Life & Style
Doctors’ lapse may explain some minority lag in colon cancer screens
May 27, 2015
Doctors’ lapse may explain some minority lag in colon cancer screens
Racial minorities may be more likely to forego colon cancer screening than whites because their healthcare providers don’t recommend the…
Chanel reveals eyewear campaign with Kristin Stewart
May 27, 2015
Chanel reveals eyewear campaign with Kristin Stewart
Chanel presents the Spring Summer 2015 Eyewear ad campaign starring Kristen Stewart and shot by Karl Lagerfeld.
Delayed cord cutting at birth tied to better skills in childhood
May 27, 2015
Delayed cord cutting at birth tied to better skills in childhood
Waiting a few minutes to clamp the umbilical cord after birth is tied to better motor and social skills later…
Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds
May 27, 2015
Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds
In younger women with breast cancer, having a family history of the disease may not worsen their survival odds, a…
Novartis digs into health tech with bet on ‘robotic pill’
May 27, 2015
Novartis digs into health tech with bet on ‘robotic pill’
Swiss drugmaker Novartis is raising its bet on smart technology by collaborating with US start-up Rani Therapeutics on a “robotic…
US returns 25 stolen artefacts to Italy
May 27, 2015
US returns 25 stolen artefacts to Italy
The United States returned 25 stolen artefacts to Italy including ancient vases, frescoes and manuscripts that had been illegally removed…
Vodafone Egypt contributes $1.2 million to WFP
May 27, 2015
Vodafone Egypt contributes $1.2 million to WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution by the Vodafone Egypt Foundation of US$1.2 million, from…
Australia makes its mark on global coffee culture
May 27, 2015
Australia makes its mark on global coffee culture
Australia is world-renowned for its love of beer. But its passion for a different type of brew -- coffee --…
Tahrir Square in the olden days
May 27, 2015
Tahrir Square in the olden days
Mahmoud owns a zincograph shop at Tahrir Square, where he spends more time than he does at home with his…
WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle
May 27, 2015
WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle
The World Health Organization got the go-ahead Tuesday for a sweeping shake-up, including a $100-million war chest to battle future…