Hepatitis Surging Among IV Drug Users
Only a very small portion of these people are receiving anti-viral drugs to treat their condition.
Health Officials Warn of Soaring Hepatitis Rates Around the World
Public health officials say roughly 130 million injection drug users worldwide suffer from hepatitis C, according to a study published online by World Health Organization said on Tuesday in The Lancet, which coincides with 'World Hepatitis Day.'
Ryan Lochte Stunns Michael Phelps Once Again, Wins 200m IM (PHOTOS)
The rising super swimmer of the U.S. did it again. Ryan Lochte once again overpowered 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps in the World Swimming Championship in Shanghai on Thursday.
WHO Marks World Hepatitis Day; Says 1.4 Million Suffer From Hepatitis A
The World Health Organization (WHO) released data stating that about 1.4 million people suffer from hepatitis A (HAV) alone. Together, Hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) are the leading causes of liver cancer in the world, accounting for 78 percent of cancer related cases. An important aspect of the report states that most people who have contracted the virus are more often than not unaware of the infection.
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South Africa: Is the Sun Setting on Afrikaners?
Afrikaners have lived in South Africa so long that they regard themselves as ?Africans? or ?the white tribe of Africa.?
UK man wins fight to make "Stormtrooper" helmets
A British prop designer who makes replicas of the menacing Stormtrooper helmets featured in Star Wars films won a legal battle Wednesday against director George Lucas, who took him to the High Court in 2008 over copyright infringement.
Kickstarter making noise with crowd-funding
Perry Chen was working in the New Orleans' music industry when he faced a cash-crunch during the city's JazzFest. He wanted to bring a European musician to perform at the festival but couldn't raise the money. A decade later, other artists are now reaping the benefits of Chen's brainstorm: online fundraising site Kickstarter.
The Expansion of The Universe: A New Way to Measure its Speed
How fast does the universe expand? A new measurement, the most accurate one to date, was introduced by a PhD student in Australia.
Universe Size and Expansion Calculation Method Refined by PhD Candidate
A PhD candidate at The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at University of Western Australia in Perth has made the daunting task of calculating the size of the universe by refining the method of figuring out how quickly it is expanding.
How to Measure Galaxy's Distance From Earth?
The speed and direction of a distant galaxy can be easily measured by analyzing light coming from the galaxy. But to determine the galaxy's distance from Earth was much more difficult.
Five days to become MPA Top Commercial Broker
There are only 5 days left to enter MPA?s prestigious Top Commercial Brokers list, recognising the top-performing advisers in the non-residential space.
Dollar falls, gold rises with no US debt progress
Asian stocks and the U.S. dollar fell on Wednesday while gold hit a record high at more than $1,623 an ounce, as a drip feed of news out of Washington indicated politicians were making little progress on a plan to lift the U.S. debt ceiling.
Cadel Evans’ Galibier Chase of Schleck Was the Defining Moment of Tour de France 2011
As the Tour de France approached the Alps, Cadel Evans was in the perfect position to win the entire race, since he only needed to keep up with his rivals on the mountains and then put in a good time trial performance which he was capable of doing.
Gold flat after hitting record
Gold held steady on Tuesday after the last session's record high, as investors stayed on the sidelines, watching the stalemate in Washington's budget talks to avert a ratings downgrade or default.
South African strikes to spread to gold sector
South African gold miners will this week join thousands of workers seeking pay rises in widening nationwide strikes, threatening to hurt exports from Africa's largest economy at a time when bullion is at record highs.
Gold steady below record; debt talks eyed
Gold held steady below its record high on Tuesday as investors waited to see if President Barack Obama's appeal for lawmakers to break a deadlock in U.S. debt talks would succeed, while the euro zone debt crisis lent support.
Video: Dog Bites Shark in Australia -- See the Video That Has Gone Viral
The video capturing a dog biting a shark has received a great deal of attention.
Photos of the Week: Beautiful Photos of the Universe
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Swiss franc hit all-time high vs USD
The U.S. dollar remained on the defensive in early Asia-Pacific having hit record lows on the safe-haven Swiss franc as the market awaited the latest attempt by President Barack Obama to break the deadlock on debt talks.
Australia relay team cause upset at world swim championship
Australia's inexperienced men's 4x100 metres freestyle relay team provided a massive boilover on the first day of pool competition, while China completed their sweep of titles in the diving at the world swimming championships Sunday.
Planking is an Internet Sensation but Owling is the Rage Now (MOST POPULAR PLANKING AND OWLING PHOTOS)
Planking has become an Internet sensation within a short period of time despite the fact that it's dangerous and it's facing a new threat now - Owling.
Cone-ing is the Newest Internet Prank After Planking and Owling Trends [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]
Cone-ing is a video fad where participants order an ice cream cone at a fast food drive-through. The first cone-ing video was uploaded to YouTube by Stevens through his user stevensalki on May 18th, 2009, and has received around 130,000 views as of June 2011.
[VIDEO] Park Tae-hwan Wins Gold in Men's 400 Meter Freestyle at World Championships
Tae-hwan Park, 21, the Beijing Olympics champion, won a gold medal in the 400 meter freestyle at the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai with a time of 3:42.04 seconds.
Planking is Passe But Owling is Really Trendy Now (Photos & Videos)
Has the popular and bizarre act of 'Planking' become yesterday? Well, you can't say no as yet another odd, but funny act called 'Owling' is on the rise, and sweeping across workplaces around the world.
Does GE Provide a Snapshot of the U.S. Economy?
Is there a way to get a quick-read on the U.S. economy, for those who are time-pressed, and don't have time to review the latest economic reports from the U.S. Federal Reserve? Indeed there is: review the performance of diversified industrial giant General Electric (GE).
Islamist Rebels Prevent Aid to Somalia
Islamist extremist group Al-Shabab has said that international agencies it had banned from its territory would not be allowed to return to help the Somali population with aid for the famine.
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