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European Speech Language Therapy day

Sunday, 6 March 2016, 18:08 Last update: about 11 years ago

European Speech Language Therapy day is celebrated in March.  The theme of this year will turn our focus on Dypraxia, a form of coordination disorder.  It is a common disorder affecting fine...

Blood-boosters may give tiny preemies a developmental edge

Saturday, 5 March 2016, 15:53 Last update: about 11 years ago

Two blood-building drugs injected soon after birth may give tiny preemies a lasting long-term edge, boosting brain development and IQ by age 4, a first-of-its-kind study found. The study was...

Can scientists prove Zika virus is causing birth defects?

Friday, 4 March 2016, 15:52 Last update: about 11 years ago

Scientists suspect an outbreak of the Zika virus is behind a surge in a rare birth defect in Brazil. But how are they going to prove it? Authorities in the South American country were quick to...

Gun, drug, car deaths loom large in US longevity gap: Study

Thursday, 3 March 2016, 15:51 Last update: about 11 years ago

Guns, drugs and cars contribute substantially to the life-expectancy gap between the United States and other developed nations, a study found. Deaths from old-age ailments sometimes get more...

A&H magazine: Trawling online

Thursday, 3 March 2016, 10:34 Last update: about 11 years ago

Exercise should be part of everyone's daily routine. Age is no excuse. Elderly people who include exercise in their daily lives enjoy better overall health, mobility and flexibility. Don't be put off...

Study: Right gut bacteria may protect against malnutrition

Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 15:50 Last update: about 11 years ago

Manipulating what kinds of bacteria live in the gut might lead to a new way to treat millions of children suffering chronic malnutrition, says new research that suggests the right microbes can help...

A&H magazine: Trawling online

Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 10:26 Last update: about 11 years ago

Social media are like an octopus spreading its tentacles everywhere and reaching everyone wherever they are. Should we be worried? Parents are concerned about the influence of social media on...

UN: Stopping Zika may require genetically modified insects

Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 15:49 Last update: about 11 years ago

The World Health Organization says it may be necessary to use controversial methods like genetically modified mosquitoes to wipe out the insects that are spreading the Zika virus across the...

A&H magazine: Clear your outer space, clear your inner space

Monday, 29 February 2016, 16:20 Last update: about 11 years ago Marika Azzopardi

In an existence where we are constantly urged to buy more and accumulate more, decluttering takes on a new meaning. It is not simply about clearing toys off the floor or clearing the table for...

Urbanization leads to change in type of bacteria in the home

Saturday, 27 February 2016, 14:09 Last update: about 11 years ago

Whether it's a jungle hut or a high-rise apartment, your home is covered in bacteria, and new research from the Amazon suggests city dwellers might want to open a window. Scientists traveled from...

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