Brain region found to be linked to OCD-health

"LONDON: Scientists have located an area in the brain that fails to "kick-in" for people with obsessive compulsive disorder and those at risk of developing the condition. The discovery could allow experts to diagnose the disorder much earlier and better track how...

Stephen Hawking may Leave Britain, Settle in Canada

Stephen Hawking, the famous theoretical physicist whose work in quantum mechanics and black hole theory, amongst other things, is considering moving to Canada. The news comes after Hawking lashed out at the British government for $160 million worth of cuts in science funding...

A Cambridge First for the anorexic girl given just hours to live

" After graduating from Cambridge University with a starred First Class degree, Mandy Kaye has the world at her feet. She achieved the highest possible grade, the only student in her faculty to do so. But she...

Nicaragua opposition leader Eduardo Montealegre pushed banks into bankruptcy

The leader of the Nicaraguan Liberal Alliance (ALN-PC) and former presidential candidate, Eduardo Motealegre has been accused of sending locals banks into bankruptcy. " Nicaraguan opposition accused of fraud Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:45:55    Nicaraguan...

Ahmadinejad: Iran has improved its negotiating position.

President Ahmadinejad stated Iran position in nuclear negotiations has improved as Western Powers agreed to sit and talk. " 'Situation in favor of Iran N. issue' Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:50:00    The Iranian President says the situation has turned in favor of...

Gene test gives early alert for breast cancer

This story ring me a bell to one patient. She has to pay a lot of money for the medicine. "All women could soon be offered a genetic test which would tell them whether they were likely or unlikely to contract breast...

Earth 'not at risk' from collider

Well, that's one less thing to worry about. If we did disappear down a black hole, it would probably be over pretty quickly anyway."Earth 'not at risk' from collider ...

Banned cancer drugs better than NHS ones

Is this what we want?" A former fireman who developed liver cancer after 25 years’ service has been told that if he pays for the only drug that can treat his disease his NHS care will be withdrawn. Barry Humphrey,...

Banks slip through virus loophole

  British banks introduce a sureptitious rule change allowing them to not compensate online fraud victims if they do not have up to date anti-virus software. " A small addition to the Banking Code seems like such a minor thing. But the change, which came into effect...

Speed up, life's too short

Perceived wisdom may tell us to slow down our lives but maybe pressure brings the best results, says Lucy Kellaway. A couple of weeks ago, I listened to an admissions tutor from Cambridge University talking to sixth formers. He said he was looking for four things in...

A Perpetual Student Pursues Education to the Nth Degree

"Benjamin B. Bolger's story seems like a hoax. At age 32, he says, he has just earned his 11th advanced degree: a doctorate that Harvard University awarded him on Thursday.Mr. Bolger's unlikely story has another twist: He is dyslexic. "

Director General of MI5 humiliated in whistleblower battle against journalist

"Having been left with no option other than to resign from the Security Department of the Home Office, John Francis Smith soon found another job in the NHS and though not as well paid, he survived comfortably enough....

Journalists contemplate Science and Religion's role on health

"I will be a fellow, which is supposed to be a gender-neutral tone for “a group of people who work together as peers in the pursuit of knowledge.” In this case, my peers will be nine other journalists who will...

Graduate Hats Potentially Harmful to Students

The traditional tossing of caps at the end of those lengthy graduation ceremonies has become something all students look forward to. It is a way to symbolize their freedom from the academic degree they've just...

Family of Murdered Boy Drop NAMBLA Suit

" The family of a murdered boy have dropped their 8-year lawsuit against an organization whom their suit claimed spurred the kidnapping, killing, and rape of their son."

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