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Skin patch could replace the syringe for disease diagnosisAmerican Chemical Society | Health and Medicine | October 22, 2014
For some diagnostic tests, drawing blood by syringe could someday be replaced by a simple skin patch.
Kauri Snail; One of the world’s few carnivorous snails
Lonely Planet Says Ireland one of the Best in Travel for 2015News on the Net | Travel | October 21, 2014
Ireland should be on everyone’s must-visit list
The Humpty Dumpty Ego – PsychTests’ Study Reveals The Fragility Of The Narcissist’News on the Net | Family | October 21, 2014
Research by PsychTests.com shows that the high self-esteem of narcissists is a mask, highly vulnerable to criticism and failure.
Paralysed man Darek Fidyka walks again after pioneering surgeryNews on the Net | Family | October 21, 2014
Medical team regrow cells of patient’s severed spine in breakthrough that offers hope to millions with disability
Health Canada and CBC Television Distort Medical FactsW. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | Health and Medicine | October 19, 2014
More of us should get mad as hell about asinine bureaucracy
Porsche Panamera e-hybrid offers amazing frugality for a big sports sedanJim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | Automotive | October 16, 2014
Not all hybrids are boring
A timeless musical classic re-released in special edition Blu-rayJim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | Automotive | October 16, 2014
If you have yet to purchase White Christmas for your library, this is definitely the version to get (so far!).
Royal West of England Academy's 162nd Open Exhibition
Tonsil stem cells could someday help repair liver damage without surgeryAmerican Chemical Society | Health and Medicine | October 15, 2014
Liver damage could one day be treated with adult stem cells from tonsils.
New Zealand is home to about 700 wineries. And even though the nation is best known for a single variety from a single region, its winemaking history goes back to 1819
Critical finding reveals atomic structure of a protein link between Type 2 diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s.
Surgeons use 3D-printed heart to save life of 2-week-old babyNews on the Net | Family | October 13, 2014
With this technique, it was like we had a road map to guide us. We were able to repair the baby’s heart with one operation.”
The US intelligence community will likely continue to find it difficult to confront ISIS
Losing Keys May be a Stomach, not a Brain ProblemW. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | Health and Medicine | October 12, 2014
Those who are confused, forgetful, depressed, concerned they can’t find their keys and worried they may be developing Alzheimers’s Disease, the cure may lie in the stomach, not in the head.
Trinity College Dublin Holds the Largest Collection of Samuel Beckett Letters of any Research LibrarNews on the Net | Family | October 9, 2014
This latest acquisition cements Trinity College Library’s position as the world’s number one repository for the correspondence of Samuel Beckett
Subaru enhances its Legacy and upgrades its Outback for 2015Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | Automotive | October 9, 2014
Either of these Subarus would probably serve you well and they're getting more competitive when it comes to amenities and perceived quality
US Government selects Dutch NGO to fight global killer disease TBNews on the Net | Family | October 9, 2014
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation will lead 525 million dollar TB control program
The Raku Garden
No Skis Required! 5 Reasons Why Ireland is a Winter WonderlandNews on the Net | Family | October 7, 2014
Ireland is the ideal destination to embrace the winter weather.
Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society $1 million gift creates Chair in Skin Regeneration and Wound Healing
After providing medical supplies and psychological support, Israel will send three mobile emergency Ebola treatment units to high-risk countries.
Nicotiana benthamiana, already used to produce West Nile virus antibodies, offers similar protection against the devastating Ebola virus
BioSil: A Natural Remedy Fights Arthritis and OsteoporosisW. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | Health and Medicine | October 5, 2014
It’s not often that a natural remedy such as BioSil helps so many diverse problems.
American Kennel Club introduces new dog breeds set to debut at Westminster
This was my first luxury hotel barge cruise and I would most certainly recommend it
October gardening: Thanksgiving, cranberries
Health Canada bans drugs from two Apotex factories in IndiaNews on the Net | Health and Medicine | October 2, 2014
Regulator cites “significant concerns” and “serious doubts” about safety of drugs imported by Toronto-based company, but no recall has been issued.
Equally at home on the motorway or pottering around the town it shines when off-roading
Art news: British artists shortlisted for international art prizeTim Saunders | Family | October 1, 2014
Claire Wiltsher from Hampshire