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Kim Penix reviews a University of Michigan clinical study dealing with pain and the fibromyalgia patient. – ProHealth.com Source: Advancement in Fibromyalgia Research

Source: High-pressure oxygen can effectively treat fibromyalgia: New treatment for pain syndrome reduces or eliminates need for medication — ScienceDaily

Using new microscope techniques, researchers at a biopharmaceutial company have found that fibromyalgia is caused by excess nerve endings surrounding certain blood vessels in the skin. Source: Breakthrough In Fibromyalgia Research: Pain Is In Your Skin, Not In Your Head

The Hall Tax is on its way out, but Tennessean non-filers are getting audit letters from the state Department of Revenue, demanding five years back taxes. Source: Tennessee To Become Income-Tax-Free State No. 8 – Forbes

Brexit is a signal that everything isn’t okay, like Bear Stearns was. If we don’t pay attention, and the EU breaks up, it would mean a major global collapse. Source: An event of this magnitude could trigger a great global collapse – Business Insider

What are the most addictive drugs? This question seems simple, but the answer depends on whom you ask. Source: The five most addictive substances on Earth – and what they | Cosmos

Source: Why getting stuck without a job is mostly a matter of bad luck – The Washington Post

An interesting implication of the following chart is the predicted sustainable withdrawal rate of only 3.12% for a retiree in January 2000. At that point, market valuations had reached a historical peak (about 50% higher than seen in the historical period when we could estimate the sustainability of the 4% rule). With […] Source: How Are People… Read More »

The more alcohol you drink, the higher your risk of cancers like breast and colon cancer. But research suggests that there is no “safe” level of consumption Source: Alcohol linked to at least seven cancers – not just liver cancer | New Scientist

A proposed law inspired by a Green Beret’s heroic defense of a sexually abused Afghan boy has blown the lid off a systemic problem in the embattled nation, and one the Taliban has exploited in its quest to regain control. Source: Afghan child sex tradition spotlighted by Green Beret now Taliban attack ruse | Fox… Read More »

Here’s what you need to know before marrying a woman. Source: 3 Things Men Need to Know Before Marrying a Woman

Social media users make racially-charged hashtags trend highlighting divisions within US society. Source: ‘What have white people ever done for us?’ – BBC News

The “beauty” of methylene blue is that side effects are “minimal” at low doses. He cautioned, however, that if the drug were to become widely used, new safety issues could crop up. The findings were published online June 28 in the journal Radiology. Source: Old Drug Boosts Brain’s Memory Centers | Health Care | US… Read More »

The Vatican’s former ambassador to the United States quashed an independent investigation in 2014 into sexual and possible criminal misconduct by Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis and ordered church officials to destroy a letter they wrote to him protesting the decision, according to a memo made public on Wednesday. The detailed… Read More »

Nobel Prize winner Rod MacKinnon found that pungent and spicy tastes can hinder neurological misfires that cause muscle cramping. He and others developed the spicy drink, Hotshot, to help. Source: A New Way to Prevent Muscle Cramps – WSJ

Source: Where To Buy The Anne-Marie Striped Swimsuit If You Want To Copy Taylor Swift’s Patriotic One-Piece — PHOTOS | Bustle

The bikini is turning 70 and is still turning heads. The iconic two-piece bathing suit was the creation of French engineer Louis Reard. Source: Bikini Atoll Revolutionized the Swimsuit 70 Years Ago – NBC News

He’s been able to show that when the magnetic field is rotating counterclockwise, there’s a drop in participants’ alpha waves. “The suppression of α waves, in the EEG world, is associated with brain processing: a set of neurons were firing in response to the magnetic field, the only changing variable,” reports Hand for Science magazine.… Read More »

Note: If you’re thinking of retiring overseas, know that it will impact your Medicare coverage, and that you will still have to file your federal tax returns. So, which cities made the list? Click through to find out. 21. Da Nang, Vietnam Monthly Cost of Living: $840 A coastal city that was once a French colonial… Read More »

“Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, trout, walnuts and flaxseed oil may significantly cut the incidence of developing a heart disease, finds a new global study.” Source: Terminal Heart Attack Danger Alleviated By Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Maine News Online

The Boeing 777 pilot resting area, for example, includes two beds and business class seats with plenty of room to spare. In some planes, meanwhile, the pilot area even contains its own lavatory. Source: There’s a Secret Room on Airplanes That Flight Attendants Don’t Want You to Know About – Page 14 of 20

And although the main goal of these bunk rooms is to provide a quiet place for crew to recharge their batteries, some rooms have extra perks. These can include, for instance, small TVs and other sources of entertainment. Source: There’s a Secret Room on Airplanes That Flight Attendants Don’t Want You to Know About –… Read More »

The large majority of CRCs, therefore, are placed at the top of the airplane, just behind the cockpit. This avoids taking up valuable cargo space in the bottom of the plane, and it doesn’t result in any loss of passenger seats in the cabin area. Source: There’s a Secret Room on Airplanes That Flight Attendants… Read More »

Fortunately, newer airplane models, such as the Boeing 777 and 787, provide the crew with secret rooms known as Crew Rest Compartments (CRCs). These areas, which are accessible via hidden stairs and ladders, allow the pilots and flight attendants to get some valuable shut-eye during long flights. Source: There’s a Secret Room on Airplanes That… Read More »

Passenger airplanes aren’t exactly known for being the most spacious way to travel, particularly when traveling coach, since the goal is to comfortably fit in as many people as humanly possible. But despite appearances, there are in fact some secret compartments on board that only the crew can access. Source: There’s a Secret Room on… Read More »

“The (mother) cooperated with the investigation and was not arrested,” police said Source: Oregon mother fatally shoots intruder found in her child’s bedroom | Reuters

Tanzania could now hold the solution to the world’s chronic helium shortage. Source: Discovery of new helium reserves a “game changer” for medical industry | Ars Technica

Source: Miss Teen USA Drops the Swimsuit Competition: It’s a Start | E! News

The Lesedi La Rona diamond is the second-largest diamond discovered in over a century. But it failed to sparkle enough interest from bidders at a June 28 Sotheby’s auction in London. A Journalpedia entry by WSJ’s Jason Bellini. Image: European Pressphoto Agency Source: Lesedi La Rona Diamond: 2nd-Largest Ever Mined

The Latest on the Alaska governor’s decision for funding yearly oil checks given to residents (all times local): Source: The Latest: Alaska governor limits oil checks to $1,000 – The Washington Post

SEATAC, Wash. – An American Airlines jet with 151 passengers and six crew members aboard caught fire at Sea-Tac Airport on Wednesday morning as it was taxiing toward the runway.The jetliner, Flight 728, was destined for Philadelphia when a controller warne Source: American Airlines jet catches fire at Sea-Tac Airport | KOMO

With Lisa, Dr. Yaltho ran a variety of tests to make sure she had no signs of a stroke or a seizure. — because having part of your brain die would explain why you would sound British.  Hahahahahahahahahahhaha Source: Mom with Foreign Accent Syndrome hopes to help science with rare case | 9news.com

By Elahe Izadi / The Washington Post It’s referred to as the “brain-eating amoeba.” Naegleria fowleri resides in warm freshwater, hot springs and poorly-maintained swimming pools. When the single-celled organism enters a person’s body through the nose, it can cause a deadly infection that leads to destruction of brain tissue. These infections are extremely rare;… Read More »

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About half the time, he provides his seed the old-fashioned way. Sometimes, a lesbian looking to conceive will have her partner in the bed for moral support while she and Nagel engage in intercourse. “She’s never slept with a guy before, so the partner’s in bed, holding her hand,” Nagel explains. “Sometimes, it could be… Read More »

“If you’re going to be prepared, you need to know Peter Schiff’s case.” – Jim Rogers “Nothing can compare to what’s coming. Peter Schiff is right again.” – Ron Paul “Disagree with Peter Schiff at your own peril. In many ways, he’s a genius.” – Ben Stein Source: Wall Street Daily

Lithium, Explained Lithium prices have soared as battery-dependent industries like electric vehicles and renewable energy have entered a renaissance. In China, lithium carbonate, the material used in battery production, is up more than 75% over the past year.1 Despite the excitement around this natural resource, lithium contracts do not trade on futures markets (like gold… Read More »

What they found was this: Doctors who received even one industry-sponsored meal–with a mean value of less than $20–prescribed the promoted brand-name med “at significantly higher rates” to Medicare patients. Source: Hey, doc, how about a burger with a side of branded drug scripts? | FiercePharma

16 other states that fully spare military pension income from state income taxation Source: A wasteful Minnesota tax break on military pensions – StarTribune.com

A 2-year-old boy who was attacked and dragged into the water by an alligator on the shores of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Tuesday night was still missing early Wednesday morning. Source: Alligator attacks boy at Disney’s Grand Floridian, deputies say – Orlando Sentinel

The woman left scarred by herbal medicine: Like thousands, Nilufer took St John’s Wort to help boost her mood… but little did she know she’d suffer a shocking side-effect Nilufer Atik, 39, bought the capsules to deal with her mild depression When she went on holiday to Turkey dark patches appeared on her skin She… Read More »

wo weeks ago, a jury decided that Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder caused a woman’s ovarian cancer, and ordered the company to pay her $55 million. Her attorney said the case against talc, the principal ingredient in the powder, was clear:  “Science has been simple and consistent over the last 40 years,” he told the… Read More »

People in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease may have more “leaks” in the barrier that separates the brain from the bloodstream, a small study suggests. Known as the blood-brain barrier, it’s made up of tightly joined cells that line blood vessels in the brain. They form a filtration system that allows certain essential substances… Read More »

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The Amazing Sex Benefits Of Vitamin D-3 And Vitamin K-2! ATTENTION MEN! The ability to have quality sexual experiences has a meaningful impact in our ability to form strong and even more intimate romantic relationships. By: Jon Bender Sex benefits are more than just romantic relations, they are physical and include but are not limited… Read More »

STEAMY new BBC show Versailles is causing controversy for its graphic sex scenes before it has even aired on television. Source: Anger over explicit new BBC drama Versailles ‘dressing up porn in cravat and tights’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV | Daily Express

VIDEO: Can’t change = will fail. Source: Navy SEALs explain consequences of ego – Business Insider

You don’t have to delete photos. Source: How to clear space on you iPhone – Business Insider

This is kind of unbelievable. Source: What all blue-eyed people have in common – Business Insider