الاثنين، 30 نوفمبر 2015

Why cooks are leaving New York City in droves and 10 More

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Why cooks are leaving New York City in droves

There is a chef crisis in NYC, but restaurateurs are finally willing to reinvent the system.

Amazon reveals Prime Air drone flight footage with Jeremy Clarkson explainer

Amazon reveals Prime Air drone flight footage with Jeremy Clarkson explainer

Cards Against Humanity earned $71,145 on Friday selling absolutely nothing

One intern bought a $3,120 24-karat gold personal pleasure massager.

Kendall Jenner Instagrammed a picture of herself naked on a horse

Model Kendall Jenner Instagrammed a picture of herself naked on a horse.

President Obama and Bill Gates to announce historic investment in clean energy research

President Obama will join with the leaders of 18 other countries as well as Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Monday at the United Nations Climate Summit in Paris to launch a h...

The Cyber Monday master list: all the deals you need to know

From 4K TVs to laptops and tablets, this is your go-to guide for the top Cyber Monday deals.

Partygoers go wild for mini-tornado after it appears at Aussie music festival

This could be the best unexpected party guest ever.

Australian politicians won't stop dropping references to Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is currently sending Australia into Tay Tay fever as she tours the country, and it seems the nation's politicians aren't immune.

Royal family releases adorable new photos of Princess Charlotte

Kensington Palace released precious new photos of Princess Charlotte shot by her mom.

University of Chicago cancels classes, events at main campus over threat

The University of Chicago has canceled Monday classes at its main campus after an online threat.

My high school teammate, Kobe Bryant

There was a moment when a teenage Kobe Bryant existed on the brink between hometown hero and NBA superstar. This is that moment, as told by his 1996 team.

ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News

ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News


Synapse discovery could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Posted: 27 Nov 2015 07:23 AM PST

A team of scientists has discovered how connections between brain cells are destroyed in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease -- work that opens up a new avenue for research on possible treatments for the degenerative brain condition.

Structural brain connectivity as a genetic marker for schizophrenia

Posted: 25 Nov 2015 08:32 AM PST

Schizophrenia has been considered an illness of disrupted brain connectivity since its earliest descriptions. Several studies have suggested brain white matter is affected not only in patients with schizophrenia but also in individuals at increased risk for the disease.

Postoperative Clostridium difficile infection in the Veterans Health Administration

Posted: 25 Nov 2015 08:32 AM PST

The overall postoperative rate of Clostridium difficile infection, a bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea and life-threatening intestinal conditions, was 0.4 percent per year among more than 468,386 surgical procedures at the Veterans Health Administration, according to a study.

Changes in retail prices for prescription dermatologic drugs from 2009-2015

Posted: 25 Nov 2015 08:32 AM PST

Prices among 19 brand-name prescription dermatologic drugs increased rapidly between 2009 and 2015, with prices for topical antineoplastic drugs to prevent the spread of cancer cells increasing an average of 1,240 percent, according to an article.

Can physical exercise enhance long-term memory?

Posted: 25 Nov 2015 07:47 AM PST

Exercise can enhance the development of new brain cells in the adult brain, a process called adult neurogenesis. These newborn brain cells play an important role in learning and memory. A new study has determined that mice that spent time running on wheels not only developed twice the normal number of new neurons, but also showed an increased ability to distinguish new objects from familiar objects.

Scientists identify promising new melanoma drug

Posted: 25 Nov 2015 05:41 AM PST

A new, first-in-class compound halts tumor growth by disrupting protein production, report scientists, who say that the new drug may show promise for treating skin cancers that are resistant or unresponsive to today's leading therapies. In the United States, 5 million people are treated annually for skin cancer, and 9,000 people die from the deadliest form -- melanoma.