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Scientists identify protein key to Alzheimer’s treatment
Health & Fitness
October 16, 2015
Scientists identify protein key to Alzheimer’s treatment
A protein that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease has been identified by scientists who say…
A sun salutation a day may keep the doctor away
Health & Fitness
October 16, 2015
A sun salutation a day may keep the doctor away
Training patients to practice deep relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation – long touted to ease stress and anxiety –…
US ready to drop weapons to Syria rebels: official
Middle East
October 16, 2015
US ready to drop weapons to Syria rebels: official
The US military is poised to boost its supply runs to rebels fighting Islamic State jihadists in northern Syria, a…
UN’s Ban calls for investigation of Burundi killings
World
October 15, 2015
UN’s Ban calls for investigation of Burundi killings
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called for a rigorous investigation after nine civilians including an IOM staff member were…
Israelis invest in firepower as knife attacks rise
Middle East
October 15, 2015
Israelis invest in firepower as knife attacks rise
Cars are double- and even triple-parked outside a gun shop in Israel's coastal city of Tel Aviv.
Break out the fruits and veggies to help avoid depression: study
Health & Fitness
October 15, 2015
Break out the fruits and veggies to help avoid depression: study
Eating a diet of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts that's low in processed meats could ward off depression, according to…
Lower doses of heart meds save lives: study
Health & Fitness
October 15, 2015
Lower doses of heart meds save lives: study
People who suffered a heart attack lived longer when their dose of a medication known as a beta-blocker was a…
Stress levels tied to sense of well-being for women
Health & Fitness
October 15, 2015
Stress levels tied to sense of well-being for women
French consumer tech firm Withings questioned 3,400 working women living in the United States, France and Germany about stress, work…
Johnny Depp IMDb’s biggest star of all time
Cinema/TV
October 15, 2015
Johnny Depp IMDb’s biggest star of all time
To mark its 25th anniversary, the world's most popular movie website has compiled a list of the biggest stars in…
Lego builds on movie success with new 4D feature for Legoland
Life & Style
October 15, 2015
Lego builds on movie success with new 4D feature for Legoland
A new cinematic experience based on "The Lego Movie" will add an extra dimension to Legoland parks around the world…