The plan was simple: Take the train to the ski slopes. Why? Trains are romantic. Trains are relatively climate-friendly. And I had recently spent an hour and a half on a perfect powder day sitting in traffic, trying to drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to Snowbird, near Salt Lake City. So I decided to swear…
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I have three refrigerators in my life: the one you can walk into at the restaurant, with the interior safety-release door clasp and the diamond-plate floor; and the double-door one at home that blooms incandescent light like time-lapse daybreak when you open her. Then there is the one at our weekend getaway place, sturdy but…
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Image A macaron display by Ladurée, the French pastry shop, at Bridelux, a luxury bridal show at the InterContinental Barclay hotel in New York.CreditBetsi Ewing As with anything that has to do with wedding planning, preparation is key. Attending your first bridal show is no different. Bridal expos can be a great place to start…
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A new study offers both hope and a subtle nudge to anyone who has slacked off on exercise in recent years. It finds that if people start to exercise in midlife, even if they have not worked out for years, they can rapidly gain most of the longevity benefits of working out. But the reverse…
DetailsA person can experience visual hallucinations for many reasons, including consuming hallucinogenic substances or as a symptom of schizophrenia. But what are the brain mechanisms that explain hallucinations? New research aims to reveal more about how hallucinations manifest in the brain. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines hallucinations as «perception-like experiences…
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IMAGE: Garvan researchers have developed a method for detecting the products of ‘fusion’ genes in cancer cells more accurately than current clinical methods. view more Credit: Garvan Institute Developed by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, this potential diagnostic method screens a cancer sample for ‘fusion genes’, estimated to be linked to one in…
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IMAGE: UBC researchers are arguing that those on a keto diet should pause when considering a ‘cheat day.’ view more Credit: Nathan Skolski, UBC Okanagan The often embraced ‘cheat day’ is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus says that just one…
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IMAGE: Robert Wechsler-Reya, Ph.D., senior author of the paper, professor and director of the Tumor Initiation and Maintenance Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys, and program director of the Joseph Clayes III… view more Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys LA JOLLA, CALIF. — March 27, 2019 — Choroid plexus carcinoma (CPC) is a particularly challenging type of brain…
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Metformin is often used during pregnancy where the mother is suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has recently shown that this results in fewer miscarriages and premature births. But a companion Norwegian study shows that children who are exposed to metformin in the womb…
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Alpha-1-antitrypsin is a protein produced by the liver. The protein gets secreted to the blood stream, where it circulates the body to protect the lungs. However, some people are born with genetic disorders that hinders production of this protein. These patients can suffer from decreased lung function, liver diseases and shortness of breath. In the…
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