Science

Chinese Judiciary Wants Stiffer Punishment for People Who Sell Unsafe Food

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 06, 2015 09:02 AM EDT

China's Supreme Court issued a written announcement on Wednesday stating that it will impose stiffer punishment for anyone who manufacture and sell food products that are unfit for human consumption starting October 1 of this year. The stern warning is meant to discourage erring businessmen from sacrificing their customers' health for profit. read more

NYC Mayor Passes Law to Alleviate Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

Garima Vohra   | Aug 06, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

A Legionnaires' disease has gripped New York City's South Bronx, infecting up to 98 residents - the highest in the history of the city's public health. Latest reports indicate that eight people have died and 90 are seriously ill. The first case of the disease was diagnosed on July 12. read more

NYC Mayor Passes Law to Alleviate Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

Garima Vohra   | Aug 06, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

A Legionnaires' disease has gripped New York City's South Bronx, infecting up to 98 residents - the highest in the history of the city's public health. Latest reports indicate that eight people have died and 90 are seriously ill. The first case of the disease was diagnosed on July 12. read more

Heyuan City: China's Hometown of Dinosaurs

Garima Vohra   | Aug 06, 2015 08:01 AM EDT

Once again, Heyuan City, located in Guangdong Province of China, has proven why it is celebrated as the "Hometown of the Dinosaur." Recently, state police confiscated 213 dinosaur egg fossils while conducting a raid in a local house. In addition, a complete set of dinosaur skeleton was also confiscated. read more

Why Blue Moon Is Not Just About The Moon’s Color

Staff Reporter   | Jul 30, 2015 10:46 AM EDT

This Friday, something rare is about to happen that you'll find yourself uttering, "One in a blue moon." And indeed, a phenomenon that's literally about a blue moon is going to happen. read more

Microbiota Therapy Seen As Cure For Obesity In Chinese Children

Staff Reporter   | Jul 30, 2015 05:49 AM EDT

There is hope! This is what a new team of researchers have learned when they discovered that modulation of the gut microbiota’s diet can help treat obesity in Chinese kids. read more

Microbiota Therapy Seen As Cure For Obesity In Chinese Children

Staff Reporter   | Jul 30, 2015 05:49 AM EDT

There is hope! This is what a new team of researchers have learned when they discovered that modulation of the gut microbiota’s diet can help treat obesity in Chinese kids. read more

Chinese Scientists Use Gold To Detect Melamine In Milk, Infant Formula

Staff Reporter   | Jul 30, 2015 05:08 AM EDT

Chinese scientists have created a means of detecting melamine in milk and in this procedure, gold particles are used. The melamine-detecting method is designed for use in milk and infant formula. read more

Kroger Recalls 4 Of Its Spices, Seasonings

Saranya Palanisamy   | Jul 29, 2015 08:57 PM EDT

Kroger Co. has recalled four of its spices from the market due to Salmonella contamination in the products found when tested by FDA. The spices include Kroger garlic powder, Kroger ground cinnamon, Kroger Bac'n Buds and Kroger coarse ground black pepper. read more

Kroger Recalls 4 Of Its Spices, Seasonings

Saranya Palanisamy   | Jul 29, 2015 08:57 PM EDT

Kroger Co. has recalled four of its spices from the market due to Salmonella contamination in the products found when tested by FDA. The spices include Kroger garlic powder, Kroger ground cinnamon, Kroger Bac'n Buds and Kroger coarse ground black pepper. read more

Moderate Coffee Drinking Regularly Benefits Brain

Saranya Palanisamy   | Jul 29, 2015 08:55 PM EDT

Consuming moderate quantity of coffee everyday might give neuro-protective effects whereas increasing the quantity of intake may increase the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) which is the early symptom of Alzheimer's disease, says the study Published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. read more

Moderate Coffee Drinking Regularly Benefits Brain

Saranya Palanisamy   | Jul 29, 2015 08:55 PM EDT

Consuming moderate quantity of coffee everyday might give neuro-protective effects whereas increasing the quantity of intake may increase the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) which is the early symptom of Alzheimer's disease, says the study Published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. read more

Special Attention For Speech Therapy To Autistic Children In Schools

Saranya Palanisamy   | Jul 29, 2015 08:54 PM EDT

Federal education officials have alerted schools not to be careless about giving speech and language therapy to children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. read more

Special Attention For Speech Therapy To Autistic Children In Schools

Saranya Palanisamy   | Jul 29, 2015 08:54 PM EDT

Federal education officials have alerted schools not to be careless about giving speech and language therapy to children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. read more

A 19-year-old Lad In Utah Suffers A Rare Disease, Allergic To Food

Saranya Palanisamy   | Jul 29, 2015 08:52 PM EDT

Alex Visker, a 19 year old lad in Utah who suffers from fatigue, stomach pain, hives, extreme nausea and headache almost every day is found to be allergic to all kinds of food. read more

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