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Video PlayerClose CHICAGO, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean futures gained double digits in the past trading week over renewed U.S.-China trade optimism, while wheat and corn fell sharply due to downbeat export sales. The most active soybean contract for January delivery rose 12.75 cents during the week ending Dec. 6, or 1.45 percent, to close at 8.895 U.S. dollars per bushel. March corn was down 4.5 cents, or 1.18 percent, to settle at 3.7675 dollars per bushel. March wheat fell 17.25 cents, or 3.18 percent week on week, to end at 5.245 dollars per bushel. CBOT soybeans had suffered losses in four straight weeks. During this past week, the market was finally buoyed by renewed hopes among investors for a U.S.-China trade deal, which is crucial to the outlook of U.S. soybean exports. On Friday an announcement from the Customs Tariff Commission of China's State Council said that China, as the world's top soybean buyer, is working on tax exemptions on part of the … [Read more...] about Roundup: CBOT soybeans up sharply amid renewed trade hopes

From tomorrow, Australians aged over 45 will be eligible for a simple Medicare-funded test that will reveal if they are at risk of a heart attack in the next five years. The Heart Health Check is a key win for the heart health campaign run in partnership between the Heart Foundation and News Corp papers. Millions of Australians are at risk of having a heart attack in the next five years but most won’t know this because, unlike for cancers, we have no national screening program for the disease. This new test means for the first time the health system will have a formalised screening program for the nation’s leading killer — heart disease. Melbourne GP Dr Martin Fox with patient mark Thomas at Southbank.Source:News Corp Australia The Heart Foundation estimates the heart health check will prevent more than 9000 deaths and 76,500 heart attacks over the next five years by identifying people at risk and managing them appropriately. Doctors around the country are already … [Read more...] about The heart health check that could save your life

Email Updated June 15, 2019 22:53:45 Photo: Iran says it is being made into a scapegoat for the oil tanker explosions. (AP: Tasnim News Agency) Related Story: US says Iran was behind attacks on Oman Gulf tankers, sends destroyer to scene Related Story: Japanese operator rejects US claim sailors saw limpet mine on stricken ship Related Story: US deploys more troops to Middle East to 'defend' against Iran Map: Iran, Islamic Republic Of US President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and said the US wanted international consensus about the threat to shipping, despite Tehran denying involvement. Key points:The US says it is always planning contingencies but is not interested in starting a warChina and the EU have called for restraint while Germany says there was not sufficient evidence of Iran's involvementOil prices and shipping insurance costs have risen after the attacks The attacks have raised fears of a confrontation in … [Read more...] about Donald Trump blames Iran for Gulf of Oman oil tanker attacks but Tehran denies involvement

Email Updated June 15, 2019 07:53:16 Video: The US released this video of an alleged Iranian military crew removing mines (ABC News) Related Story: US says Iran was behind attacks on Oman Gulf tankers, sends destroyer to scene Related Story: Attacks on tankers 'a sophisticated and coordinated operation', says UAE Related Story: US deploys more troops to Middle East to 'defend' against Iran Related Story: Saudi oil tankers targeted in 'sabotage attack' Map: Iran, Islamic Republic Of The US military has released a video it says shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded limpet mine from the side of one of two oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman. Key points:The US says the footage shows an Iranian vessel approaching the side of the vessel and quickly removing a mineTwo oil tankers were attacked on ThursdayIran has repeatedly denied being behind the attacks The Japanese-owned Kokuka Courageous and the Norwegian-owned Front Altair were attacked on … [Read more...] about US releases video it says shows Iranian military recovering mine from oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Heart attacks and disease damage the heart muscle and one in two people with heart failure will die within a year so a remedy that repairs that damage will be lifesaving. It’s hoped it could even could eliminate the need for some heart transplants. Heart disease is the single leading cause of death killing over 18,500 Australians a year or one person every 28 minutes. Westmead Hospital Cardiologist James Chong has used stem cell transplants to repair the hearts of monkeys and is now trying to find ways to ensure the new heart muscle doesn’t cause arrhythmias or tumours so it can be trialled in humans. His research into regenerating the heart began with funding from the Heart Foundation which supported his PhD at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. Heart disease is Australia’s leading cause of death. Picture iStockSource:istock One of the biggest barriers to the success of the project is developing blood vessels that will graft on to the cardiac stem cell … [Read more...] about The stem cell patch that could mend a broken heart