Climate change will change our world fundamentally

The UN warns in her new climate report before a very rapid rise in sea level. It threatens heat waves, many glaciers could completely disappear, for regions such as Germany...

Hope of new treatment for Malaria

Scientists have identified a new method to stop malaria parasites from multiplying, paving the way for new treatments for the disease.

Researchers found that blocki...

Way to identify ‘drug resistant’ malaria-causing parasites discovered

An international team of researchers has discovered a way to identify, at a molecular level, malaria-causing Plasmodium falciparum parasites that are resistant to artemisin...

Bad Eating Habits Start in the Womb

Researchers believe that the taste preferences that develop at crucial periods in infancy have lasting effects for life. In fact, changing food preferences beyond toddlerho...

Babies’ Immune Systems May Stand Down To Let Good Microbes Grow

A newborn’s immune system is deliberately not doing battle with every germ that comes along so that “good” microbes have a chance to settle in, researcher...

Yes, Your Toddler Really Is Smarter Than a 5 Year-Old

Very small children can reason abstractly, researchers say, and are able to infer the relationships between objects that elude older children who get caught up on the concr...

Ireland facing national food poverty crisis

After much debate over the Food Security Bill in India, another country that requires such steps to take care of its citizens is Ireland. The crisis in the country has beco...

Genetic testing raises hope for lung cancer treatments

Offering genetic testing to lung cancer patients can potentially save lives, research suggests.

A study of 5,000 patients found genetic profiling of lung tumours bo...

Herbal Supplements Are Often Not What They Seem

Americans spend an estimated $5 billion a year on unproven herbal supplements that promise everything from fighting off colds to curbing hot flashes and boosting memory. Bu...