12 genes at the root of multiple sclerosis identified

Tom Patriot

An international team of researchers led by the University of British Columbia has made a scientific advance they hope will lead to the development of preventative treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS). In a study published today in PLOS Genetics, researchers found mutations in 12 genes believed to be largely responsible for the onset of MS in families with multiple members diagnosed with the disease. “These genes are like a lighthouse illuminating where the root cause of MS is,” said lead author Carles Vilariño-Güell, assistant professor in the UBC faculty of medicine’s…

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Tesla Shares Jump as Stock Market Rises for Third Consecutive Day

Tom Patriot

The stock market posted its third consecutive day of gains, after reports that the U.S. may delay imposing tariffs on Mexican goods next week. An afternoon rally left the three major stock indexes up moderately. The Entrepreneur Index™ closed the day up 0.61 percent, with Tesla leading the way. The electric vehicle-maker has put a convincing brake on the plunge in its share price through most of last month. It was up 4.76 percent today after the company reported May vehicle sales increased 73 percent compared to last year. The stock is up more…

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US soldiers have worse heart health than civilians

Tom Patriot

Active duty Army personnel have worse cardiovascular health compared to people of similar ages in the civilian population, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Researchers compared a group of more than 263,000 active duty Army soldiers, age 17-64, who had a health examination in 2012 with a similar group of U.S. civilians participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2011-2012. The groups were evaluated on four criteria — current tobacco smoking,…

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Eyebrow Threading 101: Everything You Need to Know About This Brow-Shaping Technique

Tom Patriot

Whether you’re used to a more maintained brow look or are in need of some extra TLC in the arch department, eyebrow threading is an excellent, natural option for hair removal. With its origins in Asia centuries ago, eyebrow threading is a simple process that is often considered to be one of the most painless (and least invasive) options for shaping brows. But if you’ve ever seen it in action and have wondered how a single piece of thread (held in the practitioner’s mouth) can transform arches in mere minutes, allow us…

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