Health

At least six killed in Swiss bus fire in possible deliberate act

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At least six killed in Swiss bus fire in possible deliberate act

Police investigating blaze in Kerzers in Fribourg canton, about 12 miles west of Berne

8 months ago

Noma loses major sponsors for Los Angeles events after reports of abuse

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Noma loses major sponsors for Los Angeles events after reports of abuse

American Express and Blackbird cut ties with restaurant after René Redzepi accused of abusing his staff

8 months ago

Pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn

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Pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn

UK’s GSK is leading the way in research but AstraZeneca is not involved in the area, report finds

8 months ago

Minnesota company lands $610M contract to combat Texas screwworm crisis

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Minnesota company lands $610M contract to combat Texas screwworm crisis

This week, Texas advanced plans to build a new sterile fly production facility, an integral part of the government’s strategy to keep the New World Screwworm from devastating the state’s multibillion-dollar livestock industry.

8 months ago

A 24-year-old who ditched her smartphone and social media wants you to be 'appstinent' too

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A 24-year-old who ditched her smartphone and social media wants you to be 'appstinent' too

Appstinence founder Gabriela Nguyen deleted her social media accounts and downgraded to a dumbphone after finding the tech had become her "center of gravity."

8 months ago

FDA declines to approve leucovorin for autism

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FDA declines to approve leucovorin for autism

The Trump administration appears to be walking back its statements from last year that the prescription drug leucovorin can be used to treat certain patients with autism.

8 months ago

Perfect chopped chives are a status symbol for chefs. Can I learn to master ‘green confetti’?

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Perfect chopped chives are a status symbol for chefs. Can I learn to master ‘green confetti’?

My goal: a perfect 10 from Rate My Chives, the ‘number one authority on chives worldwide’. Why is this so hard?

8 months ago

'A sobering preview': extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds

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'A sobering preview': extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds

Rising temperatures making it hard even for young, healthy people to safely do normal physical tasks in many regions

8 months ago

Highly successful people fail, too—but they use these 5 phrases to stay motivated, says expert

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Highly successful people fail, too—but they use these 5 phrases to stay motivated, says expert

"Beliefs peppered with self-criticism can tank motivation, but turning negative self-talk into more positive language can fuel tenacity," says Nir Eyal, author of "Beyond Belief."

8 months ago

What's the secret to crisp-skinned fish?

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What's the secret to crisp-skinned fish?

High heat and low moisture are key to avoiding a soggy or stuck-to-the-pan mess

8 months ago

FDA Approves Leucovorin as First Drug for Rare Genetic Disorder, After Touted as Autism Treatment

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FDA Approves Leucovorin as First Drug for Rare Genetic Disorder, After Touted as Autism Treatment

The move comes months after the Trump administration touted leucovorin as a potential therapy for a broader group of patients with autism symptoms.

8 months ago

Sex with Scorsese, beef with Sondheim ... and inventing the moonwalk? The wildest moments in Liza Minnelli's memoir

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Sex with Scorsese, beef with Sondheim ... and inventing the moonwalk? The wildest moments in Liza Minnelli's memoir

From Peter Sellers dressing like a Nazi, to having to manage her mother Judy Garland's addiction, jaws will drop at Minnelli's anecdotes

8 months ago