Novel government cancer study will test precision medicine
CHICAGO (AP) — The federal government is launching a very different kind of cancer study that will assign patients drugs based on what genes drive their tumors rather than the type.
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Foster Farms backs away from using human antibiotics in poultry
(Reuters) – Foster Farms, one of the top U.S. chicken producers, plans to largely eliminate antibiotics used to treat humans from its poultry production, it said on Monday. The move brings California-based Foster Farms in line with other top chicken producers, including market leader Tyson Foods Inc, that are backing away from using the drugs over concerns about antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Privately held Foster Farms is working to end the use
Tearful Tracy Morgan, recovering from crash, vows to return to comedy
An emotional Tracy Morgan, fighting back tears in his first interview since he was injured in a crash with a Wal-Mart truck that killed his friend a year ago, vowed to return to comedy on Monday but said he still needed time to heal. The comedian, who starred in the television show “30 Rock” and the late night comedy sketch “Saturday Night Live,” held a cane and was accompanied by
Buying sex a criminal offence under controversial Northern Ireland law
By Joseph D’Urso LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Men who use prostitutes in Northern Ireland face up to a year in jail or a fine under a new law criminalising the purchase of sex, which came into force on Monday, and which advocacy groups say will help stamp out sex trafficking. Northern Ireland follows Canada, Sweden, Norway and Iceland in introducing laws designed to punish the client without criminalising those
Buying sex a criminal offense under controversial Northern Ireland law
By Joseph D’Urso LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Men who use prostitutes in Northern Ireland face up to a year in jail or a fine under a new law criminalizing the purchase of sex, which came into force on Monday, and which advocacy groups say will help stamp out sex trafficking. Northern Ireland follows Canada, Sweden, Norway and Iceland in introducing laws designed to punish the client without criminalizing those
Tracy Morgan Speaks Out for First Time Since Brain Injury
Tracy Morgan was overcome by emotion during an interview with NBC’s Matt Lauer — his first since a car accident left him in a coma and his friend dead.
Facebook and Google on privacy, Bernanke on interest rates and income inequality
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Artist Richard Serra receiving France's highest honor in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — The American sculptor Richard Serra (SEHR’-uh) is receiving France’s highest honor.
BlackBerry and Ryan Seacrest's Typo reach settlement
NEW YORK (AP) — BlackBerry said Monday that it reached a patent infringement settlement with Typo, a maker of iPhone keyboards co-founded by “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest. The Canadian smartphone maker had accused Typo of ripping off its design.
There Is a ‘Best Time’ To Drink Your Post-Workout Protein Shake
When you have that extra dose of protein post-workout could make a different for your muscle mass and strength.