Wednesday 4 January 2012 A new study from researchers at Queen Mary, University of London shows how a particular virus tricks the immune system into triggering inflammation and nerve cell damage in the brain, which is known to cause MS…. Read More ›
Misc….
Compromised Code Names, Operations and Equipment / Recent and in progress ( Updated 12:37PM PST / 27OCT2013 )
EEV: Recently Compromised or exposed Code names, Operations, Software and facilities. The list is in no particular order and is being updated frequently. These are just the discoveries from the past 2 years. * Details of ALL operations can be… Read More ›
XKEYSCORE- NSA Tool Presentation
Stored PDF file at link below: xkeyscore-slidedeck[1]
Is the McDonald’s McDouble the ‘cheapest, most nutritious and bountiful food that has ever existed in human history?
EEV: Hmmm if you disagree with their theory of nutrition. You are a ” Liberal ‘coalition of class snobs, locavore foodies and militant anti-corporate types “ If its dollars per calories they believe in, why not cut to the chase… Read More ›
Newly approved blood thinner may increase susceptibility to some viral infections
Contact: Les Lang llang@med.unc.edu 919-966-9366 University of North Carolina Health Care CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina indicates that a newly approved blood thinner that blocks a key component of the… Read More ›
Brain scans might predict future criminal behavior
Contact: Kent Kiehl kkiehl@mrn.org 505-925-4516 Duke University Low anterior cingulate activity linked to repeat offenses ALBUQUERQUE, NM and DURHAM, NC–A new study conducted by The Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, N.M., shows that neuroimaging data can predict the likelihood of… Read More ›
New disorder could classify millions of people as mentally ill
Contact: Stephanie Burns sburns@bmjgroup.com 44-020-738-36920 BMJ-British Medical Journal New condition that may lead to ‘inappropriate medical decision making,’ warns expert Personal View: The new somatic symptom disorder in DSM-5 risks mislabeling many people as mentally ill Millions of people could… Read More ›
Rebuttal to Dr. Oz’s article in regards to the “Anti-Snob Diet”
Rebuttal to Dr. Oz’s article in regards to the “Anti-Snob Diet” Remember Dr Oz. needs a chance to clarify. Until then though, these are my humble statements. And as always, I do 1 run, no editing…As you can plainly tell… Read More ›
Health Research Weekly Video Report 30 NOV 2012
Topics: Potentially Toxic Flame Retardants found in Many U.S. Couches More Facebook Friends means more Stress, says report 4 Common Antipsychotic Drugs found to lack safety and effectiveness in older adults Bothered by Negative, Unwanted Thoughts? Just throw them away
Treating Chocolate with Happy Thoughts, Makes the Consumer Happier too.
“Treated” chocolate makes you happier CHOCOLATE has wonderful powers – witness our report last week on the correlation between per-capita chocolate consumption and a nation’s haul of Nobel prizes (3 November). Now Tony Burton points us to the apparently very… Read More ›
Papaya extract thwarts growth of cancer cells in lab tests
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Elizabeth Connor eaconnor@ufl.edu 352-273-6387 University of Florida The humble papaya is gaining credibility in Western medicine for anticancer powers that folk cultures have recognized for generations. University of Florida researcher Nam Dang, M.D., Ph.D.,… Read More ›
FBI Agent in Petraeus Case Under Scrutiny: Agent in question sent shirtless photos to Ms. Kelley well before the email investigation began
U.S. NEWS Updated November 12, 2012, 10:24 p.m. ET By DEVLIN BARRETT, EVAN PEREZ and SIOBHAN GORMAN WASHINGTON—A federal agent who launched the investigation that ultimately led to the resignation of Central Intelligence Agency chief David Petraeus was barred from… Read More ›
HSBC and Goldman Sachs held $335m of Libyan state oil money ( Gaddafi’s Billions? )
Reposted at request in regards to the HSBC Jersey offshore account scandal 26th May 2011 Update: Global Witness publishes the Libyan Investment Authority financial position as of September 2010 Read BBC Business Editor Robert Peston’s analysis of this story Listen to… Read More ›
New York’s emergency management director fired for sending crews to his OWN house during Superstorm Sandy to remove downed tree
By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED:09:24 EST, 8 November 2012| UPDATED:12:40 EST, 8 November 2012 Fired: Steven Kuhr, New York’s emergency management director, was accused of abusing his power New York’s emergency management director has been fired by the governor after… Read More ›
Antioxidant compound reduced incidence of colorectal metachronous adenomas ( selenium )
Contact: Tara Yates tara.yates@aacr.org 267-646-0558 American Association for Cancer Research HOUSTON – Supplementation with a selenium-based antioxidant compound decreased the risk of developing new polyps of the large bowel — called colorectal metachronous adenomas — in people who previously had… Read More ›
Units of the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) have reported Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOS) in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian soldiers spooked after UFOs fly over Monday, 05 November 2012 Units of the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) have reported Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOS) in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. An ITBP unit… Read More ›
UN accuses Texas, Iowa of violating international agreement over election observers
Thursday, 01 November 2012 The group hosting international election observers said Thursday that state officials in Iowa and Texas are needlessly blocking access to the decades-old process the United States already has agreed to, an official said Thursday…. Read More ›
Higher folates, not antioxidants, can reduce hearing loss risk in men
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Matt Daigle newsroom@entnet.org 703-535-3754 American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery New research released at world’s largest ENT meeting San Diego, CA – Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins have no bearing on… Read More ›
‘Dung of the devil’ plant roots point to new swine flu drugs: Showed greater potency against influenza A (H1N1) than a prescription antiviral drugs
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Scientists in China have discovered that roots of a plant used a century ago during the great Spanish influenza pandemic contains substances with powerful effects in laboratory… Read More ›
‘Video message mocking homeless people screened at Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s lavish $6.5m wedding’
By Mike Larkin PUBLISHED:18:08 EST, 24 October 2012| UPDATED:18:12 EST, 24 October 2012 They are well known for spending much of their time championing charitable causes. But Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s reputation for goodwill may take a hit… Read More ›