Sackler Scion’s Email Reveals Push for High-Dose OxyContin, New Lawsuit Disclosures Claim

Purdue Pharma tried to maximize profits by marketing the drug to keep patients on higher doses for longer periods, a lawsuit charges.
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Pain-Relieving Drugs, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Drug Abuse and Traffic, Addiction (Psychology)
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NPR News: Exploring The Mysterious Origins Of Mars' 3-Mile-High Sand Pile

Exploring The Mysterious Origins Of Mars' 3-Mile-High Sand Pile
Space scientists on Earth have improvised a tool on the Mars rover to help them figure out how a giant mountain on the Red Planet came to be. Their surprising conclusion: It's likely windswept sand.

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NPR News: Sick And Tired? Scientists Find Protein That Puts Flies To Sleep And Fights Infection

Sick And Tired? Scientists Find Protein That Puts Flies To Sleep And Fights Infection
In the search for what triggers sleep, researchers stumbled upon a link between sleep and the immune system. A single fly gene gets turned on in sick flies, inducing sleep and an immune response.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 1, 2019 at 02:13AM
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NPR News: Opinion: Here's Why U.S. Aid To Palestinians Needs To Continue

Opinion: Here's Why U.S. Aid To Palestinians Needs To Continue
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro and Washington Institute for Near East Policy senior fellow Dana Stroul warn of the consequences of cutting U.S. assistance.

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36 Hours in St. Moritz

This scenic Swiss town is prime territory for those who love snow sports. Other distractions include galleries, glamorous old hotels, and restaurants serving robust Alpine meals.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Alpine Skiing
By LAURA RYSMAN from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2MGm1C0
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Tips for Traveling Cheaply in Any City

Staying comfortable and staying connected away from home can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Luggage and Packing, Food
By GEOFFREY MORRISON from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2TqfTQQ
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NPR News: Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe

Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe
Frostbite can nip ears in just a few minutes in the sort of temperatures many Americans are facing this week. Pull that hat down and curb the drinking; alcohol can impair your judgment of temperature.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 31, 2019 at 10:56AM
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NPR News: With Better Climate Data, A Push To Use It To Prepare For Climate Impacts

With Better Climate Data, A Push To Use It To Prepare For Climate Impacts
Scientists are getting more and better data on our changing climate. Now, there's a push to use it to help people cope with the extremes we know are coming.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 31, 2019 at 06:00AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: With Better Data On Climate Change, Scientists Predict Extreme Conditions Earlier

With Better Data On Climate Change, Scientists Predict Extreme Conditions Earlier
Scientists are getting more and better data on our changing climate. Now, there's a push to use it to help people cope with the extremes we know are coming.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 31, 2019 at 05:58AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Growing Up In Kenya Really Does Not Prepare You For Chicago's Deep Freeze

Growing Up In Kenya Really Does Not Prepare You For Chicago's Deep Freeze
Esther Ngumbi's dad back home had no idea what advice to give her about surviving the historic low temperatures. And he definitely wanted to know what that kind of cold feels like.

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He Swallowed a Toothpick. It Could Have Killed Him.

For several weeks, a young athlete’s symptoms stumped doctors, despite tests and scans. Unnoticed in a sandwich or wrap, toothpicks can do a surprising amount of damage in the digestive tract, and beyond.
By DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2Tn7uOf
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Digestive Tract, your-feed-science
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E-Cigarettes Are Effective at Helping Smokers Quit, a Study Says

A yearlong, randomized trial in England showed that e-cigarettes were almost twice as successful as products like patches or gum for smoking cessation.
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E-Cigarettes, Smoking and Tobacco, Nicotine, Research
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NPR News: Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex

Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex
The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 31, 2019 at 04:24AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming

Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming
Sea stars along the Pacific Coast are dying in the largest disease epidemic ever documented in a wild marine species. New research suggests warmer waters is making the disease even more deadly.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 31, 2019 at 03:10AM
Category Health & Science

Opioid Lawsuits Are Headed to Trial. Here's Why the Stakes Are Getting Uglier

The judge presiding over all the federal cases had hoped to settle them by now. But the behemoth litigation is only becoming more bloated, contentious and difficult to resolve.
By JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2CRDKSy
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Suits and Litigation (Civil), Opioids and Opiates
Source The New York Times
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This Is Your Brain Off Facebook

Planning on quitting the social platform? A major new study offers a glimpse of what unplugging might do for your life. (Spoiler: It’s not so bad.)
By BENEDICT CAREY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2TmA4zh
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Social Media, Computers and the Internet, Psychology and Psychologists
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Seeking the Genetic Underpinnings of Morning Persons and Night Owls

Researchers identified hundreds of gene variations that may be connected to when people go to bed.
By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2DIJC1Q
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Genetics and Heredity, Biorhythms, Mental Health and Disorders, your-feed-science
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Opinion: Foreign Forces Did Not Start Venezuela's Transition. Venezuela Did

Opinion: Foreign Forces Did Not Start Venezuela's Transition. Venezuela Did
Venezuela's government and opposition triggered the political standoff that's drawing an international response. Latin America expert Javier Corrales explains how.

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Sri Lanka, an Island Nation That Is Best Savored Slowly

A train trip is one way to experience the natural beauty of the country, even if you have only a few days. But advance planning is essential.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Budget Travel
By LUCAS PETERSON from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2WuadHy
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The city, in the shadow of Sun Valley resort, has a rich history as a mining and sheep ranching hub, but it’s also “Wild West Idaho,” says professional big mountain skier, Lexi du Pont, a local who shares some of her favorite places.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Skiing, Travel and Vacations
By Unknown Author from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2RqNS9O
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Frostbite and Hypothermia: Tips to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather

During extreme cold, the blood rushes to the center of the body to protect vital organs, and the body temperature can fall to dangerous lows. The best advice is to stay inside, experts say.
By KAREN ZRAICK from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2sY990N
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Weather, Hypothermia
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: A 13-Year-Old Science Entrepreneur Wants To Bring Her Water Testing Device To Market

A 13-Year-Old Science Entrepreneur Wants To Bring Her Water Testing Device To Market
A young teenager in Colorado has been named one of Forbes 30 under 30, a list made up of the "brashest entrepreneurs" in the U.S. and Canada.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 30, 2019 at 05:07AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Opinion: How Should Media Decide Which Mass Shootings To Cover?

Opinion: How Should Media Decide Which Mass Shootings To Cover?
A mass shooting last week in Florida barely registered in national news. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with writer Carl Hiaasen, who argues in a Miami Herald column that the number dead shouldn't be all that matters.

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NPR News: From Fruit Fly To Stink Eye: Searching For Anger's Animal Roots

From Fruit Fly To Stink Eye: Searching For Anger's Animal Roots
Scientists say comedian Lewis Black has a lot in common with a fruit fly. They're both really good at acting angry, probably because human anger has roots in animal aggression.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 30, 2019 at 03:13AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Pakistan's Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman's Blasphemy Acquittal

Pakistan's Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman's Blasphemy Acquittal
Asia Bibi, a mother and illiterate farmhand of Christian faith, spent eight years on death row, until a higher court acquitted her in October. The reversal sparked huge protests by Islamic extremists.

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It’s Getting Very, Very, Very Cold Outside. Time to Run Away.

Looking for an escape route from the polar vortex? Here are a half-dozen possibilities that are guaranteed to be warmer than minus-14 degrees.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Beaches
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2SbrUMO
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What to Take on Your Winter Road Trip

Thanks to many winters spent driving in the Rockies, the Sierra Nevada and icy New England, we have recommendations to keep you safe and warm on the road.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
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At Surf Camp 2.0, Data Rules

At the new Surf Simply resort in Costa Rica, guests are videotaped as they catch a wave, and that’s only the beginning of the tech-based coaching.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Surfing, Travel and Vacations
By BONNIE TSUI from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2RZmWDl
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NPR News: Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?

Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
A new report in 'The Lancet' uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 29, 2019 at 03:26AM
Category Health & Science

Germs in Your Gut Are Talking to Your Brain. Scientists Want to Know What They’re Saying.

The body’s microbial community may influence the brain and behavior, perhaps even playing a role in dementia, autism and other disorders.
By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2UpJcTU
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Animal Behavior, Microbiology, your-feed-science
Source The New York Times
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Which Allergens Are in Your Food? You Can’t Always Tell From the Labels

Despite federal legislation passed 15 years ago, food labels don’t always alert consumers to allergens that may be present in packaged goods.
By ERIC ATHAS from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2DCpzSI
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Labeling and Labels (Product), Allergies, Food, Nuts, your-feed-science
Source The New York Times
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Why It Hurts to Lose Sleep

Sleep deprivation can make your physical aches more painful. A new study begins to explain how that happens.
By BENEDICT CAREY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2HEHXhY
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Sleep, Brain, Research
Source The New York Times
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Study Offers Hint of Hope for Staving Off Dementia in Some People

People who received intensive treatment for hypertension were less likely to develop minor cognitive problems than those receiving standard treatment.
By PAM BELLUCK from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2RmMXaH
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Alzheimer's Disease, Blood Pressure, Dementia
Source The New York Times
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Caroline Elton Helps Doctors Heal Themselves

The psychologist counsels doctors who are suffering even as they tend to the needs of others.
By CLAUDIA DREIFUS from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2MANGUN
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Psychology and Psychologists, Doctors, Depression (Mental), your-feed-science
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: How California's Worst Oil Spill Turned Beaches Black And The Nation Green

How California's Worst Oil Spill Turned Beaches Black And The Nation Green
In 1969, oil from an offshore well left beaches in Santa Barbara, Calif., coated with crude and littered with dead birds. The country's reaction helped create the modern environmental movement.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 28, 2019 at 05:29PM
Category Health & Science

4,000 Miles, Seven Countries: An African Adventure on Two Wheels

A 10-week cycling trip from Morocco to Ghana takes riders on a rough ribbon of road through West Africa, a region better known for strife than tourism.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Bicycles and Bicycling
By PATRICK SCOTT from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2TigtQG
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NPR News: 'Team Human' Stresses That The Future Lies In Connection And Cooperation

'Team Human' Stresses That The Future Lies In Connection And Cooperation
Douglas Rushkoff's knowledge of digital technology shines in his new book, horrifying us with the capacities of the machines we've built — and the ways they have been used against us.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 28, 2019 at 05:01PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Lincoln Memorial Standoff Exposes Divisions Among Kentucky Catholics

Lincoln Memorial Standoff Exposes Divisions Among Kentucky Catholics
The controversy involving a Catholic high school group from Kentucky has underlined racial and political divisions in the country. It's exposing those tensions within the Catholic church as well.

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NPR News: To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence

To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence
The 40-mile fence is being built to protect Denmark's $5 billion pig industry from possible infection by wild boars. But critics doubt the fence will work, and warn it may adversely affect wildlife.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 27, 2019 at 08:02PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: After Damaging Year, Pope Francis Calls For 4-Day Clerical Sex Abuse Summit

After Damaging Year, Pope Francis Calls For 4-Day Clerical Sex Abuse Summit
The Vatican has scheduled a conference on clerical sex abuse, following a year in which allegations emerged around the world. The summit's goal: to make sure bishops understand there's a problem.

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NPR News: 'Once Again In Shock': Police Uncover 2nd Terror Plot Against Muslim Community In New York

'Once Again In Shock': Police Uncover 2nd Terror Plot Against Muslim Community In New York
The religious community of Islamberg, New York, has been the target of conservative media attacks, conspiracy theories and actual plots for years. Now the families who live there are speaking out.

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NPR News: New Netflix Show 'Brainchild' Makes Science Fun For Kids

New Netflix Show 'Brainchild' Makes Science Fun For Kids
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Sahana Srinivasan, host of the new children's television series Brainchild, about making science relatable.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 27, 2019 at 07:53PM
Category Health & Science

On the Way to Auschwitz, I Found ‘Heil Hitler’ Signs For Sale

On a Holocaust education trip in Poland, a writer discovers Nazi memorabilia at a flea market, in apparent violation of the law. But nothing is quite that simple.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Holocaust and the Nazi Era, Jews and Judaism
By ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2MAt52Z
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These Patients Had Sickle-Cell Disease. Experimental Therapies May Have Cured Them.

Success against sickle-cell would mark “the first genetic cure of a common genetic disease” and could free tens of thousands of Americans from agonizing pain.
By GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2MzXyhN
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Genetics and Heredity, Hemoglobin, Sickle Cell Anemia
Source The New York Times
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When the Cat Needs a Painkiller

Owners have few good options for cats that need long-term relief.
By C. CLAIBORNE RAY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2RPjc7o
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Pain-Relieving Drugs, Cats, Pain, Cushing's Disease
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Opinion: A True 'Sports Hero,' Jackie Robinson At 100

Opinion: A True 'Sports Hero,' Jackie Robinson At 100
January 31, 2019 will mark 100 years since the birth of baseball legend Jackie Robinson.

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NPR News: Crow Murders In Idaho Are Nothing To Squawk About: Human Scarecrows Try To Divert Bird Invasion

Crow Murders In Idaho Are Nothing To Squawk About: Human Scarecrows Try To Divert Bird Invasion
The Crow Management Task Force in Nampa, Idaho, uses drones, lasers and even a live hawk to scare the birds away. For the past three winters, crows have descended on the town, creating a public health hazard.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 26, 2019 at 06:04PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Australia's Heatwave Is Taking A Toll On People, Animals, Infrastructure And Land

Australia's Heatwave Is Taking A Toll On People, Animals, Infrastructure And Land
As temperatures break records, Australians are suffering from heat-related illnesses, power has been cut to preserve supplies, and more than 90 horses were found dead in a dried reservoir.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 26, 2019 at 07:08AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Muscles May Preserve A Shortcut To Restore Lost Strength

Muscles May Preserve A Shortcut To Restore Lost Strength
Muscle cells may retain nuclei that helped them grow strong, even after muscles shrink from lack of use. This provocative contentious idea could have implications for public health and sports.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 26, 2019 at 05:17AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Unraveling A Washington Mall Confrontation, Frame By Frame

Unraveling A Washington Mall Confrontation, Frame By Frame
NPR's initial reporting would have benefited from even more restraint than it showed

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NPR News: Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors

Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors
U.S. prescriptions for Valium, Ativan and other benzodiazepines for chronic pain have been rising since 2003, statistics show. And half of those prescriptions are from primary care physicians.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 26, 2019 at 01:18AM
Category Health & Science

When to Go Where in 2019

As you sort out your 2019 travel plans, keep the calendar in mind. Booking your trip at the right time, or the right time of year, could lead to huge savings.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Budget Travel, Travel and Vacations
By JUSTIN SABLICH from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2Wexa1a
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In Houston, Food and Drink Elevated by Two Local Stars

At Better Luck Tomorrow, Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel team up to deliver a casual but still serious culinary experience. Don’t forget to eat your carrots.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Bars and Nightclubs, Restaurants
By SHANNON SIMS from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2B24Sho
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NPR News: VIDEO: Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus

VIDEO: Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus
As a child on a New York farm, Eben Bayer helped his dad shovel wood chips in the barn. That's where he noticed a stretchy web of fungus that became the basis of his biodegradable packing material.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 24, 2019 at 10:00PM
Category Health & Science

Deadly Ebola Virus Is Found in Liberian Bat, Researchers Say

Long a suspected source of the virus, bats had not been confirmed as carriers of the lethal disease before. The discovery could help scientists learn more about how the virus infects humans.
By DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2UelRnM
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Bats, Ebola Virus
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NPR News: Pope Francis Is In Panama For Catholic Church's World Youth Day

Pope Francis Is In Panama For Catholic Church's World Youth Day
On his way to Panama, Pope Francis answered reporters' questions. Steve Inskeep talks to Ines San Martin, of the Catholic news site Cruxnow, about what the pope had to say about refugees.

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NPR News: Provoked By Trump, The Religious Left Is Finding Its Voice

Provoked By Trump, The Religious Left Is Finding Its Voice
The Trump Administration has inspired a new activism on the part of liberal religious groups. Like the Moral Majority of the late '70s, they fear an assault on their most basic Christian values.

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NPR News: 'Fourth Trimester' Problems Can Have Long-Term Effects On A Mom's Health

'Fourth Trimester' Problems Can Have Long-Term Effects On A Mom's Health
A woman's health issues related to pregnancy don't always end at the baby's birth. Scientists say complications from childbirth, such as hypertension or diabetes, increase her risk of heart disease.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 24, 2019 at 05:00PM
Category Health & Science

36 Hours in Salvador, Brazil

Carnaval is right around the corner in this energetic city, where traditions — culinary, musical, literary and more — reflect a deep Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
By SETH KUGEL from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2AYISnN
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Hotel Review: Hotel Peter & Paul, New Orleans

A long-vacant church that dates back to the mid-19th century has been converted into a 71-room hotel aiming to mix vintage aesthetics with modern perks.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
By ROB WALKER from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2S80ZkM
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Spinal Fractures Can Be Terribly Painful. A Common Treatment Isn’t Helping.

Injections of bone cement into fractured vertebrae fail to relieve pain any more than a placebo does, researchers found.
By GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2AWLrGM
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Pain-Relieving Drugs
Source The New York Times
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How to Stop Rogue Gene-Editing of Human Embryos? Scientists Differ.

Some U.S. researchers knew of a Chinese scientist’s intentions to implant edited embryos but were unable to stop him. Now scientific institutions are trying to devise global safeguards.
By PAM BELLUCK from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2CCPIiI
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Genetics and Heredity, Medicine and Health
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Ask An Atheist

Ask An Atheist
One nation, not under God.

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NPR News: Assessing An NPR Report On The Indian Child Welfare Act

Assessing An NPR Report On The Indian Child Welfare Act
A complex story needed more context

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Want Clubby Cachet? Stay at a Private Club

Growing numbers of travelers are staying at these old-school institutions, swapping the hotel experience for one that they say offers culture, history and a sense of belonging.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
By AMY SOHN from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2RJOZGH
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Pittsburgh Embraces a Renegade Filmmaker

Steel City already has two famous artistic sons, Andy Warhol and August Wilson, who attract tourists. Will Pittsburgh’s celebration of the horror movie director George A. Romero do the same?
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
By ERIK PIEPENBURG from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2HpdHYl
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NPR News: Biologists Test Promising Treatments For Bats Threatened By Fungal Disease

Biologists Test Promising Treatments For Bats Threatened By Fungal Disease
A fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has killed millions of North American cave-dwelling bats over the past decade. Now, scientists are field testing some promising treatments.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 23, 2019 at 06:00AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Concern About Global Warming Among Americans Spikes, Report Says

Concern About Global Warming Among Americans Spikes, Report Says
The proportion of those polled who say global warming is "personally important" to them jumped from 63 to 72 percent last year.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 23, 2019 at 04:08AM
Category Health & Science

Take a DNA Test, Then Buy an Airplane Ticket

For more and more people, learning about their genetic makeup is just the first step. The second is heading to the airport so they can explore their roots in person.
Sourcer: International New York Times
Keyword: Genealogy, Travel and Vacations
By SHIVANI VORA from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2FFHUR7
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NPR News: Opinion: What I Learned Leading America's 1st Nuclear Inspection In North Korea

Opinion: What I Learned Leading America's 1st Nuclear Inspection In North Korea
Joel Wit, a former State Department official who played a key role in negotiating and implementing the 1994 denuclearization deal with North Korea, writes about important lessons.

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NPR News: Why Did So Many Americans Trust Russian Hackers' Election Propaganda?

Why Did So Many Americans Trust Russian Hackers' Election Propaganda?
Investigations of Russian influence on the 2016 election have tended to focus on the role of social media. Researchers are also exploring the psychological vulnerability that hackers exploited.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 22, 2019 at 05:02PM
Category Health & Science

On the Road to Uruguay’s Barely Known and Beautiful Beaches

This progressive country has long been off the radar for North Americans. But it has some of the best beaches in South America and discounts for foreign travelers.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
By NELL McSHANE WULFHART from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2CBMnQS
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The Best Ways to Travel With (or Without) Your Skis

You can take them on the plane or rent them when you get to the slopes, but most people should think twice about shipping them ahead of time.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Skiing, Luggage and Packing
By WIRECUTTER STAFF from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2T6V6Sl
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Big Change in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Alta, the famed Utah ski resort, has long been known for resisting alteration. Now, its first luxury lodge is set to open, and not everyone is happy.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Skiing
By RACHEL LEVIN from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2CAhPin
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Scientists Are Teaching the Body to Accept New Organs

Patients receiving new kidneys and livers must take damaging anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. Now researchers hope to train the immune system instead of just tamping it down.
By GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2FEV6Wp
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Transplants, Kidneys, Organ Donation, Liver
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: China Says Claim Of Gene-Edited Babies 'Seriously Violated' Regulations

China Says Claim Of Gene-Edited Babies 'Seriously Violated' Regulations
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Associated Press reporter Marilynn Marchione about the Chinese government's investigation into He Jiankui, who claims he created the world's first gene-edited babies.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 22, 2019 at 05:42AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. On DNA Testing And Finding His Own Roots

Historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. On DNA Testing And Finding His Own Roots
As host of the PBS series Finding Your Roots, Gates tells celebrities about their family history. He reflects on his own history and some of the more controversial aspects of DNA testing.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 22, 2019 at 01:56AM
Category Health & Science

A Rising Threat to Pregnant Women: Syphilis

The S.T.D. has gained ground among all women in the U.S., including those who are expecting.
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2CyQSM4
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Syphilis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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NPR News: Researchers Find A Web Of Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers Find A Web Of Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis
It's looking like MS strikes when a variety of triggers gang up to impair neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Researchers are using their new knowledge to search for treatments.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 21, 2019 at 08:35PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: You Don't Have To Go No-Carb: Instead, Think Slow Carb

You Don't Have To Go No-Carb: Instead, Think Slow Carb
Ditching carbs can led to quick weight loss, but can you really stick with it? Here's the science on eating carbs smarter to keep you sated and healthy.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 21, 2019 at 05:07PM
Category Health & Science

In Britain, Enraptured by the Wild, Lonely and Remote

Rustic shelters called bothies — more than 100 of which are scattered throughout England, Wales and Scotland — are an indispensable, if little-known, element of British hill culture.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Hikes and Hiking, Travel and Vacations, Restoration and Renovation
By STEPHEN HILTNER from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2W9uwJZ
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NPR News: 'Inheritance' Author: Genetic Test Unravels Family History, Identity

'Inheritance' Author: Genetic Test Unravels Family History, Identity
Dani Shapiro found out through a genealogy website that the man who raised her was not her biological father. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Shapiro about her book.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 21, 2019 at 05:26AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: The Super Blood Wolf Moon Arrives Sunday Night

The Super Blood Wolf Moon Arrives Sunday Night
A rare total lunar eclipse begins Sunday night. NPR's Melissa Block talks to Pamela Gay, host of the podcast "Astronomy Cast," about what's been dubbed the "super wolf blood moon."

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 21, 2019 at 05:26AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Pray With The Pope, From Your iPhone

Pray With The Pope, From Your iPhone
The pope brought a tablet to his usual Sunday address, as he announced the ClickToPray app for communal prayer around the world, with a call for young Catholics to engage.

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NPR News: Could The 10-Year Challenge Be Putting Your Data At Risk?

Could The 10-Year Challenge Be Putting Your Data At Risk?
The viral 10-Year Challenge on social media could train facial recognition technology on how we age, and potentially be used against us, argues author and tech consultant Kate O'Neill.

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NPR News: Welcome To The World's Largest Gathering Of Humans

Welcome To The World's Largest Gathering Of Humans
It's India's Kumbh Mela festival, which is expected to draw a record 15 million pilgrims this year, all looking to take a dip in the sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

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NPR News: Is The Power Of The Flour Really The Secret To Baking The Perfect Biscuit?

Is The Power Of The Flour Really The Secret To Baking The Perfect Biscuit?
While some bakers believe that soft wheat flour, found primarily in the American South, is the best for making light, flaky biscuits, others say the key to better biscuits comes down to technique.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 19, 2019 at 08:02PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Opinion: Leaving Syria Is Far Less Risky Than Staying

Opinion: Leaving Syria Is Far Less Risky Than Staying
ISIS may not be defeated, but the U.S. is right to withdraw from Syria, argue Aaron David Miller of the Woodrow Wilson Center and Richard Sokolsky of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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NPR News: Opinion: Volunteers Step Up To Care For Furloughed Federal Workers

Opinion: Volunteers Step Up To Care For Furloughed Federal Workers
Around the country, Americans are pitching in to help out government employees who aren't being paid during the shutdown, offering free meals, free haircuts, interest-free loans, and more.

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NPR News: Gladys Knight To Sing The Super Bowl's National Anthem, As A Perilous Fight Endures

Gladys Knight To Sing The Super Bowl's National Anthem, As A Perilous Fight Endures
In a statement, Knight failed to balm an increasingly pronounced cultural rift that's come to dominate the conversation around this year's big game.

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The Elderly and Driving: When Is It Time to Hit the Brakes?

Prince Philip, 97, was involved in a car accident outside London. For families everywhere, the incident raises all-too-familiar questions.
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Traffic Accidents and Safety, Automobile Safety Features and Defects, Elderly, Elder Care
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NPR News: 'The Forward,' Storied Jewish Paper, Shutters Print Edition After 121 Years

'The Forward,' Storied Jewish Paper, Shutters Print Edition After 121 Years
The Forward, founded in 1897, says it's shifting the focus of its Yiddish and English content to digital — and laying off nearly 30 percent of its staff in the process.

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Older Patients Are Not Returning as Often to Hospitals. Is That a Good Thing?

A new government program was supposed to prevent certain Medicare recipients from cycling in and out of hospitals. Now some experts worry it may be costing lives.
By PAULA SPAN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2FL3suT
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Hospitals, Elderly
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Weather Forecasts

How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Weather Forecasts
The National Weather Service is still putting out weather forecasts, but employees are doing it without pay. And, weather forecasting equipment is not being maintained.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 18, 2019 at 05:04PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: A Former Regulator Rethinks Nuclear Energy

A Former Regulator Rethinks Nuclear Energy
Greg Jaczko used to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. But in his new book, he says nuclear power is too hazardous.

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Your Sweat Will See You Now

A new device — wearable, wireless and battery free — improves the ability to monitor and diagnose health problems by analyzing the sweat on your skin.
By APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2CyCvYm
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Sweating, Sensors, Data-Mining and Database Marketing
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: A Former Regulator Rethinks Nuclear Energy

A Former Regulator Rethinks Nuclear Energy
Greg Jaczko used to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. But in his new book, he says nuclear power is too hazardous.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 16, 2019 at 11:06PM
Category Health & Science

Study Links Drug Maker Gifts to Doctors to More Overdose Deaths

Counties where doctors got more meals, trips and consulting fees from opioid makers had higher overdose deaths involving prescription opioids.
By ABBY GOODNOUGH from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2sB9TJ8
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Opioids and Opiates, Pain-Relieving Drugs, Conflicts of Interest, Addiction (Psychology)
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Christine Porath: What Is The Cost Of Being Uncivil In The Workplace?

Christine Porath: What Is The Cost Of Being Uncivil In The Workplace?
It's free to be kind, yet managers often ignore the value of appreciation. Christine Porath argues that workers and companies experience real costs when there is incivility in the workplace.

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NPR News: Özlem Cekic: How Can Kindness Disarm Hate?

Özlem Cekic: How Can Kindness Disarm Hate?
After being elected to the Danish parliament, Özlem Cekic—a Muslim immigrant to Denmark—began receiving hate mail. To counter it, she did the unexpected: she met her harrassers face to face.

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The Rise of Halal Tourism

Muslims now make up one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. In response, hotels and tour operators are increasingly trying to meet their dietary and religious needs.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Muslims and Islam
By DEBRA KAMIN from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2CsYeAF
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Hotel Review: Eaton DC, Washington

On K Street, better known as home to the capital’s lobbyists, you can now wake up ‘woke” and in style.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
By JEREMY W. PETERS from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2RwWMHX
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NPR News: Heads-Up For Sunday, A Super 'Blood Moon' Is On The Way

Heads-Up For Sunday, A Super 'Blood Moon' Is On The Way
Not only will the moon be particularly close to Earth, but it will also be bathed in a reddish light just before midnight Eastern time.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 18, 2019 at 06:05AM
Category Health & Science

F.D.A. Panel Splits on Whether to Approve New Diabetes Drug

The advisory committee voted 8-8 on approving the drug, to be called Zynquista, which would be the first oral medication for people with Type 1 diabetes.
By KATIE THOMAS from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2FGsGur
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Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Diabetes
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Playing The Gender Card: Overlooking And Overthrowing Sexist Stereotypes

Playing The Gender Card: Overlooking And Overthrowing Sexist Stereotypes
This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we tell the stories of two people who defy gender stereotypes in their jobs.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 18, 2019 at 05:00AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Teenage Diver Finds Tons Of Golf Balls Rotting Off California

Teenage Diver Finds Tons Of Golf Balls Rotting Off California
She discovered more than 50,000 balls in the ocean near coastal California golf courses. When the golf balls degrade, as these were doing, they release plastic particles and toxic chemicals.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 18, 2019 at 04:37AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: 'McJesus' Sculpture To Be Pulled From Israeli Museum After Violent Protests

'McJesus' Sculpture To Be Pulled From Israeli Museum After Violent Protests
Jani Leinonen's artwork, which depicts Ronald McDonald slumped on the cross, drew the ire of local Christians. Now, the piece is getting taken down — just as the artist himself had requested.

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Religion
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NPR News: Trump Unveils Ambitious Missile Defense Plans

Trump Unveils Ambitious Missile Defense Plans
The strategy, reminiscent of the Cold War-era Star Wars program, calls for new sensors in space, updated missile interceptors and advanced weapons, including lasers.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 18, 2019 at 03:53AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Saturn Put A Ring On It Relatively Recently, Study Says

Saturn Put A Ring On It Relatively Recently, Study Says
A new study shows that Saturn's rings are only 10 million to 100 million years old, much younger than the planet itself.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 18, 2019 at 02:13AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Scientists Find Brain Cells That Make Pain Hurt

Scientists Find Brain Cells That Make Pain Hurt
Researchers have pinpointed the neurons that give pain its unpleasant edge. By turning these neurons off in mice, the scientists relieved the unpleasantness of pain without numbing sensation.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 18, 2019 at 02:01AM
Category Health & Science

Does Cannabis Use Cause Schizophrenia?

As the drug becomes more popular, concerns have been raised that its use can lead to psychotic disorders. Here’s what scientists know for sure, and what they don’t.
By BENEDICT CAREY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2RwZRYH
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Marijuana, Drug Abuse and Traffic, Mental Health and Disorders
Source The New York Times
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36 Hours in Scottsdale

Midcentury design tours, locavore meals and hikes in the countryside are among the many diversions for weekend visitors.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
By ELAINE GLUSAC from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2SV09Vz
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At Hidden Fish in San Diego, the Dance of the Omakase

Following the Japanese tradition, the chef creates a daily tasting menu and diners eat whatever they are served, here in 50- or 90-minute sittings.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Restaurants, Sushi
By DEBRA KAMIN from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2RNIbas
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NPR News: U.S. Evangelicals Push Back Against Trump's Syria Pullout Plan

U.S. Evangelicals Push Back Against Trump's Syria Pullout Plan
Christian leaders in the U.S. fear President Trump's decision to pull out of Syria will leave Christian minorities in the region vulnerable to attack.

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NPR News: Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly

Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
Whether it's exercise or housework, older Americans who move their bodies regularly may preserve more of their memory and thinking skills, even if they have brain lesions and other signs of dementia.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 17, 2019 at 04:17AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Bacteria In Worms Make A Mosquito Repellent That Might Beat DEET

Bacteria In Worms Make A Mosquito Repellent That Might Beat DEET
An insect-killing bacteria that lives inside a parasitic worm might hold the key to developing a powerful new repellent.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 17, 2019 at 02:00AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: A Massive Moving Ice Disk Takes Center Stage, Mesmerizing Maine

A Massive Moving Ice Disk Takes Center Stage, Mesmerizing Maine
Whether reminiscent of the moon's surface or "a big duck-go-round," a circle of ice entrances as it bobs and spins on a river in Maine.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 January 17, 2019 at 12:22AM
Category Health & Science

Memorial Sloan Kettering Curbs Executives’ Ties to Industry After Conflict-of-Interest Scandals

The cancer center will now bar top officials from sitting on outside boards of for-profit companies, and is conducting a wide-scale review of other policies.
By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2RpLXYc
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Boards of Directors, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
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