Medical
Poor sleep may lead to weight gain
Participants had blood samples taken and their weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure recorded. Meanwhile, sleep duration "tended" to be positively associated with free thyroxine levels and negatively associated with HbA1c and C-reactive protein, the study found. [Full Article...]
No discussions yet on Shivpal Yadav joining BJP: Amit Shah
Nitish walked out of the mahagatbandhan last week, resigning as chief minister but was sworn backj in the following morning with support from the BJP. Nitish Kumar took the decision without consulting Sharad Yadav, who is a senior person. Nitish also targetted Lalu and said he had made objectionable statements against the alliance as well. [Full Article...]
US Proposed Cuts in Cigarette Nicotine Levels
The United States government has proposed a nicotine cut in cigarette to the levels which are considered "non-addictive". Every year, there are more than 480,000 deaths associated with tobacco use. Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, said the FDA's proposal "represents a bold and comprehensive vision with the potential to accelerate progress in reducing tobacco us... [Full Article...]
Liverpool slap a huge price on Coutinho to scare off Barcelona
The Brazilian star is being chased by Barcelona as they target potential replacements for Neymar . The Catalan giants are said to be readying a second bid for the Brazilian after seeing an initial £72m water tester turned down but the Reds are adamant that he will be going absolutely nowhere. [Full Article...]
34 juvenile lifers in Arizona can seek new sentences
North Dakota has one inmate who was sentenced to life without parole as a juvenile. Five years ago, after already banning the death penalty for juveniles and life without parole for young offenders convicted of crimes other than homicide, the high court barred states from imposing mandatory life-without-parole sentences on anyone under 18 convicted of murder. [Full Article...]
Saturday's Arsenal transfer rumours: Alexis Sanchez, Thomas Lemar, Rafinha and Jakub Jankto
However, Wenger clarified that the forward is simply suffering from the flu and is now expected to join the club's pre-season preparations next week, instead of on Sunday as previously planned. "I can't tell you that. He started a bit nervous but in every single week he moved his level up", Wenger said. The French global caught the eye after enjoying a sensational campaign a year ago that saw hi... [Full Article...]
Doctor killed after not prescribing pain pills
This is not a fallout from an opioid epidemic or opioid problems", Cotter told the station. "We're still investigating that", Cotter explained. In a press conference, Cotter said that Jarvis and his wife went to Graham's office for an appointment on Wednesday morning. [Full Article...]
Pyongyang replies by firing ballistic missile
Japanese public broadcaster NHK said the North Koreans fired a projectile shortly before midnight Japan time (5 p.m. Prague time) on July 28 . In response, North Korea threatened a nuclear strike on the USA or any other country that tries to remove Kim . [Full Article...]