Science
US military orders review as anthrax mishap widens
May 30, 2015
US military orders review as anthrax mishap widens
The US military said on Friday it discovered even more suspected shipments of live anthrax than previously thought, both in…
Obesity increases risk for common heart rhythm disorder
May 30, 2015
Obesity increases risk for common heart rhythm disorder
Obesity increases the risk for atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to blood clots, stroke and…
Indoor air purifiers may aid heart patients
May 29, 2015
Indoor air purifiers may aid heart patients
People with heart conditions may benefit from using indoor air purifiers, suggests a small study from China.While the study can't…
3,600 solar units to be installed in houses
May 28, 2015
3,600 solar units to be installed in houses
The home solar project will install approximately 3,600 solar energy units in four governorates, namely Aswan, Luxor, Qena and New…
New drugs from Bristol, Merck at forefront of cancer meeting
May 28, 2015
New drugs from Bristol, Merck at forefront of cancer meeting
New data to be released this weekend should help deepen the understanding of how broadly new drugs that unleash the…
Corporate sponsorship of climate talks sparks NGO ire
May 27, 2015
Corporate sponsorship of climate talks sparks NGO ire
France on Wednesday unveiled a list of companies which will sponsor the year-end UN climate talks in Paris, sparking accusations…
E-waste to be recycled
May 27, 2015
E-waste to be recycled
Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy said there is a protocol with the Communications Ministry as to how to get rid of e-waste, such…
Stressed out wives may make men’s blood pressure rise
May 27, 2015
Stressed out wives may make men’s blood pressure rise
When older men have stressed-out wives, their own blood pressure may go up, a US study suggests.While previous research has…
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…
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…