LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The former self-styled manager of Britney Spears sued the pop star and her parents on Tuesday, accusing them of slander and failing to pay his fees.
Sam Lutfi, Spears’ constant companion in late 2007 at the height of her personal and professional meltdown, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court after [...]
A number of biological markers have been linked to a predisposition for developing alcohol dependence (AD).
New findings have linked relapse among AD patients to the Val66Met (rs6265) polymorphism in the brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene.
In Poland, alcohol dependence (AD) affects about four percent of the population, causing about 10,000 deaths per year. While a number of [...]
Green tea may negate the effects of a common cancer therapy
(WASHINGTON, February 3, 2009) – Green tea products have become regarded as a valuable health supplement, as studies have shown evidence of its benefit against a variety of diseases, including cancer. However, a new study suggests that some components of green tea may counteract the [...]
By Rafael Nam - Analysis
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian shares and investment grade bonds look very cheap on paper, but may not yet attract foreign investors, suggesting there is more downside to markets before a solid recovery.
The worst global crisis in a lifetime has shown up Asia’s vulnerability as a region built on trade, with [...]
By Fredrik Dahl and Parisa Hafezi
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said it had launched a domestically made satellite into orbit for the first time on Tuesday, prompting further concern among Western powers and in Israel over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran said the launch of the Omid (Hope) research and telecom satellite was a major step in its [...]
Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health, and Duke University have discovered a cause of airway irritation and wheezing after exposure to ozone, a common urban air pollutant. Using an animal model, the researchers were also able to identify several ways to stop the airways [...]
‘Before the Big Bang’ and ‘Anticipating A New Golden Age’ are now available to view online
Roger Penrose on “Before the Big Bang” and Frank Wilczek on “Anticipating A New Golden Age” Are Now Available to View Online
Sir Roger Penrose and Prof. Frank Wilczek share their scientific views in two new presentations, now viewable online.
“Before [...]
Spatial statistical modeling to separate dysfunctional brain activity from ‘noise’
DALLAS –Researchers at Southern Methodist University in Dallas are pioneering the use of spatial statistical modeling to analyze brain scan data from Persian Gulf War veterans, aiming to pinpoint specific areas of the their brains affected by Gulf War Syndrome.
Richard Gunst, Wayne Woodward and William Schucany, [...]