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IS enters Syria’s Palmyra museum
May 23, 2015
IS enters Syria’s Palmyra museum
Islamic State group fighters have entered the museum in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, placing guards at its doors,…
Study: Severe vision loss is most common in the South
May 23, 2015
Study: Severe vision loss is most common in the South
Health officials say bad eyesight in the US is most common in the South. A new report found the South was…
Smokers more likely to think cancer is a death sentence
May 23, 2015
Smokers more likely to think cancer is a death sentence
Smokers have more pessimistic attitudes about cancer and may be more likely to delay getting screened, according to a new…
Smokers who quit may have brains hard-wired for success
May 22, 2015
Smokers who quit may have brains hard-wired for success
Smokers who kick the habit could be hard-wired for success, thanks to greater communication between two regions of the brain…
Access to calorie-counting app doesn’t lead to weight loss
May 22, 2015
Access to calorie-counting app doesn’t lead to weight loss
Merely recommending a calorie-counting app to overweight people and giving them access to it on their phones does not lead…
Russia warns Google, Twitter and Facebook on law violations
May 22, 2015
Russia warns Google, Twitter and Facebook on law violations
Russia's media watchdog has written to Google, Twitter and Facebook warning them against violating Russian Internet laws and a spokesman…
Hepatitis C drug ‘Olysio’ in Qalyubia as of Sunday
May 22, 2015
Hepatitis C drug ‘Olysio’ in Qalyubia as of Sunday
Health Ministry Undersecretary in Qalyubia Dr.
Demining committee celebrates removal of 95 thousand feddans of landmines
May 21, 2015
Demining committee celebrates removal of 95 thousand feddans of landmines
A committee responsible for the removal of WWII-time landmines from Egypt’s western deserts and coasts is celebrating development achievements at…
UNESCO chief: Destruction of Palmyra would be ‘enormous loss to humanity’
May 21, 2015
UNESCO chief: Destruction of Palmyra would be ‘enormous loss to humanity’
The destruction of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Palmyra would be an "enormous loss to humanity", the head of…
Doctors may not fully explain risks of common heart procedure
May 21, 2015
Doctors may not fully explain risks of common heart procedure
Patients mulling whether to get a common procedure to unclog blocked arteries may not get enough information from their doctors…