WHO: 34,000 infected with measles in Europe
More than 34,000 people in Europe have been infected with measles during the first two months of this year and the outbreak will persist if authorities don’t implement measures to…
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Study: ’13 Reasons Why’ may have led to higher youth suicide rates
New research has linked the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” to a spike in youth suicides in recent years. The popular show’s debut on March 31, 2017, coincided with a…
Cyclone Kenneth: At least 9 dead on southeast Africa coast
– At least nine people on Africa’s southeastern coast have died due to Tropical Cyclone Kenneth, officials said Monday. The storm hit Mozambique late last week, knocking out power and…
Cyclone in Mozambique kills 5, displaces over 18,000
A cyclone in Mozambique has killed five people, destroyed more than 3,000 homes and displaced more than 18,000 people since Thursday’s landfall, authorities said Saturday. Tropical Cyclone Kenneth had the…
Timing of meals may influence recovery from heart attack
When you eat during the day could influence your chances of surviving a heart attack, a new study finds. Specifically, skipping breakfast and eating dinner late in the evening were…
Muscle power might be key to long life
If you want to celebrate many more birthdays, new research suggests you should speed up your weight-lifting routine. Boosting muscle power, which is different than muscle strength, translated into longer…
UNICEF: Half a million Libyan kids in ‘direct’ danger
Nearly half a million Libyan children are in danger, UNICEF said this week, as government forces try to repel insurgent fighters advancing on Tripoli. “Violence has escalated over the past…
London has world’s first 24-hour Ultra Low Emissions Zone
– London introduced the world’s first 24-hour city Ultra Low Emission Zone Monday in an effort to reduce air pollution and protect public health in Britain’s capital. London Mayor Shadiq…
Voice-assisted tech can be driving hazard
The risks of using voice-based technology in your car may be greater than you think. Many consider this technology safer than using their hands to operate devices while driving, but…
Flooding from heavy rainfall in Iran kills 70, coroner says
Seventy people have died in 13 Iranian provinces in flooding from heavy rainfall, according to the head of Iran’s Coroner’s Office. Ahmad Shojaei said Saturday that the southern province of…
