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Science Says You Shouldn't Bail On Your Plans Tonight

What does it take to age well? Most people I ask say some version of the following: a healthy diet, taking vitamins, staying in shape, and seeing a doctor for annual check-ups. The emphasis is always on physical health.Nobody ever mentions the importance of an active social life. According to research, spending most of your time alone and…

Gas inhalation kills eight and 100 hospitalised in Nigeria's Jos

Eight people were killed and around 100 needed hospital treatment after inhaling chlorine gas following an explosion at a water treatment plant in Jos, a city in central Nigeria, the state government said on Saturday. A chlorine cylinder exploded at the Lamingo Water Board treatment plant around 4 a.m. (0300 GMT) on Saturday, Plateau state spokesman Samuel Nanle said. “Eight people have been confirmed dead as a result of the

Gambia frees more than 200 prisoners including past coup plotters

By Pap Saine BANJUL (Reuters) – Gambia released more than 200 prisoners on Friday, including 31 jailed for treason during multiple plots to overthrow long-ruling President Yahya Jammeh, prison officials said. Former inmates, some of whom were jailed for 15 years, took turns to express gratitude for their release, announced by Jammeh in a speech on Wednesday to celebrate 21 years since his accession by military coup. “I serve the

Gas inhalation kills eight and 100 hospitalized in Nigeria's Jos

Eight people were killed and around 100 needed hospital treatment after inhaling chlorine gas following an explosion at a water treatment plant in Jos, a city in central Nigeria, the state government said on Saturday. A chlorine cylinder exploded at the Lamingo Water Board treatment plant around 4 a.m. (0300 GMT) on Saturday, Plateau state spokesman Samuel Nanle said. “Eight people have been confirmed dead as a result of the

Allergan said to be exploring split into two businesses: source

Allergan Plc is considering a breakup of the company into two businesses, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, potentially adding the botox-maker to a list of large drugmakers realigning themselves to focus on specific areas of their businesses. Allergan is considering keeping its branded drugs business but spinning off or selling parts or all of its generics business, according to the person who asked not to

How Your Grocery Trip Could Change If Congress Bans GMO Labels

The House of Representatives has approved a bill that would block states from passing laws requiring manufacturers to label items that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).Here’s a look at how your grocery shopping could change if the bill, officially named the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Bill but nicknamed by opponents the “Deny Americans the Right to Know,” or DARK Act, is signed into law.Why You May Soon Be Eating