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Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO

Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO

Rich and poor countries alike must invest more in mental health care, especially during economic crises when rates of depression…
Child marriage accepted in Brazil to escape abuse at home: researchers

Child marriage accepted in Brazil to escape abuse at home: researchers

Child marriage is widely accepted in Brazil, where girls seek older husbands to escape from sexual and other violence in…
Shanghai Disneyland plans Star Wars, Marvel attractions

Shanghai Disneyland plans Star Wars, Marvel attractions

Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan and Han Solo will beckon visitors to Shanghai when Walt Disney Co opens its first theme…
Disaster debris can become building blocks for a new life

Disaster debris can become building blocks for a new life

In Amsterdam a mobile factory, the size of two shipping containers, ingests rubble at one end, liquefies it into cement…
On Newport’s Cliff Walk, ‘love locks’ may not be forever

On Newport’s Cliff Walk, ‘love locks’ may not be forever

They say the whole world loves a lover, but in Newport, Rhode Island, at least, not everyone is fond of…
Egyptian women donate their hair to cancer patients

Egyptian women donate their hair to cancer patients

“A woman’s hair is her diamond crown” is a common phrase repeated throughout Egypt to emphasize the importance of a…
Can you guess the world’s top tourism destination?

Can you guess the world’s top tourism destination?

You would be forgiven for thinking it was Spain, Thailand or Italy.
Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics

Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics

A joint North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina research project aims to replace insulin injections with an…
Cancer survivors may face barriers to adoption

Cancer survivors may face barriers to adoption

Cancer survivors, who are often left infertile by the disease or treatment, may face unexpected hurdles if they later turn…
Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes

Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes

Organized diet and exercise programs can stave off diabetes for those at risk, according to a new recommendation. The Community Preventive…
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