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Red meat unhealthy? Maybe not, after all.
Food
October 1, 2019
Red meat unhealthy? Maybe not, after all.
Cutting back on red meat is standard medical advice to prevent cancer and heart disease — but a review of…
Cancer now ‘leading cause of death’ in rich countries
Health & Fitness
September 4, 2019
Cancer now ‘leading cause of death’ in rich countries
Cancer has become the leading cause of death in rich nations, overtaking heart disease, according to the results of two…
Controversial study links fluoridated water during pregnancy to lower IQ
Health & Fitness
August 20, 2019
Controversial study links fluoridated water during pregnancy to lower IQ
A study published Monday linked consumption of fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, a finding…
Light exposure during sleep linked to weight gain in women: study
Health & Fitness
June 11, 2019
Light exposure during sleep linked to weight gain in women: study
Women who sleep with the television or a light on in the bedroom may be more likely to gain weight,…
Da Vinci ‘claw hand’ may have impaired later art: study
Art news
May 5, 2019
Da Vinci ‘claw hand’ may have impaired later art: study
Leonardo da Vinci may have suffered traumatic nerve damage that left him with a “claw hand”, impairing his ability to…
Study highlights ancient Egypt’s passion for dancing
Archaeology
April 9, 2019
Study highlights ancient Egypt’s passion for dancing
The Luxor Center for Studies, Dialogue and Development recently published a study by Egyptian researcher Wissam Daoud, which describes how…
New French study explores risks of ultra-processed food
Food
February 12, 2019
New French study explores risks of ultra-processed food
A major French study published Monday has found for the first time a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods…
Heavy screen time appears to impact childrens’ brains: study
Health & Fitness
December 10, 2018
Heavy screen time appears to impact childrens’ brains: study
Researchers have found “different patterns” in brain scans among children who record heavy smart device and video game use,…
‘Most’ Israelis and Palestinians oppose two-state solution
Middle East
November 15, 2018
‘Most’ Israelis and Palestinians oppose two-state solution
Only minorities of Israeli Jews and Palestinians support a two-state solution, according to a new survey. Among Israeli Arabs,…
Egypt tops adults obesity rates in the world: study
Health & Fitness
June 15, 2017
Egypt tops adults obesity rates in the world: study
A recent medical study has shown that more than two billion children and adults in the world suffer health conditions…