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A cup of tea a day could keep heart disease at bay

A cup of tea a day could keep heart disease at bay

A US study has found that tea drinkers enjoying a daily cuppa could be 35 percent less likely to suffer…
More evidence that aspirin lowers cancer risk: study

More evidence that aspirin lowers cancer risk: study

​People who take aspirin regularly have a significantly lower risk of cancer, particularly involving the colon and gastrointestinal tract, according…
Experts warn against overfishing of Red Sea shells

Experts warn against overfishing of Red Sea shells

Several marine environment experts have warned against the increasing overfishing of seashells in the Red Sea, which could lead to…
Grand Egyptian Museum receives 312 artifacts

Grand Egyptian Museum receives 312 artifacts

The Grand Egyptian Museum, still under construction, received Wednesday 312 artifacts that will be showcased to visitors at the facility,…
US military invites vetted experts to ‘Hack the Pentagon’

US military invites vetted experts to ‘Hack the Pentagon’

The Pentagon said on Wednesday it would invite vetted outside hackers to test the cybersecurity of some public US Defense…
Gene holds key to (no) grey hair

Gene holds key to (no) grey hair

Dyeing one's hair may no longer be the only option for keeping grey at bay, scientists said yesterday in announcing…
Scottish nurse, who suffered from Ebola, discharged from hospital

Scottish nurse, who suffered from Ebola, discharged from hospital

A Scottish nurse, who recovered from Ebola but then suffered life-threatening complications from the virus persisting in her brain, was…
Virtual reality ‘heroin cave’ aimed at helping addicts kick habit

Virtual reality ‘heroin cave’ aimed at helping addicts kick habit

Addicts in a new study at the University of Houston will strap on virtual reality headsets and navigate a "heroin…
Old red dye shows promise as new cancer foe

Old red dye shows promise as new cancer foe

Modern cancer drugs supercharge immune systems, target specific gene mutations and pack modified viruses into vaccines. Amid the increasing sophistication,…
Big verdict doesn’t assure more wins for plaintiffs in talc-cancer cases

Big verdict doesn’t assure more wins for plaintiffs in talc-cancer cases

The US$72 million verdict this week against Johnson & Johnson in a US case alleging links between talc-based powder and…
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