Life & Style
Smokers to be banned from Austria’s cafes
April 10, 2015
Smokers to be banned from Austria’s cafes
After years of heated public debate, Austria's government decided on Friday that it will ban smoking in cafes and restaurants…
Risk of Ebola spreading to other countries appears to be falling: WHO
April 10, 2015
Risk of Ebola spreading to other countries appears to be falling: WHO
West Africa's Ebola epidemic still poses a threat to other countries but the risk of it spreading internationally appears to…
Detecting diabetes in children before symptoms appear
April 10, 2015
Detecting diabetes in children before symptoms appear
Doctors may be able to detect type 1 diabetes in children before they exhibit any symptoms of the disease, new…
Singer Taylor Swift says mother has cancer, urges screening
April 10, 2015
Singer Taylor Swift says mother has cancer, urges screening
Pop star Taylor Swift, famous for sharing important events in her life, said on Thursday her mother is suffering from…
Strong turnout for world’s first glimpse at Apple Watch
April 10, 2015
Strong turnout for world’s first glimpse at Apple Watch
Consumers in Australia flocked to Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) store in Sydney on Friday to get the world's first up-close look…
Professor says newly-accredited US drug can cure Egyptian hepatitis
April 9, 2015
Professor says newly-accredited US drug can cure Egyptian hepatitis
A drug recently accredited in the US for the treatment of chronic hepatitis could be used for the treatment of…
Smartphones boost US teens’ connections
April 9, 2015
Smartphones boost US teens’ connections
It's not just your imagination: most American teenagers are online or on their smartphones every day, and many are almost…
Activists file Facebook class action suit in Austria
April 9, 2015
Activists file Facebook class action suit in Austria
An Austrian law graduate spearheading a class action case against Facebook for alleged privacy breaches officially filed the suit in…
Study: Short people’s genes may confer higher heart risks
April 9, 2015
Study: Short people’s genes may confer higher heart risks
Short people have more risk for heart disease, and now researchers may know why: Genes that govern height also seem…
IKEA seeks to drive food sales growth with eco-friendly menu
April 9, 2015
IKEA seeks to drive food sales growth with eco-friendly menu
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA said sales growth at its food business could accelerate in coming years, helped by a drive…