NATIONAL JAN. 09, 2016 – 02:51PM JST TOKYO — Blood products and vaccine manufacturer Kaketsuken on Friday was ordered by the state to suspend business for 110 days, the longest penalty ever handed down under Japan’s pharmaceutical law, as… Read More ›
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Cancer screening has never been shown to ‘save lives,’ argue experts
Public Release: 6-Jan-2016 Harms of screening are certain, but benefits in overall mortality are not BMJ Cancer screening has never been shown to “save lives” as advocates claim, argue experts in The BMJ today. This assertion rests on reductions in… Read More ›
Reports flood in of sexual assaults against women across Germany as leaked police report states Cologne suspects ‘claimed to be Syrian refugees’
Two teenage girls gang-raped by four ‘Syrian nationals’ in southern Germany 26-year-old student Antonia Rabente a Cologne resident who spoke about the attacks Photo: AP By Justin Huggler in Cologne 12:34AM GMT 08 Jan 2016 Three Syrians have been… Read More ›
Another experiment shows Einstein’s Theory of Relativity is Wrong
Thursday, 07 January 2016 For nearly a century, scientists have struggled with the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, which appears to break the classical laws of physics.It seems to show that pairs of sub-atomic particles can be invisibly connected in… Read More ›
Bizarre Tales About Dallas District Attorney
By DAVID LEE DALLAS (CN) – Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk’s fired second-in-command has joined calls to remove her from office, saying he considered contacting law enforcement and the governor about her paranoid and delusional behavior in… Read More ›
North Korea nuclear test ‘highly likely’ cause of earthquake
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was detected in North Korea Wednesday (Jan 6) near a known nuclear test site in the country. Updated 06 Jan 2016 11:13 The location of a 5.1 magnitude quake in North Korea. (Source: USGS)… Read More ›
Apparent North Korea nuclear blast as quake rocks test site
January 6, 2016 10:10 am SEOUL – North Korea appeared to have carried out a nuclear test Wednesday — its fourth — with seismologists detecting a 5.1 magnitude tremor next to its main atomic test site in the northeast… Read More ›
Mexico’s murder rate led to decrease in men’s average life expectancy in first decade
Public Release: 5-Jan-2016 Increases in women’s average life expectancy have slowed University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences Mexico’s staggering homicide rate has taken a toll on the mortality rate for men — and it could be even worse… Read More ›
Antidepressant drug linked with increased risk of birth defects when taken in early pregnancy
Public Release: 5-Jan-2016 “Compared with no use of paroxetine, first trimester use of paroxetine was associated with a 23 percent increased risk of any major congenital malformations and a 28 percent increased risk of major cardiac malformations in newborns”… Read More ›
The ugly consumer: Ridiculing those who shop ethically
Public Release: 4-Jan-2016 When you don’t seek out ethical products, you denigrate those who do Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – No one wants to knowingly buy products made with child labor or that harm the environment. But a… Read More ›
The brain-computer duel: Do we have free will?
Public Release: 4-Jan-2016 Berlin researchers test mechanisms involved in decision-making Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin The background to this new set of experiments lies in the debate regarding conscious will and determinism in human decision-making, which has attracted researchers, psychologists,… Read More ›
US emergency departments face serious drug shortages
Public Release: 4-Jan-2016 Wiley A new study reveals that drug shortages affecting emergency care have skyrocketed in the United States in recent years. While the prevalence of such shortages fell from 2002 to 2007; the number of shortages sharply… Read More ›
Affluenza’ Killer Hires ‘Rock Star’ Attorney
“I have more experience than most people in dealing with what’s right and wrong so I am going to let my own moral compass be the guide.” By DAVID LEE FORT WORTH (CN) – “Affluenza” killer Ethan Couch’s “rock… Read More ›
Why the ranchers were charged under the Antiterrorism act and have been resentenced
Editors Note: (Ralph Turchiano) This article is from 7 Oct 2015 and is for reference. Controversial Oregon ranchers in court Wednesday, likely headed back to prison in arson case By Bryan Denson | The Oregonian/OregonLive on October 07, 2015 at… Read More ›
100+ armed militia seize federal building in Oregon
Three of Cliven Bundy’s sons, militia seize federal building in Oregon By DAN FRIEDMAN, KYLE FELDSCHER • 1/2/16 10:04 PM Three of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy’s sons and what they claim are 150 militia members have occupied a… Read More ›
Saudis behead 47 without a Trial, Iranians Storm Saudi Embassy
“Among the beheaded was a teen blogger and a popular Shiite cleric. “ Saturday, 02 January 2016 There is no question the Saudis are the perfect nation to lead the UN Panel on Human Rights! The Saudi King showed his… Read More ›
Turkey’s President gives Hitler example in call for powers boost
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who wants to expand the powers of his office, has cited Hitler’s Germany as an example of a presidential political system. 2 hours ago Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who wants to expand the… Read More ›
Somali workers fired at Colorado packing plant in prayer dispute
Posted 01 Jan 2016 10:10 DENVER: Nearly 200 workers, mostly Somali immigrants, have been fired from a meat-packing plant in Colorado after staging a walkout to protest what they said were insufficient prayer accommodations, the company and Islamic advocacy… Read More ›
Top Health News of the Week – 28 DECEMBER 2015
Top Health News of the Week – 28 DECEMBER 2015 1.Health experts want fluoridation stopped amid serious health concerns 2.US Intercepts Cyanide-Laced Chinese Pharmaceuticals – FDA 3.IU researchers find magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer Links: http://clinicalnews.org/…/health-experts-want-fluoridation…/… Read More ›
Health experts want fluoridation stopped amid serious health concerns
“researchers are now saying it may cause seriously dangerous side effects such as bone and bladder cancers and also lower children’s IQs.” Fluoride ‘could give you bone cancer’ claim experts as they call for a halt to adding the… Read More ›
Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus – Myanmar
“The genetic changes of the isolates detected in April and October suggest that the cVDPV2 may have been circulating for more than one year.” Disease outbreak news21 December 2015 The National IHR Focal Point of Myanmar has notified WHO of… Read More ›
Armed Chinese ship seen near disputed isles
NATIONAL DEC. 27, 2015 – 06:20AM JST TOKYO — A Chinese coast guard ship which appeared to be armed with several cannons on Saturday entered what Tokyo regards as its territorial waters near disputed islands, the Japan Coast Guard… Read More ›
US Intercepts Cyanide-Laced Chinese Pharmaceuticals – FDA
04:51 23.12.2015 The United States blocked the import of two shipments of pharmaceuticals from a Chinese company after detecting the deadly poison hydrogen cyanide, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a news release. WASHINGTON (Sputnik) —… Read More ›
UGA research links inorganic mercury exposure to damaged cell processes
Public Release: 22-Dec-2015 University of Georgia Athens, Ga. – University of Georgia research has found that inorganic mercury, which was previously thought to be a less harmful form of the toxic metal, is very damaging to key cell processes…. Read More ›
Country-of-Origin Labels Repealed for Beef, Pork
(CN) – Most beef and pork sold in the United States no longer requires a country-of-origin label after such requirements were stripped through an omnibus budget attachment passed by Congress. The country-of-origin labeling rule, or COOL, was repealed… Read More ›
ISIS may have stole ‘tens of thousands’ of blank passports
IndiaToday.in New Delhi, December 21, 2015 | Edited by Sanjana Agnihotri | UPDATED 17:36 IST Militant group ISIS may have stolen “tens of thousands” of blank passports that could be used to smuggle its fighters into Europe as refugees,… Read More ›
Obama criticizes media’s saturated coverage of terror attacks for amplifying fear about IS threat
English.news.cn 2015-12-22 07:10:07 WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Barack Obama criticized the U.S. media’s saturated coverage of recent terror attacks by Islamic State (IS) for whipping up the public’s fear about the group’s threat. “Well, I think… Read More ›
Wild bee decline threatens US crop production
Public Release: 21-Dec-2015 Following Obama’s call for pollinator assessment, first-ever national bee map shows much farmland at risk University of Vermont Caption A new study of wild bees identifies 139 counties in key agricultural regions of California, the Pacific… Read More ›
Wired for gaming: Brain differences in compulsive video game players
Public Release: 21-Dec-2015 Brain scans reveal new connections that are potentially beneficial, harmful University of Utah Health Sciences SALT LAKE CITY – Brain scans from nearly 200 adolescent boys provide evidence that the brains of compulsive video game players… Read More ›
Black Market Trade in Weapons is Thriving in Europe – German Newspaper
21:32 20.12.2015 In recent years, there has been a thriving black market for the sale of illegal weapons in Europe that has actively been used by terrorists, German newspaper Die Welt reported. Traders usually sell weapons left after the… Read More ›
Is evolution more intelligent than we thought?
“that it is possible for evolution to exhibit some of the same intelligent behaviours as learning systems (including neural networks). “ Public Release: 18-Dec-2015 University of Southampton Evolution may be more intelligent than we thought, according to a University… Read More ›
Japan’s far-flung island defense plan seeks to turn tables on China
By Tim Kelly and Nobuhiro Kubo NATIONAL DEC. 20, 2015 – 06:30AM JST TOKYO — Japan is fortifying its far-flung island chain in the East China Sea under an evolving strategy that aims to turn the tables on… Read More ›
District magistrate eats mid-day meal cooked by widow to prove she’s not a bad omen
“We will not allow a widow to prepare mid-day meal for our kids. This is a bad omen. “ The district magistrate, the senior-most government officer in the district, usually eats in his/her office in regal splendour. But DM Rahul… Read More ›
DNC chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz unfairly attempts to damage Sanders campaign ?
Sanders Sues Democrats Over Voter Database Blockade By ADAM KLASFELD (CN) – The campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders followed through on its threats to sue the Democratic National Committee for the “unwarranted, unilateral suspension” of a crucial voter database… Read More ›
‘Red Deer Cave people’ bone points to mysterious species of pre-modern human
Public Release: 17-Dec-2015 University of New South Wales IMAGE: This is an artist’s reconstruction of a Red Deer Cave man. Credit: Credit: Peter Schouten Sydney — A thigh bone found in China suggests an ancient species of human… Read More ›
Autism breakthrough
Public Release: 17-Dec-2015 For first time, neurotransmitter in the brain linked with autistic behavior Harvard University In a discovery that could offer valuable new insights into understanding, diagnosing and even treating autism, Harvard scientists for the first time have… Read More ›
Ancient Egyptians described Algol’s eclipses
Public Release: 17-Dec-2015 University of Helsinki IMAGE: Inside the superimposed rectangle is the hieratic writing for the word ‘Horus’. Credit: Lauri Jetsu The Ancient Egyptian papyrus Cairo 86637 calendar is the oldest preserved historical document of naked eye observations… Read More ›
Scary movies can curdle blood
Public Release: 16-Dec-2015 BMJ Watching horror, or ‘bloodcurdling,’ movies is associated with an increase in the clotting protein, blood coagulant factor VIII, finds a small study in The BMJ Christmas issue this week. The results suggest that using the… Read More ›
Sheriff Thinks ‘Affluenza’ Killer Has Fled the Country
By DAVID LEE FORT WORTH (CN) – A Texas sheriff Wednesday said he’s committed 140 deputies to search for teenage “affluenza” killer Ethan Couch, but fears he has fled the country. Tarrant County Sheriff Dee Anderson said his office’s… Read More ›
Flu vaccine may cause inflammation in the elderly
“Within one week of flu vaccination, young individuals showed high levels of antibody-producing B cells, whereas the elderly showed high levels of immune cells called monocytes, which elicit inflammatory responses in the body.” Public Release: 15-Dec-2015 Why the flu vaccine… Read More ›
Certain antidepressants linked to heightened risk of mania and bipolar disorder
Public Release: 15-Dec-2015 Strongest association found for SSRIs and venlafaxine BMJ Taking certain antidepressants for depression is linked to a heightened risk of subsequent mania and bipolar disorder, reveals research published in the online journal BMJ Open. The strongest… Read More ›
Chinese Submarines rehearse attack on US Aircraft carriers
Tuesday, 15 December 2015 With tensions high between Washington and Beijing, American defense officials claim that a Chinese submarine recently conducted a simulated cruise missile attack on the USS Reagan. Earlier this year, details began to emerge about an… Read More ›
Vegetarian and ‘healthy’ diets are more harmful to the environment
Editors Note: ( Ralph Turchiano ) We do not know if the study authors took into account, the amount of feed, water and waste in regard to the livestock. Until then it is a highly counter intuitive article, that requires… Read More ›
Altered microbiome burns fewer calories
Public Release: 14-Dec-2015 . “It would be 29 pounds of fat gained every year for an average human.” Study links changes in gut bacteria to lower resting metabolic rate and weight gain in mice University of Iowa Health Care… Read More ›
Bacteria Injected into the ground through fracking, is creating a whole new ecosystem
Public Release: 14-Dec-2015 Some gas produced by hydraulic fracturing comes from surprise source Microbes make methane that adds to wells’ output, study finds Ohio State University San Francisco–Some of the natural gas harvested by hydraulic fracturing operations may… Read More ›
Gut damage identified as cause of vaccine failure, malnutrition
“to eradicate polio has been the relative ineffectiveness of the oral vaccine in developing countries, sometimes necessitating upwards of 10 doses to be effective. “ Public Release: 14-Dec-2015 Discovery offers new strategy to improve nutrition of infants University of… Read More ›
Is Aegean Sea Incident With Russian Destroyer a ‘Turkish Provocation’?
21:30 13.12.2015 The cause of the incident in the Aegean Sea with a Russian frigate and Turkish seiner was either a total disregard for safety rules, or it was a poorly organized provocation, a source in the Russian… Read More ›
Russian Destroyer fires Warning Shots To Avoid Collision With Turkish Vessel
Sunday, 13 December 2015 Another day, another military escalation between Russia and Turkey, this time not in the air, but on the water in the northern part of the Aegean sea, where the crew of the Russian “Smetlivy” destroyer… Read More ›
Man Faces 32 Years For ‘Liking’ Facebook Post
Saturday, 12th December 2015 14:04 A Thai man faces up to 32 years in jail for ‘liking’ a Photoshopped image of the country’s king on Facebook. Thanakorn Siripaiboon was arrested at his home in Samut Prakan province for sharing… Read More ›
Vaccine and blood product maker Kaketsuken raided over decades of alleged faked records, illegal additives
“the panel said that the institute added substances not authorized by the government to flu vaccines and blood products for hemophilia patients” KYODO DEC 3, 2015 The health ministry inspected the premises of a major manufacturer of blood products… Read More ›
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