Tag: prevents

23 FEB

YouTube prevents anti-vaccine channels from running ads

YouTube is killing anti-vaccine channels’ ability to earn from advertisements following a BuzzFeed News report that put a spotlight on the spread of anti-vax videos on the platform. During its investigation, the publication discovered that ads, including ones from health companies, run before anti-vaccination content. Seven advertisers told BuzzFeed News that they weren’t aware their […]

29 JUL

Russian military prevents drone attack on Khmeimim base in Syria

A drone, launched from a militant-held area towards Russia’s Khmeimim base in Syria, was shot down by the airfield’s defenses on Friday, the Russian military has reported, urging militant commanders to cease all provocations. The UAV was launched after dark from an area controlled by illegal armed groups in the north of Latakia province, according […]

18 APR

Giant cell arteritis breakthrough: ‘Astonishing’ new drug on NHS prevents deadly symptoms

TEMPORAL arteritis, or giant cell arteritis, is a life-threatening condition that requires urgent treatment. Steroids have been used to prevent ‘emergency’ symptoms, including strokes and blindness. But, a new “astonishing” drug – available on the NHS from today – has left one patient feeling like “a different woman”.

09 APR

Why Strength Training for Runners Increases Performance (and Prevents Injury)

Most people turn to running when they are looking for an exercise that gets them outdoors, provides a mental escape, and packs a major load of health benefits to boot. Because running is already a full-body exercise with a heavy cardiovascular component, many athletes fail to look outside of it for additional training that compliments […]

29 JUL

Hypnotic suggestion prevents action, not recognition

Enlarge / You’re feeling sleeeeeeepy… (credit: Sim Dawdler) The brain is a strange thing, and hypnosis may be one of the weirdest brain phenomena around. Some dude waves a watch at you and tells you there is an elephant in the room. Voila, your brain invents an elephant, acts out the elephant’s behavior, and the rest […]