Science
New PokeFit app tracks fitness during Pokemon Go play
July 30, 2016
New PokeFit app tracks fitness during Pokemon Go play
The popularity of Pokemon Go has already beckoned new ventures, like the PokeFit app for Android, reports Tech Crunch. PokeFit, by…
Non-celiac ‘wheat sensitivity’ is an immune disorder, too
July 30, 2016
Non-celiac ‘wheat sensitivity’ is an immune disorder, too
People who feel ill after eating wheat but who don't have celiac disease may finally have a biological explanation for…
Sliver of hope seen in Alzheimer’s drug trial
July 30, 2016
Sliver of hope seen in Alzheimer’s drug trial
Efforts to find a drug that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease saw a glimmer of hope this week…
Samsung and Nestlé to create an Internet of Healthy Things
July 30, 2016
Samsung and Nestlé to create an Internet of Healthy Things
The Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences and Samsung are pooling their considerable resources in order to build a connected health…
Archaeologists discover ancient Egyptian statue by Lake Tiberias
July 27, 2016
Archaeologists discover ancient Egyptian statue by Lake Tiberias
Archaeologists from Hebrew University in Israel have announced the discovery of an Ancient Egyptian artefact near Lake Tiberias in Israel.While…
First baby with Zika-related birth defect born in New York City
July 25, 2016
First baby with Zika-related birth defect born in New York City
New York City has reported its first case of a baby born with the birth defect microcephaly related to exposure…
Pokémon Go dating app launched in the US
July 23, 2016
Pokémon Go dating app launched in the US
US dating company Project Fixup has launched a Pokémon Go match-making service, offering gamers the opportunity to find love while…
Max amount of time you can sit before harming your heart: study
July 23, 2016
Max amount of time you can sit before harming your heart: study
Although many previous studies have shown that too much sedentary time increases the risk of a variety of diseases, including…
Zika found in common house mosquitoes in Brazil
July 22, 2016
Zika found in common house mosquitoes in Brazil
Researchers in Brazil announced Thursday the "presence of the Zika virus" in Culex mosquitoes (the common house mosquito) in the…
Reducing children’s exposure to violence – virtual and real
July 22, 2016
Reducing children’s exposure to violence – virtual and real
Pediatricians, parents, industry and policymakers need to join forces to limit children's exposure to virtual and real violence, according to…