Health & Fitness
Even low-levels of common metal linked to weaker bones
December 4, 2015
Even low-levels of common metal linked to weaker bones
Low levels of exposure to the metal cadmium may increase the risk of weaker bones and fractures in elderly men,…
Maternal mortality declining but still above goal
December 4, 2015
Maternal mortality declining but still above goal
Maternal mortality rates have dropped substantially over the past quarter century but still are not declining fast enough to meet…
Young adults more likely to ‘cheat’ if they think partner is doing it
December 4, 2015
Young adults more likely to ‘cheat’ if they think partner is doing it
Young adults who believe their partners are having sex with other people are more likely to have overlapping sexual relationships…
Gene summit organizers urge caution on human gene editing
December 4, 2015
Gene summit organizers urge caution on human gene editing
Scientists and ethicists gathered at an international summit in Washington said it would be "irresponsible" to use gene editing technology…
Eight countries suspend French poultry imports after bird flu outbreak
December 4, 2015
Eight countries suspend French poultry imports after bird flu outbreak
Eight countries, including Japan and Morocco, have suspended imports of French poultry after the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus was…
Walnuts each day keep the doctor away?
December 2, 2015
Walnuts each day keep the doctor away?
Eating a handful of walnuts each day might help keep the doctor away, at least for some people who are…
French give nod to plain cigarette packaging
November 30, 2015
French give nod to plain cigarette packaging
Cigarettes will have to be sold in plain packaging in France from next year after the French parliament narrowly voted…
The ‘Angelina effect’ has doubled preventative mastectomy numbers in the UK
November 30, 2015
The ‘Angelina effect’ has doubled preventative mastectomy numbers in the UK
Two years after the actress Angelina Jolie went public about having a gene mutation linked to breast cancer and her…
Exercise can give a boost to memory in older adults: study
November 30, 2015
Exercise can give a boost to memory in older adults: study
It seems exercising the body could also exercise the mind, with a new study reporting that older adults who take…
Imitation screws used in operations have devastating impacts on patients
November 29, 2015
Imitation screws used in operations have devastating impacts on patients
Aya is a 14-year-old girl who fell down the stairs and broke her leg, which necessitated a surgery. After the…