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A recent study shows an association between the gut microbiome and symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).The findings confirm prior research suggesting that MS is an autoimmune disorder, which may be related to gut health.Taking steps to improve gut health could help individuals with MS manage the symptoms associated with the condition.Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that impacts the central nervous system (primarily the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves), meaning it can cause symptoms throughout the body.According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there are almost 1 million people with MS in the United States alone.Research suggests that MS…

Vite restaurant sits atop a low hill in northern Italy surrounded by verdant vineyards and boasting a panoramic view of the Adriatic sea.But the view and sleek and stylish interior are far from the only draws. The restaurant has just been awarded a Michelin Green star making it just one of 48 restaurants to receive the accolade in Italy.For the staff here, this is more than an award for cooking.Unbeknownst to most diners, almost all the workers at Vite are recovering substance abusers. Not long ago, they were fighting to escape a spiral of drug addiction, now they are part…

Physical exercise has been linked to delayed progression and improved survival in prostate cancer patients.Previous research has shown that blood taken from patients with advanced prostate cancer who followed a high-intensity exercise program for a few months could suppress the growth of cultured tumor cells. The same study’s authors have now shown that serum collected from trained prostate cancer patients immediately after a single bout of high-intensity interval (HIIT) aerobic exercise showed an enhanced ability to suppress the growth of tumor cells than before exercise.These results suggest that regular exercise could help suppress tumor cell proliferation in patients with advanced…

Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine “only had losers so far”, Hungary’s prime minister said on Wednesday, stating that “both sides and the European economy” have all taken a hit from Moscow’s aggression and using the opportunity to blast Brussels for the sanctions once again.The nearly three-hour news conference, held annually, is nearly the only occasion of the year when Victor Orban fields questions from the international media or critical Hungarian outlets.The illiberal right-wing leader, who won a fourth straight term in office in April, has engaged in frequent battles with the EU, which accuses him of violating democratic norms and…

Like all women who get a regular mammogram to screen for breast cancer, Dr. Robin Hall was relieved when her test results were normal in January 2021.Her breast ultrasound was fine, too. Hall, a family physician, always gets that additional screening because she has very dense breast tissue, which shows up as white on a mammogram — the same color as a tumor would. So an ultrasound provides a better look at what’s inside.With no signs of cancer on those two tests, Hall seemed set for the next year. But that summer, she started noticing her right breast was getting…

Microsoft has announced a hands-on preview for the commercial customers of its new Teams Premium product designed to make meetings more personal, intelligent, and secure. The premium product includes several slick features, such as: Use of artificial intelligence to provide live translation and intelligent recaps of meetings with autogenerated chapters and suggested action items and insights; Advanced protections with the use of watermarks, end-to-end encryption, and sensitivity labels to block copying and pasting of chat sessions; Tools for creating and managing high-quality webinars; A Virtual Appointment dashboard for controlling the virtual appointment experience from end-to-end; and Ability to extend a…

A right-wing Danish lawmaker was acquitted on Wednesday of misusing European Union funds worth 98,835 kroner (€13,286) and falsifying documents.A Copenhagen court found Morten Messerschmidt, who heads the once-powerful Danish People’s Party, not guilty of making false statements about holding an EU conference in 2015 in order to receive EU funding. He maintained his innocence throughout his trial.“This means a lot. The case has cast long shadows over the Danish People’s Party and me as a politician for seven years and a few months,” Messerschmidt said after the verdict.Danish prosecutors have not indicated whether they would appeal.Messerschmidt served in the…

UK rail workers have just kicked off a month of strikes today over pay and conditions. The industrial action is causing travel chaos for passengers already blighted by snow disruption.According to the UK’s biggest rail union, the RMT, 40,000 of its members across the country are striking after voting by 64 per cent to reject Network Rail’s latest offer, labelled “substandard” by RMT general secretary Mick Lynch.This means that strike action will go ahead from this week until 8 January 2023 for both Network Rail and the 14 train operating companies under the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT).According to the…

Atrocious wintry weather left hundreds of travellers stranded at Keflavik Airport in Iceland after all international flights were cancelled on Monday. With Christmas fast approaching, some fear they won’t get home in time.Roads in the area became impassable, which left both passengers and airline crew trapped at the airport. Most roads have now reopened but the UK Foreign Office’s advice remains, “There is a severe weather warning across the whole of Iceland and many roads are closed. “Police are advising people to stay at home. High winds and dangerous icy road conditions are causing major flight disruption and affecting movement to/from…

The cost of living crisis has many of us tightening our belts and reconsidering our travel plans for next year.But it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on winter sun. The off-season is a great time to find deals on holidays in warmer climes.To find out where it is least expensive to travel during the 2023 February half term, OTA Insight looked at the average hotel room price per night for all star ratings.The analysis picked out key cities and destinations that are usually warmer during the winter months where you can stay for €100 per night or less.Here…