News Of World: April 2019

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Urine test could prevent cervical cancer, study finds

Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research.

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How the olfactory brain affects memory

How sensory perception in the brain affects learning and memory processes is far from fully understood. Neuroscientists have discovered a new aspect of how the processing of odors impacts memory centers. They showed that the piriform cortex -- a part of the olfactory brain -- has a direct influence on information storage in our most important memory structure, the hippocampus.

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Consumption of caffeinated energy drinks rises in the United States

According to a new study, energy drink consumption in the United States has increased substantially over the past decade among adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. Energy drink consumers had significantly higher total caffeine intake compared with non-consumers and the beverages represented a majority of their total daily caffeine. Use by young adults continues to steadily rise.

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Magma is the key to the moon's makeup

For more than a century, scientists have squabbled over how Earth's moon formed. Now researchers say they may have the answer.

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Fecal transplants may be best answer to antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Unlike antibiotics, which are destructive by definition, fecal transplants or microbial replacement therapies, repopulate the gut with a diverse group of microbes that may block the C. diff's spore from germinating and propagating disease via its toxins. Transplants have several delivery methods, including enemas, capsules and direct instillation, to replace the diverse flora that maintain health and improve metabolism.

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Paving the way for innovative treatment of epilepsy

Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis may, after necessary modifications, one day be used to treat patients with epilepsy.

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Caffeine prevents PGE1-induced disturbances in respiratory neural control

Researchers propose PGE exerts adenosine-mediated effects on brainstem mechanisms of respiratory control, which may lead to destabilization of breathing in human infants undergoing treatment for congenital heart disease. Prostaglandin's effects could be mediated thorough microglia, and caffeine could be a convenient treatment to prevent respiratory instability in infants receiving PGE1 infusion.

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Astronomers discover 2,000-year-old remnant of a nova

Researchers have discovered the remains of a nova in a galactic globular cluster, located near the center of Messier 22. The finding, using modern instruments, confirms one of the oldest observations of an event outside the solar system.

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Brown lauds 'James' Butler, 'the adult in the gym'

Jimmy Butler's huge effort for the 76ers on Monday against the Raptors prompted coach Brett Brown to issue him a new name. "This was James Butler," Brown said. "That was the adult in the gym."

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Reports: UNC hiring Banghart to replace Hatchell

North Carolina has reached a deal with Princeton's Courtney Banghart to become the Tar Heels' next women's basketball coach, according to The Associated Press.

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Rockets audited '18 Game 7, say Finals bid taken

The Rockets believe they should have advanced to last year's NBA Finals, not the Warriors, citing their own audit of 81 potential missed calls in their Game 7 loss to Golden State.

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CP3 fined $35K but not suspended for ref contact

Rockets guard Chris Paul has been fined $35,000 for "aggressively confronting and recklessly making contact with a game official" during Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Warriors, the NBA announced.

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Top recruit Sanders switches from OU to Alabama

Drew Sanders, the No. 37 recruit in the 2020 class, switched his college choice from Oklahoma to Alabama after being committed to the Sooners since 2017.

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Holzhauer dodges 'Jeopardy!' threat, wins by $18

Sports bettor James Holzhauer survived a scare in his 18th appearance on "Jeopardy!", holding off sports information director Adam Levin in Monday's episode that came down to Final Jeopardy! and $18.

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Sixers reset their defense to steal home-court away from Raptors

After failing to contain Kawhi Leonard in Game 1, Philadelphia responded with stifling defense Monday night to even the series.

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Biggest post-draft questions for all 32 teams

When will the rookie QBs be ready to play? Can the Chiefs replace Tyreek Hill if need be? These are some of the post-draft questions facing NFL teams.

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Real or not? These crazy home run totals are the new normal

Everybody is hitting bombs -- not just Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger -- and baseball fans might as well get used to it.

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UCL semifinals, leg 1: Predictions and key battles

The Champions League heads into the final four! Will Ajax's remarkable run continue vs. Spurs? Can Liverpool deny Barcelona and Lionel Messi?

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Liverpool has potential to be Barca's kryptonite

Barcelona have sleepwalked to the La Liga title, and if they don't wake up, their Treble dreams will end at the hands of Liverpool.

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Which NFL prospects rocked the red carpet at the draft?

No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray's Gatsby-inspired suit was on point, but his wasn't the only bold look. We grade the best-dressed from the NFL draft.

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How did these teams and conferences fare in this year's NFL draft?

How did the draft look through a college lens? Well, the SEC broke its own record for players going in the first two rounds -- and the Big 12 continued to disappoint, despite producing the No. 1 overall pick.

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Tales from Nick Saban's surgery and recovery

How the coach disobeyed his wife's post-surgery instructions and why a former player called him "soft as a baby's ass."

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Power Rankings: Big additions shake things up

The debut of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Gary Sanchez's return helped remix this week's rankings from No. 1 on down.

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From Dad's speech to Drake's embrace: Inside Vlad Jr.'s Toronto welcome

The whirlwind debut produced indelible moments and experiences that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and fans will never forget.

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MLS Power Rankings: LAFC up top, Rapids still winless

The MLS schedule is getting hot and heavy. LAFC doesn't appear perturbed, but Tim Howard's Colorado Rapids look lost at sea.

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Helwani: 22 thoughts on the week in MMA

Ariel Helwani shares his thoughts on Rory MacDonald's thought-provoking postfight interview this past weekend and also provides a glimpse of what to expect from Monday's show.

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Messi is the hero but Valverde also vital to Barca's title

Messi will get all the plaudits as Barca claimed an eighth league title in 11 seasons, but the manager, Valverde, deserves as much praise.

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This weekend showcased boxing at its best

From Juan Francisco Estrada winning the junior bantamweight championship to Daniel Roman adding a junior featherweight belt in what could be fight of the year so far, it was a great weekend for boxing.

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Who's shining, who's struggling with a month 'til the French Open

What we learned from last week's WTA and ATP events, including Petra Kvitova's rise, Dominic Thiem peaking at the right time, and Naomi Osaka handling the pressure of No. 1.

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What should you expect from incoming rookies?

Mike Clay provides a fantasy breakdown of each skill-position pick from the first three rounds of the NFL draft.

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Updated points-league rankings: Lester, Gray among strong trade targets

A closer look at the average game score of starting pitchers can be helpful when it comes to eyeing the best trade targets, writes AJ Mass.

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Baylor women's basketball team gets fast-food feast at White House meeting with Trump

The Baylor women's basketball team is the first female team to be honored by President Trump, but not the first to get fast food.

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ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi purportedly appears in video for first time in five years

Baghdadi praised the Sri Lanka attackers and called those deadly bombings revenge for ISIS' defeat in Syria, according to the SITE Intelligence Group.

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Enes Kanter goes for 26 in Game 1 even with sore shoulder

Portland center Enes Kanter had 26 points in a Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets even with a sore left shoulder

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Dawkins on wiretaps: Miller 'fronted' Ayton deal

Christian Dawkins, who is on trial for having allegedly bribed college coaches, is heard on wiretap recording alleging Arizona coach Sean Miller "fronted" a deal to get Deandre Ayton to commit to the Wildcats.

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