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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…
Parental monitoring tied to less risky sexual behaviors in teens
December 2, 2015
Parental monitoring tied to less risky sexual behaviors in teens
In a recent study, watchful parents had teens who engaged in fewer risky sexual behaviors. When parents were aware of their…
World’s best airlines 2016
December 2, 2015
World’s best airlines 2016
For the third year in a row, Air New Zealand has been proclaimed the world’s best airline in a ranking…
Top 10 cities for studying abroad
December 2, 2015
Top 10 cities for studying abroad
For the fourth year in a row, Paris has maintained its title as the best student city in the world. In…
CNN: Mysterious Korean ‘ghost ships’ found in Japan
December 2, 2015
CNN: Mysterious Korean ‘ghost ships’ found in Japan
Tests are being carried out on decomposed bodies found aboard so-called "ghost ships" that have entered Japanese waters in the…
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…