Vienna (AFP) – Iran and major powers still have “important issues” to resolve before they can nail down a historic nuclear accord, a source close to Iranian negotiators said Monday amid expectations a deal was close.
Sierra Leone said Monday it had launched an emergency operation to prevent a serious spread of Ebola after two patients escaped for several hours from a treatment centre. A highly-infectious 32-year-old woman and eight-year-old girl sparked a nationwide alert by absconding together from the clinic on the outskirts of the capital Freetown on Saturday. The pair, who are not related, were tracked down at an undisclosed location in the evening
By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) – Outlawing “heading the ball” during soccer games may reduce the rate of concussions, but eliminating player-on-player contact would help more, suggests a new study. The findings challenge recent calls to ban “heading,” which is when players hit soccer balls with their heads, the study’s lead author told Reuters Health. “Intuitively it sounds great,” said Dawn Comstock of Colorado School of Public Health at
Anacor Pharmaceuticals Inc’s experimental skin ointment succeeded in late-stage studies, taking the drugmaker a step closer to having a potential blockbuster in its portfolio and raising expectations that it could be taken over. “Personally, I’d love to see Anacor independent a little bit longer, but I don’t think its going to happen,” said Paul Yook, portfolio manager at BioShares Biotechnology Funds, which holds a stake in the drugmaker. Analysts said
Summer splendor! It’s the time of year to spend more time outside than in; more time barefoot grounding on grass, in the ocean, rooting into the earth; time to soak up the abundance of luscious summer days and vibrant nights. It’s time to fully step out and let in. Whether you love to unwind at the beach, relax in the mountains, explore…
I’ve had an “a-ha” moment that caused me to discover why I’ve had a disconnect throughout most of my life.I don’t believe in “for.” I’ve lived my life with the vision and expectation of “with.” I’ll explain.When I work with people, I never consider them working “for” me, or me working “for” them, but “with” me as part of a team. I now…
Treadmill desks have been gaining popularity again among women with offices—and deep pockets.
Supernatural star Jared Padalecki, who has openly struggled with depression, was overwhelmed at Comic-Con on Sunday when fans paid tribute to his mental health battle.
Root canals are routine, safe procedures right? Wrong.
