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Why Go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. That’s why this year we are asking that you wear red on National Wear Red Day® And don’t forget to make your heart health a priority. Schedule your Well-Woman Visit (or get the women you love to do so) , a prevention check-up to review a woman’s overall health so her doctor can measure blood pressure, check cholesterol and look for signs of heart disease, stroke and other illnesses. Each year, 1 in 3 w…

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Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon. In May 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert regarding the first confirmed Zika virus infection in Brazil. The outbreak in Brazil led to reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome and pregnant women giving birth to babies with birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes. In response, CDC has issued travel notices for people traveling to regions and …

Negotiators for the European Commission and the United States agree on a pact protecting data transfers across the North Atlantic by companies such as Google and Amazon, imposing on such companies certain privacy shield obligations. (Reuters)

In the United States, Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow which according totradition signals an early spring

Now, 18 months on, Ashya King’s story has a sequel beyond the so-far happy ending of his recovery announced last March. The sequel is that the treatment his family fought for so hard has indeed been found to be superior to that generally offered by the NHS, and in precisely the ways that the Kings had argued. A study published in The Lancet Oncology – an offshoot of The Lancet – concluded that the proton beam therapy, such as Ashya eventually obtained in Prague, was as effective as conventional radiotherapy, but less likely to cause damage to hearing, brain function and vital organs, especially in children. http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/the-age-of-defer…

An all-electric Tesla truck! As for the second project, Elon Musk gave away this secret back in October, when he unwittingly tweeted about a “Model Y.” He was quick to delete that Tweet. But his followers managed to get a screenshot in time. (Source: “Elon Musk just teased the Model Y in a tweet (which he immediately deleted),” The Verge, October 6, 2015.) We may not know much about the car’s design or its launch date yet, but it’s certain that another car is in the pipeline after the “Model 3.” If not trucks, this is definitely where Tesla will find traction with EV enthusiasts. After all, premium electric cars are Tesla’s true economic moat. http://www.pr…

Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, says that Russia's bombing campaign will continue until "Terrorist organisations" are defeated. (AFP via Yahoo! News)

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DOVER — With a precedent-setting determination regarding confidentiality among some church members last week, a Superior Court judge continued a lawsuit against a Sussex County congregation. Judge Mary M. Johnston did not dismiss a lawsuit filed by the state of Delaware against the Laurel Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses regarding whether it should have reported child abuse allegations in 2013. The state is suing the congregation and two elders for allegedly not disclosing knowledge of a reported sexual relationship between an adult member and juvenile member, according to court documents. The complaint was filed on July 10, 2014, in New Castle County S…

Michael Peppard is an associate professor of theology at Fordham University and the author, most recently, of “The World’s Oldest Church: Bible, Art, and Ritual at Dura-Europos, Syria.” In this NY times article he reviews what we understand about this image in a Church in the Roman outpost of Dura-Europos, Peppard compares the image with others and concludes that the artist intended to portray Mary. The image was preserved by being buried in sand in the third century CE, in an attempt to strengthen the walls of the outpost against attack by the Sasanians. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/31/opinion/sunday/is-this-the-oldest-image-of-the-virgin-m…

A leading infectious disease doctor is warning that not only is the virus sexually transmitted but that it could affect blood donations New concerns have emerged over the widespread Zika epidemic as it's feared the virus can be spread through sex and can impact blood donations. Scientists probing the rapid onslaught of the virus claim pregnant women can catch it through unprotected sex. At least one UK resident was warned not to have sex without a condom after contracting the virus. Leading infectious diseases expert Dr Amesh Adalja at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center says it has been well documented and part of that research was focused…

The Canadian Prime Minister caused a storm of social media fury after his official statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day appeared to contain no mention of Jews. Justin Trudeau has already faced scrutiny for his Government’s handling of Canada’s relationship with Israel, especially when compared to that of the previous pro-Israel Prime Minister Stephen Harper. His statement reads: “On this day, we pay tribute to the memory of the millions of victims murdered during the Holocaust. We honour those who survived atrocities at the hands of the Nazi regime, and welcome their courageous stories of hope and perseverance. “The Holocaust is a stark remi…

healthandmedicineorg: Hong Kong confirms first human case of…: healthandmedicineorg: Hong Kong confirms first human case of bird flu Hong Kong confirmed its first case of deadly H7N9 bird flu on Monday in a further sign that the virus is continuing to spread beyond mainland China’s borders. A 36-year-old Indonesian domestic helper with a history of contact with poultry and travel to Shenzhen in mainland China just north of Hong Kong has been confirmed infected by H7N9 and hospitalized in critical condition, Secretary for Food and Health Ko Wing-man told reporters late Monday. The case coincides with the 10th anniversary of the outbreak of Severe Acute Respira…

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Five European airlines launch new alliance https://t.co/1IiFu5fcO5 — FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

No casualties reported after 6.4-magnitude #quake that struck NW #China’s Qinghai, 54 houses damaged http://pic.twitter.com/oVFGrYQesJ — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

JUST IN: Buffalo Bills have hired first full-time female assistant coach in NFL history. https://t.co/xQZHsllXpB http://pic.twitter.com/Q1dDt19ZKE — NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

.@FoxNews reports that a weapon recovered at the scene of #ElChapo’s capture can be traced back to #FastAndFurious https://t.co/v6UnOrEbPh — GOP Oversight (@GOPoversight) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

Mom fights off armed carjackers after they try to steal car with her 2 children in backseat. https://t.co/SEjD2YiPF2 https://t.co/dTwuZvcRkh — ABC News (@ABC) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org