Medical
To the brain, sleep deprivation is 'like drinking too much'
Now the researchers could actually monitor several hundreds of nerves in the brain cells for days. Neurology professor Dr Itzhak Fried, from the University of California, Los Angeles, who was involved in the study, said: 'We discovered that starving the body of sleep also robs neurons of the ability to function properly. [Full Article...]
Michael Keane: England call up Everton defender for Germany & Brazil
It's a long old season. "The manager makes the decisions for the team and he obviously thought that was the best decision", Kane told reporters. Tottenham's Dele Alli has withdrawn from the England squad with a hamstring problem and Harry Winks will report despite an ankle injury which forced him off at half-time in the 1-0 win against Palace. [Full Article...]
Ondo politicians urge FG to address Niger Delta issues
In statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Communication and Press to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Bulou Kosin, Otuaro, also Chairman, Delta State Advocacy Committee Against Oil Facility Vandalism, Sunday in Warri , reacted to the Niger Delta Avengers' recent threat they would resume, in days, their suspended "Operation Red Economy" meant to cripple oil operations over perceived FG in... [Full Article...]
Another Mass Shooter Linked to Domestic Violence Accusations
In Knox County, domestic violence has been linked to a number of cases, including the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church shooting in 2008. Though it's unclear why the 26-year-old suspect targeted the church outside his hometown, he shares one commonality with other recent mass shooters: The Texas suspect had been accused of domestic violence . [Full Article...]
Tell us your favourite moments from Felipe Massa's F1 career
Massa made his debut in F1 in 2002 for the Sauber team but enjoyed his greatest period of success after joining Ferrari in 2006, initially as team-mate to Michael Schumacher in the seven-time champion's final season for the team before his first retirement. [Full Article...]
Gas Prices rise fast and high
The Dearborn-based auto club says early Monday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.72 per gallon. That national average has risen 6.5 cents per gallon to $2.53. Phoenix- $2.31/g, flat from last week's $2.31/g. "The price volatility can be attributed to a new trend that has emerged during October in the last few years, which is an unexpectedly steady demand for g... [Full Article...]
A Promising New Flu Shot Could Provide Lifelong Immunity Against the Virus
Although the flu vaccine is not ideal and some people who get vaccinated may still get the flu, it's possible that the vaccination may make symptoms milder. To some degree, such mutations are present in vaccines for other strains of flu as well, Hensley said, but they are smaller and have not had such a dramatic impact on effectiveness. [Full Article...]
South Africa Recommended to Host 2023 Rugby World Cup
Laporte questioned the scoring, pointing out to several factors he feels France's bid outstripped South Africa. While World Rugby will undoubtedly wish to restrict any further discussion from such public forums, they have assured that they 'will be raising our concerns on this matter with the Fédération Française de Rugby' . [Full Article...]