Don’t let work stress dominate your life – you need to keep sight of what’s important November 3, 2015 A little bit of stress can be a good thing, motivating us to think creatively and to act with determination. However, when people talk about stress they are usually referring to effects of unrelenting, excessive pressure. These kinds of pressures occur in many areas of our lives, at school and college, in our relationships, and particularly at [...]
If a man takes on his fair share of housework, he’ll be a more amorous lover November 3, 2015 A man who is not afraid to do his fair share of the housework is likely to be a more amorous lover, according to new research from the University of Alberta. It found that on average, a more equal division of chores between a couple led to much more “satisfying sex” for both people. "Rather [...]
Valeant severs ties with Philidor following share price plunge October 30, 2015 Valeant Pharmaceuticals is “severing all ties” with Philidor, a pharmacy group controlled by the drugs giant. The Canadian company's share price closed over five per cent lower yesterday after two major US healthcare companies put an end to doing business with Philidor. Shares in Valeant continued their fall, diving as much as 15 per cent in after-hours [...]
UK police forces “lobby” to get access to internet browsing histories October 30, 2015 Police want to be given access the internet browsing histories of everyone in the UK, according to reports. They have lobbied the government ahead of next week's unveiling of the new surveillance bill in the House of Commons, during which home secretary Theresa May is expected to put forward the new measures. Internet service providers [...]
Marriage is good for the heart – it helps people survive after cardiac surgery October 29, 2015 Being married makes a healthy heart, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Surgery. By looking at survival rates after major cardiac surgery among those aged 50 or over, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found those who stayed married were had a much higher chance of staying alive for two years [...]
Is there another universe? Strange light in space hints there’s a second universe lying parallel to ours October 29, 2015 Distant light at the very edge of the universe could be seeping in from a neighbouring cosmos. This is the theory put forward by Ranga-Ram Chary, an astronomer at the California Institute of Technology, who argues the mysterious far-away light just doesn't fit into our current model of the universe. By comparing Plank's map of [...]
Is there another universe? Strange light hints there’s another universe lyind parallel to ours October 29, 2015 NULL
Is there another universe? Strange light hints there’s another universe lyind parallel to ours October 29, 2015 NULL
VW emissions scandal: Extra diesel fumes caused by Volkswagen cheat will cause early deaths, study finds October 29, 2015 The knock-on impacts of the Volkswagen emissions scandal are potentially fatal, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. In the US alone, an estimated 60 people will die up to 20 years prematurely because of the extra toxic pollution that has already been released by the German carmaker's cheat engines. In [...]
Allergan share price soars on confirmation of possible mega-merger with Pfizer October 29, 2015 Allergan has confirmed it is considering joining forces with Pfizer to create the world's biggest drugs company. In a statement, the company said it was "in preliminary friendly discussions regarding a potential business combination transaction" with Pfizer. It added that there was no guarantee of a deal: No agreement has been reached and there can [...]
