Archive for August, 2012

Health Highlights: Aug. 2, 2012

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: FDA Approves Ingestible Medical Sensor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved an ingestible medical sensor that reports vital information on a patient’s health back to his or her doctor. The device, from Proteus […]

Health Highlights: Aug. 2, 2012

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: FDA Approves Ingestible Medical Sensor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved an ingestible medical sensor that reports vital information on a patient’s health back to his or her doctor. The device, from Proteus […]

Common Skin Cancer a Chronic Condition, Study Says

THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — Here’s yet another reason to go easy on the tanning this summer: A new study affirms that basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, should be viewed as a chronic disease. That’s because once most people have a single occurrence, they are at risk of getting […]

Musicians’ Brains Might Have an Edge on Aging

THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — It’s been said that music soothes the savage beast, but if you’re the one playing the instrument it might benefit your brain. A growing body of evidence suggests that learning to play an instrument and continuing to practice and play it may offer mental benefits throughout life. Hearing has […]

CDC: West Nile season off to an early start

ATLANTA (AP) — More serious illnesses from West Nile virus have been reported so far this year than any since 2004, health officials said Wednesday. Through the end of July, 241 human cases have been reported in 22 states, including four deaths. Texas, especially around the Dallas area, has seen the bulk of them. Health […]

CDC: West Nile season off to an early start

ATLANTA (AP) — More serious illnesses from West Nile virus have been reported so far this year than any since 2004, health officials said Wednesday. Through the end of July, 241 human cases have been reported in 22 states, including four deaths. Texas, especially around the Dallas area, has seen the bulk of them. Health […]

South Korean weightlifter takes gold for worst Olympics injury as his elbow snaps back lifting 357lbs

By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 21:19 EST, 1 August 2012 | UPDATED: 02:19 EST, 2 August 2012 South Korean Olympic weightlifter Jaehyouk Sa was forced to abandon the competition today after his elbow snapped back while he was attempting a 162kg lift. The reigning champion in the men’s 77kg category was taken to hospital after […]

South Korean weightlifter takes gold for worst Olympics injury as his elbow snaps back lifting 357lbs

By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 21:19 EST, 1 August 2012 | UPDATED: 02:19 EST, 2 August 2012 South Korean Olympic weightlifter Jaehyouk Sa was forced to abandon the competition today after his elbow snapped back while he was attempting a 162kg lift. The reigning champion in the men’s 77kg category was taken to hospital after […]

Mother loses dead son’s fight against Amazon for sending him home without pay while he battled the cancer that killed him

Son was sent home with a mystery illness later diagnosed as cancer His mother promised him she would take the international giant to court After being sent home, David fell behind with his bills and payments Judge rules in favour of online giant Amazon say they did not act in a discriminatory way By Anna […]

Mother loses dead son’s fight against Amazon for sending him home without pay while he battled the cancer that killed him

Son was sent home with a mystery illness later diagnosed as cancer His mother promised him she would take the international giant to court After being sent home, David fell behind with his bills and payments Judge rules in favour of online giant Amazon say they did not act in a discriminatory way By Anna […]

‘You’re too late, she’s dead’: What nurses told man who rushed to hospital to visit his dying mother (but she was alive in the next bed)

Michael Driscoll’s wife noticed the dead body had the wrong colour hair She began shouting: ‘This is not my mother-in-law!’ Couple said the weeks after the incident were ‘difficult and traumatic’ Health chiefs have apologised for the mistake By Emma Reynolds PUBLISHED: 04:53 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 05:45 EST, 2 August 2012 Distressing […]

‘You’re too late, she’s dead’: What nurses told man who rushed to hospital to visit his dying mother (but she was alive in the next bed)

Michael Driscoll’s wife noticed the dead body had the wrong colour hair She began shouting: ‘This is not my mother-in-law!’ Couple said the weeks after the incident were ‘difficult and traumatic’ Health chiefs have apologised for the mistake By Emma Reynolds PUBLISHED: 04:53 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 05:45 EST, 2 August 2012 Distressing […]

The hate stare and the phone check: Researchers reveals the tactics behind the daily commute

By Mark Prigg PUBLISHED: 04:50 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 06:11 EST, 2 August 2012 It is a tactical battle the best military commanders would be proud of. US researchers have analysed the daily commute, and discovered the key tricks that commuters have developed to make their journey to and from work more bearable. […]

The hate stare and the phone check: Researchers reveals the tactics behind the daily commute

By Mark Prigg PUBLISHED: 04:50 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 06:11 EST, 2 August 2012 It is a tactical battle the best military commanders would be proud of. US researchers have analysed the daily commute, and discovered the key tricks that commuters have developed to make their journey to and from work more bearable. […]

Mystery over death of ‘perfectly healthy’ sport-mad teenager who died in his girlfriend’s arms while watching rugby

Jack Thomas had represented Wales at Taekwondo Teenager was an accomplished rugby player and cricketer Schoolboy dropped a cup of tea, groaned, and then died Predicted to get A* grades in his GCSEs By Anna Edwards PUBLISHED: 06:21 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 06:23 EST, 2 August 2012 Super healthy schoolboy Jack Thomas from […]

Mystery over death of ‘perfectly healthy’ sport-mad teenager who died in his girlfriend’s arms while watching rugby

Jack Thomas had represented Wales at Taekwondo Teenager was an accomplished rugby player and cricketer Schoolboy dropped a cup of tea, groaned, and then died Predicted to get A* grades in his GCSEs By Anna Edwards PUBLISHED: 06:21 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 06:23 EST, 2 August 2012 Super healthy schoolboy Jack Thomas from […]

With stunning views of azure sea and golden sands you’d be forgiven for assuming this villa was on some far-flung sun-soaked island… not the wettest place in WALES!

The dream property is on the market for £3.5million and has been dubbed the ‘James Bond House’ The villa has four en-suite bedrooms, floor to ceiling glazing, a sun deck and private access to the beach By Emily Allen PUBLISHED: 05:28 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 06:33 EST, 2 August 2012 A magnificent Caribbean-style […]

With stunning views of azure sea and golden sands you’d be forgiven for assuming this villa was on some far-flung sun-soaked island… not the wettest place in WALES!

The dream property is on the market for £3.5million and has been dubbed the ‘James Bond House’ The villa has four en-suite bedrooms, floor to ceiling glazing, a sun deck and private access to the beach By Emily Allen PUBLISHED: 05:28 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 06:33 EST, 2 August 2012 A magnificent Caribbean-style […]

Teacher fined £50 for taking daughter, 12, out of school to go on Butlins holiday

School denied Brenda Branch permission to keep daughter Serena away during term time, but she sent the girl to Skegness with family anyway Says her family cannot afford to go away during school holidays Councils have power to fine parents for unauthorised absences Parents risk criminal record and court appearance if they do not pay […]

Teacher fined £50 for taking daughter, 12, out of school to go on Butlins holiday

School denied Brenda Branch permission to keep daughter Serena away during term time, but she sent the girl to Skegness with family anyway Says her family cannot afford to go away during school holidays Councils have power to fine parents for unauthorised absences Parents risk criminal record and court appearance if they do not pay […]

London Olympics 2012: Lithuanian basketball player who made Nazi salutes and monkey chants is fined

Petras Lescinskas, 36, made offensive gestures during London 2012 match between Lithuania and Nigeria He said such behaviour was acceptable in Lithuania and he’d done it before ‘Your behaviour was despicable,’ district judge tells him By Rob Preece PUBLISHED: 06:20 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 07:03 EST, 2 August 2012 A Lithuanian accountant who […]

London Olympics 2012: Lithuanian basketball player who made Nazi salutes and monkey chants is fined

Petras Lescinskas, 36, made offensive gestures during London 2012 match between Lithuania and Nigeria He said such behaviour was acceptable in Lithuania and he’d done it before ‘Your behaviour was despicable,’ district judge tells him By Rob Preece PUBLISHED: 06:20 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 07:03 EST, 2 August 2012 A Lithuanian accountant who […]

Newlywed killed in motorcycle crash just two days after marrying in ‘fairytale’ ceremony

Police believe Phillip Cleary, 34, lost control of his motorcycle Family are joined by friends to write heartfelt tributes to the man who ‘achieved so much’ By Anna Edwards PUBLISHED: 04:51 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 07:14 EST, 2 August 2012 A bridegroom died in an horrific motorcycle crash just two days after his […]

Newlywed killed in motorcycle crash just two days after marrying in ‘fairytale’ ceremony

Police believe Phillip Cleary, 34, lost control of his motorcycle Family are joined by friends to write heartfelt tributes to the man who ‘achieved so much’ By Anna Edwards PUBLISHED: 04:51 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 07:14 EST, 2 August 2012 A bridegroom died in an horrific motorcycle crash just two days after his […]

Bitter ex-husband of town Mayor sent letters to her colleagues and local paper branding her a ‘drug-taking swinging adulterer’

The letters included accusations that she had offered cocaine and had committed fraud Edward Hall was found guilty of harassment and given a two-year conditional discharge By Emily Allen PUBLISHED: 07:18 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 07:18 EST, 2 August 2012 The bitter ex-husband of a respected town mayor sent a string of malicious […]

Bitter ex-husband of town Mayor sent letters to her colleagues and local paper branding her a ‘drug-taking swinging adulterer’

The letters included accusations that she had offered cocaine and had committed fraud Edward Hall was found guilty of harassment and given a two-year conditional discharge By Emily Allen PUBLISHED: 07:18 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 07:18 EST, 2 August 2012 The bitter ex-husband of a respected town mayor sent a string of malicious […]

Family return from holiday in Egypt to find four-inch Deathstalker scorpion in their luggage

Species is second most poisonous scorpion in the world It had been inside the case in Theresa Jayes’ bedroom for a month before her daughter Hollie found it Deathstalkers can become aggressive when kept in captivity The anti-venom is not widely available and stings are hard to treat By Emma Reynolds PUBLISHED: 06:04 EST, 2 […]

Family return from holiday in Egypt to find four-inch Deathstalker scorpion in their luggage

Species is second most poisonous scorpion in the world It had been inside the case in Theresa Jayes’ bedroom for a month before her daughter Hollie found it Deathstalkers can become aggressive when kept in captivity The anti-venom is not widely available and stings are hard to treat By Emma Reynolds PUBLISHED: 06:04 EST, 2 […]

London 2012: Team GB celebrates third rowing success with a silver in the men’s lightweight fours

Total now stands at two golds, four silvers and four bronze medals British quartet pushed South Africa every stroke of the way in thrilling finish to lightweight fours final By Adam Shergold PUBLISHED: 06:22 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 08:03 EST, 2 August 2012 Great Britain picked up their tenth medal at the London […]

London 2012: Team GB celebrates third rowing success with a silver in the men’s lightweight fours

Total now stands at two golds, four silvers and four bronze medals British quartet pushed South Africa every stroke of the way in thrilling finish to lightweight fours final By Adam Shergold PUBLISHED: 06:22 EST, 2 August 2012 | UPDATED: 08:03 EST, 2 August 2012 Great Britain picked up their tenth medal at the London […]

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