Climate change affects nearly all life on Earth
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Most life on Earth is already being changed by the warming climate, even though the rise…
8 years ago
Health
Leprosy found in red squirrels of Britain, Ireland: study
by Kerry SHERIDAN MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Some red squirrels in Britain and Ireland are infected with the bacteria…
8 years ago
Tobacco linked to 40 percent of US cancers
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Tobacco use remains the most preventable cause of cancer, and 40 percent of diagnosed US…
8 years ago
Human antibody shields mouse foetuses against Zika
PARIS, France (AFP) - by Mariëtte Le Roux An antibody produced by the human body shielded unborn mice against Zika,…
8 years ago
Bolivia reports first 3 Zika-linked microcephaly cases
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) -- Bolivia has detected its first three cases of microcephaly caused by the Zika virus, local…
8 years ago
Belarusian web developer creates prosthetic limb for father
MINSK, Belarus (AFP) -- Belarusian web developer Oleg Galtsev has created a prosthetic right arm for his father and also prints…
8 years ago
300 million children breathe heavily toxic air: UNICEF
by Jean-Louis SANTINI WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Some 300 million children live with outdoor air so polluted it can…
8 years ago
Screening infants could prevent early heart attacks: study
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Screening young children for high cholesterol at the same time as they receive routine vaccinations…
8 years ago
Pregnancy raises stroke risk in younger, not older women: study
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Doctors have long warned women that getting pregnant later in life can raise the risk…
8 years ago
Babies should sleep in parents’ room first year: US doctors
by Kerry SHERIDAN MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- To reduce the risk of sudden death, babies should sleep in the…
8 years ago
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