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Otherwise harmless bacteria that live in almost all humans can aggravate multiple sclerosis, a disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks its own host, University of Connecticut Health Center scientists have found. While results are preliminary and far more research must be done, the findings suggest that someday autoimmune diseases -- MS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and others -- might be treatable by altering the bacterial balance in the mouth, intestines, or vaginal tract.
Furloughs and a hiring freeze at the state Department of Revenue have slowed the processing of income-tax refunds in a year already plagued by delays that some blame on a new computer system. In a June 24 notice to tax professionals, the department's taxpayer service division noted that it was dealing with "a significant backlog of income tax protests.
By Abram Katz Register Science Editor Otherwise harmless bacteria that live in almost all humans can aggravate multiple sclerosis, a disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks its own host, University of Connecticut Health Center scientists have found.
From war to walk signs to perceived swollen bureaucracies, area taxpayers have different perspectives on what they consider waste in government. Asked to weigh in with their concerns to the New Haven Register, some honed in on the bigger picture, criticizing the $1.01 trillion spent since 2001 on the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, while others were riled up by something as ubiquitous as pedestrian crossing signs.
DAYTON -- At least an inch of rain is expected to fall on the Miami Valley between today and Thursday, with some areas getting as much as 1.5 inches according to predictions from the National Weather Service and Accuweather.com. A weather service statement released Tuesday said rain falling on already saturated ground could cause additional rises in some area rivers and impact low lying or flood-prone areas. Affected counties include Montgomery, Greene, Preble, Miami, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Mercer, Auglaize, Shelby, Logan, Butler and Warren.
FORT WORTH, Texas - Thousands of people were exasperated and upset by the cancellation of more than 3,000 flights at American Airlines this week, and the loudest complaints came from the airline's own employees. The pilots union took out full-page newspaper ads that asked, "Why Is American Airlines Failing Its Customers?
Much like peppermint mochas and hearing "Santa Baby" on repeat, holiday stress has become an inevitable hallmark of the season, with the frazzled shopper and lonely divorcee practically fixtures in the Nativity scene. But stress is nothing to take lightly. Strained minds and bodies can aggravate family tensions, deepen depression and lead to illness.
North Jersey streams in the Highlands are already running out of clean water. Yet the Highland Council's proposed regional master plan would channel more development near those contaminated, overused waterways.
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