Salmonella outbreak linked to papayas kills 1, sickens 47 in 12 states

Salmonella outbreak linked to papayas kills 1, sickens 47 in 12 states

29.07.2017

Mexico's food safety agency says it is "premature" to point to Mexican papayas as the source of a salmonella outbreak in the U.S. The FDA has categorically advised consumers to avoid these. The FDA asks the American consumers be attentive while buying papayas in the supermarkets and farm markets, there are other types of tropical fruit, which are safe to consume - Tainung aka Formosa, and Brazilian Golden.

Type 2 diabetes: Drinking alcohol regularly could REDUCE risk of disease

Type 2 diabetes: Drinking alcohol regularly could REDUCE risk of disease

29.07.2017

The beneficial effect is believed to be linked to the presence of polyphenols in wine , which are molecules that help the human body better manage blood sugars levels. This result seems to be in line with other studies that suggest alcohol reduces an individual's chance of diabetes , although this one also estimates the optimal frequency for alcohol consumption.

Human Embryos 'Edited' In the US For the First Time

Human Embryos 'Edited' In the US For the First Time

29.07.2017

But their experiments-using a gene-editing method called CRISPR-caused "off-target" genetic changes, basically sloppy changes in the DNA that were not intended. This has opened up new frontiers in genetic medicine because of its ability to modify genes quickly and efficiently. It's like using a molecular scissors to cut and paste DNA, and is much more precise than some types of gene therapy that can not ensure that desired changes will take place exactly where and as intended.

Hepatitis B is no cause for alarm, says expert

Hepatitis B is no cause for alarm, says expert

29.07.2017

Hepatitis C can be eliminated from New Zealand within the next 20 years but to achieve this, we must increase testing and treatment in primary care'. Now, however, people are acquiring the infection from pigs and pork products (via ingesting the meat or faecal contamination) in countries like the United Kingdom and France.

Al-Qaeda says it's expanding into Indian territory

Al-Qaeda says it's expanding into Indian territory

29.07.2017

Kashmir's police chief, S.P. Vaid, said Friday that they would monitor the impact of the announcement, but that anyone who picks up the gun to fight the state is a terrorist. Separatist leaders, who challenge India's sovereignty over Kashmir, have repeatedly rejected the presence of outside groups, including al-Qaida, and have accused India of portraying the Kashmiri struggle as extremist.

Axis Bank set to buy Jasper's Freecharge for Rs350-400 cr

Axis Bank set to buy Jasper's Freecharge for Rs350-400 cr

29.07.2017

At the end of the first quarter, the bank's gross non-performing loans ratio stood at 5.03%, as against 5.04% in March. Digital payments platform Freecharge which is part of parent Snapdeal , is all set to be bought over by Axis Bank Ltd .

Baltimore Ravens OL John Urshel Retires At 26

Baltimore Ravens OL John Urshel Retires At 26

29.07.2017

In 2013, Urschel taught trigonometry and analytic geometry in the spring semester at Penn State and integral vector calculus during the fall semester. However, when mentioning Borland's situation, Urschel also indicated that he continued to play the game out of his love for the sport despite concerns over brain injury.

Judge approves hospice plan for terminally ill infant Charlie Gard

Judge approves hospice plan for terminally ill infant Charlie Gard

29.07.2017

His parents had wanted to take him to the United States to undergo an experimental treatment never before tried on anyone with his condition, against the advice of Great Ormond Street doctors, who said it would needlessly prolong his suffering.

PKL season 5 trophy unveiled in Hyderabad with all 12 captains

PKL season 5 trophy unveiled in Hyderabad with all 12 captains

29.07.2017

On the other hand, the Titans were getting points within a blink of an eye. The Titans then continued their dominance as they inflicted the first all-out of the season in the 15th minute to take the score to 14-8 in their favour. While the winning team will get Rs. 3 crore, the first and second runners-up will be awarded Rs.1.8 and 1.2 crore, respectively. Keep visiting our live blog for all the updates.

Cigarettes Vs. Pharmacotherapy: Why Nicotine Is Helping More Americans Quit Smoking

Cigarettes Vs. Pharmacotherapy: Why Nicotine Is Helping More Americans Quit Smoking

29.07.2017

They found that 65 percent of smokers who used e-cigarettes attempted to quit, while only 40 percent of those not using the devices tried to quit smoking . Like Zhu, he suggests that e-cigarettes can be used in patients who have struggled to quit smoking. Zhu added: "It is important to look at the entire population including users and nonusers to determine if the overall cessation rate went up or down".