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Spouses of stroke survivors face lingering health issues
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – Spouses of stroke survivors may themselves face lasting mental and physical health issues, according to a new study. “The spouses of stroke survivors reported lower general health than the spouses of (a comparison group), which might be due to perceived stress or strain for a long period, or due to shared lifestyle factors,” Persson told Reuters Health by email.
Colorado movie gunman to receive 12 life sentences and more
By Keith Coffman CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Reuters) – The judge in the Colorado movie massacre trial will condemn the gunman to 12 life sentences and potentially thousands more years in prison on Wednesday, and is expected to address James Holmes directly as the proceedings conclude. Holmes was found guilty in July of murdering 12 people and wounding 70 when he opened fire inside a packed midnight screening of a Batman film
Cancer sniffing dogs to aid British doctors
Britain’s National Health Service recently approved a trial for dogs capable of sniffing out prostate cancer in the hope that it could show up inaccuracies in the current PSA (prostate specific antigen) test. It’s long been known that a dog’s remarkable sense of smell can detect minute odors known to be associated with many cancers which are understood to be linked to volatile organic compounds produced by malignant cells. What
Jailing of gay men in Senegal poses setback to HIV fight in Africa
By Makini Brice DAKAR (Reuters) – It took less than a minute for a panel of judges in Senegal to sentence seven men to six months in prison for homosexuality last week, but campaigners say the harm to the African nation’s anti-HIV efforts could last much longer. Senegal, a Muslim country regarded as a pillar of democracy in turbulent West Africa, is one of about 30 African states with anti-homosexuality laws. Campaigners warned that Friday’s verdict, based on a police discovery of
Novo to begin Phase III trial of oral diabetes treatment
Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it would begin a Phase III trial of its treatment for diabetes that could be taken orally rather than by injection after “encouraging” results in previous trials. The oral tablet is a part of Novo Nordisk’s effort to make treatment less painful for diabetes patients and minimize the use of needles. In tune with this strategy, the company also initiated the development of the world’s
Valencia looking to spend
Valencia manager Nuno Esperito Santo is hoping to have access to further transfer funds now that the club’s Champions League status has been secured.
Krychowiak: I'm staying at Sevilla
Sevilla midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak says he is staying at the club, despite speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal.
All systems go for Pendleton
Former track cyclist Victoria Pendleton has been granted an amateur riders’ licence and is due to make her debut under Rules at Ripon on Monday.
Sky showing League Cup derbies
Sky Sports will be screening two mouth-watering Capital One Cup third-round ties in September, with Aston Villa hosting Birmingham City and Tottenham Hotspur entertaining Arsenal.