Saturday 31 October 2015

Astronomy Picture of the Day: Ghosts and Star Trails

Ghosts and Star Trails
Don't be scared. Stars won't fall from the sky and ghosts won't really haunt your neighborhood tonight. But it looks like they might be doing just that in this eerie picture of an eccentric old abandoned house in moonlight. A treat for the eye the image is a trick of stacked multiple exposures, 60 frames exposed for 25 seconds each. While the digital frames were recorded with a camera fixed to a tripod stars traced concentric arcs about the north celestial pole, only a reflection of planet Earth's rotation on its axis. Conveniently marked by bright star Polaris, the pole could be positioned above the peaks of the deserted dwelling. Wrapped in a blanket to stay warm, the photographer's own movements during the exposures were blended into the ghostly apparitions. Of course, the grinning Jack-o-Lantern is there to wish you a safe and Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2015
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NYT Health: The Weekly Health Quiz: The Ambivalent Marriage, Sugar and Grass-Fed Beef

The Weekly Health Quiz: The Ambivalent Marriage, Sugar and Grass-Fed Beef
By TOBY BILANOW

Test your knowledge of this week's health news.

Published: October 29, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Friday 30 October 2015

Douglas Coupland

"If human beings had genuine courage, they'd wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: The Witch Head Nebula

The Witch Head Nebula
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble .... maybe Macbeth should have consulted the Witch Head Nebula. A frighteningly shaped reflection nebula, this cosmic crone is about 800 light-years away though. Its malevolent visage seems to glare toward nearby bright star Rigel in Orion, just off the right edge of this frame. More formally known as IC 2118, the interstellar cloud of dust and gas is nearly 70 light-years across, its dust grains reflecting Rigel's starlight. In this composite portrait, the nebula's color is caused not only by the star's intense bluish light but because the dust grains scatter blue light more efficiently than red. The same physical process causes Earth's daytime sky to appear blue, although the scatterers in planet Earth's atmosphere are molecules of nitrogen and oxygen.

October 30, 2015
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NYT Health: Ask Well: Ugly Toenails

Ask Well: Ugly Toenails
By RONI CARYN RABIN

Are cracked toenails an inevitable part of aging?

Published: October 29, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Ugly Toenails RONI CARYN RABIN Are cracked toenails an inevitable part of aging? http://ift.tt/1P1bqPp http://ift.tt/1XDIkqV Health The New York Times October 29, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: The ‘Mall-ification’ of Medical Care

The 'Mall-ification' of Medical Care
By DANIELLE OFRI

Retail health clinics have exploded over the last 10 years, and now it seems like every other big box store, supermarket and shopping mall has its own clinic.

Published: October 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

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The 'Mall-ification' of Medical Care DANIELLE OFRI Retail health clinics have exploded over the last 10 years, and now it seems like every other big box store, supermarket and shopping mall has its own clinic. http://ift.tt/1Oajn4O http://ift.tt/1imGFpz Health The New York Times October 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: A Growing Disenchantment With October ‘Pinkification’

A Growing Disenchantment With October 'Pinkification'
By GINA KOLATA

Some women with cancer and others question the worth of all that pink merchandise for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than awareness, they say, they want action.

Published: October 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Thursday 29 October 2015

Rudyard Kipling

"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: IC 1871: Inside the Soul Nebula

IC 1871: Inside the Soul Nebula
This cosmic close-up looks deep inside the Soul Nebula. The dark and brooding dust clouds outlined by bright ridges of glowing gas are cataloged as IC 1871. About 25 light-years across, the telescopic field of view spans only a small part of the much larger Heart and Soul nebulae. At an estimated distance of 6,500 light-years the star-forming complex lies within the Perseus spiral arm of the Milky Way, seen in planet Earth's skies toward the constellation Cassiopeia. An example of triggered star formation, the dense star-forming clouds of IC 1871 are themselves sculpted by the intense winds and radiation of the region's massive young stars. This color image adopts a palette made popular in Hubble images of star-forming regions.

October 29, 2015
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NYT Health: A Grim Breast Cancer Milestone for Black Women

A Grim Breast Cancer Milestone for Black Women
By TARA PARKER-POPE

For the first time the incidence of breast cancer among black women is equal to that of white women, the American Cancer Society reports.

Published: October 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

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A Grim Breast Cancer Milestone for Black Women TARA PARKER-POPE For the first time the incidence of breast cancer among black women is equal to that of white women, the American Cancer Society reports. http://ift.tt/1P7GNq3 http://ift.tt/1Oaj7md Health The New York Times October 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Planning a Wedding When a Parent Is Ill

Planning a Wedding When a Parent Is Ill
By MARIE TAE MCDERMOTT

After learning her mother had advanced lung cancer, a 28-year-old woman and her partner grew closer to each other through their roles as caregivers.

Published: October 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Planning a Wedding When a Parent Is Ill MARIE TAE MCDERMOTT After learning her mother had advanced lung cancer, a 28-year-old woman and her partner grew closer to each other through their roles as caregivers. http://ift.tt/1PVYNEq http://ift.tt/1ND2xIL Health The New York Times October 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Is it Safe to Eat Moldy Bread?

Ask Well: Is it Safe to Eat Moldy Bread?
By RONI CARYN RABIN

Mold has long threadlike roots that invade the food — so best to toss that moldy bread.

Published: October 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Is it Safe to Eat Moldy Bread? RONI CARYN RABIN Mold has long threadlike roots that invade the food — so best to toss that moldy bread. http://ift.tt/20cgDaJ http://ift.tt/1HdpGMS Health The New York Times October 28, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Pre-eclampsia Tied to Heart Defects in Newborns

Pre-eclampsia Tied to Heart Defects in Newborns
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

Defects in all parts of the heart were more common among newborns whose mothers had pre-eclampsia, a frequent complication of pregnancy.

Published: October 27, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Pre-eclampsia Tied to Heart Defects in Newborns NICHOLAS BAKALAR Defects in all parts of the heart were more common among newborns whose mothers had pre-eclampsia, a frequent complication of pregnancy. http://ift.tt/1O7wcg9 http://ift.tt/1yVAj8K Health The New York Times October 27, 2015 at 08:00PM

Wednesday 28 October 2015

Don Marquis

"Ideas pull the trigger, but instinct loads the gun."

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NYT Health: Don’t Blame It on Birth Order

Don't Blame It on Birth Order
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

A new study found that while birth order may have a slight effect on intelligence, it had no effect on personality.

Published: October 27, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Don't Blame It on Birth Order NICHOLAS BAKALAR A new study found that while birth order may have a slight effect on intelligence, it had no effect on personality. http://ift.tt/1kaOFLu http://ift.tt/ZLva2y Health The New York Times October 27, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Does Exercise Slow the Aging Process?

Does Exercise Slow the Aging Process?
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Almost any amount and type of physical activity may slow aging deep within our cells, and middle age may be a critical time to get the process rolling.

Published: October 27, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Does Exercise Slow the Aging Process? GRETCHEN REYNOLDS Almost any amount and type of physical activity may slow aging deep within our cells, and middle age may be a critical time to get the process rolling. http://ift.tt/1RdOCcK http://ift.tt/1KEPphs Health The New York Times October 27, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Drug Enforcement vs. AIDS Treatment Issue Hits U.N.

Drug Enforcement vs. AIDS Treatment Issue Hits U.N.
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

In many countries that have removed or lowered penalties for drug use, H.I.V. is being reduced, fueling a debate.

Published: October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Drug Enforcement vs. AIDS Treatment Issue Hits U.N. DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. In many countries that have removed or lowered penalties for drug use, H.I.V. is being reduced, fueling a debate. http://ift.tt/1NvQa0Q http://ift.tt/1O2KFK4 Health The New York Times October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: IUDs and Hormonal Implants Remain Underused Contraceptives

IUDs and Hormonal Implants Remain Underused Contraceptives
By JANE E. BRODY

An American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists panel has urged doctors to introduce such long-acting reversible contraceptives to women.

Published: October 25, 2015 at 08:00PM

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IUDs and Hormonal Implants Remain Underused Contraceptives JANE E. BRODY An American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists panel has urged doctors to introduce such long-acting reversible contraceptives to women. http://ift.tt/1S5HobH http://ift.tt/1P4qRog Health The New York Times October 25, 2015 at 08:00PM

Tuesday 27 October 2015

Persius

"He conquers who endures."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Bright from the Heart Nebula

Bright from the Heart Nebula
What's that inside the Heart Nebula? First, the large emission nebula dubbed IC 1805 looks, in whole, like a human heart. The nebula glows brightly in red light emitted by its most prominent element: hydrogen. The red glow and the larger shape are all created by a small group of stars near the nebula's center. In the center of the Heart Nebula are young stars from the open star cluster Melotte 15 that are eroding away several picturesque dust pillars with their energetic light and winds. The open cluster of stars contains a few bright stars nearly 50 times the mass of our Sun, many dim stars only a fraction of the mass of our Sun, and an absent microquasar that was expelled millions of years ago. The Heart Nebula is located about 7,500 light years away toward the constellation of Cassiopeia. At the top right is the companion Fishhead Nebula.

October 27, 2015
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NYT Health: Death Rates, Declining for Decades, Have Flattened, Study Finds

Death Rates, Declining for Decades, Have Flattened, Study Finds
By SABRINA TAVERNISE

Researchers had expected to find that a decades-long trend of decline in Americans' death rates would continue, but the rate became flat from 2010 to 2013.

Published: October 27, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Death Rates, Declining for Decades, Have Flattened, Study Finds SABRINA TAVERNISE Researchers had expected to find that a decades-long trend of decline in Americans' death rates would continue, but the rate became flat from 2010 to 2013. http://ift.tt/1MpFNi8 Health The New York Times October 27, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Is Your Marriage Ambivalent?

Is Your Marriage Ambivalent?
By Unknown Author

Take our quiz to find out.

Published: October 22, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Is Your Marriage Ambivalent? Unknown Author Take our quiz to find out. http://ift.tt/1MQTHEk http://ift.tt/1H5fHsU Health The New York Times October 22, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: 4 Dead After Being Infected by a Device in Surgery at a Pennsylvania Hospital

4 Dead After Being Infected by a Device in Surgery at a Pennsylvania Hospital
By SABRINA TAVERNISE

At least eight patients who received treatment at WellSpan York Hospital were infected, and about 1,300 are being notified of possible exposure to harmful bacteria.

Published: October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

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4 Dead After Being Infected by a Device in Surgery at a Pennsylvania Hospital SABRINA TAVERNISE At least eight patients who received treatment at WellSpan York Hospital were infected, and about 1,300 are being notified of possible exposure to harmful bacteria. http://ift.tt/1KBQmHf Health The New York Times October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Meat Is Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, W.H.O. Report Finds

Meat Is Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, W.H.O. Report Finds
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

A panel of experts convened by the World Health Organization also said the increase in risk is so slight that most people should not be overly worried.

Published: October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Meat Is Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, W.H.O. Report Finds ANAHAD O'CONNOR A panel of experts convened by the World Health Organization also said the increase in risk is so slight that most people should not be overly worried. http://ift.tt/1k4Kpx2 http://ift.tt/1N5khxW Health The New York Times October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Many Schools Failing on Type 1 Diabetes Care

Many Schools Failing on Type 1 Diabetes Care
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS

In many instances, schools are not carrying out their obligation to provide care for children with Type 1 diabetes, which puts a burden on parents.

Published: October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Many Schools Failing on Type 1 Diabetes Care CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS In many instances, schools are not carrying out their obligation to provide care for children with Type 1 diabetes, which puts a burden on parents. http://ift.tt/1RxlxZD http://ift.tt/1MQVBEM Health The New York Times October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Costs for Dementia Care Far Exceeding Other Diseases, Study Finds

Costs for Dementia Care Far Exceeding Other Diseases, Study Finds
By GINA KOLATA

An Annals of Internal Medicine paper reports that the money needed to treat dementia in a patient's final five years is greater than for heart disease and cancer.

Published: October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Costs for Dementia Care Far Exceeding Other Diseases, Study Finds GINA KOLATA An Annals of Internal Medicine paper reports that the money needed to treat dementia in a patient's final five years is greater than for heart disease and cancer. http://ift.tt/1KBszqX http://ift.tt/1P1pN4w Health The New York Times October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health in Just 10 Days

Cutting Sugar Improves Children's Health in Just 10 Days
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

Obese children who cut back on their sugar intake see improvements in their blood pressure, cholesterol readings and other markers of health after just 10 days, a rigorous new study found.

Published: October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Cutting Sugar Improves Children's Health in Just 10 Days ANAHAD O'CONNOR Obese children who cut back on their sugar intake see improvements in their blood pressure, cholesterol readings and other markers of health after just 10 days, a rigorous new study found. http://ift.tt/1H6n0kh http://ift.tt/1H6n17D Health The New York Times October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Running After Hip Replacement

Ask Well: Running After Hip Replacement
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

A reader asks: Is it healthy for older people who have hip replacements to take up running or jogging?

Published: October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Running After Hip Replacement GRETCHEN REYNOLDS A reader asks: Is it healthy for older people who have hip replacements to take up running or jogging? http://ift.tt/1Rcd9z6 http://ift.tt/1LzfGBD Health The New York Times October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Meat and Cancer: The W.H.O. Report and What You Need to Know

Meat and Cancer: The W.H.O. Report and What You Need to Know
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS

Answers to a few questions about a report that linked colorectal cancer to the consumption of processed meats and red meat.

Published: October 25, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: The Ambivalent Marriage Takes a Toll on Health

The Ambivalent Marriage Takes a Toll on Health
By TARA PARKER-POPE

Ambivlaence in a marriage is sometimes inevitable, but research shows that couples with mixed levels of support and negativity pay a price in terms of health compared to those in fully supportive marriages.

Published: October 25, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Poor Sleep May Spur College Weight Gain

Poor Sleep May Spur College Weight Gain
By JAN HOFFMAN

The "freshman 15" weight gain among college students is more like five or 10, researchers say, and an underlying cause may be inconsistent bedtimes.

Published: October 25, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Poor Sleep May Spur College Weight Gain JAN HOFFMAN The "freshman 15" weight gain among college students is more like five or 10, researchers say, and an underlying cause may be inconsistent bedtimes. http://ift.tt/1kI5z4N http://ift.tt/1H4IcXZ Health The New York Times October 25, 2015 at 08:00PM

Monday 26 October 2015

Edwin Markham

"Defeat may serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Charon and the Small Moons of Pluto

Charon and the Small Moons of Pluto
What do the moons of Pluto look like? Before a decade ago, only the largest moon Charon was known, but never imaged. As the robotic New Horizons spacecraft was prepared and launched, other moons were identified on Hubble images but remained only specks of light. Finally, this past summer, New Horizons swept right past Pluto, photographed Pluto and Charon in detail, and took the best images of Styx, Nix, Kerberos, and Hydra that it could. The featured image composite shows the results -- each moon is seen to have a distinct shape, while underlying complexity is only hinted. Even though not satisfyingly resolved, these images are likely to be the best available to humanity for some time. This is because the moons are too small and distant for contemporary Earth-based telescopes to resolve, and no new missions to the Pluto system are planned.

October 26, 2015
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Sunday 25 October 2015

Paul Valery

"At times I think and at times I am."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Jupiter and Venus from Earth

Jupiter and Venus from Earth
It was visible around the world. The sunset conjunction of Jupiter and Venus in 2012 was visible almost no matter where you lived on Earth. Anyone on the planet with a clear western horizon at sunset could see them. Pictured above in 2012, a creative photographer traveled away from the town lights of Szubin, Poland to image a near closest approach of the two planets. The bright planets were separated only by three degrees and his daughter striking a humorous pose. A faint red sunset still glowed in the background. Jupiter and Venus will be at it again this week before sunrise, passing under two degree from each other -- and even with bonus planet Mars nearby.

October 25, 2015
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Saturday 24 October 2015

Walter Savage Landor

"We are no longer happy so soon as we wish to be happier."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Jupiter in 2015

Jupiter in 2015
Two remarkable global maps of Jupiter's banded cloud tops can be compared by just sliding your cursor over this sharp projection (or follow this link) of image data from the Hubble Space Telescope. Both captured on January 19, during back-to-back 10 hour rotations of the ruling gas giant, the all-planet projections represent the first in a series of planned annual portraits by the Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy program. Comparing the two highlights cloud movements and measures wind speeds in the planet's dynamic atmosphere. In fact, the Great Red Spot, the famous long-lived swirling storm boasting 300 mile per hour winds, is seen sporting a rotating, twisting filament. The images confirm that Great Red Spot is still shrinking, though still larger than planet Earth. Posing next to it (lower right) is Oval BA, also known as Red Spot Junior.

October 24, 2015
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NYT Health: Pediatricians Are Asked to Join Fight Against Childhood Hunger

Pediatricians Are Asked to Join Fight Against Childhood Hunger
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS

The American Academy of Pediatrics wants pediatricians to question parents and refer those lacking food to various resources for assistance.

Published: October 23, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Leading Malaria Vaccine Gets Mixed Reviews

Leading Malaria Vaccine Gets Mixed Reviews
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

Two respected medical voices urged caution on the leading candidate for a malaria vaccine, Mosquirix, while two other expert panels recommended going ahead with pilot projects.

Published: October 23, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Health Quiz: Bad Carbs, Turkey Trots and Brain Boosters

Health Quiz: Bad Carbs, Turkey Trots and Brain Boosters
By TOBY BILANOW

Test your knowledge of this week's health news.

Published: October 22, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Friday 23 October 2015

Margaret Thatcher

"Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are, you aren't."

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NYT Health: To Reach Seniors, Tech Start-Ups Must First Relate to Them

To Reach Seniors, Tech Start-Ups Must First Relate to Them
By PAULA SPAN

Digital devices intended to transform elder care often fail, in part because tech entrepreneurs don't fully understand the task or the consumers.

Published: October 26, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Starburst Galaxy Messier 94

Starburst Galaxy Messier 94
Beautiful island universe Messier 94 lies a mere 15 million light-years distant in the northern constellation of the hunting dogs, Canes Venatici. A popular target for earth-based astronomers, the face-on spiral galaxy is about 30,000 light-years across, with spiral arms sweeping through the outskirts of its broad disk. But this Hubble Space Telescope field of view spans about 7,000 light-years or so across M94's central region. The sharp close-up examines the galaxy's compact, bright nucleus and prominent inner dust lanes, surrounded by a remarkable bluish ring of young, massive stars. The massive stars in the ring are all likely less than 10 million years old, indicating the galaxy experienced a well-defined era of rapid star formation. As a result, while the small, bright nucleus is typical of the Seyfert class of active galaxies, M94 is also known as a starburst galaxy. Because M94 is relatively nearby, astronomers can explore in detail reasons for the galaxy's burst of star formation.

October 23, 2015
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NYT Health: Ask Well: Is Grass-Fed Beef Better for You?

Ask Well: Is Grass-Fed Beef Better for You?
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

Grass-fed beef tends to be higher in some nutrients, and studies suggest it may contain fewer bacteria that can cause food poisoning — which could be good for your health.

Published: October 22, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Sleep Apnea Is Tied to Gout

Sleep Apnea Is Tied to Gout
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

People with sleep apnea were 50 percent more likely to have had a gout attack than those without the disease, independent of sex, age or obesity.

Published: October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Thursday 22 October 2015

Jack Welch

"Change before you have to."

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NYT Health: Living With Cancer: Deciding About Dying

Living With Cancer: Deciding About Dying
By SUSAN GUBAR

When it comes to the end of life, what role should patients play in deciding the terms of their own death?

Published: October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Living With Cancer: Deciding About Dying SUSAN GUBAR When it comes to the end of life, what role should patients play in deciding the terms of their own death? http://ift.tt/1Gtl22t Health The New York Times October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

Astronomy Picture of the Day: Star Factory Messier 17

Star Factory Messier 17
Sculpted by stellar winds and radiation, the star factory known as Messier 17 lies some 5,500 light-years away in the nebula-rich constellation Sagittarius. At that distance, this 1/3 degree wide field of view spans over 30 light-years. The sharp composite, color image, highlights faint details of the region's gas and dust clouds against a backdrop of central Milky Way stars. Stellar winds and energetic light from hot, massive stars formed from M17 stock of cosmic gas and dust have slowly carved away at the remaining interstellar material producing the cavernous appearance and undulating shapes. M17 is also known as the Omega Nebula or the Swan Nebula.

October 22, 2015
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NYT Health: The Mediterranean Diet: Is it the Food or the Lifestyle?

The Mediterranean Diet: Is it the Food or the Lifestyle?
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

The Mediterranean Diet has long been associated with better health, but now some researchers think the whole Mediterranean lifestyle may explain the longevity of people in the region.

Published: October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

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The Mediterranean Diet: Is it the Food or the Lifestyle? ANAHAD O'CONNOR The Mediterranean Diet has long been associated with better health, but now some researchers think the whole Mediterranean lifestyle may explain the longevity of people in the region. http://ift.tt/1RqTtHk http://ift.tt/1Gkyzti Health The New York Times October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Parental Grief Has Often Been a Factor in Presidential Politics

Parental Grief Has Often Been a Factor in Presidential Politics
By JOSHUA KENDALL

Historically, the loss of children has affected numerous presidents, who have coped in different ways.

Published: October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Parental Grief Has Often Been a Factor in Presidential Politics JOSHUA KENDALL Historically, the loss of children has affected numerous presidents, who have coped in different ways. http://ift.tt/1hXgxl2 http://ift.tt/1LOQoku Health The New York Times October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Does Frequent Sex Prime the Immune System for Pregnancy?

Does Frequent Sex Prime the Immune System for Pregnancy?
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Even before women become pregnant, frequent sex may help their bodies get ready.

Published: October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Does Frequent Sex Prime the Immune System for Pregnancy? GRETCHEN REYNOLDS Even before women become pregnant, frequent sex may help their bodies get ready. http://ift.tt/1OUhAz4 http://ift.tt/1GjDsmj Health The New York Times October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: A Cure for Macular Degeneration?

Ask Well: A Cure for Macular Degeneration?
By KAREN WEINTRAUB

There is not yet a cure for macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the United States, but treatments are getting better.

Published: October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: A Cure for Macular Degeneration? KAREN WEINTRAUB There is not yet a cure for macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the United States, but treatments are getting better. http://ift.tt/1NpcKrW http://ift.tt/1QWCqwQ Health The New York Times October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

Wednesday 21 October 2015

R. Buckminster Fuller

"I look for what needs to be done. After all, that's how the universe designs itself."

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NYT Health: Study Points to Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery Over Therapy Alone

Study Points to Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery Over Therapy Alone
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS

Researchers tested osteoarthritis patients who received knee replacement operations followed by therapy, comparing them with a group who had only nonsurgical treatment.

Published: October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Study Points to Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery Over Therapy Alone CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS Researchers tested osteoarthritis patients who received knee replacement operations followed by therapy, comparing them with a group who had only nonsurgical treatment. http://ift.tt/1Rp0o3S http://ift.tt/1NUJhco Health The New York Times October 21, 2015 at 08:00PM

Astronomy Picture of the Day: The Fractured North Pole of Saturns Enceladus

The Fractured North Pole of Saturns Enceladus
The north pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus is unexpectedly fascinating and complex. Previous to the latest flyby of the robotic Cassini spacecraft, the northern region was known mostly for its unusually high abundance of craters. Last week's flyby, however, returned images of unprecedented detail, including the featured image showing the expected craters coupled with an unexpected and circuitous pattern of picturesque cracks and fractures. Broken terrain has been recorded at lower latitudes, with deep canyons dubbed Tiger Stripes near Enceladus' South Pole. The fractures may further indicate global interplay between the surface and potential seas underneath, seas that future missions might target for signs of life.

October 21, 2015
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NYT Health: Frequent Antibiotics May Make Children Fatter

Frequent Antibiotics May Make Children Fatter
By TARA PARKER-POPE

Children who take antibiotics gain more weight than those who don't use the drugs in childhood, new research shows.

Published: October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Frequent Antibiotics May Make Children Fatter TARA PARKER-POPE Children who take antibiotics gain more weight than those who don't use the drugs in childhood, new research shows. http://ift.tt/1W68AwD http://ift.tt/1W68Mfr Health The New York Times October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Learning From Dogs With Cancer

Learning From Dogs With Cancer
By SUSAN JENKS

Research in dogs will help with the design of later human trials, including the best way to administer drugs, and may lead to improved treatments for both pets and people.

Published: October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Learning From Dogs With Cancer SUSAN JENKS Research in dogs will help with the design of later human trials, including the best way to administer drugs, and may lead to improved treatments for both pets and people. http://ift.tt/1OIiD6K http://ift.tt/1W5wrN8 Health The New York Times October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain

Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

A new experiment suggests that light resistance training a few times a week may also slow the age-related shrinking of some parts of our brains.

Published: October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain GRETCHEN REYNOLDS A new experiment suggests that light resistance training a few times a week may also slow the age-related shrinking of some parts of our brains. http://ift.tt/1jAheCE http://ift.tt/1NTD9kR Health The New York Times October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: The Richer You Are, the Better You May Do After Heart Surgery

The Richer You Are, the Better You May Do After Heart Surgery
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

Swedish researchers found that the higher a person's income, the lower the risk of death following cardiac surgery.

Published: October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

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The Richer You Are, the Better You May Do After Heart Surgery NICHOLAS BAKALAR Swedish researchers found that the higher a person's income, the lower the risk of death following cardiac surgery. http://ift.tt/1QPiKLq http://ift.tt/1tXFnoO Health The New York Times October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

Tuesday 20 October 2015

Nicolas Chamfort

"The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed."

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NYT Health: New Mammogram Recommendations: A Guide

New Mammogram Recommendations: A Guide
By DENISE GRADY

What the American Cancer Society is now recommending to women, and why it changed its advice.

Published: October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

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New Mammogram Recommendations: A Guide DENISE GRADY What the American Cancer Society is now recommending to women, and why it changed its advice. http://ift.tt/1ZUFTSE http://ift.tt/1jSfVOY Health The New York Times October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Filtered Sunlight Is Good Cure for Infant Jaundice, Study Says

Filtered Sunlight Is Good Cure for Infant Jaundice, Study Says
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

A finding is good news for hospitals in poor countries, which may not be able to afford lamps to treat the problem.

Published: October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Filtered Sunlight Is Good Cure for Infant Jaundice, Study Says DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. A finding is good news for hospitals in poor countries, which may not be able to afford lamps to treat the problem. http://ift.tt/1M12uc9 Health The New York Times October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: American Cancer Society, in a Shift, Recommends Fewer Mammograms

American Cancer Society, in a Shift, Recommends Fewer Mammograms
By DENISE GRADY

The group says women should start having mammograms at 45 and continue yearly until 54; it previously recommended mammograms and clinical breast exams every year, starting at 40.

Published: October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

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American Cancer Society, in a Shift, Recommends Fewer Mammograms DENISE GRADY The group says women should start having mammograms at 45 and continue yearly until 54; it previously recommended mammograms and clinical breast exams every year, starting at 40. http://ift.tt/1PE3Fho http://ift.tt/1XhzO0s Health The New York Times October 20, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Can Whiteners Damage the Teeth?

Ask Well: Can Whiteners Damage the Teeth?
By KAREN WEINTRAUB

A reader asks: Should I be concerned that teeth whitening strips or procedures could damage my teeth over the years?

Published: October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Can Whiteners Damage the Teeth? KAREN WEINTRAUB A reader asks: Should I be concerned that teeth whitening strips or procedures could damage my teeth over the years? http://ift.tt/1hPxe1B http://ift.tt/1NS9ZT9 Health The New York Times October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

Monday 19 October 2015

NYT Health: Talk Therapy Found to Ease Schizophrenia

Talk Therapy Found to Ease Schizophrenia
By BENEDICT CAREY

A landmark study found that a bigger emphasis on one-on-one talk therapy made greater strides in patient recovery than the usual drug-focused treatments.

Published: October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Talk Therapy Found to Ease Schizophrenia BENEDICT CAREY A landmark study found that a bigger emphasis on one-on-one talk therapy made greater strides in patient recovery than the usual drug-focused treatments. http://ift.tt/1M2gj3X http://ift.tt/1jy2Oml Health The New York Times October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

Astronomy Picture of the Day: The Southern Cross in a Southern Sky

The Southern Cross in a Southern Sky
Have you ever seen the Southern Cross? This famous constellation is best seen from Earth's Southern Hemisphere. Captured from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the four bright stars that mark the Southern Cross are visible just above the horizon in the featured image. On the left of this constellation, also known as The Crux, is the orange star Gamma Crucis. The band of stars, dust, and gas rising through the middle of the image mosaic is part our Milky Way Galaxy. Just to the right of the Southern Cross is the dark Coal Sack Nebula, and the bright nebula at the top of the image is the Carina Nebula. The Southern Cross is such a famous constellation that it is depicted on the national flags of Australia and New Zealand.

October 19, 2015
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NYT Health: Sleep Apnea May Have Added Dangers for Women

Sleep Apnea May Have Added Dangers for Women
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

In new research, obstructive sleep apnea was independently associated with heart failure and death in women, but not in men.

Published: October 18, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Sleep Apnea May Have Added Dangers for Women NICHOLAS BAKALAR In new research, obstructive sleep apnea was independently associated with heart failure and death in women, but not in men. http://ift.tt/1jxhdzc http://ift.tt/1tXFnoO Health The New York Times October 18, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: The Fats You Don’t Need to Fear, and the Carbs That You Do

The Fats You Don't Need to Fear, and the Carbs That You Do
By JANE E. BRODY

Efforts to correct past dietary sins have caused the pendulum to swing too far in the wrong direction.

Published: October 18, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Sunday 18 October 2015

Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Mammatus Clouds Over Saskatchewan

Mammatus Clouds Over Saskatchewan
Why is this cloud so bubbly? Normally, cloud bottoms are flat. The flatness is caused by moist warm air that rises and cools and so condenses into water droplets at a specific temperature, which usually corresponds to a very specific height. As water droplets grow, an opaque cloud forms. Under some conditions, however, cloud pockets can develop that contain large droplets of water or ice that fall into clear air as they evaporate. Such pockets may occur in turbulent air near a thunderstorm. Resulting mammatus clouds can appear especially dramatic if sunlit from the side. These mammatus clouds were photographed over Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada during the summer of 2012.

October 18, 2015
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Saturday 17 October 2015

Ambrose Bierce

"Doubt is the father of invention."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Bright Spiral Galaxy M81

Bright Spiral Galaxy M81
One of the brightest galaxies in planet Earth's sky is similar in size to our Milky Way Galaxy: big, beautiful M81. The grand spiral galaxy can be found toward the northern constellation of the Great Bear (Ursa Major). This superbly detailed image reveals M81's bright yellow nucleus, blue spiral arms, tell tale pinkish star forming regions, and sweeping cosmic dust lanes with a scale comparable to the Milky Way. Hinting at a disorderly past, a remarkable dust lane actually runs straight through the disk, to the left of the galactic center, contrary to M81's other prominent spiral features. The errant dust lane may be the lingering result of a close encounter between between M81 and its smaller companion galaxy, M82. Scrutiny of variable stars in M81 has yielded one of the best determined distances for an external galaxy -- 11.8 million light-years. M81's dwarf companion galaxy Holmberg IX can be seen just above the large spiral.

October 17, 2015
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NYT Health: The Weekly Health Quiz: Supplements, Running and Back Pain

The Weekly Health Quiz: Supplements, Running and Back Pain
By TOBY BILANOW

Test your knowledge of this week's health news.

Published: October 15, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Friday 16 October 2015

Herbert Hoover

"About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Night Hides the World

Night Hides the World
Stars come out as evening twilight fades in this serene skyscape following the Persian proverb "Night hides the world, but reveals a universe." The scene finds the Sun setting over northern Kenya and the night will soon hide the shores of Lake Turkana, home to many Nile crocodiles. The region is also known for its abundance of hominid fossils. On that past November night, a brilliant Venus, then the world's evening star, dominates the starry skies above. But also revealed are faint stars, cosmic dust clouds, and glowing nebulae along the graceful arc of our own Milky Way galaxy.

October 16, 2015
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NYT Health: Stillbirth: Your Stories

Stillbirth: Your Stories
By Unknown Author

Few families are prepared when a baby dies prior to delivery. Here, parents who have navigated this difficult experience are sharing their insights.

Published: September 17, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: A New, Life-or-Death Approach to Funding Heart Research

A New, Life-or-Death Approach to Funding Heart Research
By GINA KOLATA

The result will be the financing of fewer, but deeper, studies, to focus resources on efforts with real-world impact and life-or-death implications.

Published: October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

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A New, Life-or-Death Approach to Funding Heart Research GINA KOLATA The result will be the financing of fewer, but deeper, studies, to focus resources on efforts with real-world impact and life-or-death implications. http://ift.tt/1X8Nc73 http://ift.tt/1G92Lre Health The New York Times October 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Flu Vaccine Risks

Ask Well: Flu Vaccine Risks
By KAREN WEINTRAUB

A reader asks: What are the risks associated with flu vaccine?

Published: October 15, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Thursday 15 October 2015

Alexis de Tocqueville

"There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: M16 and the Eagle Nebula

M16 and the Eagle Nebula
A star cluster around 2 million years young surrounded by natal clouds of dust and glowing gas, M16 is also known as The Eagle Nebula. This beautifully detailed image of the region includes cosmic sculptures made famous in Hubble Space Telescope close-ups of the starforming complex. Described as elephant trunks or Pillars of Creation, dense, dusty columns rising near the center are light-years in length but are gravitationally contracting to form stars. Energetic radiation from the cluster stars erodes material near the tips, eventually exposing the embedded new stars. Extending from the ridge of bright emission left of center is another dusty starforming column known as the Fairy of Eagle Nebula. M16 and the Eagle Nebula lie about 7,000 light-years away, an easy target for binoculars or small telescopes in a nebula rich part of the sky toward the split constellation Serpens Cauda (the tail of the snake).

October 15, 2015
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NYT Health: Life, Interrupted: The 100 Day Project

Life, Interrupted: The 100 Day Project
By SULEIKA JAOUAD

I spent the better part of my 20s in hospitals, but I found a way to organize my days around one small, simple act of happiness.

Published: October 14, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Do We Really Need to Sleep 7 Hours a Night?

Do We Really Need to Sleep 7 Hours a Night?
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

A new study is challenging the notion that artificial light and the hectic pace of modern life are disrupting natural sleep patterns, fueling an epidemic of sleep deprivation.

Published: October 14, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Ask Well: Taking Heartburn Drugs Long-Term

Ask Well: Taking Heartburn Drugs Long-Term
By RONI CARYN RABIN

The most popular acid reflux medications — proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid, which are taken daily — can have serious side effects with long-term use.

Published: October 14, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Physical Therapy May Not Benefit Back Pain

Physical Therapy May Not Benefit Back Pain
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

Physical therapy may provide little relief for recent-onset low back pain, a randomized trial has found.

Published: October 13, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Fracking Tied to Premature Births

Fracking Tied to Premature Births
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

Women living near hydraulic fracturing (or "fracking") operations were more likely to have premature babies than those living farther away.

Published: October 13, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Women With Essure Contraceptive Implant Needed More Surgeries, Study Finds

Women With Essure Contraceptive Implant Needed More Surgeries, Study Finds
By RONI CARYN RABIN

Women who sought sterilization through the Essure implant were far more likely to be back for surgery within a year than women who had their tubes tied, the study found.

Published: October 13, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Wednesday 14 October 2015

Astronomy Picture of the Day: A Gegenschein Lunar Eclipse

A Gegenschein Lunar Eclipse
Is there anything interesting to see in the direction opposite the Sun? One night last month, there were quite a few things. First, the red-glowing orb on the lower right of the featured image is the full moon, darkened and reddened because it has entered Earth's shadow. Beyond Earth's cone of darkness are backscattering dust particles orbiting the Sun that standout with a diffuse glow called the gegenschein, visible as a faint band rising from the central horizon and passing behind the Moon. A nearly horizontal stripe of green airglow is also discernable just above the horizon, partly blocked by blowing orange sand. Visible in the distant sky as the blue dot near the top of the image is the star Sirius, while the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy arches up on the image left and down again on the right. The fuzzy light patches just left of center are the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. Red emission nebulas too numerous to mention are scattered about the sky, but are labelled in a companion annotated image. In the image foreground is the desolate Deadvlei region of the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia, featuring the astrophotographer himself surveying a land and sky so amazing that he described it as one of the top experiences of his life.

October 14, 2015
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NYT Health: Dietary Supplements Lead to 20,000 E.R. Visits Yearly, Study Finds

Dietary Supplements Lead to 20,000 E.R. Visits Yearly, Study Finds
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine also found that emergency room visits for supplements occurred frequently among young adults.

Published: October 13, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: A Placebo Can Make You Run Faster

A Placebo Can Make You Run Faster
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

A new study of the power of placebos in athletic performance found that runners improved their times after a placebo injections of saline.

Published: October 13, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Let’s Run a Turkey Trot

Let's Run a Turkey Trot
By TARA PARKER-POPE

There are seven weeks between now and Thanksgiving. Plenty of time to train.

Published: October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Tuesday 13 October 2015

Thomas Hardy

"Fear is the mother of foresight."

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NYT Health: Meet the Neighbors? There’s an App for That

Meet the Neighbors? There's an App for That
By JENNIFER JOLLY

As people spend less time getting to know their neighbors, a fast-growing social network attempts to reconnect us to the people living next door.

Published: October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Meet the Neighbors? There's an App for That JENNIFER JOLLY As people spend less time getting to know their neighbors, a fast-growing social network attempts to reconnect us to the people living next door. http://ift.tt/1R9Ju9k http://ift.tt/1Qptksn Health The New York Times October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

Astronomy Picture of the Day: The Elephant's Trunk in IC 1396

The Elephant's Trunk in IC 1396
Like an illustration in a galactic Just So Story, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula winds through the emission nebula and young star cluster complex IC 1396, in the high and far off constellation of Cepheus. Of course, the cosmic elephant's trunk is over 20 light-years long. This composite was recorded through narrow band filters that transmit the light from ionized hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen atoms in the region. The resulting image highlights the bright swept-back ridges that outline pockets of cool interstellar dust and gas. Such embedded, dark, tendril-shaped clouds contain the raw material for star formation and hide protostars within the obscuring cosmic dust. Nearly 3,000 light-years distant, the relatively faint IC 1396 complex covers a large region on the sky, spanning over 5 degrees.

October 13, 2015
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NYT Health: Fighting New Diseases by Giving Them Blander Labels

Fighting New Diseases by Giving Them Blander Labels
By ABIGAIL ZUGER, M.D.

The World Health Organization issued strict guidelines for naming infections. For example, names of groups (Legionnaire's) and places (Ebola) are out.

Published: October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Fighting New Diseases by Giving Them Blander Labels ABIGAIL ZUGER, M.D. The World Health Organization issued strict guidelines for naming infections. For example, names of groups (Legionnaire's) and places (Ebola) are out. http://ift.tt/1jkZtqH http://ift.tt/1jkZE5r Health The New York Times October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Preventing Cramps During Exercise

Ask Well: Preventing Cramps During Exercise
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

A reader asks: Is there any way to prevent or treat muscle cramps, particularly in the hamstring, during exercise?

Published: October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Preventing Cramps During Exercise GRETCHEN REYNOLDS A reader asks: Is there any way to prevent or treat muscle cramps, particularly in the hamstring, during exercise? http://ift.tt/1PcIfZk http://ift.tt/1LHQZ2Q Health The New York Times October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Wine May Help With Diabetes

Wine May Help With Diabetes
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

A small study found that people with controlled Type 2 diabetes who drank red wine daily had improved cholesterol.

Published: October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Wine May Help With Diabetes NICHOLAS BAKALAR A small study found that people with controlled Type 2 diabetes who drank red wine daily had improved cholesterol. http://ift.tt/1OugLhN http://ift.tt/1jsX6l1 Health The New York Times October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

Monday 12 October 2015

NYT Health: Treating the Trauma of Young Syrian Refugees

Treating the Trauma of Young Syrian Refugees
By Unknown Author

Syria Bright Future, based in Jordan, is working to address psychological problems among the estimated two million children who have fled Syria.

Published: October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Treating the Trauma of Young Syrian Refugees Unknown Author Syria Bright Future, based in Jordan, is working to address psychological problems among the estimated two million children who have fled Syria. http://ift.tt/1NCII7a http://ift.tt/1Ga10tJ Health The New York Times October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

Joseph Brodsky

"Man is what he reads."

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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Galaxy, Stars, and Dust

Galaxy, Stars, and Dust
Is this galaxy trapped in a web of dust? No -- it is far in the background. However, spiky stars and spooky shapes are abound in this deep cosmic skyscape. Its well-composed field of view covers about a Full Moon on the sky toward the constellation Pegasus. Of course the brighter stars show diffraction spikes, the commonly seen effect of internal supports in reflecting telescopes, and lie well within our own Milky Way galaxy. The faint but pervasive clouds of interstellar dust ride above the galactic plane and dimly reflect the Milky Way's combined starlight. Known as high latitude cirrus or integrated flux nebulae they are associated with molecular clouds. In this case, the diffuse cloud cataloged as MBM 54, less than a thousand light-years distant, fills the scene. The galaxy seemingly tangled in the dust is the striking spiral galaxy NGC 7497 some 60 million light-years away. Seen almost edge-on near the center of the field, NGC 7497's own spiral arms and dust lanes echo the colors of the Milky Way's stars and dust.

October 12, 2015
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NYT Health: Compulsive Texting Takes Toll on Teenagers

Compulsive Texting Takes Toll on Teenagers
By RONI CARYN RABIN

Youngsters who check their phones constantly and snap if you interrupt them may have a texting problem, a new study found.

Published: October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Compulsive Texting Takes Toll on Teenagers RONI CARYN RABIN Youngsters who check their phones constantly and snap if you interrupt them may have a texting problem, a new study found. http://ift.tt/1jsnpbh http://ift.tt/1hAI0bX Health The New York Times October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Extreme Dieting of Anorexia May Be Entrenched Habit, Study Finds

Extreme Dieting of Anorexia May Be Entrenched Habit, Study Finds
By ERICA GOODE

The findings may help explain the role habitual behavior plays in disorders where people persist in making self-destructive choices no matter the consequences.

Published: October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Extreme Dieting of Anorexia May Be Entrenched Habit, Study Finds ERICA GOODE The findings may help explain the role habitual behavior plays in disorders where people persist in making self-destructive choices no matter the consequences. http://ift.tt/1OwKSUn Health The New York Times October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Study Shows Spread of Cigarettes in China

Study Shows Spread of Cigarettes in China
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

Chinese men smoke one-third of all the world's cigarettes, and a third of all young men in China eventually die from the habit.

Published: October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Study Shows Spread of Cigarettes in China DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Chinese men smoke one-third of all the world's cigarettes, and a third of all young men in China eventually die from the habit. http://ift.tt/1NBJst4 http://ift.tt/1LgufYF Health The New York Times October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Income Inequality Grows With Age and Shapes Later Years

Income Inequality Grows With Age and Shapes Later Years
By PAULA SPAN

The socioeconomic divide helps determine who gets to grow old, researchers have found. Living longer, high earners take home more in federal benefits.

Published: October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Income Inequality Grows With Age and Shapes Later Years PAULA SPAN The socioeconomic divide helps determine who gets to grow old, researchers have found. Living longer, high earners take home more in federal benefits. http://ift.tt/1VNs2ya http://ift.tt/1K3NJOg Health The New York Times October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: The More We Learn on Nutrition, the More We Ignore

The More We Learn on Nutrition, the More We Ignore
By JANE E. BRODY

Over the last 50 years, there have been numerous attempts to improve Americans' diets, but they continue to grow fatter.

Published: October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

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The More We Learn on Nutrition, the More We Ignore JANE E. BRODY Over the last 50 years, there have been numerous attempts to improve Americans' diets, but they continue to grow fatter. http://ift.tt/1VNB74N http://ift.tt/1Lqsc7L Health The New York Times October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

Sunday 11 October 2015

NYT Health: Mental Health Care in West Africa Is Often a Product of Luck

Mental Health Care in West Africa Is Often a Product of Luck
By BENEDICT CAREY

A growing number of groups are providing mental health care without clinics or doctors, relying instead on mobile nurses, cheap generic drugs and community support systems.

Published: October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Mental Health Care in West Africa Is Often a Product of Luck BENEDICT CAREY A growing number of groups are providing mental health care without clinics or doctors, relying instead on mobile nurses, cheap generic drugs and community support systems. http://ift.tt/1MpKV4f http://ift.tt/1GDL8up Health The New York Times October 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

Theodore Roosevelt

"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."

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NYT Health: Photographing Mental Illness With Sensitivity

Photographing Mental Illness With Sensitivity
By BENEDICT CAREY

Joao Silva, a New York Times staff photographer, explains the thinking behind an image of a man in chains at a prayer camp in Togo.

Published: October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Photographing Mental Illness With Sensitivity BENEDICT CAREY Joao Silva, a New York Times staff photographer, explains the thinking behind an image of a man in chains at a prayer camp in Togo. http://ift.tt/1jX8shS Health The New York Times October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: The Chains of Mental Illness in West Africa

The Chains of Mental Illness in West Africa
By BENEDICT CAREY

In parts of West Africa, religious retreats set up camps for people with mental illnesses, where patients are frequently shackled and prayer is often the only treatment.

Published: October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

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The Chains of Mental Illness in West Africa BENEDICT CAREY In parts of West Africa, religious retreats set up camps for people with mental illnesses, where patients are frequently shackled and prayer is often the only treatment. http://ift.tt/1R5MgME http://ift.tt/1LHvYM7 Health The New York Times October 11, 2015 at 08:00PM

Saturday 10 October 2015

Abraham Lincoln

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."

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NYT Health: The Weekly Health Quiz: Frozen Foods, Tea and Runner’s High

The Weekly Health Quiz: Frozen Foods, Tea and Runner's High
By TOBY BILANOW

Test your knowledge of this week's health news.

Published: October 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

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The Weekly Health Quiz: Frozen Foods, Tea and Runner's High TOBY BILANOW Test your knowledge of this week's health news. http://ift.tt/1NtcDP5 http://ift.tt/1LazCsm Health The New York Times October 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: After Nearly Claiming His Life, Ebola Lurked in a Doctor’s Eye

After Nearly Claiming His Life, Ebola Lurked in a Doctor's Eye
By DENISE GRADY

Dr. Ian Crozier, who survived an Ebola infection last fall, calls himself a poster child for "post-Ebola syndrome," which is also being reported in West Africa.

Published: May 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

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After Nearly Claiming His Life, Ebola Lurked in a Doctor's Eye DENISE GRADY Dr. Ian Crozier, who survived an Ebola infection last fall, calls himself a poster child for "post-Ebola syndrome," which is also being reported in West Africa. http://ift.tt/1GRPJrV http://ift.tt/1PswJou Health The New York Times May 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

Friday 9 October 2015

Napoleon Bonaparte

"Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent."

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NYT Health: Ask Well: When Sitting Can Be Good for You

Ask Well: When Sitting Can Be Good for You
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

A reader asks: If sitting is the new smoking, is bike riding a less than optimal exercise?

Published: October 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: When Sitting Can Be Good for You GRETCHEN REYNOLDS A reader asks: If sitting is the new smoking, is bike riding a less than optimal exercise? http://ift.tt/1MjwZZo http://ift.tt/1jggQIG Health The New York Times October 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Eating Organic Lowers Pesticide Levels in Children

Eating Organic Lowers Pesticide Levels in Children
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

When children eat organic fruits and vegetables, the amount of pesticides in their bodies declines, a new study shows.

Published: October 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Eating Organic Lowers Pesticide Levels in Children NICHOLAS BAKALAR When children eat organic fruits and vegetables, the amount of pesticides in their bodies declines, a new study shows. http://ift.tt/1jQGxjA http://ift.tt/1K6DKvT Health The New York Times October 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

Thursday 8 October 2015

NYT Health: F.D.A. Approval of OxyContin Use for Children Continues to Draw Scrutiny

F.D.A. Approval of OxyContin Use for Children Continues to Draw Scrutiny
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS

Many public officials are concerned that the approval will change the way the drug is marketed and used, though the agency says it will lead to better information for doctors.

Published: October 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

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F.D.A. Approval of OxyContin Use for Children Continues to Draw Scrutiny CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS Many public officials are concerned that the approval will change the way the drug is marketed and used, though the agency says it will lead to better information for doctors. http://ift.tt/1L2kBej http://ift.tt/1VHUWjd Health The New York Times October 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

John Wooden

"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."

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NYT Health: Getting the Diagnosis Wrong

Getting the Diagnosis Wrong
By DANIELLE OFRI, M.D.

Nearly all of us will experience at least one diagnostic error in our lifetimes, a new report says.

Published: October 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Getting the Diagnosis Wrong DANIELLE OFRI, M.D. Nearly all of us will experience at least one diagnostic error in our lifetimes, a new report says. http://ift.tt/1L92Aca http://ift.tt/1TF2f6K Health The New York Times October 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Crossing the Finish Line 25 Pounds Lighter

Crossing the Finish Line 25 Pounds Lighter
By JEN A. MILLER

After gaining weight, a runner changed the focus of her workouts and the way she ate, despite concerns about upholding her values.

Published: October 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Crossing the Finish Line 25 Pounds Lighter JEN A. MILLER After gaining weight, a runner changed the focus of her workouts and the way she ate, despite concerns about upholding her values. http://ift.tt/1LAsj2t http://ift.tt/1LBr2bE Health The New York Times October 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Getting Shingles Despite the Shingles Vaccine

Ask Well: Getting Shingles Despite the Shingles Vaccine
By RONI CARYN RABIN

A reader asks: I got the shingles shot and still got shingles. How come?

Published: October 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Getting Shingles Despite the Shingles Vaccine RONI CARYN RABIN A reader asks: I got the shingles shot and still got shingles. How come? http://ift.tt/1jPN8KZ http://ift.tt/1Zfrv7p Health The New York Times October 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

Wednesday 7 October 2015

William James

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."

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NYT Health: Homing In on the Source of Runner’s High

Homing In on the Source of Runner's High
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Endorphins may have little to do with that sense of euphoria that engulfs us after a satisfying workout.

Published: October 6, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Homing In on the Source of Runner's High GRETCHEN REYNOLDS Endorphins may have little to do with that sense of euphoria that engulfs us after a satisfying workout. http://ift.tt/1PhZ4kR http://ift.tt/1Lyx6S0 Health The New York Times October 6, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Canned vs. Fresh Fish

Ask Well: Canned vs. Fresh Fish
By KAREN WEINTRAUB

A reader asks: Does canned fish, like tuna and salmon, have the same nutritional value as fresh fish?

Published: October 6, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Canned vs. Fresh Fish KAREN WEINTRAUB A reader asks: Does canned fish, like tuna and salmon, have the same nutritional value as fresh fish? http://ift.tt/1OkEu2g http://ift.tt/1Me1xHB Health The New York Times October 6, 2015 at 08:00PM

Tuesday 6 October 2015

NYT Health: Weight Gain Possibly Tied to Later Bedtimes

Weight Gain Possibly Tied to Later Bedtimes
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

There may be a link between the time you go to bed and weight gain, new research suggests.

Published: October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Weight Gain Possibly Tied to Later Bedtimes NICHOLAS BAKALAR There may be a link between the time you go to bed and weight gain, new research suggests. http://ift.tt/1PhsGib http://ift.tt/1RosdxL Health The New York Times October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Caribbean Hospitals Getting Help for Hurricanes

Caribbean Hospitals Getting Help for Hurricanes
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

The Pan American Health Organization and the British government have begun a "Smart Hospitals" program to retrofit vulnerable hospitals.

Published: October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Caribbean Hospitals Getting Help for Hurricanes DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. The Pan American Health Organization and the British government have begun a "Smart Hospitals" program to retrofit vulnerable hospitals. http://ift.tt/1MUy4W2 Health The New York Times October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Reversing Diabetes

Ask Well: Reversing Diabetes
By RONI CARYN RABIN

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed in some people, at least temporarily, but it may take extreme measures.

Published: October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Reversing Diabetes RONI CARYN RABIN Type 2 diabetes can be reversed in some people, at least temporarily, but it may take extreme measures. http://ift.tt/1M9LmiS http://ift.tt/1VCJaRG Health The New York Times October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Chiropractic Care Grows, and Gains Acceptance

Chiropractic Care Grows, and Gains Acceptance
By KATHERINE ELLISON

More and more doctors agree that such treatment can help ease back pain, and while all doubts have not been swept away, the author gave it a try.

Published: October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Chiropractic Care Grows, and Gains Acceptance KATHERINE ELLISON More and more doctors agree that such treatment can help ease back pain, and while all doubts have not been swept away, the author gave it a try. http://ift.tt/1FPH6V1 http://ift.tt/1QW4mko Health The New York Times October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

Monday 5 October 2015

NYT Health: Calcium Doesn’t Improve Bone Density, Analysis Finds

Calcium Doesn't Improve Bone Density, Analysis Finds
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

Whether eaten in foods or taken as supplements, calcium also has little effect on the risk of fractures in people over 50.

Published: October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Calcium Doesn't Improve Bone Density, Analysis Finds NICHOLAS BAKALAR Whether eaten in foods or taken as supplements, calcium also has little effect on the risk of fractures in people over 50. http://ift.tt/1KWzT4c http://ift.tt/1GDh2vf Health The New York Times October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

"Without wearing any mask we are conscious of, we have a special face for each friend."

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NYT Health: Heart Scan Can Fine-Tune Risk Estimate for Patients Considering Statins

Heart Scan Can Fine-Tune Risk Estimate for Patients Considering Statins
By GINA KOLATA

A study found that a CT scan could ascertain the heart health of people over 40 to better help them make a decision on taking cholesterol-lowering statins.

Published: October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Heart Scan Can Fine-Tune Risk Estimate for Patients Considering Statins GINA KOLATA A study found that a CT scan could ascertain the heart health of people over 40 to better help them make a decision on taking cholesterol-lowering statins. http://ift.tt/1L2puSl http://ift.tt/1j9yzlF Health The New York Times October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: San Francisco Is Changing Face of AIDS Treatment

San Francisco Is Changing Face of AIDS Treatment
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

The city that was once the epidemic's ground zero now has only a few hundred new cases a year, the result of a raft of creative programs.

Published: October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

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San Francisco Is Changing Face of AIDS Treatment DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. The city that was once the epidemic's ground zero now has only a few hundred new cases a year, the result of a raft of creative programs. http://ift.tt/1KWfcVW http://ift.tt/1FSJfPb Health The New York Times October 5, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Fish Oil Supplements for Dry Eye?

Ask Well: Fish Oil Supplements for Dry Eye?
By KAREN WEINTRAUB

A reader asks if fish oil supplements can help prevent dry eyes.

Published: October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Fish Oil Supplements for Dry Eye? KAREN WEINTRAUB A reader asks if fish oil supplements can help prevent dry eyes. http://ift.tt/1VyA6CJ Health The New York Times October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: The Hurdles to Getting Hearing Aids

The Hurdles to Getting Hearing Aids
By JANE E. BRODY

Hearing loss is usually gradual, and people often fail to recognize when it becomes severe enough to warrant hearing aids.

Published: October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

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The Hurdles to Getting Hearing Aids JANE E. BRODY Hearing loss is usually gradual, and people often fail to recognize when it becomes severe enough to warrant hearing aids. http://ift.tt/1hl3wl3 http://ift.tt/1KVBpn3 Health The New York Times October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

Sunday 4 October 2015

Thomas Tusser

"A fool and his money are soon parted."

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NYT Health: Campuses Debate Rising Demands for ‘Comfort Animals’

Campuses Debate Rising Demands for 'Comfort Animals'
By JAN HOFFMAN

Many colleges are figuring out how to field increasing requests from students with psychiatric diagnoses for so-called emotional support animals.

Published: October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Campuses Debate Rising Demands for 'Comfort Animals' JAN HOFFMAN Many colleges are figuring out how to field increasing requests from students with psychiatric diagnoses for so-called emotional support animals. http://ift.tt/1MTzIap http://ift.tt/1OdZ0Sa Health The New York Times October 4, 2015 at 08:00PM

Saturday 3 October 2015

Dwight D. Eisenhower

"Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it."

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Friday 2 October 2015

NYT Health: Think Like a Doctor: Dazed and Confused Solved

Think Like a Doctor: Dazed and Confused Solved
By LISA SANDERS, M.D.

Readers solve the real-life case of a 27-year-old woman who had vomiting, weakness and confusion months after having weight loss surgery.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Think Like a Doctor: Dazed and Confused Solved LISA SANDERS, M.D. Readers solve the real-life case of a 27-year-old woman who had vomiting, weakness and confusion months after having weight loss surgery. http://ift.tt/1Vt4YEy http://ift.tt/1OagYXo Health The New York Times October 1, 2015 at 08:00PM

George Chapman

"They're only truly great who are truly good."

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NYT Health: Hypertension Drugs May Be More Effective if Taken at Night

Hypertension Drugs May Be More Effective if Taken at Night
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

Researchers found that subjects who took their medications before going to sleep had a lower risk of diabetes.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Hypertension Drugs May Be More Effective if Taken at Night NICHOLAS BAKALAR Researchers found that subjects who took their medications before going to sleep had a lower risk of diabetes. http://ift.tt/1JJPPmm http://ift.tt/1LDEvxi Health The New York Times October 1, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: The Weekly Health Quiz: Breast Feeding and IQ, Stair Climbing and Weight Loss

The Weekly Health Quiz: Breast Feeding and IQ, Stair Climbing and Weight Loss
By TOBY BILANOW

Test your knowledge of this week's health news.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 08:00PM

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NYT Health: Ask Well: A Myth About Refreezing Foods

Ask Well: A Myth About Refreezing Foods
By RONI CARYN RABIN

A Department of Agriculture dietitian takes on the notion that, once thawed, foods cannot be frozen again. But they must be thawed properly.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: A Myth About Refreezing Foods RONI CARYN RABIN A Department of Agriculture dietitian takes on the notion that, once thawed, foods cannot be frozen again. But they must be thawed properly. http://ift.tt/1FKSvFv http://ift.tt/1FMfdNe Health The New York Times October 1, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Living With Cancer: My Doctor, My Friend

Living With Cancer: My Doctor, My Friend
By SUSAN GUBAR

My oncologist has played many roles in my life during my treatment, and now I must deal with the prospect that she might leave me, writes Susan Gubar in Living with Cancer.

Published: September 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Living With Cancer: My Doctor, My Friend SUSAN GUBAR My oncologist has played many roles in my life during my treatment, and now I must deal with the prospect that she might leave me, writes Susan Gubar in Living with Cancer. http://ift.tt/1L7bpqh http://ift.tt/1PQ6vha Health The New York Times September 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: A Soccer Star and Role Model With Tourette Syndrome

A Soccer Star and Role Model With Tourette Syndrome
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

For Tim Howard, symptoms of Tourette syndrome started when he was a child. Now he tries to raise awareness of the neurological disorder, which is fairly common but also misunderstood.

Published: September 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

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A Soccer Star and Role Model With Tourette Syndrome ANAHAD O'CONNOR For Tim Howard, symptoms of Tourette syndrome started when he was a child. Now he tries to raise awareness of the neurological disorder, which is fairly common but also misunderstood. http://ift.tt/1GkX18m http://ift.tt/1OJw1aA Health The New York Times September 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Catching Up on Lost Sleep

Ask Well: Catching Up on Lost Sleep
By KAREN WEINTRAUB

Can a sleep deficit be made up? Rather than "paying off" a debt, people who lose a lot of sleep are likely to carry it with them.

Published: July 23, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Catching Up on Lost Sleep KAREN WEINTRAUB Can a sleep deficit be made up? Rather than "paying off" a debt, people who lose a lot of sleep are likely to carry it with them. http://ift.tt/1frda4Q http://ift.tt/1CYNqrh Health The New York Times July 23, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: Muscle ‘Knots’

Ask Well: Muscle 'Knots'
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

The knots typically seemed to develop when a muscle tensed repeatedly, through overuse or slouching, causing discomfort and pain, experts said.

Published: July 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: Muscle 'Knots' GRETCHEN REYNOLDS The knots typically seemed to develop when a muscle tensed repeatedly, through overuse or slouching, causing discomfort and pain, experts said. http://ift.tt/1CzEjgX http://ift.tt/1IUOLkd Health The New York Times July 12, 2015 at 08:00PM

Thursday 1 October 2015

E. M. Forster

"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."

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NYT Health: Think Like a Doctor: Dazed and Confused

Think Like a Doctor: Dazed and Confused
By LISA SANDERS, M.D.

Can you figure out what is wrong with a young woman who develops nausea, vomiting, weakness and confusion after weight-loss surgery?

Published: September 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Think Like a Doctor: Dazed and Confused LISA SANDERS, M.D. Can you figure out what is wrong with a young woman who develops nausea, vomiting, weakness and confusion after weight-loss surgery? http://ift.tt/1jAh7qq http://ift.tt/1OagYXo Health The New York Times September 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

NYT Health: Ask Well: A Long Walk or a Short Stair Climb?

Ask Well: A Long Walk or a Short Stair Climb?
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

A reader asks a fitness math question: Is it better to take a few hundred steps or a just a few stairs?

Published: September 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Ask Well: A Long Walk or a Short Stair Climb? GRETCHEN REYNOLDS A reader asks a fitness math question: Is it better to take a few hundred steps or a just a few stairs? http://ift.tt/1MILpAN http://ift.tt/1LS20nd Health The New York Times September 30, 2015 at 08:00PM