Day December 27, 2013

What makes gratitude so powerful? Gratitude is an emotion we use to express appreciation and thankfulness and joy in response to receiving a gift. It’s much more, however. A powerful agent, gratitude can propel us with unstoppable momentum to find…

Brain ischemia is known to include neuronal cell death and persisting neurological deficits. A lack of oxygen and glucose are considered to be key mediators of ischemic neurodegeneration while the exact mechanisms are yet unclear. In former studies the expression…

Age is the leading risk factor for acute and chronic neurodegenerative diseases. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, the oldest known compendium of Chinese materia media, lists herbal medicines that were believed to exert neither fast acting pharmacological effects nor…

Obesity among Black women continues to exceed that of other women. Most weight loss programs created without reference to specific cultural contexts are less effective for Black than White women. Weight control approaches accessible to Black women and adapted to…

“This look is feminine, pretty, and romantic,” says Drew. STEP 1: Brush a pinky-peach powder blush along your cheekbones (1 - Flower On the Glow Blush/Bronzer Duo in Beachy Keen, $10, walmart.com). STEP 2: Smooth a green shadow, like Shiseido Shimmering…

The clock starts ticking the moment you injure your knee. Ignore it and here’s what happens. Month One: Once cartilage has been damaged, knee cells become inflamed. Months One to Six: Without treatment, the inflammation spreads, and cartilage directly around…

Let’s get real: It’s not always possible to avoid eating after dark. Some situations (a late work shift, a delayed flight) call for legit midnight meals—and hey, other times you’re just still hungry. When you are, you should eat, says…

Macmillan Cancer Support said the current system was wasteful Most patients recovering from cancer get six-monthly check-ups Instead, doctors should identify those who need specialist support By Jenny Hope PUBLISHED: 18:41 EST, 26 December 2013 | UPDATED: 19:25 EST, 26…

Dianne Howell was told by doctors she needed physio for poor posture  Mother-of-one referred to specialist after 15 consultations Pain became so severe she was admitted to hospital before seeing anyone Miss Howell was then told she had pancreatic cancer…

Jessica Taylor developed ME when she was just 14 years old She was so ill she had to be fed through a tube for two years and could not speak for 18 months – was unable to move anything other…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Commercial Crime Bureau (CCB), in total, discovered 29 pieces of the new variation of counterfeit HK$1,000 banknote (2003 series) from December 23 to today (December 27). Among them, 22 were counterfeit Bank of China $1,000…

Objectives: Sleep is essential for human beings to live and work properly. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between occupational exposures to workplace risk factors and sleep disturbance in Korean workers. Methods: The data were drawn from the…

The information of electromyographic signals can be used by Myoelectric Control Systems (MCSs) to actuate prostheses. These devices allow the performing of movements that cannot be carried out by persons with amputated limbs. The state of the art in the…

“There’s a lot of relief amongst the team and there’s lots of happy faces,” expedition leader Chris Turney said Friday in a fresh video posted from the deck of the MV Akademik Shokalskiy — an expedition vessel that’s been trapped…

‘Exciting’ research could lead to generally available pill within five years If trials are successful, drug would help around 400,000-500,000 Britons who are deemed at ‘high risk’ of developing Alzheimer’s By Jenny Hope PUBLISHED: 19:02 EST, 26 December 2013 |…

Wayne Robinson, 38, weighed almost 31st and was a ‘ticking time bomb’ He joined a diet club and lost 16st 9lbs – he now weighs 13st 4lbs His sister, Stacey Ferguson, 33, was inspired to follow in his footsteps She…

Products made with essential oils can cause serious problems if ingested Paediatrician Hester Yorke frequently sees children who’ve drunk products Drinking the ‘highly toxic’ oils can cause heart problems and convulsions Oils can cause corneal ulcers and breathing problems if…

Sue Sandars lost nearly all the use of her left arm and leg following stroke But thanks to the robotic leg, she is hoping to get rid of her wheelchair The device is controlled by a super-sensitive insole in her…

By Sara Freeman, medwireNews Reporter medwireNews: There is insufficient evidence to support the use of probiotic supplements during pregnancy or infancy to prevent the development of asthma in infants, Canadian researchers report. Among 3257 infants enrolled in nine randomized clinical…

Research and Markets () has announced the addition of the “Global Pain Management Devices Market Report 2013-2018 ” report to their offering. The global pain management therapeutics market is expected to witness a decline during the forecast period (2012 to…

26 December 2013Last updated at 04:29 ET A man once claimed to be the world’s fattest has flown to the United States to discuss his weight loss surgery. Paul Mason, 53, has a consultation with New York based surgeon Dr…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Labour Department (LD) today (December 27) reminded employment agencies to comply with the law or they may face prosecution. The reminder came after a recent court case in which an employment agency and its director…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Competition Policy Advisory Group (COMPAG) today (December 27) published its 2012-2013 Annual Report, which is available online at the COMPAG website www.compag.gov.hk.¡@ A government spokesman said, “The report reviews the complaints received by COMPAG during…

Individuals with major psychotic and/or affective disorders are at increased risk for developing metabolic syndrome due to lifestyle- and treatment-related factors. Numerous pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions have been tested in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings to decrease these risk…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The level of oral health in Hong Kong in terms of tooth loss is among the best when compared with levels in many developed countries, as revealed in the Oral Health Survey (OHS) 2011 published by…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Government Cloud Platform (GovCloud) was launched today (December 27) to support the hosting of common e-government services for shared use by government bureaux and departments. “GovCloud is the Government’s first major private cloud computing initiative…

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care, promotes the findings of a new study, “Perspectives of older adults on co-management of low back pain by doctors of chiropractic and family…

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted the submission of a marketing authorisation application (MAA) for the potential approval of tolvaptan for the treatment of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Phase III…

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Intravenous Solutions Market 2014-2018 TechNavio forecasts Power Cables Market in China 2014-2018 with a CAGR of 8.08 percent for the period 2013-2018. Several driving factors and trends…

Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI) (NASDAQ: MBII), a leading global provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products announced it has initiated production of Grandevo®, the company’s flagship bioinsecticide, at its Bangor, MI plant. This is the company’s first…

26 December 2013Last updated at 20:03 ET Joshua’s parents were told he would not survive It was at the 12-week scan that problems with Amanda’s pregnancy were first noticed. At the next scan, Amanda and her husband Mark were told…

Yesterday, I was worrying about other people. I was enjoying Christmas with family and friends, getting way too many gifts, being spoiled with food and hugs and love. What about everyone else? Were they getting the love they deserved? I…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Veteran Cantonese opera artists will share their career highs and lows in “Face to Face with a Star in Cantonese Opera – Talk Series (4)”. Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the series will…

Over the last three decades, emergency surgery for perforated sigmoid diverticulitis has evolved dramatically but remains controversial. Diverticulitis is categorized as uncomplicated (amenable to outpatient treatment) versus complicated (requiring hospitalization).Patients with complicated diverticulitis undergo computerized tomography (CT) scanning and the…

Despite an initial good response to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), resistance to treatment eventually develops. Although several resistance mechanisms have been discovered, little data exist regarding Asian patient populations. Methods: Among patients at a tertiary referral…

Conrad Alvin Barrett, 27, has been charged with a federal hate crime related to a racially-motivated assault of a 79-year-old African American man, announced   Acting Assistant Attorney General Jocelyn Samuels of the Civil Rights Division along with United States…

Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the leading causes of adverse perinatal outcomes and is closely related to neonatal disease and death. The incidence of LBW has been increasing. The aim of this study was to investigate the current…

i i hide captionWorkers in Oakland, Calif., check the damage to Interstate 880 on Oct. 19, 1989; this portion of the freeway had collapsed during the Loma Prieta earthquake two days earlier. Paul Sakuma/AP Workers in Oakland, Calif., check the…

Wayne Robinson, 38, weighed almost 31st and was a ‘ticking time bomb’ He joined a diet club and lost 16st 9lbs – he now weighs 13st 4lbs His sister, Stacey Ferguson, 33, was inspired to follow in his footsteps She…

Brave Charlotte Nott, five, lost all limbs below the joint in 2011 Charlotte has finally been able to ride a bike for Christmas The £400 tricycle was made especially for her prosthetic legs By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 17:35 EST,…