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Halal Food Production on Rise in Western and Muslim Countries

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Food producers here have turned towards halal food, trying to fight back against the persistent economic crisis in the Balkans targeting rising demand from markets in Western and Muslim countries. At a recent three-day halal food fair in the Bosnian capital, the first of its kind in the Balkans, some 30 producers from the region gathered to present their goods -- meat products, cheese, sweets, pastry, oils and even halal cosmetics. "The halal market ...

At a London Auction, Harry Potter Book Fetches (Dollar) 227,000

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At a London auction, a 1997 first edition of "Harry Potter (and) The Philosopher's Stone" annotated by J.K. Rowling sold for 150,000 ( (Dollar) 227,000, 176,000 euros), a new record for a printed book by the writer. Two bidders battled it out for the work before the hammer finally came down, triggering a round of applause at the Sotheby's auction house. The book contains commentary and 22 of Rowling's own original illustrations. The lot formed part of ...

Czech President Ignited a Row Over Gay Rights Activist

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Milos Zeman, the Czech Republic's new President has ignited a row with the country's university community, after he blocked the professorship of a critic who marched in a gay rights rally. In a move the council of higher education dubbed "an unprecedented interference" in academic freedom, the head of state refused to rubberstamp lecturer Martin C. Putna's nomination. A literary historian and Catholic Church scholar at Prague's Charles University, 46-year-old ...

Britain's Gay Marriage Bill Set to Pass Crucial Hurdle in Parliament

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After Prime Minister David Cameron was forced to strike a last-minute deal with the opposition to stop members of his own party wrecking the plans, a bill to legalise gay marriage in Britain was set to pass a crucial hurdle in parliament. Lawmakers in the lower House of Commons were expected to approve the bill following a marathon debate on Monday, which saw Cameron join forces with Labour to defeat a "wrecking amendment" backed by dozens of rebellious right-wingers ...

Biomarkers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Identified

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Biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which could help with earlier diagnosis have been discovered by scientists. This finding was made possible by using the Department of Defense Serum Repository (DoDSR). The DoDSR is a biological repository operated by the U.S. Department of Defense and contains over 50 million human serum specimens, collected primarily from applicants to and members of the U.S. uniformed services. This ...

Practice Not Enough to Become Perfect: Study

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A new study has argued that the old "practice makes perfect" adage may be overblown. The research led by Michigan State University's Zach found that a copious amount of practice is not enough to explain why people differ in level of skill in two widely studied activities, chess and music. In other words, the finding suggests that it takes more than hard work to become an expert. Hambrick said natural talent and other factors likely play ...

For Posterior Fossa Hematoma in Newborns, Study Supports 'Aggressive' Treatment

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In newborns, posterior fossa subdural hematoma (PFSDH) is a serious and rare condition, generally occurring after difficult deliveries. But with appropriate treatment, there's an excellent chance of good long-term outcomes even in severe cases of PFSDH, reports a study in the May issue of iNeurosurgery/i, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams (and) Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. The ...

In Sleep Apnea Patients, Stress Test may Help Predict Increased Mortality Risk

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Studies have shown that people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - a disorder that causes breathing to halt intermittently during sleep - have a higher mortality rate than those who do not have the disorder. Now, a study from researchers at the Cleveland Clinic shows that OSA patients who also have poor functional capacity have an even greater risk of mortality and suggests that an assessment of functional capacity in this population can help physicians ...

Pathogen-fighting Vaccine System Makes Great Strides

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At South Dakota State University (SDSU), a novel vaccine study will headline the groundbreaking research that will be unveiled at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' (AAPS) National Biotechnology Conference (NBC). The meeting takes place Monday, May 20 - Wednesday, May 22 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. "The main goal of a vaccine is to stimulate the immune system to fight against a pathogen that causes the disease", explained ...

US Hospital Emergency Departments Gaining Importance

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In the U.S. health care system, hospital emergency departments play a growing role, accounting for a rising proportion of hospital admissions and serving increasingly as an advanced diagnostic center for primary care physicians. This is according to a new RAND Corporation study. While often targeted as the most expensive place to get medical care, emergency rooms remain an important safety net for Americans who cannot get care elsewhere and may play a role in slowing ...

Micronutrient Enriched Wheat Steamed Bread is Beneficial for Diabetes Patients

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Steamed bread made from a new purple grain wheat variety developed by Chinese scientists may help lower blood sugar, according to a study published in the Nutrition Journal. Diabetes is undoubtedly one of the most challenging health problems in the 21st century. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 366 million people globally have diabetes with China leading the table with 90 million diabetics and closely followed by India with 61.3 ...

Study Reveals Tips to Get Flatter Stomach

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Recent study conducted by scientists reveals simple and easy tips to get rid of belly fat. Stick to a healthy diet and exercise guidelines, and you'll be slimmer and healthier by summer. Obviously, you want to keep your calories in a healthy range and avoid meals that are high in saturated fat. But research has also shown that eating more of certain foods can help you burn excess visceral fat and pave the way to a smaller middle, ...

Premature Birth Interrupts Vital Brain Development Processes in Infants

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In infants, imaging technique shows that premature birth interrupts vital brain development processes, leading to reduced cognitive abilities. Researchers from King's College London have for the first time used a novel form of MRI to identify crucial developmental processes in the brain that are vulnerable to the effects of premature birth. This new study, published today in the iProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences/i (iPNAS/i), shows that disruption ...

First Female Amputee to Climb Everest

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Arunima Sinha is the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest, say expedition organizers. Arunima Sinha, 26, from the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, reached the peak on Tuesday morning after a slow climb from Everest Base Camp. "She left high camp at 6pm on Monday evening and arrived at the summit at 10:55 am (0510 GMT) on Tuesday," Ang Tshering Sherpa, founder of Asian Trekking, the company that organised the expedition, told AFP. Sinha's ...

Study Says Grapefruit Nanoparticles can Deliver Anti-cancer Drugs

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Engineered nanoparticles derived from grapefruit can be used to deliver anti-cancer and other drugs to tumor cells, say researchers. Grapefruit has long been known for its health benefits, and the subtropical fruit may revolutionise how medical therapies like anti-cancer drugs are delivered to specific tumour cells, say researchers. The University of Louisville researchers have uncovered how to create nanoparticles using natural lipids derived ...

Discarded Kidneys Can Be Used to Generate New Kidneys for Transplantation - Dawn of a New Era in Regenerative Medicine Research

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Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in the USA found that human kidneys discarded for transplant can potentially serve as a natural "scaffolding material" for manufacturing replacement organs in the lab using regenerative medicine techniques. The research though still in infancy has the potential to take care of some of the kidney shortage. In the USA and other countries there is a huge shortage of kidneys and the gap between ...

Flavored Toothbrush for a Pleasant Morning

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Toothbrushes are all set to take up a new role. They may soon deliver your morning coffee and get you up and alert even faster. Even more exciting is that they could even deliver your medications in the future! A recent patent application has been filed by the Colgate-Palmolive Company to manufacture toothbrushes that contain certain chemicals on a patch at the back of the head of the brush. The chemicals are released while brushing. ...

Researchers Find Microvascular Damage in Uninjured Side of Brain After Stroke

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Brain damage during the subacute phase of stroke has been a neglected area of research, while the effects of acute stroke have been widely studied. Now, a new study by the University of South Florida reports that within a week of a stroke caused by a blood clot in one side of the brain, the opposite side of the brain shows signs of microvascular injury. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, and increases the risk ...

Whole-cell Vaccine was More Effective Than Acellular Vaccine: Study

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According to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in iPediatrics/i, whole-cell pertussis vaccines were more effective at protecting against pertussis than acellular pertussis vaccines during a large recent outbreak. Whole-cell pertussis vaccines, also called DTwP, were available from the 1940s to 1990s, but were associated with safety concerns that ultimately led to the development of acellular pertussis vaccines, which are also called DTaP. By the late 1990s, ...

US Teens Share More Online, But Protect Their Privacy: Survey

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American teenagers are sharing more information about themselves on social networking sites, but they are also taking steps to protect their privacy online, a study showed Tuesday. The new survey showed 91 percent of those surveyed posted a photo of themselves, up from 79 percent in 2006; 71 percent post the city or town where they live; and 53 percent posted their email address. But the survey of youth aged 12 to 17 also found 60 percent of Facebook ...

Air and Noise Pollution Up Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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Air pollution and noise pollution may boost a person's risk of developing heart disease, say German researchers. "Many studies have looked at air pollution, while others have looked at noise pollution," said study leader Barbara Hoffmann, MD, MPH, a professor of environmental epidemiology at the IUF Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Germany. "This study looked at both at the same time and found that each form of pollution was independently ...

New, Effective Sleeping Pill from Merck to Hit US Markets

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An experimental sleeping pill from US drug company Merck is effective at helping people fall asleep and stay asleep, say reviewers at the US Food and Drug Administration, which could soon approve the new drug. But the experts warned of dangerous side effects at high doses -- including residual sleepiness during the day and, in a small number of subjects, suicidal thoughts -- according to their report posted Tuesday. The FDA has convened a group of independent ...

Frozen Peas Provide Remedy to Chronic Joint Pain

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An ancient remedy of using frozen peas to bring relief to sore joints and bruises has formed the backbone of a recent medical product called frozenpeaz, which can provide the same relief to pain. The new frozenpeaz pack contains tiny balls of solidified corn syrup, dyed pea-green and is thought to be beneficial in reducing chronic pain. Traditional ice packs which employ plastic bags that contain silicone gel - and cold compresses help in cutting inflammation ...

Inner Balance Could be for the Asking With New IOS Sensor and App from HeartMath

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A User Friendly iOS Sensor and App from HeartMath is a boon to restore inner balance as it is sensitive to heart rate variability and time interval between heart beats. This application for mobile phones uses the information about heart rate and breathing to help the user breathe with more control. This could lead to better health, clarity of thought, a greater sense of well-being and inner balance. The application helps the user respond to stress in a better manner. ...

Vitamin C Kills Lab-grown TB Bacteria

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Good old Vitamin C has killed lab-grown tuberculosis (TB) bacteria, scientists said Tuesday. Scientists were surprised at this unexpected discovery which they hope will lead to better, cheaper drugs. A team from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York made the accidental find while researching how TB bacteria become resistant to the TB drug isoniazid. The researchers added isoniazid and a "reducing agent" known as cysteine to the TB in a test ...

Do Not Get Inspired to Stay in the Sun Longer Because of a Higher SPF Rating on Your Sunscreen

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Sun screen labels may have gone in for a bit of a revamp to make them easy to use and effective, yet experts feel many of them carry SPF ratings which could be misleading and dangerous. When a watchdog group reviewed the products, they found that one out of seven portrayed SPF ratings above 50, which experts feel gives users a wrong sense of protection. This could also be inspiring them to stay in the sun for longer. Though consumers may think that SPF 100 is doubly ...