WEATHER FORECASTOHMYGOSSIP — The second case of Bourbon virus in the United States has been confirmed in Oklahoma, about a year after the death of the first patient confirmed to have it.
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HIV drugs more beneficial if started from diagnosis
OHMYGOSSIP — An international clinical trial has found that starting antiretroviral drugs as soon as a patient has been diagnosed with HIV, instead of waiting for it to affect their immune system, significantly decreases their risk of developing AIDS or other serious illnesses.
Face transplant recipient meets donor’s sister in Virginia
OHMYGOSSIP — A Maryland woman whose family donated her brother’s face after a fatal accident traveled to Virginia to meet the man who received the face in a transplant.
Ancient DNA show how early populations adapted to environment
OHMYGOSSIP — Researchers at the University of Texas say they’ve been able to detect epigenetic marks among ancient DNA recovered from human remains. The marks may offer clues as to how early human populations adapted to various environs.
Space station worms help scientists study aging process
OHMYGOSSIP — Life in space speeds up the aging process. Even when astronauts are habituated to microgravity, six-month stints in space result in muscle atrophy, bone density loss, weakened cardiovascular stamina and immune suppression.
Obesity in teen years increases bowel cancer risk later in life
OHMYGOSSIP — Obesity in adolescence has been shown to double the chances of developing colorectal cancer later in life as a result of a higher body mass index, or BMI, and inflammation, according to a study.
Breakthrough allows Parkinson’s progression to be measured
OHMYGOSSIP — Researchers have found a way to measure changes to an area of the brain as Parkinson’s disease progresses, offering a way to actually monitor the advance of the disease.
Helena-Reet: My designed iPad covers “OHMYGOSSIP to Thursday-Friday” will be in stores in Summer/Autumn 2015!
I am super happy! Super excited! As I announced on Twitter and wrote on one of my previous posts (in Finnish), I started collaborating with an American bag-company Thursday Friday (t/f)! How cool is that??!! I got an opportunity to design them a pattern! Now I am proud to tell you that the pattern was approved and I already got to see the first samples!
8 most common misconceptions about emotions
OHMYGOSSIP — As a society, we don’t talk much about emotions. Conversations tend to focus more on what we’re doing or what we’re thinking. In fact, most people find it easier to start sentences with, “I think…” instead of “I feel…” simply because it feels less awkward.
What your Facebook status reveals about your personality
OHMYGOSSIP — A new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology shows that the words we use on Facebook are pretty revealing—and further, that you can probably peg the personality type of most users based on their statuses.