Greece enters uncharted territory after referendum 'no' vote
The country’s future in Europe’s common currency is now uncertain.
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U.S. women beat Japan 5-2 for World Cup title
Carli Lloyd.scored three times in the first half to vault the Americans to their third Women’s World Cup title on Sunday with a 5-2 victory over Japan at B.C. Place.
Fans cheer as Princess Charlotte christened on royal estate
LONDON (AP) — Prince William and his wife, Kate, marked a milestone for their newborn baby Princess Charlotte on Sunday — a christening ceremony on Queen Elizabeth II’s country estate that was steeped in royal tradition.
Aetna CEO addresses antitrust concerns over Humana deal
Aetna Inc’s chief executive said Monday he was confident an antitrust review of the health insurer’s proposed purchase of smaller rival Humana Inc would allow the deal to close in the second half of 2016, seeking to allay investor concerns. Mark Bertolini said Aetna had already prepared for possible divestitures to address overlaps with Humana’s business in the largest-ever U.S. health insurance deal. The two sides announced the $37 billion
Molecule clue to memory decline: study
A molecule that accumulates in the blood with age may be linked to cognitive decline, said scientists Monday who mooted hopes of a memory-restoring treatment. The protein, dubbed B2M, is found in higher concentrations in the blood and cerebral spinal fluid of ageing humans, they said. “We are very excited about the findings because it indicates that there are two ways to potentially reverse age-related cognitive impairments,” study co-author Saul
5 Easy Steps To Kick Your Caffeine Habit
By Jennifer Still for Thrive MarketThere’s nothing wrong with starting your day with a hot cup of coffee. But, if you absolutely can’t get out of bed without some java, chances are you’ve got a caffeine addiction on your hands.While harboring a love for a beverage-based buzz might seem harmless, it gets a bit scary when you consider that, if…
Swiss right-to-die group gets green light for new suicide room
A Swiss organization that helps terminally ill people take their own lives and defends their right to refuse medical treatment said on Monday local authorities had allowed it to open another room for assisted suicides. Exit, which provides lethal drugs to help people die, said the Basel canton’s local building council had dismissed objections to its plan to convert part of its office in Binning, Switzerland, into an assisted suicide
Gaza children 'emotionally shattered' one year after conflict
By Kieran Guilbert LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The majority of children living in areas of Gaza hardest-hit during last year’s conflict are showing signs of severe emotional distress and trauma, including frequent bed wetting and nightmares, a global children’s charity said on Monday. A ceasefire last August ended 50 days of fighting between Gaza militants and Israel, in which health officials said more than 2,100 Palestinians, mostly civilians, were
7 Ways to Exercise Without Even Thinking About It
Ways to exercise without even thinking about it.
Doc Told Hundreds of Healthy People They Had Cancer
Dr. Farid Fata put hundreds of people through hell in order to line his own pockets, and now federal prosecutors are seeking to put the Detroit-area oncologist away for 175 years.