09-28-2015, 09:19 PM
The mystery of why some people appear to have healthy lungs despite a lifetime of smoking has been explained by UK scientists. The analysis of more than 50,000 people showed favourable mutations in people's DNA enhanced lung function and masked the deadly impact of smoking. The Medical Research Council scientists say the findings could lead to new drugs to improve lung function. But not smoking will always be the best option, they say.
Rare 'healthy' smokers' lungs explained - BBC News
In the US, affected VW vehicles are putting out up to 40 times as much nitrogen oxide (NOx) as they are supposed to, according to the EPA. While that is most likely a pretty high estimate, it's still a very big deal. For one thing, NOx is a nasty pollutant that, in addition to occasionally contributing to a warmer planet, can exacerbate dozens of health conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. But the actual pollution created as a result of VW's swindle may be just the tip of the iceberg.
Volkswagen scandal bad for environment - Business Insider
Volkswagen's own staff and one of its suppliers warned years ago about software designed to thwart emissions tests, two German newspapers reported on Sunday, as the automaker tries to uncover whether its executives knew about the cheating.
VW Emissions Scandal: Staff, supplier warned of cheating years ago
"[The skin] contains high amounts of vitamin B6 and B12, as well as magnesium and potassium. It also contains some fiber and protein," San Diego-based nutritionist Laura Flores told LiveScience... Add a few slices of banana peel to a bucket of water and let the mixture sit for a couple of days. Use this to water your planets. The added nutrients from the banana will keep your plants growing strong.
Benefits of eating banana peels - Business Insider
Lauber’s office said in its statement that the payment by Blatter was “allegedly” for work Platini had done at Fifa between January 1999 and June 2002 – almost nine years before the money dropped in Platini’s bank account. The football world immediately saw alarm in the timing: spring 2011 was when Platini decided not to run against Blatter for Fifa president and instead endorsed Blatter.
Michel Platini must explain all about Sepp Blatter and Fifa’s payment | Football | The Guardian