The shape of your brain may strongly influence your thoughts and behavior, study finds

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  12 hours ago

“Though much about the brain remains a mystery, scientists have long surmised that our thoughts, feelings and behavior are the result of billions of...”

Change in Site Policy

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“To keep everyone up to date”

This is just a note to inform the membership that the term "F--K off" and derivative terms like "P--S off" are no longer accepted and will be ticketed as a taunt. If you really dislike someone, please use the ignore function.  If you are unsure how to use ignore, go to the person's avatar that...

Foodborne illness outbreaks at restaurants often linked to sick workers, CDC finds

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  23 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  53 minutes ago

“Sick food workers are major contributors to the spread of illnesses at restaurants, according to the CDC. Paid sick leave policies can help,...”

Iowa apartment collapse: Authorities call off rescue efforts

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  9 Likes  •  yesterday

“A historic six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, that partly collapsed Sunday evening will be demolished this week after a rescue...”

Cancer drug shortages: 14 medicines now in short supply, according to FDA

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  23 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  2 days ago

“Widespread shortages of cancer drugs, including widely used carboplatin, are forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about how to treat their...”

Ancient tombs and mummification workshops unearthed in Egypt

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  4 days ago

“SAQQARA, Egypt — Ancient workshops and tombs dating back 4,000 years were unveiled by antiquities authorities Saturday, at a sprawling pharaonic...”

Ancient toilets unearthed in Jerusalem reveal a debilitating and sometimes fatal disease | CNN

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  5 days ago

“The Iron Age users of two ancient toilets in Jerusalem were not a healthy bunch, according to an analysis of poop samples from the 2,500-year-old...”

Months after residents sound the alarm, Pennsylvania 'cracks' down on Shell plant

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  6 days ago

“Shell has agreed to pay $10 million to Pennsylvania for exceeding emissions limits during the troubled launch of its massive new plastics plant in...”

Clues emerge about possible factors behind sudden infant death syndrome

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  18 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  one week ago

“A study found that some infants who died of SIDS had abnormalities in a serotonin-related brain receptor that may be involved in helping babies...”

Orcas sank three boats off the coast of Portugal, but don't call them 'killer' just yet

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  33 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  one week ago

“Three recent incidents of orcas seemingly attacking and sinking boats off Iberian coast are drawing scrutiny over whether the animals deliberately...”