Health

More exercise for kids could save US billions on health: study

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Increasing the number of young children who exercise for just under a half hour a…

Smoking weakens a gene that protects arteries: study

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- People who smoke cigarettes may boost their risk of clogged heart arteries by weakening a…

Baby girl born with four legs returns home to Ivory Coast after surgery

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (Reuters) -- A baby girl from the Ivory Coast born with four legs and two spines was…

Scientists develop fluid-filled artificial womb to help premature babies

(Reuters) -- Scientists in the United States have developed a fluid-filled womb-like bag known as an extra-uterine support device that…

Endocrine disruptors can have a harmful effect on health and reproduction

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals found in everyday products. They interfere with the normal functioning of human hormones and can have…

Death by overwork: Japan’s 100-hour overtime cap sparks anger

by Natsuko Fukue Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Workaholic Japan has unveiled its first-ever plan to limit overtime, but…

Toddlers playing with touchscreens sleep less: study

PARIS, France (AFP) -- The more toddlers play with touchscreen devices the less they sleep, according to a study released…

Two billion people drinking contaminated water: WHO

Geneva, Switzerland (AFP) -- Dramatic improvements are needed in ensuring access to clean water and sanitation worldwide, the World Health Organization…

Genetically modified crops, idinipensa ng mga health expert

Patuloy pa rin ang usapin tungkol sa kaligtasan at epekto ng Genetically Modified Crops. Marami pa rin kasing mga kababayan …

Global smoking deaths up by 5% since 1990: study

by Marlowe Hood PARIS, France (AFP) -- The percentage of men and women who use tobacco every day has dropped in…

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