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World food prices hit lowest in nearly five years last month
April 2, 2015
World food prices hit lowest in nearly five years last month
Global food prices fell in March to their lowest in almost five years as supplies for most commodities, including cereals and…
Air pollution may be tied to anxiety
April 2, 2015
Air pollution may be tied to anxiety
Women who live in areas with higher air pollution may also have higher anxiety, according to a new analysis.“It’s a…
Be kind to live long, says world’s oldest woman
April 2, 2015
Be kind to live long, says world’s oldest woman
The world’s oldest person, 116-year-old Gertrude Weaver of Arkansas, believes the key to longevity is treating other people kindly.Weaver, born…
FAO discusses strategy for combating ruminant virus PPR
April 1, 2015
FAO discusses strategy for combating ruminant virus PPR
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has begun to consider the guidelines of its strategy to eliminate the…
Once seen but not heard, Tokyo children can be noisy again
April 1, 2015
Once seen but not heard, Tokyo children can be noisy again
The sound of children playing can no longer be considered noise pollution in Tokyo, as Japanese authorities try to remove…
Google, Microsoft battle drives down prices for PCs, tablets
April 1, 2015
Google, Microsoft battle drives down prices for PCs, tablets
Google is releasing its cheapest Chromebook laptops yet, two versions priced at US$149 aimed at undercutting Microsoft's Windows franchise and…
Trevor Noah defends self in backlash to old tweets
April 1, 2015
Trevor Noah defends self in backlash to old tweets
Trevor Noah, the newly announced host of "The Daily Show," rejected the backlash over his graphic tweets targeting Jews and…
Next-Generation GMOs: Pink Pineapples and Purple Tomatoes
April 1, 2015
Next-Generation GMOs: Pink Pineapples and Purple Tomatoes
Cancer-fighting pink pineapples, heart-healthy purple tomatoes and less fatty vegetable oils may someday be on grocery shelves alongside more traditional…
Campaign promotes donation of unused medication
April 1, 2015
Campaign promotes donation of unused medication
With the value of redundant medication estimated at LE1 billion annually, a pharmacist launched a campaign encouraging Egyptians to donate…
HEALTHBEAT: Exercise may help speed recovery for some ICU patients medically able to try
March 31, 2015
HEALTHBEAT: Exercise may help speed recovery for some ICU patients medically able to try
The intensive care unit is a last frontier for physical therapy: It's hard to exercise patients hooked to ventilators.Some hospitals…