India

Shock and anger after baby is wrongly declared dead

A hospital told a couple their baby had died. On the way to burial, it was found to be alive. An inquiry has been launched.

3 December 2017

Earth News

Is sipping the way to healthy eating?

Should you be sipping instead of chewing?

29 November 2017

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Finding better and quicker ways to tackle TB

Futuris' Julián López Gómez travels to Tanzania, Malawi and The Netherlands to meet those developing new ways to beat tuberculosis

27 November 2017

Earth News

Cryotherapy: Is it worth the hype?

Does this trendy therapy really deliver on its wellness promises?

27 November 2017

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Takeaway: the battle against tuberculosis

27 November 2017

World News

'Eye shaving': a traditional practice in China

Would you shave your eyes? This traditional Chinese practice is not for the squeamish.

26 November 2017

USA

US military funds AI brain implants to treat veterans’ PTSD

The brain implants, controlled by artificial intelligence and aimed at treating mood disorders, have been used on people for the first time.

24 November 2017

United Kingdom

Researchers are making fake 'faecal sludge' for a good cause

Researchers at the University of Bath want to find a way to stop faecal sludge from being the source of so many diseases in developing countries.

23 November 2017

Europe News

Amsterdam to host European Medicines Agency

The Dutch city tied with Milan in a vote that was then decided by the drawing of lots, diplomatic sources said.

20 November 2017

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A global reference tool to fight Alzheimer's

Scientists developed a global reference tool for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

20 November 2017

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Takeaway: Alzheimer early detection

Over 40 million people in the world are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s No cure exists today However researchers are making rapid progress focussing on a small protein in the brain called Abeta…

20 November 2017

World News

How clean is the air you’re breathing right now?

A new interactive map shows air quality in real-time across Europe

17 November 2017

USA

Genetic mutation found in secluded Amish community could make them live longer

An estimated 5 percent of the Bern Amish community carries a genetic mutation, which causes them to produce low levels of a protein that could slow ageing and prevent Type 2 diabetes

16 November 2017

World News

World Diabetes Day: where in Europe is the disease most rife?

More than one-in-12 adults suffer from diabetes in some EU countries.

14 November 2017

Earth News

The ‘Silicon Valley’ fasting diet

Should you try biohacking, the extreme fasting diet much loved by Silicon Valley gurus?

14 November 2017

USA

Is Trump right to blame mental health for US gun massacres?

7 November 2017

USA

US opioid crisis: 'national shame', but not yet national emergency

US President Trump labels the opioid crisis a 'national shame' but stops short of declaring a national emergency.

27 October 2017

Zimbabwe

Mugabe removed as WHO goodwill ambassador

22 October 2017

World News

How taxpayers’ money is being used to fuel Europe’s deadly diesel pollution

EU countries paid out €21 billion in subsidies for diesel - despite exhaust fumes from the fuel being considered a major cancer risk.

18 October 2017

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Plenoptic x-rays: an alternative to CT scans

“Computerised tomography – or CT Scans – have been one of the greatest achievements in medical imaging.

16 October 2017