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New child-friendly search engine ‘Thinga’

New child-friendly search engine ‘Thinga’

Designer BJ Heiney at The Bear James Company, who previously worked on the now-defunct Yahoo Kids, has created a new…
New treatment promotes weight loss, prevents bone loss

New treatment promotes weight loss, prevents bone loss

A little-known fact about major weight loss is that bone mass often goes with it, but scientists claim to have…
Microsoft launches new selfie app

Microsoft launches new selfie app

Just in time for New Year's photos, Microsoft has launched a free selfie app designed to improve users' appearances.
Twitter restores access to politicians’ deleted tweets

Twitter restores access to politicians’ deleted tweets

Twitter said on Thursday it was restoring access to deleted tweets from politicians, saying it would help "bring more transparency…
Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by governments

Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by governments

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it will begin warning users of its consumer services including Outlook.com email when the company…
Too much TV as a young adult may harm brain in mid-life

Too much TV as a young adult may harm brain in mid-life

Too much television-watching in young adulthood could lead to cognitive problems in mid-life, suggested a study Wednesday that tracked more…
Twitter acts to curb ‘abusive’, ‘hateful’ content

Twitter acts to curb ‘abusive’, ‘hateful’ content

Twitter said Tuesday it will take new steps to stem "abusive behavior and hateful conduct" on the global messaging platform. The…
IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt

IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt

A UK study recommends that couples undertaking IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) should have up to six attempts, rather than the…
Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose

Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose

Almost all people who overdose on prescription opioids continue to receive prescriptions for these painkillers, according to a new study. “We…
Asthma rate stops climbing in some US kids

Asthma rate stops climbing in some US kids

Childhood asthma rates appear to have stopped rising among many US groups, but not among the poorest kids or children…
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