Yemen clashes kill 6 in intensifying crackdown
Anti-government protesters march during a demonstration to demand the ouster of Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa October 18, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Khaled Abdullah SANAA (Reuters) – At least six Yemenis were killed in the capital on Tuesday in an intensifying crackdown by security forces on protesters demanding that the president step down. [...]
Somali rebels fortify defenses, blast kills six in capital
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Somali militants linked to al Qaeda prepared to defend a town in southern Somalia on Tuesday from advancing Kenyan and government troops, while a suicide car bomb killed six people in the capital during a visit by a Kenyan minister. Facing muddy terrain and heavy rains, residents tried to flee [...]
Germany wants to cut defense orders
A German Air Force Eurofighter jet flies over an air base near the town of Laage, south of the Baltic harbour city of Rostock, in this file photo taken August 19, 2006. Credit: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann/Files BERLIN (Reuters) – German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere plans deep cuts to Germany’s military orders as part of sweeping [...]
Does Yawning Really Cool the Brain?
Christoph Niemann THE FACTS The medical literature is rife with explanations for yawning, but one has gained substantial ground in recent years: This mysterious habit may help regulate brain temperature. The brain operates best within a narrow range of temperatures, and like a car engine, it sometimes needs a way to cool down. To lower [...]
Breast Cancer Patient Not Exempt from Airport Pat-Down
Passengers wait at a screening checkpoint at Los Angeles International Airport. Tightened security at airports has created new problems for medical patients, who may be subjected to embarrassing public pat-downs after imaging machines detect devices or implants related to their health. The latest case involves Lori Dorn, a 44-year-old New York woman who learned in [...]
Things Every Dog Should Know
Suzy Allman for The New York Times Paying attention is one of the things every dog should know. Does your dog know its own name? “I am often amazed at how many animals do not know their names,” said Lauren Henry, one of three veteran dog trainers interviewed by Sue Manning of The Associated Press [...]
Questioning the Claims of Toning Sneakers
Those fancy Reebok sneakers that promise better legs and a better behind “with every step” may be just like every other sneaker, report Andrew Martin and Anahad O’Connor in today’s New York Times. Federal regulators said Wednesday that Reebok International is liable for $25 million in customer refunds for making false claims about its EasyTone [...]
Protecting Your Shoulders: The Safer Shoulder Workout
Gregg Vigliotti for The New York Times Brad Schoenfeld demonstrates: An upright row begins with the arms extended, hip distance apart. To perform the row, pull the bar up to your chest with elbows pointed up. Is your shoulder workout doing more harm than good? For gymgoers looking to build strength and fill out [...]
The Reason Doctors Order So Many Tests?
Stígur Karlsson One afternoon when I was running later than usual, I recognized a familiar face among the patients waiting to see me. A voluble newspaper fanatic, the gentleman, in his 70s, was usually eager to discuss the latest headlines with me. That day, however, he was remarkably quiet. He was suffering from the flu. [...]
Are Barefoot Shoes Really Better?
Jodi Hilton for The New York Times Barefoot running may be trendy, but for scores of runners who train on urban streets or rocky trails, running without foot cover isn’t an option. As a result, many runners have switched to minimalist sports shoes that add a thin layer of protection without detracting from the feeling [...]