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Report from UN’s FAO Raises Profile of Insects as Sources of Food and Feed

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 13:09

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A recent report by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recommended the insects as the source of food and feed as the experts have said that increase in world population will raise the need for more food.

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Phase III Trial of Drug Developed to Treat Myelofibrosis Delivers Positive Results

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 13:06

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As per reports, the late-stage Phase III trial of a drug that is created to treat a disease called myelofibrosis has delivered positive results. Manufactured by the French drug maker Sanofi, the drug will soon be made available to the sufferers.

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Is it Safe to Emphasize Upon Gluten-Free Needs in Universities? Study Finds

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 13:02

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In a recent study it was established that awareness about Gluten may prove to be risky for school students. Therefore the school authorities were asked to keep a silence over the matter.

But the University of Georgia is found emphasizing on gluten-free students. They are trying to accommodate only those students who are gluten-free.

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Transcranial random noise stimulation (TRNS) for Enhancing Math Skills and Other Tricky Subjects

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 12:59

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If you are poor in math and calculation, don't worry! Scientists have found a new method to improve your mathematical skills as well.

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Governments Urged to Stop Plasma Clinics in Ontario after Tainted Blood Scandal

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 12:29

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As per reports, the federal and Ontario governments are being urged by the people of the province for stopping the plasma clinics in the region in wake of the tainted blood scandal that occurred.

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Man Covers 300 Kilometers on Wheelchair to Raise Money for Clean Water

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 12:27

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A man named Spencer West covered around 300 kilometers of journey from Edmonton to Calgary on a wheelchair to raise money for clean water initiatives.

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A Bill in Regard of Abortion Law: Hearings Begin at the Oireachtas Committee

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:30

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In regard to Ireland's abortion regime, a hearing took place at the Oireachtas Committee today morning.

The heads of two major maternity hospitals gave evidence in favor of the bill.

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A New Paper-Thin Device to Monitor Condition of Heart

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:28

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Engineers from Stanford University have developed such a heart monitor which is thinner than a dollar bill and similar and not wider than a postage stamp. This flexible wearable monitor seems to be like skin which has to be worn on the wrist under an adhesive bandage.

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Baby Roona Begum Had a Successful Surgery for Hydrocephalus

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:25

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The 15-month-old girl Roona Begum underwent a surgery so as to reduce the size of her head as she was suffering from the problem of hydrocephalus - a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid increases in the brain, thus increasing the size of the brain to greater extent.

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Cormorant a mixed consent for Fishermen

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:05

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Anglers find the fish eating birds are a mixed blessing. They indicate that whether the fish are while on the other they scare of the fish baby by deliberately hunting them leaving the fisherman curse from the bank of the river.

One of the most commonly found fish-eating birds is the little pied cormorant, which is usually confused by the little black cormorant or shag.

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Sunderland’s game can get better in all-red strip Shirt, said study

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:02

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SUNDERLAND AFC could avail themselves with a better chance of chasing top honors rather than battling down gradations. It is said that if the ditch their white strips and went for an all red kit. Such claims were made by university boffins in the city.

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Get a 3D Image Using a Single Pixel without a Digital Camera

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:53

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A new technology has been developed by the researchers from school of physics in University of Glasgow through which you can get sophisticated 3D images without using a conventional digital camera. The system that has been developed by the researchers uses only one pixel to sense light rather than using millions of pixels that are used in digital cameras.

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Candle Light Memorial Day to Take Place Today

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:28

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The Candle Light Memorial day is going to take place on May 17, 2013, in Luweero District, Kasaana Grounds. The main aim is to remember people who have lost their lives due to AIDS epidemic.

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About 40 GPs Quit from South Coast District Hospital

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:02

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Approximately 40 GPs from the South Coast District Hospital have resigned from their contracts with the State Government. Resignations have created a lot of problem for the hospital and there are doubts about the working of the same.

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Self-Reporting System in a Club under Controversy

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 08:58

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Presently, in a club if any player is found to test positive for drug usage then only club doctors are informed about the same. But according to the AFL, a slight change needs to be bought for introducing a strict rule. It says after giving a final warning to an obstinate player if he is still found indulging in illicit drugs then the club chief executive will be told about the matter.

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Double Mastectomy an Important Treatment for Women Carrying the Cancer Gene

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 08:56

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There are numerous women who carry the gene that pretty much predisposes to cancer. To prevent them from the development of cancer later in life, the preventive double mastectomy treatment is there. But what surprises here is the fact that women who undergo this treatment are considered weak and irrational. Why?

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Cancer Funding by Govt An Initiative to Save Lives of Men Suffering from Prostate Cancer

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 08:52

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To support cancer research, an investment of approximately $18.5 million has been made by the Federal Government.

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Retirement Has Negative Impacts on Health

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 08:02

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According to a UK study, retirement may provide an initial sense of relief and well being but over a longer period of time it is not good for health and increases the chances of developing depression and at least one physical illness. The study, titled `Work Longer, Live Healthier', was conducted by the institute of Economic Affairs.

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Depressed Middle-Aged Women at Increased Risk of Stroke

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 07:53

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According to an Australian research, it has been unveiled that depressed middle-aged women are at double the risk to suffer a stroke. The study, which continued for 12 years, has been published in the `Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association'.

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Carers at Increased Risk of Suffering Ill Health

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 07:50

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An analysis has been carried out in the 2011 census by the Office for National Statistics. The analysis was based on health of carers as they manage full-time jobs along with providing care to their relatives.

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