- FDA approved drug sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS), used to reduce high blood potassium in humans, enhances lysosomal function both in C. elegans and in human neuronal cells. SPS imparts health benefits as it significantly increases lifespan in C. elegans. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11357-022-00647-8 7 comments science
- Exercising almost daily for up to an hour at a low/mid intensity (50-70% heart rate, walking/jogging/cycling) helps reduce fat and lose weight (permanently), restores the body's fat balance and has other health benefits related to the body's fat and sugar https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/8/1605/htm 1757 comments science
- [ProFootballTalk] The idea that the employees of Stephen Ross didn't take seriously his repeated comments about 2020 draft position being more important than 2019 win-loss record is laughable. One of the benefits of being a multi-billionaire is not having to expressly order a code red. https://twitter.com/profootballtalk/status/1554546105270009862?s=21&t=gby8xHmVcNrr_4M67vlOOg 62 comments nfl
- [Rapoport] Source: The #Seahawks and LT Duane Brown will have a deal, converting per game roster bonuses to guarantees and getting injury protection benefit for 2022. So he’ll play. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1435274140458627075 12 comments nfl
- Stressed teens benefit from coping online, but a little goes a long way - Teenagers ages 13–17 who spend a moderate amount of time online after a stressful experience deal with adversity far better than those who spend many hours online or avoid digital technology altogether. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/926301 14 comments science
- The benefits of being lazy - The Philosophy of Code https://www.thephilosophyofcode.com/2021/06/16/the-benefits-of-being-lazy/ 4 comments programming
- Bruce Arians hopes Bucs benefit from crowd noise on Super Bowl Sunday https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/04/bruce-arians-hopes-bucs-benefit-from-crowd-noise-on-super-bowl-sunday/ 18 comments nfl
- Kudlow retracts saying only Congress can extend unemployment benefits https://www.businessinsider.com/kudlow-congress-extend-unemployment-benefits-2020-8 8 comments politics
- Unifi Dream Machine (UDM) Review: Benefits and Limitations https://www.eva.nmccann.net/blog/unifi-dream-machine-review/?ref=reddit 10 comments hardware
- Young children whose household received a housing voucher were admitted to the hospital fewer times and incurred lower hospital costs in subsequent two decades, finds new study in JAMA (n=4,604 families). There may be health benefits of helping young children move out of high-poverty neighborhoods. https://www.jhsph.edu/news/news-releases/2019/young-children-receiving-housing-vouchers-had-lower-hospital-spending-into-adulthood.html 718 comments science
- Risks of cannabis use for mental health treatment outweigh benefits https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/oct/28/risks-of-cannabis-use-for-mental-health-treatment-outweigh-benefits 97 comments science
- Rubio becomes first Republican to demand probe of crooked Brazilian meatpacker that benefited from Trump farm bailouts https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-rubio-republican-probe-brazilian-trump-farm-bailouts-20191009-a23ys3yq6ndjhhlsr5qskayjem-story.html 43 comments politics
- Should ghc allow additional -O optimizations which increase compile time for the benefit of reduced runtime? https://www.reddit.com/r/haskell/comments/cw7x2s/should_ghc_allow_additional_o_optimizations_which/ 21 comments haskell
- Plans to combat veterans suicide, boost VA benefits move ahead https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2019/05/22/plans-to-combat-veterans-suicide-boost-va-benefits-move-ahead/ 3 comments politics
- HPV vaccine benefits women who don't get it: A new study of HPV prevalence and vaccination suggests that incidence of HPV is declining even for unvaccinated women because the risk of contracting it is going down. The vaccine cuts the risk of several cancers. https://www.upi.com/health_news/2019/01/22/hpv-vaccine-benefits-women-who-dont-get-it-study-says/4301548175203/ 1029 comments science
- How should I value defined benefit (pension) plans when comparing potential jobs. https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/af03vu/how_should_i_value_defined_benefit_pension_plans/ 13 comments personalfinance
- Veterans haven't received GI Bill benefits for months due to ongoing IT issues at VA https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna934696?__twitter_impression=true 4 comments politics
- About 2 Million Low-Income Americans Would Lose Benefits Under House Farm Bill, Study Says https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/06/us/politics/trump-farm-bill-congress.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fpolitics&action=click&contentcollection=politics&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentplacement=3&pgtype=sectionfront 4 comments politics
- Austria to cut benefits for immigrants http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44281683 116 comments europe
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration raided nine stores that assist customers with placing orders for low-cost prescription drugs from Canada and other countries, suggesting a shift away from a long-standing policy that benefited consumers but was strongly condemned by the pharmaceutical industry. https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/11/20/fda-raids-florida-suggest-trump-admin-policy-change-benefits-big-pharma 23 comments worldnews
- How do I explain the benefits of a retirement account to my father? https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/68wv3r/how_do_i_explain_the_benefits_of_a_retirement/ 6 comments personalfinance
- Govt initiatives using aadhaar saved Rs 34K crore; aadhaar benefits should not be undermined, says Ashok Lavasa http://indianexpress.com/article/business/business-others/govt-initiatives-using-aadhaar-saved-rs-34k-crore-aadhaar-benefits-should-not-be-undermined-says-ashok-lavasa-4591723/ 4 comments india
- What are the benefits of running a loyalty program currency through Ethereum cryptocurrency? https://www.reddit.com/r/ethereum/comments/5i64p4/what_are_the_benefits_of_running_a_loyalty/ 9 comments ethereum
- White House suggests Trump benefited from Russia hacking http://edition.cnn.com/2016/12/12/politics/white-house-suggests-trump-benefitted-from-russia-hacking/index.html 14 comments worldnews
- Nader on Social Media - Well, it’s been a great benefit to Sanders. But I think, on balance, it’s destroying the brains of your generation. https://psmag.com/election-season-politics-with-ralph-nader-public-interest-crusader-82d6fbd6e13d#.4ijfro5hf 11 comments politics
- TTIP: UK Government did just one assessment of trade deal and found it had 'lots of risks and no benefit' http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/ttip-uk-government-only-did-one-assessment-of-trade-deal-and-found-it-had-lots-of-risks-and-no-a6999646.html 1477 comments worldnews
- People take more risks when wearing helmets, potentially negating safety benefits http://news.sciencemag.org/brain-behavior/2016/01/people-take-more-risks-when-wearing-helmets-potentially-negating-safety 27 comments science
- Unexpected Benefits of Reviewing Legacy Code http://blog.smartbear.com/codereviewer/reviewing-legacy-code/ 6 comments programming
- “I am the former chairman of the U.S. Senate committee on Veteran Affairs, and if elected president I will make certain that every veteran in this country gets the quality health care that they deserve, and benefits they need in a timely fashion,” Sanders said. http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/bernie-sanders-meets-with-veterans-college-students-at-cornell-college-visit-361747231.html 501 comments politics
- US Surgeon General Admits Science Is Real, Says Marijuana Has Medical Benefits | VICE | http://www.vice.com/read/the-us-surgeon-general-admits-science-is-real-says-weed-has-medical-benefits-206?utm_source=vicefbus 100 comments politics
- F1 2015 nose rules benefit Mercedes, Ferrari http://thisisf1.com/2014/09/30/2015-nose-rules-benefit-mercedes-ferrari/ 111 comments formula1
- Mitch McConnell Offers To Extend Unemployment Benefits if Democrats Kill Obamacare http://www.politicususa.com/2014/01/07/mitch-mcconnell-offers-extend-unemployment-benefits-democrats-kill-obamacare.html 260 comments politics
- With Benefits Cut, Unemployed Take Stock Of Dwindling Options http://www.npr.org/2014/01/04/259681774/with-benefits-cut-unemployed-take-stock-of-dwindling-options 14 comments politics
- North Carolina becomes first and only state to drop jobless benefits. http://www.wral.com/nc-becomes-1st-state-to-drop-federal-jobless-funds/12606352/ 55 comments politics
- ICE Seizes 313 More domain names further devastating internet freedom and the stability of the DNS system only to benefit the NFL http://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/013113-super-bowl-bust-us-takes-266308.html 5 comments technology
- ALEC may be anticipating an IRS audit, after multiple complaints challenging the "corporate bill mill's" charitable status. Some have argued that ALEC exists for the private benefit of its corporate members and misrepresents itself in its tax filings, that it's a lobbyist, not a non-profit. http://truth-out.org/news/item/13360-is-alec-anticipating-an-irs-audit 15 comments politics
- Government overpaid $14 billion in unemployment benefits http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/09/news/economy/overpaid-unemployment-benefits/index.htm?source=yahoo_hosted 3 comments politics
- AlterNet: 8 Unemployed for Every Job Opening: What Are They Supposed to Do Once Their Benefits Run Out? http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/150358 7 comments politics
- Senator Schumer wants lump sum death benefits for vets' families so insurance companies don't rip them off http://www.reuters.com/article/idustre67022920100801 4 comments politics
- $153 million thin film dome using todays technology, cheaper than a communications satellite can protect against nuclear weapons and provide high speed communication and a lot of other benefits [pics] http://nextbigfuture.com/2008/04/very-cheap-dome-protection-from-nuclear.html 5 comments science