Science
Too much saturated fat in teen years could increase risk of breast cancer
May 21, 2016
Too much saturated fat in teen years could increase risk of breast cancer
A new US study has found that consuming large amounts of saturated fat or low amounts of mono- and polyunsaturated…
Researchers recommend physical activity as ‘magic bullet’ in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
May 20, 2016
Researchers recommend physical activity as ‘magic bullet’ in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
A team of US researchers have declared that physical activity is the most effective way of tackling the global epidemic…
Egyptian Conservator Day celebrates ‘unknown soldiers’ of antiquities sector
May 15, 2016
Egyptian Conservator Day celebrates ‘unknown soldiers’ of antiquities sector
Egypt launched its first official celebration of the work of conservators on Sunday, highlighting the work they do and the…
Natural brain patterns may predict how well you learn a second language
May 15, 2016
Natural brain patterns may predict how well you learn a second language
IF you struggled with languages at school then a new US study may provide you with an excuse, finding that…
Children who walk and move earlier benefit from stronger bones in later life
May 14, 2016
Children who walk and move earlier benefit from stronger bones in later life
A new UK study has found that children who start to walk, run, and jump earlier are more likely to…
High social-media use linked with a greater risk of eating disorders
May 13, 2016
High social-media use linked with a greater risk of eating disorders
A new US study has found that high use of social media is linked to a greater risk of eating…
Microsoft tells UN more can be done to combat digital terror
May 13, 2016
Microsoft tells UN more can be done to combat digital terror
Microsoft told the United Nations on Wednesday that technology companies can do more to combat digital terror, but warned there…
Genes help determine education level: study
May 12, 2016
Genes help determine education level: study
Scientists said Wednesday they had identified 74 genes that partially determine how far someone gets in school, depending on which…
Junk food and fat can cause similar damage to the body as type 2 diabetes finds new study
May 11, 2016
Junk food and fat can cause similar damage to the body as type 2 diabetes finds new study
A new study published this week has found that junk food can cause the same damage to the kidneys as…
Being alert for your smartphone to ring can increase symptoms of ADHD
May 11, 2016
Being alert for your smartphone to ring can increase symptoms of ADHD
To add to the growing list of how smartphones can affect our health for the worse, a new US study…