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Roses and roaches: Cold-hearted Valentine’s Day ideas
February 14, 2016
Roses and roaches: Cold-hearted Valentine’s Day ideas
With the coldest air in more than a decade forecast to grip the United States this Valentine's Day weekend, the…
CNN:How to visit a ‘country’ that doesn’t exist
February 13, 2016
CNN:How to visit a ‘country’ that doesn’t exist
Unusual travel experiences are nothing new, and some are becoming so common their mystique is losing its luster. North Korea? No…
Weight-loss surgery after age 35 linked to survival benefit
February 13, 2016
Weight-loss surgery after age 35 linked to survival benefit
Obese people who undergo a certain kind of weight-loss operation after age 35 may live longer than obese people of…
Most US medical schools fail to accommodate disabilities
February 13, 2016
Most US medical schools fail to accommodate disabilities
Most US medical schools fail to accommodate students with disabilities, a study shows. The researchers analyzed policies covering admission eligibility and…
Exercise programs may lower the risk of serious falls for older men
February 13, 2016
Exercise programs may lower the risk of serious falls for older men
Older men who do moderate exercise several times per week may experience fewer injuries and hospitalizations from falls, a new…
Can a cluttered kitchen give you the munchies?
February 13, 2016
Can a cluttered kitchen give you the munchies?
If you can’t seem to stop yourself from snacking, your messy kitchen may be at least partly to blame, a…
Zika link to birth defects could be proven within weeks: WHO
February 13, 2016
Zika link to birth defects could be proven within weeks: WHO
The suspected link between the Zika virus and two neurological disorders, the birth defect microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome, could be…
Enzyme could offer treatment hope for sleep apnea sufferers
February 12, 2016
Enzyme could offer treatment hope for sleep apnea sufferers
Scottish researchers have pinpointed an enzyme that helps speed up breathing when oxygen levels are low. This could offer new…
Universities host awareness workshops on female genital mutilation
February 11, 2016
Universities host awareness workshops on female genital mutilation
An NGO alliance has held a series of workshops at universities in Egypt to raise awareness about female genital mutilation…
Top dog: scientists measure canine IQ
February 11, 2016
Top dog: scientists measure canine IQ
LONDON: Dog owners who think their beloved pets are just smarter than the others might be right, according to a…