Health & Science

Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 18:09 UTC
World Medical Association reaffirms opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide

The World Medical Association has reaffirmed its long-standing policy of opposition to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:21 UTC
Curable Pneumonia kills one child every 39 seconds, UNICEF report

Pneumonia killed more than 800,000 babies and young children last year: or one child every 39 seconds: despite being curable and mostly preventable, global health agencies said on Tuesday.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 08:39 UTC
Argentine researcher wins the Johnstone and Florence Stoney Prize

University of Dundee researcher has been presented with a prestigious science award from the British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG). Azul Zorzoli, a PhD student from Argentina, has received the Johnstone and Florence Stoney Prize, which recognizes outstanding academic excellence in postgraduate researchers.
Wednesday, November 6th 2019 - 09:03 UTC
WHO recommends 15 minutes daily walking to improve productivity and life expectancy

The world economy could be boosted by as much as US$100 billion a year if employers successfully encouraged their staff to meet World Health Organization guidelines on exercise, according to an analysis of the economic impact of the activity.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 08:56 UTC
Podocerus jinbe, the crustacean found to be living in the whale shark's mouth

A whale shark's mouth might not seem like the most hospitable environment for a home, but Japanese researchers have found there's no place like it for a newly-discovered shrimp-like creature.
Thursday, October 31st 2019 - 08:42 UTC
African swine fever will spread further and no country is immune, OIE

African swine fever will spread further across Asia where it has devastated herds, and no country is immune from being hit by the deadly animal virus, the head of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 30th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Argentine diplomat elected Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency

The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) elected Argentine Ambassador Rafael Mariano Grossi for the post of Director-General for the period 2020-2024, whose appointment will be approved by the General Conference of the agency.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 12:12 UTC
World Medical Association urges all governments to introduce sugar tax

In a new policy statement, the WMA calls on all national governments to reduce the affordability of added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages through a tax on sugar. The tax revenue collected should then be used for health promotion programs aimed at reducing obesity and non-communicable diseases.
Saturday, October 26th 2019 - 08:51 UTC
BAS gearing for the Antarctic season: Halley station to reopen and modernization of Rothera to continue

Science and support teams from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are gearing up for the start of the Antarctic summer field season. The first Twin Otter aircraft have arrived at Rothera Research Station, preparations are being made to reopen Halley Research Station, and the next construction phases of a major program to modernize Rothera and the islands stations are set to begin.
Friday, October 25th 2019 - 09:16 UTC
A classic, J&J baby powder removed from US shelves: asbestos contamination fears

Three major US retailers, including Walmart, are removing all 22-ounce bottles of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder from their stores, following the healthcare conglomerate's recall last week of some bottles due to possible asbestos contamination.