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Windows 3.1 Glitch Causes Problems At French Airport -- Wait, 3.1? - Slashdot

Windows 3.1 Glitch Causes Problems At French Airport -- Wait, 3.1? - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org

IDF calls to action on diabetes | International Diabetes Federation

IDF calls to action on diabetes | International Diabetes Federation
Source: idf.org

The Lancet: UN report shows that despite substantial progress, the world fell short of the maternal mortality target in

The Lancet: UN report shows that despite substantial progress, the world fell short of the maternal mortality target in the Millennium Development Goals: New research published today in The Lancet shows that, despite reducing maternal mortality by an impressive 44 percent between 1990 and 2015, the world...
Source: eurekalert.org

Mozilla Launches Firefox For IOS - Slashdot. My favourite browser now follows me on all platforms.

Mozilla Launches Firefox For IOS - Slashdot. My favourite browser now follows me on all platforms.
Source: slashdot.org

Pinpointing poverty with cellphone data: Researchers believe that call data records from millions of people can help provide

Pinpointing poverty with cellphone data: Researchers believe that call data records from millions of people can help provide an unparalleled look at communities lacking access to food, health care and other human necessities. This could help provide aid organizations and government a quick and cost-efficient...
Source: eurekalert.org

Sharjah meeting brings together global partners in health: Leaders from the American College of Cardiology will gather this

Sharjah meeting brings together global partners in health: Leaders from the American College of Cardiology will gather this month with more than 200 health leaders and key stakeholders in the United Arab Emirates attending the first Global NCD Alliance Forum, which will convene global health leaders...
Source: eurekalert.org

Chemicals did not help disperse BP’s oil spill, hurt oil-degrading micro-organisms – study: Chemical dispersants

Chemicals did not help disperse BP’s oil spill, hurt oil-degrading micro-organisms – study: Chemical dispersants applied from a plane onto the Gulf of Mexico spill removed oil from the water’s surface but did not help fully degrade it, a new study claims. Scientists also found the dispersants...
Source: www.rt.com

Central Obesity Tied to Increased CV Mortality Risk in Normal-Weight Adults: By Jenni Whalen Edited by Jaye Elizabeth

Central Obesity Tied to Increased CV Mortality Risk in Normal-Weight Adults: By Jenni Whalen Edited by Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD Patients who have normal body mass index but central obesity are at high risk for cardiovascular mortality, according to an Annals of Internal Medicine study. Using National...
Source: jwatch.org

Does treatment for gum disease help people with diabetes control blood sugar levels? | Cochrane

Does treatment for gum disease help people with diabetes control blood sugar levels? | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Ebola outbreak: Sierra Leone to be declared disease-free - BBC News: Sierra Leone celebrates ahead of what it expects will

Ebola outbreak: Sierra Leone to be declared disease-free - BBC News: Sierra Leone celebrates ahead of what it expects will be official confirmation from the World Health Organization that the country is free of Ebola.
Source: bbc.co.uk

New Study in lancet projects considerable public health impact for RTS,S malaria vaccine: The RTS,S malaria vaccine is predicted

New Study in lancet projects considerable public health impact for RTS,S malaria vaccine: The RTS,S malaria vaccine is predicted to have a significant public health impact and high level of cost-effectiveness across a wide range of settings in sub-Saharan Africa, according to harmonized research from...
Source: eurekalert.org

Objectively Measured Daily Steps and Subsequent Long Term All-Cause Mortality: The Tasped Prospective Cohort Study: Background

Objectively Measured Daily Steps and Subsequent Long Term All-Cause Mortality: The Tasped Prospective Cohort Study: Background Self–reported physical activity has been inversely associated with mortality but the effect of objectively measured step activity on mortality has never been evaluated....
Source: plos.org

Large-Scale Solar and Repurposed EV Batteries to Play Large Role in California's Renewable Energy Future: In October, California

Large-Scale Solar and Repurposed EV Batteries to Play Large Role in California's Renewable Energy Future: In October, California passed a bill requiring the state to get half of its electricity from renewables by 2030
Source: ieee.org

Celebrating 30th Anniversary of the First C++ Compiler: Let's Find Bugs In It - Slashdot

Celebrating 30th Anniversary of the First C++ Compiler: Let's Find Bugs In It - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org

All Editors Quit Top Linguistics Journal To Protest Elsevier's Pricing - Slashdot

All Editors Quit Top Linguistics Journal To Protest Elsevier's Pricing - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org

VW Emissions Cheating Scandal Spreads to Sports Cars: Volkswagen denies new EPA findings of emissions-cheating software

VW Emissions Cheating Scandal Spreads to Sports Cars: Volkswagen denies new EPA findings of emissions-cheating software in luxury and sports car models
Source: ieee.org

From starving chicks come fat birds: A Newcastle University, UK, study has shown that baby birds that have a difficult start

From starving chicks come fat birds: A Newcastle University, UK, study has shown that baby birds that have a difficult start in life grow to be fatter and greedier than their more fortunate siblings.
Source: eurekalert.org

Leading Theory of Solar System's Formation Just Disproven - Slashdot

Leading Theory of Solar System's Formation Just Disproven - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org

Gamblers judge research quality cheaply and well | Chemistry World

Gamblers judge research quality cheaply and well | Chemistry World
Source: rsc.org

Structured telephone support and non-invasive telemonitoring in the management of people with heart failure | Cochrane

Structured telephone support and non-invasive telemonitoring in the management of people with heart failure | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org