Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs' widow, buys The Atlantic

Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs' widow, buys The Atlantic

30.07.2017

He adds: "Against the odds, The Atlantic is prospering". The acquisition includes The Atlantic's flagship magazine, digital properties, live events business and consulting services. Emerson Collective has focused on education, environmental, immigration reform and social justice initiatives but has recently begun to build a roster of media investments.

Indian supreme court rejects child rape victim's abortion request

Indian supreme court rejects child rape victim's abortion request

30.07.2017

The top court had July 3 allowed a Kolkata woman who was 26 weeks pregnant to abort the fetus, which was suffering from serious abnormalities, according to a report from the city's premier SSKM Hospital. The court had ordered a medical board be set up to examine the girl and ascertain the risk to her life if the court was to allow an abortion. Her lawyer had argued that the problem "may increase significantly before the delivery causing harm to the developing brain and possibly cognitive ...

United States scientists correct DNA in lab-grown human embryos

United States scientists correct DNA in lab-grown human embryos

30.07.2017

None of the embryos were allowed to develop beyond a few days, but the scientists have demonstrated it is possible to safely correct defective genes using germline engineering . When editing an embryo, you have a chance to change the genes in all the resulting organism's cells. This type of genetic error called " mosaicism " wasn't encountered during this study since their procedure also involved injecting CRISPR segments and sperm cells into the eggs at the same time.

Regular Alcohol Consumption Could Reduce Diabetes Risk, Study Finds

Regular Alcohol Consumption Could Reduce Diabetes Risk, Study Finds

30.07.2017

When we eat, most of our food is turned into glucose to be burned as energy, with a hormone called insulin helping our cells absorb glucose. As a result, sugar builds up in their blood, leading to health problems. On the contrary, gin and similar spirits could cause the opposite effect , as consuming them increases women's risk of developing diabetes by 83 percent.

Euro 2017 Winners and Losers

Euro 2017 Winners and Losers

30.07.2017

Italy's early departure is the ultimate illustration of the fine lines that define football: desperately unfortunate victims of a disallowed goal, a wonderful and the crossbar against Russian Federation, and eliminated with a game still remaining thanks to a German penalty in their second game .

Cigarettes Aid in Smoking Cessation, US Study Suggests

Cigarettes Aid in Smoking Cessation, US Study Suggests

30.07.2017

Here, "cessation rate" was how many people, who were smokers 12 months before the survey, quit for at least three months. E-cigarettes have appeared in the U.S.in 2007 and have been promoted as a less unsafe alternative to regular cigarettes.

Three ingredients needed to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030

Three ingredients needed to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030

30.07.2017

Also over 70% of the countries have started to develop a national hepatitis plan in order to start effective prevention of the disease and also early and effective diagnosis, treatment and care. According to National Centre for Disease Control , one million people are at risk each year. While prevention is key in the fight to eliminate hepatitis, access to testing and treatment is essential to saving the lives of those people already infected.

Steps taken towards genetically modified humans after scientists edit embryos

Steps taken towards genetically modified humans after scientists edit embryos

29.07.2017

In doing so, the scientists at Oregon Health and Science University also showed CRISPR has the potential to eliminate genetic diseases. The practice raises a lot of ethical concerns, after all, with critics being especially anxious that it could lead to designer babies .

Can moderate consumption of alcohol reduce diabetes risk? Researchers say yes!

Can moderate consumption of alcohol reduce diabetes risk? Researchers say yes!

29.07.2017

Wine was found to be particularly good at cutting the diabetes risk, because of the chemical compound polyphenols, which is particularity high in red wine . For women, the association between beer and diabetes risk was not clear and the same was true for men and spirits. The AIP has also come out against measures like minimum pricing, suggesting instead that the sector should "target local interventions" that change the behaviour of the minority rather than punishing the responsible ...

Here's Everything You Need to Know about Hepatitis B

Here's Everything You Need to Know about Hepatitis B

29.07.2017

Almost half of the countries surveyed are aiming for elimination through providing universal access to hepatitis treatment. Today (July 28), which marks World Hepatitis Day , an ongoing study has released preliminary results raising concerns over hepatitis C prevalence among certain groups in the country.