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Researchers from King's College London found damage to the brain's serotonin system was an "excellent marker" for the cruel long-term disease.

Trust in vaccines - one of the world's most effective and widely-used medical products - is highest in poorer countries but weaker in wealthier ones where skepticism has allowed outbreaks of diseases such as measles to persist, a global study found on Wednesday. France has the least confidence of any country in the world in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, with a third believing that vaccines are unsafe, according to the study. While most parents do choose to vaccinate...

If you've finally decided to take the huge step of becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own business, you may need to start thinking of hiring an accountant. Whether you choose to go for a full-time accountant or enlist the services of a professional accounting firm, choosing your accountant is a crucial milestone for your enterprise. First and foremost, the right accountant will make sure that your business is compliant with HMRC and Companies House, and also assist you to...

Shopping is rewarding in itself, but what if you could actually get rewarded each time you spent money at your favorite store? With the right websites and mobile apps, you can earn cash and free gift cards just for shopping! Earning gift cards means that you’ll be able to spend less of your money, and if you aren’t spending, you’re saving! Who could complain about getting paid to shop, all while keeping more money in their bank account? Here are...

Researchers have discovered that an antibody found in breast milk is key to preventing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), an often deadly bacterial disease of the intestine in preterm infants

The United States recorded 22 new measles cases last week, bringing the year's total number of cases to 1,044 in the worst outbreak of the disease since 1992, federal health officials said on Monday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the number of cases of the highly contagious and sometimes deadly disease rose 2.2% in the week ended June 13 from the prior week. The 2019 outbreak, which has spread to 28 states, is the worst since...

Over the years, many business sectors have been forced to merge. As a result, a new and concepts and business models emerge, such as the space-as-a-service business model. Subscriptions services, which have already proven to meet the demands of some, are a part of a growing trend. People who need use of temporary services more than they need permanent assets are most attracted to these models. Companies that own cars, music CDs or DVDs such as Uber, Lyft, Spotify and...

Every day, the internet becomes bigger and more ingrained in our lives. Maybe 20 years ago, the internet was a luxury. Yet today, it’s a part of everyday life. While there are many great possibilities afforded online, the good is often accompanied by the bad. The bad, in this case, being threats to our safety. Security, safety and privacy online become more important topics every day. Hackers launch attacks on average every 39 seconds. That’s a scary thought, quantifying just...

If you’re preparing to sell your home and are hoping to make a good return on your original investment, you will probably be considering making some improvements to add value to your property? Having an extension built, converting the loft, or adding a conservatory will achieve that, however, the reality is that some homeowners simply don’t have the money to undertake such large and costly projects. There are lots of other cheaper options though that are more affordable, that, if...