Aussie scientists unlock potential therapy for “chemobrain”
SYDNEY, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- "Chemobrain" is a condition which affects up to 60 percent of women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer -- leaving them with memory, learning and concentration problems. However, a study released on Friday suggests that "chemobrain" is...
Mind-computer interface provides individuals with paralysis full management of a pill laptop
Researchers from the BrainGate consortium have, for the first time, shown that a brain-computer interface (BCI) can be used by people with paralysis to control a commercial tablet computer. A small device implanted in the motor cortex of the patient was able to...
UNESCO could rent extra Chinese language workers: newspaper
BEIJING, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) plans to increase the quota for Chinese staff, the China Daily reported Friday. The quota for Chinese staff at UNESCO is between 23 and 39, but will likely be...
Poking and prodding the molecules of life
Applying physics to the properties and underlying structures of the molecules of life offers an insight into the mechanisms that make living beings tick. But even seemingly simple actions like muscle contraction involve a wide array of biological interactions, which...
Peshawar college assault: Taliban ‘burn instructor alive in entrance of pupils and behead youngsters’
Taliban terrorists allegedly burned a teacher alive and made the students watch during their attack on a Pakistan school which left over 130 people dead. According to a NBC News report, citing an unnamed military official, the terrorists stormed the Army Public school...
Sports activities Replace: Olympic silver medalist John Joe Nevin to return to ring on large weekend for Irish boxers overseas
Nevin will aim to go 11-0 against a Nicaraguan journeyman in a bid to build momentum ahead of a crucial 2019. LONDON OLYMPIC SILVER medalist John Joe Nevin will return to the ring after a nine-month absence on a bumper Saturday for some of Ireland’s top professional...
Xinhua Headlines: Jingdezhen: Forming a language within the birthplace of china
By H. L. Bentley JINGDEZHEN, JIANGXI, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Tucked away in a valley in the southeast of China is a tiny city with a huge history. Today it is called Jingdezhen, the name bestowed upon it by Song dynasty Emperor Zhenzong in 1004. Its current name tells us...
Sports activities Replace: ‘Is that this so particular?’ – Napoli star not impressed by Liverpool’s well-known ‘That is Anfield’ signal
Belgian attacker Dries Mertens says they won’t be overawed by the atmosphere tonight as Napoli stand on the brink of the Champions League knockout stages. NAPOLI ATTACKER DRIES Mertens has suggested that Anfield’s fear factor is exaggerated, ahead of the Serie A...
Sports activities Replace: Guardiola says racism ‘is in all places’ and rallies behind ‘unimaginable’ Sterling
Chelsea fan Colin Wing denies racially abusing the Man City star at Stamford Bridge. PEP GUARDIOLA SAYS racism “is everywhere” and has hailed Raheem Sterling as an “incredible person” after the Manchester City star spoke out out amid allegations he was subjected to...
Sports activities Replace: Again to the long run! Derry Metropolis launch slick claret and blue 90th anniversary package
‘Proud of our past. Playing for the future.’ DERRY CITY HAVE launched a pretty slick claret and blue 90th anniversary kit. The shirt will be Derry City's third jersey for 2019. A closer look at the embroidery around the crest. Ahead of their 2019 campaign, the...
Regular Physique Temperature Is Surprisingly Much less Than 98.6
Healthy body temps are surprisingly lower Normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, right? Not so. There is no baseline for humans, and even if there was, it would be closer to 97.7 °F. Temperature also varies across the day, peaking in late afternoon and...
Document variety of British ladies are dying due to alcohol
More British women than ever are dying from alcohol-related diseases, figures revealed today. Eight women in every 100,000 across the UK die every year because of conditions caused by boozing. This figure is the highest it has been since records began in 2001 but...
A New Connection between the Intestine and Mind
A surprising way that diet leads risks of stroke and cognitive impairment It is well known that a high salt diet leads to high blood pressure, a risk factor for an array of health problems, including heart disease and stroke. But over the last decade, studies across...
Research: Natural antibiotic discovered in wasp venom
Does wasp venom contain the solution to combat antibiotic-resistant germs? Wasps are not the most popular visitors for outdoor activities. Many people are afraid of the painful stings or suffer from an insect sting allergy. But these uninvited guests could soon save...
Vitamin Vaping Raises Wariness amongst Scientists
Companies claim e-cigarettes can deliver nutrients, but experts say the science looks shaky You’ve still got to eat to live, but now you can purportedly back this up by vaping your vitamins. One company claims a few puffs on their e-cigarette packs your lungs with 10...
Girls with an hourglass determine just like Kim Kardashian are NOT more healthy or extra fertile
It's long been suggested men are more attracted to a woman's hourglass figure because it signals better fertility. However, scientists have now revealed this is not the case, with 'heavy women' having the most, and healthiest, children. The low waist-to-hip ratio,...
Is It Protected to Give Individuals with Alzheimer’s Medical Marijuana?
Minnesota becomes the latest state to allow medical marijuana for people with Alzheimer’s. Share on PinterestThere is some evidence that medical marijuana can help people with Alzheimer’s, but researchers say there are risks, too. Getty ImagesSome states are going...
Well being: ‘Good Morning America’s’ Amy Robach Recognized With Breast Most cancers After On-Air Mammogram
News correspondent for ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Amy Robach, was interviewing the wife of an Amish schoolteacher when a producer asked her if she would ever agree to an on-air mammogram to test for breast cancer as part of the show's GMA Goes Pink day. She was 40,...
Why Toys, Not Touchscreens, Are Higher Presents for Children
How traditional toys like building blocks, dolls, and action figures help children develop in ways video games can’t. Share on PinterestTraditional toys help encourage positive emotional, mental, and creative development in kids. Getty ImagesIt’s that time of year...
Well being: What Are The Dangers Of Consuming Purple Meat?
What exactly is the beef here? Though red meat can be nutritious, highlighting the risks of eating too much is not that simple since most studies we have on the subject are observational. Take, for instance, new research from the Cleveland Clinic which suggests that...