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Caribbean launches project to test for mercury in fish

By Jewel Fraser From SeafoodSource Trinidad and Tobago is one of several Caribbean countries that will soon be participating in a biomonitoring project to evaluate mercury levels in fish regularly consumed in the region. Titled Fish Mercury Biomonitoring in the…

6 May Weather in Cayman

  6 May Sun 2018 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS An increase in cloudiness and showers is expected across the Cayman area over the next 24 hours as an area of low pressure forms over central Cuba along a pre-existing trough….

5 May Weather in Cayman

  5 May Sat 2018 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Isolated showers are expected mainly for the sister Islands over the next 24 hours as a surface trough lingers over the northwest Caribbean.   Sunshine just makes the day a little…

4 May Weather in Cayman

  4 May Fri 2018 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Isolated showers are expected mainly for the sister Islands over the next 24 hours as a surface trough lingers over the northwest Caribbean. Radar images show isolated showers in and around…

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Taupo supervolcano eruption study: Just how much time will we get?

By Jamie Morton From New Zealand Herald A new US study has used previous eruptions at Taupo to suggest catastrophic “supervolcano” blows would be signalled far in advance. But New Zealand volcanologists have questioned the way the US researchers came…

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Pills can be effective past expiration dates

From Newsmax Just how firm are expiration dates on bottles of allergy or pain pills? Probably not as crucial as the “Best By” date on milk cartons. Medicines are expensive, and amid occasional shortages, some people are tempted to use…

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Novel brain training may change medical treatment of brain disorders

Neuroplasticity-based, computerized, brain training should change how medical professionals treat psychiatric disorders, according to world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Mike Merzenich. Research studies in recent years have applied  computerized exercises from a commercially-available brain fitness wellness product – BrainHQ – to clinical…

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ECLAC Caribbean releases documentary on impacts of Irma and Maria across the Caribbean

(3 May 2018) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean has released an exclusive new documentary on the impacts of hurricanes Irma and Maria across the Caribbean. Featuring unique content, on-site interviews…

3 May Weather in Cayman

  3 May Thu 2018 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Isolated showers are expected mainly for the sister Islands over the next 24 hours as a surface trough lingers over the northwest Caribbean. Radar images show isolated showers in and around…

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Cleveland Clinic researchers uncover new way to restore movement sensation in patients with upper limb amputations

A team of researchers led by Cleveland Clinic has published first-of-its-kind findings in Science Translational Medicine on a new method of restoring natural movement sensation in patients with prosthetic arms. Led by Paul Marasco, Ph.D., the research team has successfully…