'The French paradox' refers to the observation that despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats, the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease. But only specific wines show health benefits. Countries (and the wines produced) that rate: Australia — tends to be low, except for Cabernet Sauvignon, which is moderate. Chile — only Cabernet Sauvignon stands out, though only moderate in content. France — Where to begin? The French--no news flash here--are the...
By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - Man versus machines? In the realm of fitness at least man seems to be winning. Despite a gym floor bulging with weight-lifting equipment, fitness experts said the only thing people need to push, pull and lift is the weight of their own body. "If more people...
LUND, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: BioInvent International AB (OMXS: BINV) today announces that it has signed an extension to its 2008 license agreement with Bayer Pharma AG for the development of antibodies from BioInvent's n-CoDeR® libraries. Under the terms of the extension, Bayer...
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genentech, a member of the RocheGroup (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced plans to invest more than $285 million for the expansion of its biologics manufacturing facilities in Vacaville and Oceanside, California. “This investment and expansion...
ARLINGTON (AP) — NFL CommissionerRoger Goodell said he believes Washington owner Daniel Snyder is “way down the road” in consideration of whether the team should change its nickname. Goodell got a question Sunday about the latest debate over the name during a question-and-answer session with Dallas...
MIAMI (AP) — A 45-foot boat capsized Sunday in waters near Miami, tossing 30 people into the sea during one of the city’s busiest boating days, authorities said. All of...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As the partial government shutdown rolls on, programs that rely on federal money are feeling the strain — and so are the people who depend on their services. For 16-year-old Alishe’ah Sockwell, federal money makes a big difference. It helps put a roof over her head. It...
A 10-year-old boy has been arrested over the death of an elderly man who was found with a head injury, police said. Officers were alerted by an ambulance crew at 6.19pm yesterday after attending a 79-year-old man in BackHill Top Avenue in the Harehills area of Leeds. A West Yorkshire Police...
