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Zika result of ‘massive’ mosquito control failures
May 24, 2016
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
May 21, 2016
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
May 21, 2016
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’
May 20, 2016
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?
May 20, 2016
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…
Researchers recommend physical activity as ‘magic bullet’ in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
May 20, 2016
Researchers recommend physical activity as ‘magic bullet’ in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
A team of US researchers have declared that physical activity is the most effective way of tackling the global epidemic…
Street carts: the emerging money-spinner in Egypt’s economic crisis
May 18, 2016
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
May 17, 2016
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
May 17, 2016
‘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?
May 16, 2016
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…