Science
First lions to return to Rwanda after over two decades
June 27, 2015
First lions to return to Rwanda after over two decades
Lions will return to Rwanda for the first time in more than two decades, wildlife officials have said, after the…
Fat, sugar could decrease brain function, study says
June 26, 2015
Fat, sugar could decrease brain function, study says
A diet that's high in either fat or sugar could promote changes in the gut bacteria community that could represent…
Sunshine won’t suffice as only vitamin D source during pregnancy
June 26, 2015
Sunshine won’t suffice as only vitamin D source during pregnancy
Even in one of the world's favorite places to catch some rays -- the Mediterranean -- low levels of vitamin…
Google opens News Lab to sharpen journalism skills
June 25, 2015
Google opens News Lab to sharpen journalism skills
Google yesterday launched an online lab where journalists can learn or sharpen Internet Age reporting skills.The News Lab mission is…
Fast heart rate could point to diabetes risk
June 25, 2015
Fast heart rate could point to diabetes risk
Researchers from the US and China have found an association between resting heart rate and diabetes that could help identify…
Egypt’s first free breast cancer hospital leads the fight against the disease
June 25, 2015
Egypt’s first free breast cancer hospital leads the fight against the disease
Under the slogan, “Buy a Treat, Save a Life”, a Ramadan campaign has been launched by Baheya, Egypt’s only charity…
Google working on health-watch-ing wristband
June 24, 2015
Google working on health-watch-ing wristband
Google's advanced research division – called Google X – revealed Tuesday that a health-tracking wristband is in the works.Although the…
Florida discusses reduced protection for endangered panther
June 24, 2015
Florida discusses reduced protection for endangered panther
Florida’s wildlife agency may cut back on its efforts to save the endangered Florida panther two decades after helping return…
Nestle tries to win Indian hearts after Maggi noodle ban
June 24, 2015
Nestle tries to win Indian hearts after Maggi noodle ban
Nestle chief Paul Bulcke says he has drawn the lessons from India's shock ban on its Maggi instant noodles over…
Medical marijuana: Good evidence for some diseases, weak for others
June 24, 2015
Medical marijuana: Good evidence for some diseases, weak for others
Moderate- or high-quality evidence supports the use of marijuana for some medical conditions, but not for others, according to a…