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  • WHO: High Death Rate Caused by Wrong Lifestyle Choices

    The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the number of people dying prematurely is increasing due to misguided lifestyle choices. The international health agency cited non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart and lung-related illnesses, diabetes and cancer as the emerging top ...

  • WHO Warns About Worsening Health Conditions in Ukraine

    The World Health Organization warned that the health conditions of those living in Ukraine are declining due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russian-backed forces. The international health agency noted that the violent clashes between the two opposing forces have prevented people from ...

  • Where Does the Smell of Rain Come From? Researchers Explain

    Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were able to discover where the distinct smell of rain comes from. Using a high-speed camera, the research team was able to see how raindrops produce aerosols that give this natural phenomenon its unique aroma.

  • Giant Pandas Died of Distemper Virus, China Struggling to Control Deadly Disease

    A contagious disease affecting giant pandas at a wildlife center in China has killed two more animals. Veterinarians at the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue and Research Center in Xi’an are worried that the disease might spread to other pandas residing in the facility.

  • Girl Who was Shaken by Her Father 15 Years Ago Dies Due to Brain Damage

    Baylee Rose Duggins, a teen from Tacoma, Washington, died on Sunday 15 years after she suffered brain damages as a result of being shaken by her biological father. At that time, Duggins was only three months old when she was abused by Christopher Schwanz, her mother’s then-fiancé.

  • Ocean Levels Rising Faster Than Previously Thought

    Scientists warned that the rate of global sea level rise has been overestimated. This means ocean levels are rising at a much faster rate over the past two decades compared to the previous predictions by scientific organizations.

  • Avian Flu Outbreak Feared. Taiwan Kills 160,000 Birds

    Taiwan’s ongoing battle with avian flu has led to the slaughter of around 160,000 birds. This figure is expected to increase as Taiwan’s Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine reported on Tuesday that 47 more farms may have been infected by the disease.

  • Top Fast Food Chains Remove Soda from Kids’ Meals

    Wendy’s has joined other top fast food chains in the U.S. such as McDonald’s and Subway in pulling out its soda beverages in the menu for children, Consumerist reported. The move is in response to calls from various parenting and health organizations urging fast food chains to adopt healthier food ...

  • Climate Change, Mass Extinctions are Danger Signs for Earth

    Cases of mass extinctions of animals and plants and the ongoing effects of climate change indicate that humans have pushed Earth’s boundaries and have entered a danger zone, according to the findings of scientists. The recent study shows that four out of nine planetary boundaries have already been ...

  • Ebola Virus Outbreak 2015 Update: Scientists Says Outbreak in Liberia Could End in June

    Ecologists from the Pennsylvania State University and University of Georgia predict that the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia could end in June of this year. However, the experts warned that this could only happen if current preventive practices in the region are maintained.
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