SCOTUS: Chemical weapons treaty cannot be invoked in assault case BY Mark Sherman, Associated Press June 2, 2014 at 2:20 PM EDT WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday that prosecutors may not rely on an international chemical weapons treaty to convict a woman who attacked her husband’s mistress. The justices threw out… Read More »
Bilderberg at 60: inside the world’s most secretive conference Topics on the agenda for the three-day summit first held on 29 May 1954 will include: does privacy exist? George Osborne is among those attending the high-powered summit. Photograph: John Thys/AFP/Getty Images It’s been a week of celebrations for Henry Kissinger. On Tuesday… Read More »
Regular exercise, including walking, significantly reduces the chance that a frail older person will become physically disabled, according to one of the largest and longest-running studies of its kind to date. The results, published on Tuesday in the journal JAMA, reinforce the necessity of frequent physical activity for our aging parents, grandparents and, of course,… Read More »
BY Daniela Hernandez, Kaiser Health News June 2, 2014 at 11:47 AM EDT Photo by Rebecca Emery/Getty Images Long Island dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla knows well how to treat acne, burns and rashes. But when a patient came in with a potentially disfiguring case of bullous pemphigoid—a rare skin condition that causes large, watery blisters—she was… Read More »
Table 1 Persistence of clinically relevant bacteria on dry inanimate surfaces. Type of bacterium Duration of persistence (range) Reference(s) Acinetobacter spp. 3 days to 5 months [18, 25, 28, 29, 87, 88] Bordetella pertussis 3 – 5 days [89, 90] Campylobacter jejuni up to 6 days [91] Clostridium difficile (spores) 5 months [92–94] Chlamydia… Read More »
THE way we’re working isn’t working. Even if you’re lucky enough to have a job, you’re probably not very excited to get to the office in the morning, you don’t feel much appreciated while you’re there, you find it difficult to get your most important work accomplished, amid all the distractions, and you don’t believe… Read More »
An American trucker who languished for seven months in a Mexican prison after accidentally carrying ammunition across the border told Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren the experience was “the worst thing that anybody could ever go through.” Jabin Bogan recounted his 2012 plight on “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren” Tuesday, a case… Read More »
It is well established that brain games and puzzles act as calisthenics for our brains, expanding their capacity and improving their overall health. More surprising are the findings of a study led by researchers at the University of Michigan. It shows that just as effective in building cognitive strength are social interactions. The design of… Read More »
PHILADELPHIA — DINNER with your children in 19th-century America often required some self-control. Berry stains in your daughter’s hair? Good for her. Raccoon bites running up your boy’s arms? Bet he had an interesting day. As this year’s summer vacation begins, many parents contemplate how to rein in their kids. But there was a time… Read More »
A study from researchers at the University of Eastern Finland shows that there may be a link between cynicism and brain health. This study was published in the Journal of American Academy of Neurology. According to Austrian Tribune, those who are less likely to trust others are more likely to develop dementia. Those who have… Read More »