Medical
Boston study takes deep look at brain disease's toll on football players
Researchers still don't know how common it is in football or the general population. Its symptoms include memory loss, impaired judgment, aggression, depression, anxiety and impulse control issues. And every participant whose brain showed CTE had experienced symptoms while alive. People with a mild build up and distribution of tau were also more likely to have died by suicide. [Full Article...]
Corbyn: I never promised to write off student debt
That's an interpretation that's been put on the referendum result by the current UK Government and that makes no sense at all'. He said: "He is parroting the lie used by leading Brexiteers that membership of the Single Market is the same as staying in the EU". [Full Article...]
This Drawing by Trump Is Being Auctioned off for Thousands of Dollars
Now, twelve years and one White House later, that same drawing is being auctioned off again - only this time, the bidding starts at $9,000. The "very rare" sketch is 11.5 inches by 9 and features Trump Tower at its center, notes the site. The prints were originally auctioned off through eBay. A drawing of the New York City skyline by Donald Trump is up for auction. Trump Tower sits right in th... [Full Article...]
ICRC says 600000 Yemenis could contract cholera in 2017
The three United Nations officials met Prime Minister Ahmed bin Dagher for talks on worldwide aid, state news agency Saba reported. He called on the warring parties to ease restrictions on delivering humanitarian aid and medical supplies to fight the cholera outbreak and help contain the worsening humanitarian situation there. [Full Article...]
Dog ownership can help older people stay more active
Physical inactivity in later life is linked to serious health issues including higher risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. Between September 2006 and December 2011, a sample of 3,123 adults aged between 49 and 91 (average age 69.5), were asked to wear a pedometer for seven consecutive days during waking hours, and provide information on regular physical activity. [Full Article...]
What Do Analysts Say About Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (SRC)
It has underperformed by 52.90% the S&P500. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Shares of SRC have downtrended -24.9% in the past three months, while the industry overall has moved -28.67% in that time. [Full Article...]
Girl's HIV infection seems under control without AIDS drugs
While the child being in remission raises hope, experts urged caution. It is worth noting that while there is no active HIV in the child's body, the virus has been detected in the child's immune cells. The identity of the child is kept confidential mainly because the mother has died. The father is still reachable, and scientists hope he will agree to be part of the continuing research to determi... [Full Article...]
Papaya-linked Salmonella outbreak sickens 47 in 12 states
An announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the store is in Baltimore and that the outbreak involved Caribena brand Maradol papayas from Mexico. The WHO said health officials are using PulseNet, the national subtyping network, to identify further illnesses that may be part of the outbreak. Maradol papayas are green before they ripen and turn yellow, but should not be eaten... [Full Article...]