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Zika result of ‘massive’ mosquito control failures

Zika result of ‘massive’ mosquito control failures

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Margaret Chan lashed out at family planning and mosquito control "failures" as root causes of…
Have a burger – and sauna – at this fast-food restaurant

Have a burger – and sauna – at this fast-food restaurant

The Finnish hotel and restaurant operator Restel has put a sauna in a Burger King in Helsinki, Finland.Designed by Teuvo…
Too much saturated fat in teen years could increase risk of breast cancer

Too much saturated fat in teen years could increase risk of breast cancer

A new US study has found that consuming large amounts of saturated fat or low amounts of mono- and polyunsaturated…
After conservative meet, Zuckerberg says Facebook open to ‘all ideas’

After conservative meet, Zuckerberg says Facebook open to ‘all ideas’

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday that conservatives are an important part of the social network after a meeting aimed…
Can a festival offer hope to the Middle East?

Can a festival offer hope to the Middle East?

With brilliant sunshine, chic city beaches and a fabulous party scene, cosmopolitan Beirut should be the hottest destination on the…
Street carts: the emerging money-spinner in Egypt’s economic crisis

Street carts: the emerging money-spinner in Egypt’s economic crisis

Living in Cairo, we are no strangers to street carts.Whether they are selling the national staple food, "fuul", early in…
You’re not getting enough sleep because you can’t stop doing this

You’re not getting enough sleep because you can’t stop doing this

Social pressures are forcing people to cut back on their sleep, contributing to a “global sleep crisis,” according to a…
‘My Right’ campaign launched to end violence against women

‘My Right’ campaign launched to end violence against women

The National Population Council has launched a new awareness campaign entitled, “My Right”,  to end violence against women in collaboration…
Can online and smartphone therapies help treat depression and anxiety?

Can online and smartphone therapies help treat depression and anxiety?

Two new studies released this week have found success with alternative therapies for anxiety and depression with an online cognitive…
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