November2016
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Hertz and AccorHotels announce their partnership to enrich the benefits offered by the loyalty program Le Club AccorHotels
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: Hertz, a world leading car rental provider, and AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, have partnered to provide Le Club AccorHotels’ members with special car rental offers, including exclusive benefits, globally. With this partnership,... -
Adding music to pain meds may reduce pain
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: As a complement to traditional pain relief tools like medication, listening to music may lessen acute or chronic pain related to cancer and other conditions, according to a new review. “We have seen and... -
Men’s long working hours, short sleep may harm health in old age
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: According to a study from Finland., Working long hours and skimping on sleep in midlife may lead to poorer physical health in old age. A quarter-century study of Finnish businessmen found those who worked... -
U.S. FDA panel narrowly backs Cempra’s antibiotic solithromycin
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: The effectiveness of Cempra Inc’s antibiotic to treat community-acquired pneumonia outweighs the risk of liver injury, an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration narrowly concluded on Friday. The panel voted 7-6... -
The benefits of real friendships translate online
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: A person’s Facebook activity might be a window into their health and even predict their odds of dying in the short term, a new study suggests. Researchers stop short of saying that using the... -
Dinner with TV may be a recipe for less healthy meals
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: Families that eat dinner with the TV on tend to eat less healthy food and to enjoy the meals less than families who leave the TV off, according to a recent U.S. study. This... -
Poll shows tight contest for California drug price initiative
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: The battle to convince California voters to approve a ballot initiative aimed at curbing prescription drug prices appears to be tightening as the pharmaceutical industry steps up its attacks, according to poll results released... -
Vatican condemns Catholic radio that said quakes were God’s wrath for gay law
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: The Vatican on Friday condemned a right-wing Catholic radio station that said a series of earthquakes that hit Italy in the past three months was “God’s punishment” for the country approving same-sex civil unions.... -
Beer experts gather in Brussels to pick best brews
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: With more than 1,000 brews from around the world on tap, international beer experts have gathered in Brussels for a three-day tasting contest. The fifth edition of the Brussels Beer Challenge this weekend sees... -
Keeping an Italian medieval village alive
Nov 6, 2016News Hour: Within the stone walls of the medieval village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, narrow lanes weave through stone arches, cobbled piazzas and overhanging buildings. The streets are mainly empty, except for tourists admiring the...
