New device detects Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s markers
From Newsmax David Baillot, UC San Diego A wireless, noninvasive device has shown promise in detecting the biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Researchers said the device uses electrical detection to identify proteins associated with Alzheimer’s (amyloid beta and tau)…
Why we crave sweets
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax You don’t have to be hungry to crave sweets. That’s the opinion of an expert who says that while true hunger is regulated by hormones triggered by the contents of our stomachs, food cravings…
Study finds air filters don’t reduce risk for illness
Adobe Stoc Air filters might help keep the air in your home fresh, but a new review finds they don’t appear to reduce your risk of catching an airborne virus. Technologies designed to make indoor spaces safer from infection are…
US: House Speaker begins posting Jan. 6 videos online
Newsmax TV screenshot By Mark Swanson From Newsmax House Republicans, under the guidance of Speaker Mike Johnson, began posting the Jan. 6 videos online, the first wave of a promised 40,000-plus hours that will be available to the public. The first…
Agritechnica 2023: a powerhouse of inspiring innovations
470,000 visitors from 149 countries – compelling guiding theme “Green Productivity” – more international, more innovative, more focus on young farm professionals (DLG). The world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, Agritechnica – held at the exhibition grounds in Hanover,…
Flooding from a tropical disturbance hits Jamaica
The Jamaica Public Service Company. said approximately 14,000 customers were without power in Jamaica after heavy rains downed trees, severed power lines and caused landslides. And, according to the Jamaican Defense Force, at least 24 people were rescued from floodwaters…
Rev. Franklin Graham to Newsmax: ‘Pray for the Middle East’
Screenshot – Newsmax TV By Nicole Wells From Newsmax The Rev. Franklin Graham, CEO of Christian outreach organization Samaritan’s Purse, told Newsmax Friday that people need to “pray for the people of the Middle East right now” because “they need our prayers.” Describing…
They are mentally ill; Some states want them off death row
From Access to Justice Law360 They Are Mentally Ill; Some States Want Them Off Death Row By Marco Poggio Death rows across the country are filled with people suffering from severe forms of mental illness. Taking action in an area…
Palm oil in common household products is destroying the World’s ‘Orangutan Capital’
By Laurel Sutherlin Author Bio: Laurel Sutherlin is the senior communications strategist for Rainforest Action Network and a contributor to the Observatory. He is a lifelong environmental and human rights campaigner, naturalist, and outdoor educator with a passion for birds…
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How people are fighting the World’s reliance on the war economy
By April M. Short Author Bio: April M. Short is an editor, journalist, and documentary editor and producer. She is a co-founder of the Observatory, where she is the Local Peace Economy editor, and she is a writing fellow at…
