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Embalmers' Exposure To Formldehyde Linked To Increased Risk Of Developing ALS
| Cecille Marie Gumban | | Jul 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT |
There is always a drawback for those people who work with chemicals. This is awfully true when researchers from the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health discovered that people who use formaldehyde in embalming corpses in funeral homes are at increased risk for developing ALS or amyotropic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as the Lou Gehrig's disease.
Scientists Discover the New Role of Proteins
| Marco Foronda | | Jan 02, 2015 11:47 PM EST |
New findings have significance in the new therapies to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Huntington's.
Samsung Unveils the ‘EyeCan+’, a Device that helps the Disabled Use Computers
| Sami Ghanmi | | Nov 26, 2014 07:54 AM EST |
It uses eye-movement tracking technology to help users navigate computer interfaces, and as a replacement for a keyboard and mouse.
Welcome to Fatherhood! Man who Inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge is Now a Dad
| Kat De Guzman | | Sep 02, 2014 05:26 AM EDT |
Pete Frates was the face behind the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge but now he is facing a new test but it does not have anything to do with the disease. Frates is now a father of a baby girl and will soon be embarking on the journey of parenthood.
Marijuana instead of Ice Water? B-Real Accepts ALS Challenge with a twist
| Kat De Guzman | | Aug 27, 2014 04:51 AM EDT |
Charlie Sheen did his own version of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by showering himself with cash but his act has been topped. Rapper B-Real posts a video of himself accepting the challenge favoring Marijuana over ice water.
Is the ALS Ice-Bucket Fundraiser just a gimmick? Man who suffers from the disease says No
| Kat De Guzman | | Aug 26, 2014 05:14 AM EDT |
Jack Evans from Surrey claims that the ALS Ice-Bucket Fundraiser is more than just a gimmick. The viral challenge has earned millions of dollars from celebrities and ordinary folks over the past few weeks. Evans claims that the ice-bucket challenge would give the people the feeling of having the disease.
Chris Martin Teams up with Stella McCartney to take the ALS Challenge from Gwyneth Paltrow
| Kat De Guzman | | Aug 24, 2014 09:57 AM EDT |
Late last week, Gwyneth Paltrow took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and she nominated her ex-husband Chris Martin. Martin then posted a video of him and fashion designer Stella McCartney, who was also nominated by Paltrow, taking the challenge.
Charlie Sheen call home: Engagement to former porn star Brett Rossi may be on the rocks (Video)
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 23, 2014 03:26 PM EDT |
Charlie Sheen, surprise, has been having second thoughts about his latest engagement, in this case to former porn star Brett Rossi, according to reports.
Zoe Saldana Takes on Ice Bucket Challenge; Shows off Baby Bump
| Kat De Guzman | | Aug 20, 2014 02:53 AM EDT |
Zoe Saldana never officially confirmed her reported pregnancy, till now, when she took on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and showed off her baby bump.
Yao Ming Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
| David Perry | | Aug 19, 2014 11:59 AM EDT |
NBA superstar and China's world ambassador of basketball Yao Ming pledged he would take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on August 23.
Ice Bucket Challenge? Charlie Sheen Responds to it by Doing it His Way, Calls out Ashton Kutcher, John Cryer and Chuck Lorre
| Staff Reporter | | Aug 19, 2014 02:44 AM EDT |
Sheen recently videoed himself doing the challenge but instead of ice water being dumped on his head, he showered himself with money and it was reported that it amounted to US$10, 000! All of the money he dumped on his head would definitely go to the ALS Foundation.
ice Bucket Challenge: ALS fundraising tactic goes viral changing how charities think about stunts on Aug. 18, 2014
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 18, 2014 05:57 PM EDT |
ALS ice bucket challenge has gone viral in such a big way that other fundraising groups are paying notice while pondering their next moves. The ALS Association has raised more than $13 million in the last month, up nearly $2 million over the same time last year. The group also has gotten the equivalent of 260,000 new donors in that period.
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