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A new study found that adults with psoriasis appear to be at increased risk of heart attack. The link seems especially strong among young adults with severe cases of the disorder, which causes itchy, painful patches of thick, red, scaly skin. Psoriasis is thought to be an autoimmune condition in which the body makes too many skin cells; researchers believe the immune abnormalities that cause the condition may also increase the risk of heart problems.

DEFINITION: (adjective) Relating to, situated in, or extending toward the middle; median. SYNONYMS: median. USAGE: They took up defensive posts all along the field, with Ray in the medial position.

Heinz was a pioneer in the American food industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded the HJ Heinz Company in 1888, offering "57 varieties" of packaged food products. The company was noted for its fair treatment of workers, and Heinz successfully lobbied the US Congress to introduce laws to improve sanitation and safety within the food preparation industry. Heinz got an early start in the food business; by age nine he was selling his own brand of what?

The Boer Wars were fought between Dutch settlers in S Africa, called Boers, and the British Empire. The 2nd Boer War was sparked by the discovery of gold in the Transvaal, a region that had been annexed to Britain but was headed by anti-British statesman Paul Kruger. Tensions rose as British settlers moved into the region, and the Boer government began limiting their rights. During the war, the British set up a system of concentration camps in which how many internees reportedly died?

Spelunking, or caving, is the recreational sport of exploring caves. Caves have been explored out of necessity for thousands of years, but only in the last century or two has the activity become a sport. In recent decades, caving has changed considerably due to the availability of modern protective wear and equipment. What distinction do purists draw between "cavers" and "spelunkers?"