SCIENCE AND HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS

November 7, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)-- Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting edge news that could impact your health and our future.

SCIENCE

• Palo Alto Networks discovers new malware targeted at Apple devices (Reuters)
• U.S. sues AT&T over alleged 'data throttling' on phone plans (Reuters)
• Unmanned supply rocket for space station explodes on liftoff in U.S.(Reuters)
• Keyless cars 'targeted by thieves' (BBC)
• Why California's Drought-Stressed Fruit May Be Better For You (NPR)

HEALTH

• San Diego Researchers Find Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Link (KPBS)
• CoEnzyme Q-10 helps veterans fight Gulf War Syndrome: 80 percent of treated veterans improved physical function (VetLawyers.com – by Jamie Reno)
• Two genes linked with violent crime (BBC)

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SCIENCE

Palo Alto Networks discovers new malware targeted at Apple devices (Reuters)

Palo Alto Networks Inc has discovered a new family of malware that can infect Apple Inc's desktop and mobile operating systems, underscoring the increasing sophistication of attacks on iPhones and Mac computers.

U.S. sues AT&T over alleged 'data throttling' on phone plans (Reuters)

The U.S. government sued AT&T Inc on Tuesday, alleging the No. 2 U.S. wireless carrier sold consumers unlimited data plans but would reduce their Internet speeds once they exceeded a certain amount of data. The Federal Trade Commission said this throttling of Internet feeds was deceptive and that in some cases data speeds were slowed by nearly 90 percent.

Unmanned supply rocket for space station explodes on liftoff in U.S.(Reuters)

An unmanned Antares rocket exploded seconds after liftoff from a commercial launch pad in Virginia on Tuesday, marking the first accident since NASA turned to private operators to deliver cargo to the International Space Station.

Keyless cars 'targeted by thieves' (BBC)

Organised criminal gangs are increasingly targeting high-end cars with keyless security systems, a UK motoring industry group has warned. 

Why California's Drought-Stressed Fruit May Be Better For You (NPR)

Is California's severe drought hurting the nutrient content of fruit? No, preliminary data on pomegranates suggest. The fruit may be smaller, but packed with more antioxidants, tests show.

HEALTH

San Diego Researchers Find Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Link (KPBS)

By the age of 40, nearly everyone with Down syndrome has signs of Alzheimer's disease forming in their brain. San Diego researchers discovered one reason why in a new study.

CoEnzyme Q-10 helps veterans fight Gulf War Syndrome: 80 percent of treated veterans improved physical function (VetLawyers.com – by Jamie Reno)

A vitamin supplement available at any drug store appears to help veterans suffering from Gulf War illness alleviate some of their symptoms, results from a new study show.

Two genes linked with violent crime (BBC)

Two genes are associated with repeat violent offenders, according to a genetic analysis of almost 900 criminals in Finland.