Science
Why children living in certain rural areas don’t easily get sick
August 6, 2016
Why children living in certain rural areas don’t easily get sick
Children who grow up on traditional Amish farms in the US are largely protected from asthma because their immune systems…
Brazilian restaurants turn waste back into food
August 2, 2016
Brazilian restaurants turn waste back into food
There's not a lot of green in the urban jungle of Sao Paulo, but thanks to Fernanda Danelon, restaurants in…
Moderate exercise could be a key strategy for tackling pre-diabetes
August 1, 2016
Moderate exercise could be a key strategy for tackling pre-diabetes
Moderate exercise such as brisk walking could be more effective than high-intensity workouts such as running for improving the symptoms…
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…