JERUSALEM (AP) — A flare-up in fighting between Israel and militants from Gaza’s ruling Hamas movement has subsided.Both sides say the government in Egypt helped to restore calm. Israeli defense official Amos Gilad told Army Radio on Thursday that Egyptian security forces have “a very impressive ability” to convey to the militants that it...
Meningitis outbreak toll: 338 cases, 25 deaths
Label: Health An outbreak of fungal meningitis has been linked to steroid shots for back pain. The medication, made by a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts, has been recalled.Latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Illnesses: 338, including seven joint infections.Deaths: 25.States: 18; Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana,...
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“Good bacteria” during pregnancy may ward off eczema
Label: Health NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Babies were less likely to get an itchy skin rash when their mothers took probiotics during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, in a new study from Finland.Known as eczema, the rash is caused by an allergic reaction and hints at future problems with allergies and asthma. Researchers said it’s possible that probiotics...
Apple fails to wow as iPad sales disappoint
Label: Technology SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc delivered lackluster quarterly results and iPad sales fell short of Wall Street targets, pushing its stock slightly lower.The results came as it heads into the crucial holiday season, when competition in the smartphone and tablet market will reach fever-pitch, with Apple pitting a new phone and iPads against Amazon.com Inc and Google...
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