated cancer pain due to overregulation of pain medicines

New clues to memory formation may help better treat dementia

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Hysterectomized women may benefit from testosterone [ | E-mail ] Contact: Jessica Makijmaki3@partners.org 617-525-6373Brigham and Women’s Hospital Researchers see benefits...

Tips to Avoid Being Scammed This Holiday Season In advance of the holiday season, the FBI reminds shoppers to beware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative...

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Nine Defendants, Including Title Company Owners and Lawyers, Indicted in Two Separate M ortgage Fraud Schemes CHICAGO—A couple who owned a now-defunct suburban title company, a disbarred attorney, and an attorney are among nine defendants...

The Harmful Effects of Toxic Stress on You &… Are you staying in an unhealthy marriage for the children? I did. I was confused. I was ashamed. But mostly, I was afraid...

Hockey Canada and other minor leagues sued over concussions

Dementia developing at later ages, U.S. study shows

A 14-year-old boy is suing Hockey Canada and other minor leagues after he was cross-checked by an opponent, resulting in...

The risk of dementia appears to be falling despite an aging population, U.S. doctors say. In Wednesday’s issue of the...

Cigarette packaging review planned

US abortions had slower decline in 2010 than 2009

27 November 2013 Last updated at 17:34 ET A consultation on the packaging was carried out by the government last year The...

U.S. abortions have continued to decline, but not quite as steeply as before. The number and rate of reported abortions fell...

M ental-health disorders growing faster among kids than adults (HealthDay)—Young people are increasingly more likely than adults to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder, according...

Improved safety measures by mental health service providers help to reduce suicide rates Mental health service providers looking after patients at risk of suicide need to reduce absconding on in-patient wards and...

Study raises concerns over safety of implanted heart pump

Why having a good support system is important

(HealthDay)—An implanted heart pump for people with weakened hearts, called the HeartMate II, appears to be plagued by...

In my last blog I talked about bravely letting some people in your life go, those that are unable to “deal” with your...

Geriatric care may help older patients become independent again after car accident or other trauma

The good news about the global epidemic of dementia

Older patients who received extra geriatric care

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Are you carrying adrenal Cushing’s syndrome without knowing it?

Study unlocks trove of public health data to help fight deadly contagious diseases

Genetic research that will be published tomorrow in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests to Dr. André Lacroix, professor...

15 Dos and Don’ts for Helping a Friend With a Sick Child in the Hospital You want to help. Your friend just admitted her child to the hospital, and it’s serious. You don’t know what...

Giving Thanks for the Service of Alzheimer’s Caregivers This Holiday Season With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people are taking the time to give thanks for those they have in their lives....

In an unprecedented windfall for public access to health data, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health...

How to Solve Life’s Worst Problems My friend’s response surprised me. He said, “Some problems need to ripen.” We had been talking about work,...

What Your Favorite Thanksgiving Food Says About You Thanksgiving is always delicious, but sometimes also unexpectedly enlightening. It’s the day that you realize the cousin...

Over the River and Through the Woods — To the ER We Go?

5 Ways to Help Kids Live Lives of Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather, but hopefully not in the ER! However, unfortunately every year with all the...

As we approach Thanksgiving, and images of roasted turkeys and heaping bowls of sweet potatoes fill our minds, we have an...

Tongue Piercing Lets The Paralyzed Drive Wheelchairs

Richard Simmons Recalls Being Bullied Severely In High School

WASHINGTON (AP) — An experimental device is letting paralyzed people drive wheelchairs simply by flicking their tongue...

In a pre-Thanksgiving appearance on HuffPost Live, legendary fitness guru Richard Simmons opened up about being bullied as...

The One Question Richard Simmons Has For Parents Of Obese Kids (VIDEO)

Ethical debate on face transplantation has evolved over time, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Lasers deemed highly effective treatment for excessive scars

What’s the sound of a hundred thousand soccer fans?

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Study finds new vulnerability in malaria parasite

Glaciers sizzle as they disappear into warmer water

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Paleotempestology and 2011′s Hurricane Irene

Impaired noradrenaline homeostasis in rats with painful diabetic neuropathy as a target of duloxetine analgesia

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KM 110329 in adult patients with atopic dermatitis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre trial — study protocol Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a high prevalence rate and a large socioeconomic cost. There...

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M alaria case management in Papua New Guinea following the introduction of a revised treatment protocol This paper reports on the availability of diagnostic tools and recommended anti-malarials in the 12month period immediately...

Outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in primary school under CHP investigation

Having a Conversation About Having a Conversation

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (November 27)...

Setting the stage: It’s more important than you think. Linda: I had to learn this one the hard way. In the early years...

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LegCo Public Accounts Committee to hold second public hearing on "Allocation and utilisation of public rental housing flats" on November 28

Cultivating Gratitude Every Day Since Thanksgiving is tomorrow, I wanted to share a bit more inspiration with you on giving thanks this week and year-round. In...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: The Legislative Council...

Do I Need to Go Back on Psychiatric M edication?

AUDIO: Weight warning on morningafter-pill

It’s not the first time I have pushed it. This time, it was my (new) son. After being on a number of different medications...

Britain’s most popular emergency contraception pill is being reviewed by the UK drugs watchdog following claims it...

Narcotic-prescribing doctors hard to find in Sudbury

Estrogen M ay Not Help Prevent Fuzzy Thinking After M enopause

A local counsellor says hundreds of people who need narcotics in Sudbury are going without. “I’ve heard friends...

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Court order keeps food company from production until it cleans up

FDA study helps provide an understanding of rising rates of whooping cough and response to vaccination

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LCQ21: Statistics on the transactions of private residential properties

Two men and a company fined for illegal club operations

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Two men and a company

the Hon Abraham Shek Lai-him and a written reply by the Secretary for...

were fined $6,600 to $17,500 at the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts...

LCQ7: Assistance for operators of money changers to open bank accounts

Long Term Housing Strategy public consultation to end next M onday

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Long Term Housing

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Strategy (LTHS) public consultation will end next Monday (December 2). The...

Hong Kong shares vision of green city

Why Yoga Is Both Awesome And Terrible, Part 2:…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, the City of Magdeburg, state capital of Sachsen-Anhalt...

What does a panic attack and a yoga class have in common? If you’re anything like me, both panic and yoga can lead you...

M ore Tips To Help You Cope With Travel-related Stress From packing to driving to flying to returning home again, we invited more experts to share their lessstress travel tips...

Youth exchange session discusses RESCUE Drug Testing Scheme Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Commission on Youth: The Commission on Youth held an exchange...

LCQ12: Regulation of private columbaria and increasing supply of public niches Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by the Dr Hon Lam Tai-fai and a written reply by the Secretary for Food...

Exhibition at Dr Sun Yat-sen M useum reviews history of 1911 Revolution in Guangdong Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The latest exhibition to be launched by the Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, “History in Prints: The...

Speech by Acting CE at APICTA Awards 2013 presentation ceremony

Woman jailed for possessing and using false instrument

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the speech by the Acting Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the award presentation...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The District Court today (November 27) sentenced a 45-year-old expatriate female to an imprisonment...

Why cancer costs as much as a mortgage

Scalpel-free post-mortem UK launch

27 November 2013 Last updated at 05:29 ET Article written by Nick Triggle Health correspondent More from Nick Nearly...

Higher than expected rates of U.S. alcohol abuse disorders

27 November 2013 Last updated at 07:14 ET By Shabnam Mahmood BBC Asian Network Pathologists zoom in to...

Pediatric skin ailments common in winter

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Disorders related to the abuse of alcohol contribute significantly to the burden of disease in the U.S., finds a new study...

As parents across the Chicago area prepare to take that perfect holiday photo to send to family and friends, they may want...

Study highlights impact of e-cigarette marketing on young people

The financial cost of cancer

Celebrity endorsements and social media are attracting young people to use e-cigarettes according to a new University of...

27 November 2013 Last updated at 05:29 ET Article written by Nick Triggle Health correspondent More from Nick Nearly...

VIDEO: Can a hospital stub out smoking?

AUDIO: ‘I discovered I was a psychopath’

Smoking should be banned in all NHS hospital grounds in England, according to the National Institute for Health and Care...

Neuroscientist James Fallon has described to the BBC the moment he accidentally discovered he was a psychopath after studying...

Communication key to adolescent health outcomes

Video: Potential AIDS vaccine targets blood, mucosal tissue

Improved communication between pediatric providers and the parents and guardians of adolescents could lead to better health...

December 1st is the annual World AIDS Day, a perfect opportunity to look at how medical research is progressing to fight...

Two new HIV vaccine candidates: Q&A with Nicolas M ouz

Aggressive HIV strain causes faster AIDS development

European researchers have designed two new

A recently discovered HIV strain leads to

vaccine candidates to fight the HIV virus. These have been developed within the...

significantly faster development of AIDS than currently prevalent forms, according...

A fiery drama of star birth and death

L.A. judge tells hot sauce maker to curb smelly chili

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Quick tips to turn your unhealthy home into a healthy one

By Dana Feldman and Eric M. Johnson LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday ordered a hot sauce maker...

LCQ3: Healthcare manpower planning in Hong Kong

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Case of Vibrio vulnificus infection under CHP investigation

LCQ11: Reproductive technology services

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (November 27) investigating...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by the Professor Hon Joseph Lee and a written reply by the Secretary for...

LCQ4: Primary and secondary school places allocation mechanism

LCQ5: Energy policy

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by the Hon Mrs Regina Ip and a reply by the Secretary for Education, Mr...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by Dr Hon Elizabeth Quat and a reply by the Secretary for the Environment,...

M ass vaccinations for children in typhoon-hit Philippines

SC free clinic model now replicated nationwide

A mass vaccination programme has been launched in Philippine communities that were devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan to...

What began two decades ago on Hilton Head Island as a free clinic using retired physicians and volunteers to care for the...

US gov’t to keep ban on paying bone marrow donors (Update)

US health watchdog curbs exports from India’s Wockhardt

Could paying for bone marrow cells really boost the number of donors? The Obama administration is taking steps to block a...

The US health regulator has restricted exports from a plant owned by Indian generic drugmaker Wockhardt in the latest ban...

41 Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Spouse

Bob Harper Comes Out As Gay To Help A Contestant On ‘The Biggest Loser’ (VIDEO)

This time of year offers the perfect opportunity to take a step back and reflect on who and what really matters in life....

To help a contestant struggling with his own sexuality, Bob Harper made the decision to come out publicly as a gay man on...

Syrian refugee women sexually harassed in Lebanon: HRW

Gov’t to keep ban on paying bone marrow donors

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Women refugees who escaped Syria’s conflict to find sanctuary in

WASHINGTON (AP) — Could paying for bone marrow cells really boost the number of donors?

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Prenatal paracetamol exposure and offspring outcome

23andM e shutdown protects science from using tainted data

Pain. Nobody particularly likes it, but with the pharmaceutical arsenal of pain relief medication at our disposal these days,...

The FDA has ordered a shutdown of the internetbased genome testing company 23andMe, in a move which I believe will help...

Hell Won’t Sell

Salt in soluble drugs increases risk of heart attacks and strokes

In a summit at last week’s Warsaw UN Climate Conference, I gave a talk urging the Climate Change community to rethink their...

LCQ9: Lard boiling factory in Tai Tong Wu Village Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by the Hon Emily Lau and a written reply by the Secretary for the Environment,...

LCQ22: Vetting and approval of domestic free TV programme service licence applications Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by the Hon Frederick Fung and a written reply by the Secretary for Commerce...

The salt found in common effervescent and soluble drugs may be exposing consumers to an increased risk of heart problems,...

LCQ10: International school places Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by the Hon Jeffrey Lam and a written reply by the Secretary for Education,...

FEHD orders restaurant in Sham Shui Po to suspend business for two weeks Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has ordered a restaurant in Sham Shui Po to suspend...

LC Urgent Q1: Invasive pneumococcal disease

Why do people hate the word ‘chemicals’?

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is an urgent question by the Dr Hon Kwok Ka-ki under Rule 24(4) of the Rules of Procedure...

26 November 2013 Last updated at 20:47 ET Chemistry is everywhere in the world around us – so why are we so scared...

Health Group Retracts Report on H.I.V. in Greece

LCQ1: Affairs which the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region administers on its own in accordance with the Basic Law

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LCQ15: Copyright licences and copyright royalty charges

LCQ17: Billing disputes in relation to telecommunications services

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by the Hon Christopher Chung and a written reply by

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"M " M ark status awarded to Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial HK Squash Open 2013 and HK Open Golf Championship 2013

Surviving A Family Tragedy: Suicide, Loss, & Grief

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee: The

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Thanksgiving Poem: The Passive Aggressive Killing of a Pecan… Holidays are rough. We all have to meet together despite annoyances, disappointments, old buried resentments, or whatever....

Shortage of rheumatologists: In some US regions closest doctor may be 200 miles away A novel study published in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) journal, Arthritis Rheumatism, shows that smaller...

Gynecologists M ay Treat M en, Board Says in Switch

N.F.L. Concussion Case Offers Clues for Hockey Lawsuit

A professional group that certifies obstetriciangynecologists reversed an earlier directive and

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M errell Williams Jr., Paralegal Who Bared Big Tobacco, Dies at 72

M ore than royal food

Merrell Williams Jr., a former paralegal who leaked

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Voters in Albuquerque, New M exico, defeat measure to limit abortions

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Bedtime aspirin ‘wards off heart attacks’ Painkillers taken by millions in UK to keep blood thin and cut risk of clots Major heart conference told of study showing...

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How Google is rotting our memories: Young people today have ‘worse memories than their parents’

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ADHD: What a Difference a Diagnosis M akes

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Gene tests on dogs boost hopes for haemophilia

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Weill Cornell M edical College receives grant to support research efforts designed to end women’s cancers

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Drinking milk in teen years questioned for bone benefits

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Boys are 14% more likely to be born prematurely than girls: Study finds that even in the womb, females mature faster In the UK, 5,700 more boys than girls are born early each year In 2012, 34,400 boys were born

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One in five patients visit their GP because they are LONELY rather than sick Family doctors say they see as many as 10 lonely patients a day One in 25 GPs say they see even more lonely patients than...

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U of M researchers find HIV protein may impact neurocognitive impairment in infected patients

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Pregnant Bloggers’ Extreme Diet M ay Not Be Healthy

Premature birth ‘a double whammy for boys’

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GP 10-minute appointment rule axed

Britain’s Princess Anne suggests eating horsemeat

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Could weight-loss surgery help slow aging for some?

Technology helps Nigeria’s fight against polio

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Ambiguous results in screening for celiac disease among young people

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Four Cases Of Rare Infant Illness In Tennessee Linked To Parents’ Refusal Of Vitamin K Shots

UK Program Posts Calorie Counts For Taking The Stairs

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Coca-Cola’s Assault on Tap Water

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ERCA bans smoking at beaches, conservation areas

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When a food label reads “Partially hydrogenated oils,” consumers want all the gory details – even the stuff...

Ten minute appointment rule removed

Age changes how young children read social cues

15 November 2013 Last updated at 08:24 ET GPs in England will no longer have to offer appointments lasting at least 10 minutes...

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Pitt team aims to change tissue microenvironment to fend off cancerous tumors

Research shows medication errors common on admission to mental health units

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Study recommends cut point for clinical experience in pediatric ICUs

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How Not To Be A Success With ADHD

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drugs, alcohol, food, work,...

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Warnings about beef-tenderizing E.coli risk rare in stores

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about a process that increases...

No ‘designer vagina’ ops on NHS 14 November 2013 Last updated at 21:44 ET Genital surgery is not recommended before girls have reached 18 years old “Designer...

Hunt: new contract sees return of ‘family doctors’ A new contract between GPs and the Government which focuses on keeping more patients out of hospital will see a “return...

Stanford researchers home in on roots of Caribbean populations using new DNA analysis method

New microbicide gel formulation shows promise for safe vaginal and rectal administration to prevent HIV

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A Rancher And A Conservationist Forge An Unlikely Alliance

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FEHD orders siu mei and lo mei shop in Sha Tin to suspend business for two

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Lunar New Year Fair stalls at Lam Tsuen, Tai Po to be auctioned on November 29

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NHS-funded surf therapy to boost wellbeing

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Japanese trends in breastfeeding rate in baby-friendly hospitals between 2007 and 2010: a retrospective hospitalbased surveillance study The goal of Japan’s national “Healthy and Happy Parents 21″campaign is to increase the nationwide breastfeeding...

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Daily 90-minute strolls ‘can cut stroke risk by a third’ for men

GPs to reveal their salaries from next year

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1 in 7 students has dabbled in ‘smart’ drugs

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Low-dose treatment may block malaria transmission

Being poor in NSW means a longer wait to get into hospital

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Free admission tickets for demonstration by national diving athletes to be distributed this Sunday

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Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Transport Department (TD) today (November 15) reminded the public that special traffic and...

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Long-Awaited Kidney Transplant Canceled Over Hospital Strike

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State insurance commissioners warn U.S. health policy fix threatens market

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Type 2 diabetes ‘more likely’ with high acid levels Thursday November 14 2013 Acid is produced

Albuquerque Woman Sentenced to Eight Years for M ethamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

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North District Fun Arts and Cultural Appreciation Day to be held on Sunday

Exhibition on slope safety and longterm strategy for cavern development

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‘Designer vagina ops not NHS role’

Chato Stewart: Thanks for agreeing to hanging around with me. I thought it’s best that we had

Genital surgery is not recommended before girls have reached 18 years old “Designer...

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‘Kangaroo care’ key for prem babies 14 November 2013 Last updated at 21:22 ET By Caroline Parkinson Health editor, BBC News website Mothers...

Starting dialysis after—not before— conception may improve birth rates in women with advanced kidney disease Women with advanced kidney disease who start dialysis during pregnancy have superior live birth rates than those already...

Researchers home in on roots of Caribbean populations using new DNA analysis method Those of us who want to learn about our ancestors —who they were, where they came from and how they mingled (or didn’t)...

Inhibition of poly (adenosine diphosphate-ribose) polymerase attenuates lung-kidney crosstalk induced by intratracheal lipopolysaccharide instillation in rats Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe form of lung injury that frequently occurs during pneumonia and sepsis....

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Insulin resistance determined by Homeostasis M odel Assessment (HOM A) and associations with metabolic syndrome among Chinese children and teenagers

Bipolar Disorder, Predicting Emotions, and Impact on Social and… I am interpreting and predicting others’ thoughts and emotions, almost unconsciously, every day. I do not know exactly...

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GPs ‘to go extra mile’ for frailest 14 November 2013 Last updated at 20:28 ET By

Study identifies genes uniquely expressed by the brain’s immune cells

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Leading health and philanthropic organizations outline plan to address global preterm birth burden Leading researchers and global health organizations today issued a call-to-action to

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FDA approves implanted brain stimulator for epilepsy

Parkinson’s biomarker could be only skin deep

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave its approval to a

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Screening for nonmotor symptoms in early Parkinson’s urged

Depression link to Parkinson’s risk bolstered

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LLN spirometry inadequate to detect airflow obstruction

Tennessee Valley Authority To Close Several Coal-Fired Plants

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West Virginia Woman Sentenced to 27 M onths in Prison for Embezzling $1 M illion from Cincinnati Company

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Tuscaloosa M an Gets 25 Years in Prison for String of Convenience Store Robberies

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Utah Woman Sentenced for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury

Being In Love M akes You A Less Productive Person, Says Study

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CDC: M ore teens smoking e-cigarettes, hookah

Eye test may reveal Alzheimer’s diagnosis

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UT Austin researchers grow large graphene crystals that have exceptional electrical properties

State child restraint laws leave many unprotected, NYU study finds

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Your brain ‘sees’ things even when you don’t

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Toronto mayor says ‘I’m sorry’ again, to get help for alcohol problem

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – News reports often overhype the potential benefits of novel treatments for disabling eye...

Obama: You Can Keep Your Health Plan . . . For a Year

Hey, Paleos & Vegans: You Have M ore In Common Than You Think!

THURSDAY Nov. 14, 2013 — Bending to political pressure, President Barack Obama on Thursday announced a plan to allow...

Now more than ever we’re bombarded by new diets. Today’s trendy eating plan is the Paleo diet, but I could list...

Teens Who Are Night Owls M ay Struggle in School

What You’ve Learned About Yourself

THURSDAY Nov. 14, 2013 — Teens who stay up late are more likely to have lower grades and more emotional problems, a...

Health care enrollments fall far short of

On Monday I included the following prompt for checking in with ourselves: Write what you’ve learned about yourself today. Asking...

Depression risk drops from pre- to

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post-final period

(HealthDay)—The Obama administration late Wednesday released a report revealing a

(HealthDay)—There is a higher risk of depression before and a lower risk after the final menstrual

disappointing number of health plan enrollments...

period (FMP), according...

Global Fund axes suppliers over Cambodia malaria graft

FDA approved immune-modulating drug unexpectedly benefits mice with fatal mitochondrial defect

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced Thursday it had suspended contracts with two international...

Jacqui Beck Learns She Was Born With No Vagina; British Teen Born With M RKH A British teenager said she was in “total shock” to learn that she had been born without a vagina. During a routine...

The transplant anti-rejection drug rapamycin showed unexpected benefits in a mouse model of a fatal defect in the energy...

Our Kids Are Growing Up Faster — So Should We It’s no news to most that the average age of puberty for girls is declining. Recently, at an American Academy of Pediatrics...

Does Spending M oney Help Shed Pounds?

How To Cope With Annoying Coworkers Who M ake Your Day M iserable (VIDEO)

You’ve probably heard people at the gym talk about

Your job can become particularly taxing when

“getting your money’s worth” during a workout....

you’re stuck working with someone you can’t stand. Colleagues become...

Asthma Could M ake It Take Longer For Women To Get Pregnant (STUDY)

Researchers analyze benefits of platelet-rich plasma therapy for tennis elbow

By: Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer Published: 11/13/2013 07:14 PM EST on LiveScience Getting pregnant may take longer for...

Researchers to study whether costly therapy touted

CD137 T cell activation molecule can help identify rare antitumor T cells in human cancers

‘Inquisitive’ toddler died after becoming entangled in window blind cord

Patients with tumors that contain increased numbers of T lymphocytes generally survive longer

Sophia Parslow’s mother left her in lounge watching TV for a few minutes In those moments in

by big name athletes works better than alternative methods for patients...

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July 2012 the 17-month-old...

‘I lost nearly 2 stone in 24 HOURS’: Sport scientist proves rapid weight loss IS possible (if you’re prepared to exercise wearing bin bags, eat no carbs and drink nothing)

Should You Eat Before or After a Pilates Workout? Q. Should You Eat Before or After a Pilates Workout? Since Pilates involves moves that are concentrated around your center...

Ross Edgley, 28, set out to prove weight fluctuates based on many factors Spent 24 hours trying to reduce his water content...

Active demethylation in mouse zygotes involves cytosine deamination and base excision repair

Relative importance of climatic, geographic and socio-economic determinants of malaria in M alawi

DNA methylation in mammals is an epigenetic mark necessary for normal embryogenesis. During development active loss of methylation...

Malaria transmission is influenced by variations in meteorological conditions, which impact the biology of the parasite and...

What is the clinical course of transient synovitis in children: a systematic review of the literature

Promoting universal financial protection: health insurance for the poor in Georgia ?a case study

Transient synovitis of the hip (TS) is considered to

The present study focuses on the program ‘Medical

be a self-limiting disease in childhood. However, because the etiology...

Insurance for the Poor (MIP)’in Georgia. Under this program,...

The impact of implant treatment on oral health related quality of life in a private dental practice: a prospective cohort study

New Bird Flu Infects Human for First Time

Very few studies on the impact of implant therapy on Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in

A strain of bird flu that scientists thought could not infect people has shown up in a Taiwanese woman, a nasty surprise...

partially edentulous...

Obama announces ‘keep your plan’ Obamacare fix

U.S. House Democrats to offer Obamacare fix: Pelosi

Under heavy pressure by congressional Democrats to fix Obamacare, President Barack

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are united on the need

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Boehner says Obamacare administrative fixes won’t work

Obama offers fix for broken promise on keeping health care plans

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of

By Steve Holland and Susan Cornwell

Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday that he does not believe...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama bowed to political pressure from...

Is pickled turnip a miracle flu remedy? Hardly

Car mechanic invents new birthing tool endorsed by WHO

I’m annoyed. Yes, annoyed. Why? Because at least

A 59-year-old car mechanic from Argentina has

100 or more media outlets around the world have touted “Suguki” –...

invented a widely-endorsed new tool that promises to help women give birth...

Fast food meals have more calories than you think

‘Widowhood effect’ strongest during first three months

People eating at fast food restaurants aren’t very

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – When a husband or

good at estimating how many calories are in their meals, particularly...

wife dies, the surviving spouse faces a higher risk of dying over the...

Leaving the light on hampers sleep quality: study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Falling asleep in

M edix Biochemica to launch antibody production services for IVD assays at M EDICA 2013

the glow of the TV or leaving a light on next to the bed can affect brain...

Advanced antibody production services for exceptional IVD assays Medix Biochemica, producer of monoclonal antibodies for...

Stanford bariatric program experiences lower hospital readmission rates

Cells sticking molecule over-produced in rheumatoid arthritis and cancers

The bariatric program at Stanford University saw hospital readmission rates drop by 75 percent and

A molecule that helps cells stick together is significantly over-produced in two very different

surgical-site infections...

diseases – rheumatoid...

Svelte completes enrollment in drugeluting coronary stent Integrated Delivery System study

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Svelte® Medical Systems today announced enrollment of the final patient in the DIRECT II (Direct Implantation of Rapamycin-Eluting...

answers: like why do I...

Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme extended to gas cookers

Evidence of the shifting baseline syndrome in ethnobotanical research

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (November 14) extended the voluntary...

The shifting baseline syndrome is a concept from ecology that can be analyzed in the context of ethnobotanical research....

Update on cluster of Rotavirus cases in Siu Lam Hospital

No asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia found among 108 young children at one health facility in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: Regarding the recent confirmation...

Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia has been reported in areas with high malaria transmission. It may serve as a reservoir...

Phenotypic differentiation between wild and domesticated varieties of Crescentia cujete L. and culturally relevant uses of their fruits as bowls in the Yucatan Peninsula, M exico

Tribute pages can be a source of comfort and stress People who create online tribute pages for those who have died tragically can find support and comfort through the effort...

Selection criteria are important for analyzing domestication of perennial plant species, which experience a selection pressure...

Stories of opioid addiction and recovery

Diabetes cases hit record 382 million worldwide

More and more people are struggling with

The world is losing the battle against diabetes as

prescription painkiller addiction in Hamilton. According to statistics obtained...

the number of people estimated to be living with the disease soars to...

Fund suspends contracts over ‘bribes’

Oldest person in UK dies aged 113

14 November 2013 Last updated at 10:15 ET By

14 November 2013 Last updated at 10:20 ET

Jane Dreaper Health correspondent, BBC News Mosquito nets...

Grace Jones’s MP Simon Hughes visited her the day before she died The oldest...

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German firm liable over PIP implants 14 November 2013 Last updated at 10:12 ET Some 400,000 women across the world were fitted with faulty PIP implants A French...

‘Disease Science Investigators’ take on D.C. epidemic

Younger teens more likely to use alcohol if they live near bottle shops Deakin University researchers have found higher rates of underage drinking among young people who live in areas with a high...

For the first time, young scientists can help contain

New study examines link in college women’s use of substances and condoms

a disease outbreak in Washington, D.C.—in a game, that is. Disease...

A new study from researchers at The Miriam Hospital finds a link between alcohol consumption and reduced condom use among...

Physician argues for mandatory flu vaccinations of health care workers Should flu vaccines be mandatory for health care workers? That’s the question raised this week in the British Medical...

LegCo Finance Committee to examine funding proposal related to Disaster Relief Fund Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: The Legislative Council...

LegCo Public Accounts Committee public hearing Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: The

Wilms’ tumour suppressor gene 1 (WT1) is involved in the carcinogenesis of Lung cancer through interaction with PI3K/Akt pathway

Legislative Council...

Although studies have shown the oncogene WT1 is overexpressed in lung cancer, there is no data showing the implication of...

Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum 2013 promotes cultural co-operation in Asian economies Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Cultural ministers and senior officials of 10 Asian countries came together in Hong Kong for the...

Temporary traffic and transport arrangements for tram track renewal work on Johnston Road in Wan Chai from this Saturday Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Transport Department (TD) today (November 14) reminded the public that temporary traffic and...

Creativity & Play: Artists & Authors

Orlando Shooter Guided by Voices

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“I was halfway there, when he gets up, he turns

Play isn’t just inherently fun — it’s also a powerful way to connect to our creativity, loosen routine and

around, and he’s pointing a gun at me,” a griefstricken mother told...

rigidity...

Literacy depends on nurture, not nature, education professor says

Are probiotics a promising treatment strategy for depression?

A University at Buffalo education professor has sided with the environment in the timeless “nurture

Probiotics are not new, but their status as a nutritional buzzword is. Most folks have now heard

vs. nature”...

and seen the term countless...

One in seven students has dabbled in "smart" drugs

M illions more Britons could be put on statins to cut risk of heart attacks and strokes after US study says a third of adults should take them

American and European studies prove that students use prescription medication or drugs to enhance their cognitive performance....

New advice tells doctor’s they should consider a patient’s lifetime risk British experts are preparing two updated...

Could too many sugary fizzy drinks damage your brain?

‘I was told I would never eat again… but it has changed my life completely’:

Regular intake of fizzy drink leads to ‘hyperactivity’

Craig Shirley, 42, the first person in the UK to

study found Long term consumption alters ‘hundreds’...

receive the transplant And Amy Grime, 28, was the first woman to undergo...

Speech by PSFS at cocktail reception hosted by ACIIA, Securities Association of China and Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute

Structured Dialogue meeting between European Union and HKSARG forges close ties

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the speech by the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial...

"Band Fever" to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza this Sunday Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will hold the outdoor concert

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The seventh annual Structured Dialogue meeting between the European Union (EU) and the Government...

Special traffic and transport arrangements for public parades in Causeway Bay this Saturday and Sunday Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Transport Department

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“Band Fever”...

(TD) today (November 14) reminded the public that special traffic and...

Join Thanksgiving Blood Donation Week and get a bookmark Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The Hong Kong

M other’s long fight for son’s care 13 November 2013 Last updated at 22:40 ET By Sukhi Hayer BBC Asian Network Ronak Patel suffered severe...

Red Cross Transfusion...

Cancer hospital in special measures 14 November 2013 Last updated at 06:35 ET The CQC report on Colchester General Hospital was published in early November A...

Appointment of SFC’s non-executive directors Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, has appointed Ms Mary Ma Xuezheng and re-appointed Mr...

FS to visit London and Paris Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, will visit London and Paris from next Monday (November...

SHA’s speech at Asia Cultural Cooperation Forum 2013 Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the speech by the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, at the Asia Cultural...

Volume and price statistics of external merchandise trade in September 2013 Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Further to the external merchandise trade statistics in value terms for September 2013 released...

Why I take the stairs at the BBC 13 November 2013 Last updated at 21:19 ET Article written by Fergus Walsh Medical correspondent More from Fergus ...

US healthcare enrolment figures low

French ruling due on implant scandal

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M SP launches new assisted dying bill

‘Unpredictable pandemics’ warning

13 November 2013 Last updated at 19:17 ET By

14 November 2013 Last updated at 02:49 ET By

Andrew Black Political reporter, BBC Scotland Margo MacDonald...

James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News The...

Kuwait reports second M ERS virus

Acceptance of disability and its

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predictors among stroke patients in Taiwan

MERS coronavirus for a man who just returned from abroad, the health ministry...

Modern medicine has increased the survival rate

Serum IGF-1 levels as a clinical tool for optimizing orthodontic treatment timing The study aims to associate serum insulin-like

A complex interaction between Wnt signaling and TNF-alpha in nucleus pulposus cells

growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels with cervical maturation stages (CS) 3, 4,...

IntroductionIncreased expression of the proinflammatory cytokine TNF-alpha in

for stroke patients; however, the patient’s psychosocial adaptation...

intervertebral discs (IVDs) leads to inflammation,...

Stage 2 public engagement for "Kowloon Bay Business Area Pedestrian Environment Improvement Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Energizing Kowloon East Office (EKEO) of the Development Bureau launched the Stage 2 public...

Am I Ready for M y Closeup, M r. DeM ille? ADHD and Fame It’s often said that acting is a great career for people with ADHD. After all, it’s a job with constant change: costumes,...

VIDEO: ‘Smart’ teddy monitors your child

With Enrollment Slow, Some Democrats Back Change in Health Law

A teddy bear that is able to monitor the health of the child hugging it has been developed to aid paediatric care. Teddy...

The dissent comes as the Obama administration released enrollment figures on Wednesday that fell far short of expectations,...

Crayons Down. Now Dig Into That Healthful Parfait.

Op-Ed Contributors: Don’t Give M ore Patients Statins

But when it came time to twist and shape clay into their favorite fruits and veggies, Lauren Williams, 4, had another idea....

This announcement is not a result of a sudden epidemic of heart disease, nor is it based on new data showing the benefits...

Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Eating Disorders

New center launched to increase efficacy, reduce costs at four health care providers across Indiana

Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Eating Disorders By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News)...

In response to rising national health care costs, the Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana

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Groundbreaking study reveals novel approach to treat, eliminate M RSA infection

Too early to proclaim the end of the war on childhood obesity

Recent work from University Distinguished Professor of Biology Kim Lewis promises to

Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals, screamed the headline. Sounds like...

Parents winning childhood war on obesity,

overcome one of the leading public health...

Trends in chloroquine resistance marker, Pfcrt-K76T mutation ten years after chloroquine withdrawal in Tanzania Plasmodium falciparum resistance to anti-malarial

PftetQ and pfmdt copy numbers as predictive molecular markers of decreased ex vivo doxycycline susceptibility in imported Plasmodium falciparum malaria

drugs remains a major obstacle to the control of malaria. In 2001 Tanzania...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the

Selecting the right medical student

FBI Looking for M issing Ouachita County Teen

Medical student selection is an important but

distribution of a series of independent doxycycline inhibitory concentration...

difficult task. Three recent papers by McManus et al. in BMC Medicine have...

LITTLE ROCK—Howard S Marshall, Acting Special

The UKCAT-12 study: educational attainment, aptitude test performance, demographic and socio-economic contextual factors as predictors of first year outcome in a cross-sectional collaborative study of 12 UK medical schools

Elderly ‘face £150,000 care bill’

Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the state of Arkansas,...

13 November 2013 Last updated at 22:46 ET By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News The cap on care...

Most UK medical schools use aptitude tests during student selection, but large-scale studies of predictive validity are rare....

Poor eye care ‘leaving people blind’ 13 November 2013 Last updated at 22:34 ET By

The Academic Backbone: longitudinal continuities in educational

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James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News People...

achievement from secondary school and medical school to M RCP(UK) and the specialist register in UK medical students and doctors Selection of medical students in the UK is still largely based on prior academic achievement, although doubts have been expressed...

Construct-level predictive validity of educational attainment and intellectual aptitude tests in medical student selection: meta-regression of six UK longitudinal studies Measures used for medical student selection should predict future performance during training. A problem for any selection...

Interventions for increasing ankle joint dorsiflexion: a systematic review and meta-analysis Ankle joint equinus, or restricted dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), has been linked to a range of pathologies of relevance...

Rapid detection of Echinococcus species by a high-resolution melting (HRM ) approach High-resolution melting (HRM) provides a low-cost, fast and sensitive scanning method that allows the detection of DNA sequence...

Vigilance and prevention against diabetes urged on World Diabetes Day Hong Kong (HKSAR) – A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) appealed to members of the public for continued vigilance...

#43 The Abundant Environment

The Award Of Participation #NHBPM

ukgardenphotos via Compfight ukgardenphotos via Compfight How do we translate our good intentions into actions that create...

Day 13 of National Health Blog Post Month November PARTY: (#NHBPM 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th,6th,7th, 8th, 9th, 10, 11th, 12th,13th)....

Achieving Harmony through M indfulness

Phone app to locate defibrillators

“Amélie has a strange feeling of absolute harmony. It’s a perfect moment. A soft light, a scent in the air, the quiet...

Deadly brain illness discovered in British family

13 November 2013 Last updated at 21:00 ET The application’s GPS locates the nearest defibrillator in the area An...

C. difficile vaccine to be tested in Halifax

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(HealthDay)—A British family harbors a deadly inherited illness that destroys the brain in a way

Dr. Shelly McNeil, an infectious disease specialist in Halifax, is part of a worldwide drug trial to

that is similar to the...

develop a vaccine for...

Diabetes: Asia’s ‘silent killer’ 13 November 2013 Last updated at 19:37 ET By

US health care lags behind other affluent countries, study finds

Zoe Murphy BBC News Asia is in the grip of a diabetes epidemic. In...

(HealthDay)—American adults are far more likely than those in 10 other high-income countries to go without health care...

Women with asthma could face a delay in becoming pregnant

National project tracks the spread of UK flu and extends monitoring to schools

Women with asthma could take longer to conceive, according to new research. The study, published

Are Northerners really more likely to get flu? Does regular exercise help you to recover faster? And

online today (14 November...

what impact will the...

Cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes associated with levels of physical activity

1-Year-Old Wyatt Banks Amazes Parents And Doctors By Rolling Himself In Wheelchair

The risk of cardiovascular complications in people with type 2 diabetes is directly related to the frequency and duration...

Kids love to assert their independence, but Wyatt Banks can do something on his own that truly impresses his family and his...

How Blaming Others M akes Stress Worse: Own Up — And Stress Less

The Future of Stress M anagement

By Jan Bruce When problems overwhelm you, it’s temptingly easy to nail someone else with the blame. It makes Jean-Paul...

Chris Hadfield Offers Astronaut’s Guide To M ovember (VIDEO) By now you’re probably familiar with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and his five-month stint in space that came...

USDOJ: Justice Department Officials Raise Awareness of Disaster Fraud

In my last blog I gave you 10 reasons why most people don’t manage stress. In this blog, I’m going to give you...

USDOJ: City of Shreveport Agrees to $342 M illion Sewer System Upgrade to Comply with Clean Water Act The city of Shreveport, La ., has agreed to make significant upgrades to reduce overflows from its sanitary sewer system...

USDOJ: Attorney General Eric Holder Announces First Public Hearing of Task

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Hotline Following Typhoon Haiyan The Department of Justice, the FBI, and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) remind

Force to Examine Impact of Violence on American Indian and Alaska Native Children

the public that there is a potential...

Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the first public hearing of a new task force to examine the impact of exposure...

USDOJ: Internet Pharmacy Website Affiliate Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return

Unearthing & Ridding Yourself of Toxic Shame

Pamela B. Reid pleaded guilty last night to one count of filing a false individual income tax return for the 2006 tax year,...

Shame is inexorably tied to the question that many of us will eventually ask ourselves: “Are we a human doing or a human...

U of A patient stuck on gurney for 6 days after surgery

Harley Lawrence’s death spreads mental health awareness

A University of Alberta Hospital patient says he

The tragic death of a homeless man in Berwick,

spent six days on a gurney wedged between two hospital beds following abdominal...

N.S., has spread awareness about the problem of mental illness in the Annapolis...

Cholesterol-lowering statins more widely recommended in U.S.

AUDIO: Paramedic practitioner ‘quicker than A&E’

Cholesterol-lowering statins drug could be

A two-tier accident and emergency system should

prescribed to more American adults under new guidelines, raising questions about...

be created to ease pressure on an “emergency service at its limit”,...

Imbruvica approved for mantle cell lymphoma

Eating al desko DOES make you fat: Workers gorge on crisps, chocolate and Coke rather than having a proper lunch

(HealthDay)—Imbruvica (ibrutinib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat mantle cell lymphoma...

Can you give YOURSELF the cancercausing HPV virus? Study finds some sex acts may increase the risk of throat

Around 40 per cent of people polled had lunch at their desk every day – and a further 20 per cent said they did this...

New anorexia treatment could CURE patients for up to a year by ‘re-tuning’ the brain to boost self-control

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cancer Human papilloma virus (HPV) is linked to cervical,

Treatment uses magnets to ‘turn up’ part of the brain involved in self-control It is already used to

head and neck cancers New study suggests it may be possible for people...

treat depression...

Baby born to brain dead mother as foetus survives from 15 to 27 weeks

Could Hunger M ake Us M ore Charitable?

31-year-old Hungarian mother suffered a stroke

Enlarge image i Researchers have a hunch that

when 15 weeks pregnant Tests revealed she was brain dead but the foetus was...

because we often had to share food to survive, we’re inclined...

US set to restrict trans fats, but should Australia follow?

U.S. Attorney Joseph Hogsett Announces Sentencing of Indianapolis Woman After Bank Fraud, Tax Evasion Convictions

The increased supply and marketing of processed food high in fat, sugar and salt are recognised as the major drivers of obesity...

INDIANAPOLIS—United States Attorney Joseph H Hogsett announced today that United States District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson...

Total and high molecular weight adiponectin and ethnic-specific differences in adiposity and insulin resistance: a cross-sectional study

Three Detained in Central Falls Police, FBI Investigation into Alleged Crack Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

Ethnic-specific differences in insulin resistance

Falls Police, the FBI, and officers and agents assigned to the FBI-Rhode Island...

(IR) are well described but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Adiponectin...

FBI Seeks Information on 2009 Disappearance of Hackensack Resident Debra Feldman and Any Possible Contact She Had with Serial Killer Israel Keyes

PROVIDENCE, RI—Three men arrested by Central

Could Alzheimer’s be diagnosed with an eye test? Currently Alzheimer’s disease can only be diagnosed for certain by studying a patient’s brain after their death...

On March 18, 2012, Israel Keyes was arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig in Anchorage, Alaska. While in...

Evidence that a tax on sugar

Spatial-temporal targeting of lung-

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sweetened beverages reduces the obesity rate: a meta-analysis

specific mesenchyme by a Tbx4 enhancer

Excess intake of sugar sweetened beverages

Reciprocal interactions between lung

(SSBs) has been shown to result in weight gain. To address the growing epidemic...

mesenchymal and epithelial cells play essential roles in lung organogenesis and homeostasis....

Low prevalence of the molecular markers of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to chloroquine and sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine in asymptomatic children in northern Benin

Is the Sleep Deprivation of Infancy Straining Your Relationship?… “Excuse me, but I feel like I hate you.” This is what a client reported saying to her husband after waking him from a...

In Benin, very few studies have been done on the genetics of Plasmodium falciparum and the resistance markers of anti-malarial...

Ontario bill to ban sales of flavoured cigarellos, chewing tobacco Ontario will follow Alberta’s lead and introduce legislation to ban all sales of candy-flavoured tobacco products. The...

Wireless sensors used to study meditation’s effect on heart health

Eye cells help diagnose Alzheimer’s 13 November 2013 Last updated at 11:00 ET By Melissa Hogenboom Science reporter, BBC News Patients with...

Demystifying meditation with science, researchers

Newly discovered mechanism suggests novel approach to prevent type 1 diabetes

at the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) have teamed with...

New research led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) demonstrates a disease mechanism in type 1 diabetes (T1D) that...

M ystery explained: How a common chemo drug thwarts graft rejection in bone marrow transplants

Sunscreen application and skin cancer: an interview with Dr M ichelle Hunt, Inner Sydney Dermatology

Results of a Johns Hopkins study may explain why a chemotherapy drug called cyclophosphamide

Interview conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, BA Hons (Cantab) How many people does skin cancer

prevents graft-versus-host (GVHD)...

affect and is it on the rise? Unfortunately...

Bruker releases application note on the

TopPac® 20 ml prefillable polymer

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analysis of carbendazim in orange juice and wine using the EVOQ Elite liquid chromatography mass spectrometer Bruker has released an application note on the evaluation of matrix effects on the analysis of carbendazim in orange juice...

syringe for infusion therapy introduced by SCHOTT SCHOTT expanded its range of TopPac polymer syringes to include a 20 milliliter (ml) format that can be used in combination...

SCHOTT announces the rebranding of its glass syringes

Clues to cocaine’s toxicity could lead to better tests for its detection in biofluids

The international technology group SCHOTT

A new study on cocaine, the notorious white

announced the rebranding of its glass syringes, now known as syriQTM (previously...

powder illegally snorted, injected or smoked by nearly 2 million Americans, details...

Why Can We Taste Bitter Flavors? Turns Out, It’s Still A M ystery

FDA approves Imbruvica for rare blood cancer

YouTube Love at first bite? Watch these kids react

FDA: Office of Hematology and Oncology Products

as they take their first bites of some “challenging” food...

FDA: Breakthrough Therapies FDA: Drug Innovation FDA: Approved Drugs: Questions...

Paediatric injuries at Bugando M edical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania: a prospective review of 150 cases Injuries continue to be the leading cause of death

M ild chronic cerebral hypoperfusion induces neurovascular dysfunction, triggering peripheral beta-amyloid brain entry and aggregation

and disability for children. There is paucity of published data on paediatric...

The Blood–brain barrier (BBB) controls brain supply with oxygen and nutrients, and protects the brain from toxic metabolites,...

What’s Behind the Popularity of Duck Dynasty?

A robust design for identification of the Parasite Clearance Estimator

I never would have thought that a redneck family from West Monroe, Louisiana would be involved in

Anti-malarial efficacy needs to be monitored continually to ensure optimal dosing in the face of

one of the highest-rated...

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M alaria in pregnancy in rural Gabon: a cross-sectional survey on the impact of seasonality in high-risk groups

A video clip of the biting midge Culicoides anophelis ingesting blood from an engorged Anopheles mosquito in Hainan, China

Malaria remains one of the most important

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Biting midges are hematophagus ectoparasites of insects, humans and other animals. Culicoides (Trithicoides) anophelis Edwards1922...

5 EASY Ways to Start Scarfing Almonds TODAY

Breast cancer survivors offered free nipple tattoos

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like almonds, and if I do, they’ve kept it a secret from me–as they

Barbara Thompson, a breast cancer survivor, had a mastectomy and later paid to have a nipple

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New research shows how brain prepares to start searching

Does brain training make you smarter?

Many of us have steeled ourselves for those ‘needle in a haystack’ tasks of finding our vehicle in

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plan website, kp.org/medicare, has launched a new feature that is...

FDA Advisory Committee votes in favor of Cochlear Nucleus Hybrid L24 Implant System

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Hebrew University to participate in new European research project on chronic pain The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is one of 11 universities, medical centers and research

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institutes in seven countries...

Plasma neutrophil gelatinaseassociated lipocalin in acute kidney injury superimposed on chronic kidney disease after cardiac surgery: a multicenter prospective study

Hong Kong resident jailed for conspiracy to defraud Hong Kong (HKSAR) – One Hong Kong resident who arranged bogus marriages was charged with one count of conspiracy to...

IntroductionPlasma neutrophil gelatinaseassociated lipocalin (NGAL) is reportedly useful for post-cardiac surgery acute...

WHO Western Pacific Regional meeting in HK to address harmful use of alcohol by young people Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Representatives from countries/areas in the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organization...

VIDEO: New mothers ‘paid’ to breastfeed New mothers are to be offered up to £200 in shopping vouchers to encourage them to breastfeed their babies. The pilot scheme...

Cluster of Rotavirus cases in Siu Lam Hospital Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital...

Study provides new evidence underlining the significance of bitter taste perception It’s no coincidence that the expression “to leave a bitter taste in one’s mouth” has a double meaning;...

Nontoxic therapy shows encouraging results in blood samples from lupus patients

BioGaia plans to invest in first phase of project aimed at developing drug for NEC

Northwestern Medicine- scientists have

The board of BioGaia (STO:BIOG-B) has decided to

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ED visits associated with OTC pediatric cough cold medicines in children decline A new study, “Cough and Cold Medication Adverse Events After Market Withdrawal and Labeling Revision,” shows...

Gene aberrations of RRM 1 and RRM 2B and outcome of advanced breast cancer after treatment with docetaxel with or without gemcitabine The purpose of the present study was to retrospectively evaluate whether copy number changes of the genes encoding the ribonucleotide...

Ten-year changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and central obesity among the Chinese adults in urban Shanghai, 1998–2007 ¿ comparison of two cross-sectional surveys

Validation of miRNA-mRNA interactions by electrophoretic mobility shift assays MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNAs involved in gene expression regulation by targeting specific regions in the 3[prime]-UTR...

Growth of infants fed formula supplemented with Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12 or Lactobacillus GG: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials Growth is an essential outcome measure for evaluating the safety of any new ingredients, including probiotics, added to infant...

How is intensive care reimbursed? a review of eight European countries Reimbursement schemes in intensive care are more complex than in other areas of healthcare, due to special procedures and...

In China, obesity is expected to increase rapidly in both urban and rural areas. However, there have been no comprehensive...

Blocking ‘lock and key’ site of lung cancer proteins could lead to new treatments Blocking ‘lock and key’ site of lung cancer proteins could lead to new treatments Monday 11 November 2013 Cancer...

New data plotting tool from F1000Research A condition of publishing in the Open Access life sciences journal F1000Research is that authors make the data underlying...

GOP sees potential in health law’s problems, as website issues and overhaul complications take toll on Obama’s ratings

Issa issues another subpoena about health law website — his target: Top White House tech officer

Even as Republican lawmakers took a hard line

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Researchers discover new pathway for treating allergic diseases

6-Shogaol induces apoptosis in human leukemia cells through a process involving caspase-mediated cleavage of eIF2alpha

A collaboration among researchers in Israel and the United States has resulted in the discovery of a new pathway that has...

6-Shogaol is a promising antitumor agent isolated from dietary ginger (Zingiber officinale). However, little is known about...

A simple three-dimensional stent for proper placement of mini-implant This paper deals with the fabrication of a threedimensional stent which is simple in design but provides an accurate placement...

M icroRNA-10b overexpression promotes non-small cell lung cancer cell proliferation and invasion miRNAs are a class of small non-coding RNA molecules that play an important role in the pathogenesis of human diseases through...

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Cantonese Opera Day 2013 to be held at HKCC on November 24

Porphyromonas gingivalis oral infection exacerbates the development and severity of collagen-induced arthritis IntroductionClinical studies suggest a direct influence of periodontal disease (PD) on serum inflammatory markers and disease...

Specialist Cyprus software developer sets up in Hong Kong Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Cyprus-based software developer InfoScreen announced today (November 12) that it has opened its...

How best to help the Philippines recover from Typhoon Haiyan Once again, a cataclysmic disaster has hit an Asian nation. But a well co-ordinated aid response mindful of lessons from...

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Speech by SFST at Hong Kong M anagement Association Annual Conference 2013

Services Department (LCSD) will present the 11th Cantonese Opera Day on...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the speech by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C...

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Poem: How Do You Write A Raison In The Sun

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ASN: Bardoxolone methyl no benefit in T2DM , stage 4 CKD

Post-op prophylactic heparin poses very low bleed risk

(HealthDay)—Bardoxolone methyl does not reduce the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or

(HealthDay)—The risk of hemorrhage seems to be very low when prophylactic low-molecular-weight

cardiovascular death in patients...

heparin (LMWH) is initiated...

Estrogen after menopause may blunt stress’ effects on memory

New study analyzes sharp rise in US drug poisoning deaths by county

(HealthDay)—Estrogen therapy after menopause may help reduce the memory problems associated

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine gives new insight into the

with stress in some older women,...

geographic variation in drug...

Amy Robach of ABC Says On-Air M ammogram Found Breast Cancer

M e and my operation: The nervetingling surgery that gives weak hearts a boost

Reluctantly, she agreed. “You know what, Amy,” her colleague Robin Roberts, a breast cancer survivor, told her, “if...

By Thea Jourdan PUBLISHED: 19:26 EST, 11 November 2013 | UPDATED: 20:29 EST, 11 November 2013 A device to treat heart failure...

Grandmother who’s been on a diet for 50 YEARS finally achieves her target weight of 9st 9lb at the age of 77

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happy, productive children...

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Teens may have less impulse control when faced with danger

APNewsBreak: M ilitary suicides drop; unclear why (Update)

(HealthDay)—Teens react more impulsively to

Suicides across the U.S. military have dropped by

danger than children or adults, which might explain why they’re more...

more than 22 percent this year, defense officials said, amid an array of...

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Study probes heroin addiction’s effect on the brain (HealthDay)—Long-term heroin use changes how

Overweight, obese are risks for heart disease regardless of metabolic syndrome

genes are activated in the brain, which leads to changes in brain function,...

Being overweight or obese are risk factors for myocardial infarction (heart attack) and ischemic heart disease (IHD) regardless...

World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Four Are Sentenced for Airport Attack The Moscow Regional Court sentenced three men on Monday to life in prison for their role in the 2011 suicide bombing at the...

M y Privates Have a Personal Trainer: Stories From Pelvic Floor Rehab (Part One) “Okay, now do a Kegel,” Ally says. I lie on the table with my heels touching each other, my knees splayed to...

The Lobotomists Are Back! Researchers at Laval University in Quebec City, Canada have published a new study of current psychosurgery at their facility,...

M etabolic syndrome components signal resistant hypertension By Eleanor McDermid, Senior medwireNews Reporter Chinese patients with hypertension that is difficult to treat often have...

Pneumococcal pneumonia linked to lung cancer risk By Kirsty Oswald, medwireNews Reporter Pneumococcal pneumonia is significantly

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associated with risk for lung cancer, show...

Why PTSD makes you feel so out of control Someone with a healthy regulation system follows the yellow activation pattern: A) starts with a calm baseline B) gets activated...

Fewer ER visits for kids after cold medicine restrictions (HealthDay)— Restrictions placed on cough and cold medicines may be working, with fewer young children ending up in the...

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Protein illustrates muscle damage Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a protein that is only detectable after muscle damage, and it may serve...

Less ‘brown fat’ could help explain why a fifth of the world’s population is highly susceptible to type 2 diabetes Lower amounts of brown adipose tissue (BAT, or ‘brown fat’) could help explain why south Asians— who make up...

Global Health: 20 M illion in M ideast to Get Polio Vaccine

Insomnia hurts job performance of depressed patients

The region was polio-free for 10 years, until a Pakistani strain was detected in sewers in Egypt in

By Lucy Piper, Senior medwireNews Reporter Sleep disturbances in patients with current

January. It has since...

depressive or anxiety disorders are...

ICS overuse warning in COPD

Lifestyle changes boost QoL during long-term ADT

By Kirsty Oswald, medwireNews Reporter Researchers from the UK caution that inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are being overused...

By Kirsty Oswald, medwireNews Reporter A study shows that a lifestyle intervention, involving an exercise program and dietary...

Non-invasive method aids LUTS surgery decisions By Kirsty Oswald, medwireNews Reporter Researchers say that non-invasive urodynamics could be used to assess prostatic obstruction...

Why Typhoon Haiyan Caused So M uch Damage Enlarge image i This map from the NOAA Environmental Visualization Laboratory shows the amount of heat energy available...

Examining associations between anxiety and cortisol in high functioning male children with autism Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in communication and social ability, as well as restricted interests...

Theoretical aspects and modelling of cellular decision making, cell killing and information-processing in photodynamic therapy of cancer The aim of this report is to provide a mathematical model of the mechanism for making binary fate decisions about cell death...

M odelling binding between CCR5 and CXCR4 receptors and their ligands

Has Contempt Crept into Your Communications? Watch Out!…

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CCR5 and CXCR4 are the two membranestanding proteins that, along with CD4, facilitate entry of HIV particles into the host...

Shut Off the TV: Parent-Child Interaction Best for Baby…

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The “I” Word

Veterans Day: What We Fail To Acknowledge About M ental…

You don’t have to be a Buddhist to become enlightened. (Charlie) I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the “I” word....

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Body Image Booster: Check In

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Every Monday features a tip, activity, inspiring quote

they think, the feelings they experience, or the fears they have? What about...

or some other tidbit that helps boost your body image, whether directly...

In 2012, Health Canada agreed to let

VIDEO: Walk-in closures ‘may cut GP access’

Obese older women at higher risk for death, disease, disability before age 85

Closing walk-in centres may make it harder for people to see GPs – and risks sending more

Obesity and a bigger waist size in older women are associated with a higher risk of death, major

people to AE, according to...

chronic disease and mobility...

Problem-solving education reduces parental stress after child autism diagnosis

Device may help doctors diagnose lethal heart rhythm in womb

A cognitive-behavioral intervention known as problem-solving education (PSE) may help reduce

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Study examines amyloid deposition in patients with traumatic brain injury Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) had increased deposits of β-Amyloid (Aβ) plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer Disease...

Bungling doctors told Emily and Chelsea to abort their ‘lifeless’ babies. Thank God they refused Emily Wheatley, 32, from Monmouth, South Wales, was told she had miscarried and given tablets to pass the tissue at just...

‘Desperately seeking a donor or I’ll die within months’: Woman in urgent need of a new kidney is forced to place an ADVERT in her local paper

Clarinet player who didn’t clean his instrument for 30 YEARS develops ‘saxophone lung’ from fungus

Janet Bell, 43, was first diagnosed with kidney failure 17 years ago She has already had two

and wheezing for a year He was allergic to a fungus growing inside his dirty...

The 68-year-old American man suffered coughing

kidney transplants from deceased...

Big Brother’s Josie Gibson reveals battle to avoid weight gain after slimming down Big Brother star is one of several yo-yo dieters in Channel 5 documentary Show reveals the

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Long-term outcome of vertebral artery origin stenosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke

Breast cancer follow-up strategies in randomized phase III adjuvant clinical trials: a systematic review

Vertebral artery origin (VAO) stenosis is

The effectiveness of different breast cancer follow-

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The proinsulin/insulin (PI/I) ratio is reduced by postprandial targeting therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a small-scale clinical study

Effect of sodium bicarbonate and betaalanine supplementation on maximal sprint swimming

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Cardiovascular Disease Risk of Bus Drivers in a City of Korea

Veterans Day 2013: Honoring Our Vets with Better Access…

ObjectiveTo prevent the occurrence of CV events such as MI and stroke among professional drivers

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World’s biggest cancer database to aid new treatment development

Corn, soybean, safflower oil health claims challenged

World’s biggest cancer database to aid new treatment development Monday 11 November 2013

In 2012, Health Canada agreed to let manufacturers of cooking oils containing either

A major new database funded...

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Cameron takes centre stage on NHS

Camel tests positive for M ers virus

11 November 2013 Last updated at 12:28 ET

11 November 2013 Last updated at 12:18 ET

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Expanding primary care capacity by reducing inefficiency Producing more healthcare providers is often

Transforming the physician workforce through competitive graduate education funding

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Graduate Medical Education (GME) has fallen short in training physicians to meet changes in the U.S. population and health...

Nurture impacts nature: Experiences leave genetic mark on brain, behavior

Changing the conversation: Polymers disrupt bacterial communication

New human and animal research released today demonstrates how experiences impact genes that

(Phys.org) —Artificial materials based on simple synthetic polymers can disrupt the way in which

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Effectiveness of Primary Care Triple P on child psychosocial problems in preventive child healthcare: a randomized controlled trial

Association of apolipoprotein A1 -75 G/A polymorphism with susceptibility to the development of acute lung injury after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery

Psychosocial problems in children have adverse

IntroductionApolipoprotein A1 (apoA1) is the major

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The anti-erbB3 antibody M M 121/SAR256212 in combination with trastuzumab exerts potent antitumor activity against trastuzumab-resistant breast cancer cells

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Understanding childbirth practices as an organizational cultural phenomenon: a conceptual framework

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Understanding the main values and beliefs that

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Single-dose radiotherapy during surgery ‘effective in preventing breast cancer return’

Sourdough breadmaking cuts gluten content in baked goods

Single-dose radiotherapy during surgery ‘effective in preventing breast cancer return’ Monday 11

grow and sales are expected to double by 2017 in Canada. The anti-gluten...

The demand for gluten-free products continues to

November 2013 A...

M idwives ‘left baby in cupboard’

Independent cancer probe questioned

11 November 2013 Last updated at 10:45 ET The

11 November 2013 Last updated at 11:46 ET

alleged incident happened in April 2011 on a night shift at Queen’s...

Colchester General Hospital is being investigated by Essex Police The Royal College...

‘Spotlight’ drug detects lingering cancer cells

Study finds key link responsible for colon cancer initiation and metastasis

()—When a tumor is surgically removed, there’s

Chronic inflammation has long been known as a

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key risk factor for cancer—-particularly colon cancer —-but the exact mechanisms...

Obesity and high waist circumference are associated with low circulating pentraxin-3 in acute coronary syndrome

Commission on Poverty convenes eighth meeting Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Chief Secretary for

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Long pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is a component of the pentraxin superfamily and a potential marker of

Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, chaired the eighth meeting of the Commission...

vascular damage and inflammation,...

Proteinase-activated receptors (PARs) — focus on receptor-receptorinteractions and their physiological and pathophysiological impact Proteinase-activated receptors (PARs) are a

Rapidly progressive dementia with thalamic degeneration and peculiar cortical Prion protein immunoreactivity, but absence of Proteinase K resistant PrP: a new disease entity?

subfamily of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) with four members, PAR1, PAR2,...

Human prion diseases are a group of rare fatal

LegCo to debate a motion on opposing the expansion of labour importation

Replacing Anxiety with Faith

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: The

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neurodegenerative conditions with well-developed clinical and neuropathological...

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Cancer waiting times inquiry begins 11 November 2013 Last updated at 08:57 ET

When care is omitted—new research on a taboo topic

Colchester General Hospital is being investigated by Essex Police An independent...

Registered nurses in hospitals often lack the time for nursing care activities, such as comfort or talk with patients or...

Understanding immune system memory —in a roundabout way

Prosthetic hands viewed as eerie by the public, new study shows

While the principle of immune memory has been known for decades, the exact molecular

Members of the public would prefer to look at human hands or robotic hands rather than

mechanisms underpinning it have remained...

prosthetic hands which they view as...

Cycling champion Cadel Evans takes part in cutting edge cardiopulmonary research

Patrys initiates IST of PAT-SM 6 in combination with carfilzomib in multiple myeloma patients

As the first Australian to win the Tour de France, cycling champion Cadel Evans has already

Patrys Limited (ASX: PAB), a clinical stage biotechnology company has today announced that

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Griffith University launches new online scholarly journal to fight against pneumonia Advancing the fight against pneumonia is the focus of a new online scholarly journal launched by Griffith University ePress. With...

HRT could help help prevent embarrassing ‘senior moments’ when the pressure is on

Experts join forces to address the future of stem cell research in Australia – The challenges of taking stem cell therapy tomarket – Australian stem cell experts are joining forces to...

Hormone Replacement Therapy boosts oestrogen

How to get the most health benefits from your veg? STEAM them: Study finds boiled or microwaved broccoli has no cancer-fighting properties left

levels in the over-50s Society for Neuroscience has heard it prevents memory...

Broccoli is a source of sulforaphane which is protective against cancer The enzyme myrosinase in broccoli is needed for sulforaphane...

How zinc starves lethal bacteria to stop infection (Phys.org) —Australian researchers have found that zinc can ‘starve’ one of the world’s most deadly bacteria...

EM SD urges consumers to stop using four models of unbranded Christmas light chains Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (November 11) urged consumers to...

Hong Kong Government takes great interest in promoting arbitration services

SFH visits Sham Shui Po District

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Hong Kong Special

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Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, visited Sham Shui Po

Administrative Region Government takes a keen interest in assisting the arbitration...

The easiest way to burn 600 extra calories a week

Shire to pay $4.2 billion for rare disease firm ViroPharma

What if you could work off that slice of pizza without

LONDON (Reuters) – London-listed Shire is buying

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ViroPharma for $4.2 billion, attracted by a pipeline of potentially...

5 Qualities Of A Great Leader

7 Seasonal Foods A Healthy Chef Keeps In Her Kitchen

To be a leader is to be able to feel, express and

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Cantonese music to meet Shanghai music in two concerts

Some love it, others dread it. One thing’s for sure: we can’t avoid it, because the holiday season is

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble will perform two concerts titled

upon us. With...

“Birds and Flowers,...

Hongkong Post launches Christmas and New Year gift hampers

ACAD launches third-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – With the festive season approaching, Hongkong Post is pleased to

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on

announce the launch of a series...

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Are there silver nanoparticles in your toothpaste and underwear?

AUDIO: Getting drunk… without the alcohol

Silver nanoparticles are being added to a range of

Almost 9,000 people die from conditions related to

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alcohol each year in the UK. A former government drugs advisor, Professor...

‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ Finale: Is Khloe Considering Leaving Lamar? (VIDEO)

Diet pill recalled due to links to liver damage

While remaining vague about any specifics, the

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Shire buys ViroPharma in $4.2 billion deal

Novartis sells blood transfusion test unit to Grifols for $1.7 billion

LONDON (AP) — Drug maker Shire says it is

ZURICH/MADRID (Reuters) – Switzerland’s

buying the rare disease biopharmaceutical company ViroPharma in a deal worth...

Novartis has agreed to sell its blood transfusion testing unit to Spain’s...

Eat Like A Kid Again With This Caramel Apple Smoothie

M ultiple pregnancies: A major public health concern worldwide

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M any Boston-area military veterans psychologically affected by Boston M arathon Bombing

Patients’ quality of life negatively affected by perceived discrimination, mistrust in health care

According to a new study, many Boston-area military veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic

Perceived discrimination and mistrust in health care can negatively affect patients’ quality of life,

stress disorder (PTSD) experienced...

according to...

GW Pharmaceuticals starts Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for Recurrent Glioblastoma M ultiforme

Lessons In Leadership: It’s Not About You. (It’s About Them)

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Invest Hong Kong encourages Hunan companies to "go global" via Hong Kong

The loneliness of language difficulties

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Invest Hong Kong

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‘M iracle’ baby born in Philippine typhoon rubble

Discovery may lead to new treatments for allergic diseases

Emily Sagalis cried tears of joy after giving birth to a

()—A collaboration among researchers in Israel

“miracle” girl in a typhoon-ravaged Philippine city,...

and the United States has resulted in the discovery of a new pathway that...

Spain’s Grifols backs blood diagnostics deal with $1.5 billion loan

Oman reports first death linked to M ERS virus

MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish pharmaceuticals

MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Oman says officials are

group Grifols said on Monday it would finance its $1.675 billion acquisition...

widening health checks following the country’s first death blamed on...

Interview: Novartis CEO says might sell

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discovered that the formation of blood clots follows a different molecular route...

Identification of inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte development

Epidemiological urinalysis of children from kindergartens of Can Gio, Ho Chi M inh City

Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes, specifically mature stages, are the only stage in man

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enough to prevent chronic renal...

Long-term tolerability and maintenance of therapeutic response to sodium oxybate in an open-label extension study in patients with fibromyalgia

Neighborhood socio-economic disadvantage and race/ethnicity as predictors of breast cancer stage at diagnosis

IntroductionThe long-term safety and therapeutic

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4 Therapy Skills Everyone Should Have

Parents of Our M ilitary: Supporting Their Care and Courage…

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South Park and the Innovation of Loneliness

Gun use in PG-13 movies has more than tripled since 1985

I recently came across the video, The Innovation of

The amount of gun violence shown in PG-13 films

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Salad And Sandwich Recall: M ore Than 90 Tons Of Food Recalled For E. Coli Contamination

Scientists receive $1.2M grants to explore development of AD in individuals with Down syndrome

RICHMOND, Calif. — RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — More than 90 tons of ready-to-eat salads and

Donna Wilcock of the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is the lead

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It’s never too late for women to start a diet: Even switching to healthy food in middle age is likely to lead to a longer life

GOP seeking to rebound on the issue of the health law

Study evaluated the diet and medical records of

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Skiing injury girl whose knee was mended with her mum’s hamstring: British surgeons perform first live hamstring transplant in Europe to fix 11-year-old’s torn ligament

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Gelatin Allergy M ay M ean Extra Care Is Needed With Flu Shot

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USDOJ: Home Health Agency Owner Sentenced for Role in $13.8 M illion M edicare Fraud Scheme

USDOJ: Dentist Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return

Detroit-area resident Javed Rehman was sentenced to serve 60 months in prison today for

yesterday to willfully filing a false tax return in the United States District...

Jeffrey Paper of Potomac, Md ., pleaded guilty

his role in a $13.8 million Medicare...

USDOJ: Detroit-Area Home Health Care Agency Owner Sentenced for Role in $2.2 M illion M edicare Fraud Scheme The owner of a Detroit-area home health care agency was sentenced today to serve 65 months in prison for her leading role...

USDOJ: New Hampshire M an Charged with Passing Fraudulent Documents in Connection with His Sale of Black Rhinoceros Horns for $35,000 Ari B. Goldenberg, 46, of Milton, N.H ., was charged today with trafficking in and making a false record for illegally selling...

M alaria, a difficult diagnosis in a febrile patient with sub-microscopic parasitaemia and polyclonal lymphocyte activation outside the endemic region, in Brazil

Experts warn that Syria polio outbreak may threaten Europe Two infectious disease experts have written to The Lancet warning that a new outbreak of polio (due to infection with wild-type...

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Study finds high clot risk for women admitted to hospital during pregnancy

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Registered Sex Offender Convicted of Attempted Sexual Enticement of a M inor and Attempted Production of Child Pornography

Pierre Woman Sentenced for Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization

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Five Plead Guilty to Their Involvement in Kidnapping Case JACKSON, MS—Five defendants entered guilty pleas before United States District Judge William H Barbour, Jr in federal court...

Two Hartford M en Charged with M urdering Potential Witness in Federal Investigation Deirdre M Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Patricia M Ferrick, Special Agent in Charge...

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The Right to Live is the Right to Die

New web tool lets Canadians judge health care

New Scientist: “FEW situations could be more distressing. Femke, a girl aged 14, has terminal bone cancer, cannot tolerate...

A new website aims to provide Canadians with a user-friendly snapshot of how the health system is performing. The Canadian...

Trans fat ban proposal in U.S. may affect Canadians Canadians could benefit under a U.S. proposal to require the food industry to gradually phase out trans fats, says a consumer...

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Kevin Ware Plays First Game Since

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10 Worst Cases of Radiation Poisoning

Will M edicaid Expansion ‘Bankrupt’ Kentucky Hospitals?

This week, former Palestinian leader Yassar Arafat’s death was in the news in a case of suspected radiation poisoning....

Sen. Rand Paul says the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion may “bankrupt” rural hospitals in Kentucky. But state...

Is Crack Back? Cheap, easy to produce and packing a euphoric high, crack cocaine experienced a dizzying period of popularity in the 1980s,...

No more trans fat: FDA banning the artery-clogger WASHINGTON (AP) — Heart-clogging trans fats were once a staple of the American diet, plentiful in baked goods, microwave...

Swiss scientists say Arafat was poisoned

Testosterone and heart disease: Should men be concerned?

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Sicker heart attack patients fare worse in July

Adjust the Lights, Hold the M orphine?

By C. E. Huggins NEW YORK | Thu Nov 7, 2013

THURSDAY Nov. 7, 2013 — Changing lighting patterns in hospital rooms to more closely align

3:21pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Rumor

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has it the...

Less-invasive option as effective as esophagus removal in early esophageal cancer

GP’s children not told she is missing

Use of a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure

New CCTV footage shows Dr...

Dr. Elizabeth Kinston, a mother of two, who has disappeared from her home in Nottingham (PA)

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Can You Taste The Difference Of No Trans Fat? Probably Not

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Nutrition Of Recipes From Popular Food Blogs Evaluated In New Study

23andM e: Could mass DNA testing change health care?

Sure, cooking at home can be a healthier

(CBS News) A simple genetic test could show

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Woman about to undergo mastectomy hosts dancing party before surgery

EU agency questions AstraZeneca over heart drug trial

Undergoing a double mastectomy can be a scary

By Ben Hirschler LONDON | Thu Nov 7, 2013

experience. Yet for one woman, her surgery became a much more upbeat occasion. Breast...

1:38pm EST LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s medicines regulator...

FDA moves to ban trans fats, citing health risks

FDA to Ban Trans Fats in Foods

By Toni Clarke and Ros Krasny

announced Thursday a plan to phase out heartharmful trans fats in processed...

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Upping Vegetable Protein Intake M ay Help People With Kidney Disease

Inside the Autistic Brain: New Research Challenges Current Beliefs

THURSDAY Nov. 7, 2013 — Eating more protein

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sourced from vegetables might help people with chronic kidney disease live...

with autism have a higher-than-normal number of connections, and this...

If We Are Not Competent With Direct Laryngoscopy, We Should Just Say So

One in four Brits do not even do 30 minutes exercise a month

Some Quotes – The basic trouble, you see, is that

Speaking at a public health summit in London

people think that “right” and “wrong” are...

yesterday, experts said Britain’s sedentary habits are responsible for 17...

One fifth of maternity budget now spent on blunders

First Reported Case Of M ERS In Spain

Margaret Hodge, chairman of the Public Accounts

also known as MERS, has been identified in Spain, according to news reports. The...

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The first case of Middle East respiratory syndrome,

How to M anufacture the Best Night of Sleep in Your Life

When Your Temper Scares You

Ah, sleep: is there anything quite like it? So easily

you have kids. And then one night someone carves a pattern into...

discarded and discounted when nighttime attractions present themselves...

Sometimes you don’t realize you have a temper till

Tara M arie Segundo, M .A.: 10 Tips for Conscious Eating During the Holidays

The New York City M arathon: 26.2 M iles of Inspiration and Self-Discovery

By Tara Marie Segundo, M.A. The holidays are upon

I awoke at 4:30 and got dressed in my hotel room

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by the light of the open bathroom door. I knew I was about to embark on...

FDA eyes ban on trans fats due to heart disease risk

Video: Couple considering divorce to save on health care

Trans fats may be on their way out of U.S. foods.

November 7, 2013 8:37 AM Together as only a

The Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to have so-called...

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M ERS case reported in Spain, M inistry

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Diets and the famine reaction: an interview with Associate Professor Amanda Salis, University of Sydney Interview conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, BA Hons (Cantab) You recently gave a talk as part of

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Atovaquone-proguanil in the treatment of imported uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria: a prospective observational study of 553 cases

PSCIT’s speech at Gala Wine Dinner of Hong Kong International Wine &Spirits Fair 2013

Each year, thousands of cases of uncomplicated

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is the speech by the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and

malaria are imported into Europe by travellers.

Economic Development (Commerce,...

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AHT-ChIP-seq: a completely automated robotic protocol for high-throughput chromatin immunoprecipitation ChIP-seq is an established manually-performed method for identifying DNA-protein interactions genome-wide. Here, we describe...

Carotid endarterectomy for treatment of tandem carotid stenosis in the presence of the anomalous origin of the occipital artery arising from the cervical internal carotid artery: a case report IntroductionBranches from the cervical portion of the internal carotid artery are rare. In most cases, atherosclerotic stenosis...

Human genetic polymorphisms in the Knops blood group are not associated with a protective advantage against Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Southern Ghana

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By Bill Berkrot Thu Nov 7, 2013 9:15am EST

the moment I allow myself to be seen, heard, or recognized in any way, two...

(Reuters) – Roche’s newly approved leukemia drug Gazyva helped...

Geron cancer drug highly effective in trial, shares soar

U.S. FDA moves to ban trans fats, citing health risks

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Corp said 22 percent of patients treated by its experimental blood cancer...

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Despite M ajor Progress, Some Childhood Cancers Are Still Killers

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For Children of Teen Parents, M ost Injuries Due to Falls: Study

New type of bacteria found in extremely clean and sterilized rooms of NASA

THURSDAY Nov. 7, 2013 — Falls are the most

Main Point: Scientists have found new type of

common cause of injuries suffered by children of teen parents, a new study...

microbes, probably bacteria, in the extremely clean rooms of NASA. Published...

7 Tips To Take Care Of Yourself Before The Holiday M adness Begins

M acadamia & Coconut Lemon Bars (Vegan & Gluten Free)

With a potentially stressful holiday season

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especially gluten, wheat, yeast, dairy, soy, eggs and genetically modified...

Stop Fearing Fat! Just Be Smarter With Your Choices

China Cord Blood Corporation releases financial results for second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2014

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SIgN scientist wins prestigious EM BO Young Investigator 2013 award

NIDDK director to receive Outstanding Achievement Award from NKF

Dr Florent Ginhoux from the Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) is the only scientist

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) will honor Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers, Director of the National

from Asia to win the prestigious award...

Institute of Diabetes and...

Study finds few beneficial effects of metformin drug for cardiovascular disease in people without diabetes

M an who was so fat he stopped breathing 80 times a night sheds 17 stone after fearing he’d die in his sleep

Despite high expectations for the commonly used diabetes drug metformin to improve risk factors for

Kayes Uddin, 32, weighed 30 stone and had severe sleep apnoea He had to sleep wearing a

heart disease in people...

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Could a baby’s gaze indicate early signs of autism? The first signs can be picked up when a child is just two months old Children who are later

The secret to retaining self-control at a buffet? Eat the FRUIT first: People who start with healthier foods are less tempted by junk later on

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Early detection of cancer: Fluorophorelabeled cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors for imaging of overexpression

Caudalie opens its Asian flagship boutique in Hong Kong

Molecules that bind and illuminate proteins specific

Caudalie, opened its first boutique in Hong Kong

to tumor cells are key to detecting cancer as early

today (November 7), as...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – French skincare company,

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M etabolic reprogramming by viruses in the sunlit and dark ocean

Pumpkin Cacao Chip Superfood Smoothie

Marine ecosystem function is largely determined by

Craving a pumpkin spice latte? Just say no: they

matter and energy transformations mediated by

have almost 50 grams of sugar! Instead, try making

microbial community interaction...

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7 Steps To Finally Finish Your Writing

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Safety tops concerns for LGBT students on foreign exchange

Ontario town cuts 911 calls by seniors in half

When Marc Caporiccio embarked on a month-long

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’24-hour’ complaint process needed

Pink jumper could be key to finding missing GP

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Climate change scientists must turn their attention to clean skies

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Spain reports 1st case of M ERS virus

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food prices rose slightly in October after declining

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Probiotic pickled turnip touted as ‘flu wonder cure’

M icrobes can help in improving your social life

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Bayer seeks wider use for eye drug Eylea in Europe

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Physical effort fuels a feeling of ownership over our movements

A Simple Yoga Sequence To Help Your Back

When you move your body, how do you know that it

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was “you” who chose to move it? One answer

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9 Things Everyone Should Know About Farmed Fish

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Diagnostic technology advancing but barriers prevent integration into care, IDSA report warns

UCLA launches first university-based military medicine center to care for wounded veterans

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New hand-held device can help prevent thousands of unnecessary TB deaths

Sebelius faces new round of Capitol Hill questions — this time from a Senate panel

Thousands of deaths from tuberculosis (or TB), an

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Living with werewolf syndrome: M other and children undergo laser treatment

Kidney failure linked to ACE inhibitor blood pressure pills

The Budhathoki family suffer from Congenital

Popular ACE inhibitor pills have been linked to

Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa, also known as ‘werewolf syndrome’ Mother...

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£100 test that can reveal a woman’s breast cancer risk: Exam that will assess genes, weight and lifestyle could be available within three years

Women who have younger looking faces ‘have lower blood pressure and could live longer’

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their 40s Calculates risk using a woman’s DNA, weight, height and breast...

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Speech by FS at opening ceremony of Hong Kong International Wine &Spirits Fair(with photos)

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