Ochakovo brewery accused of pollution says water test flawed
Russia`s Ochakovo brewery, which was accused by the environmental regulator of polluting a river in Moscow, said the water tests were flawed, the company press service said Tuesday.
Bird flu antibodies found in migrant birds in Siberia
Experts have discovered bird flu antibodies in migrant birds in five Siberian regions, a spokesman for the local veterinary regulator said Tuesday.
Scientists: Warming causing gray whales to lose weight
Scientists on the US Pacific coast are increasingly observing emaciated gray whales in what they fear is a sign that global warming is wreaking havoc in the whales` Bering Sea summer feeding grounds.
Sun is not to blame for global warming: study
Scientists on Wednesday said that the rise in global temperatures that has been detected over the past two decades cannot be blamed on the Sun, a theory espoused by climate-change sceptics.
Fat switch may offer new obesity approach
Helping switch on an energy-burning type of fat called brown fat may offer a way to prevent obesity, researchers reported on Tuesday.
Study links breast cancer to western diet in Chinese women
A "western" diet heavy on red meat, starches and sweets is linked to a rise in breast cancer among post-menopausal Chinese woman, according to a study by US and Chinese researchers released Tuesday.
Japan seeks stress-free tuna for finer dining
Japanese researchers are looking for ways to reduce stress levels in tuna caught in nearby waters, so they taste better when they hit the plate.
Cancer-killing virus fights liver tumors
A genetically engineered herpes virus, designed to kill cancer cells but leave normal tissue unharmed, has shown early promise in clinical tests, scientists said on Saturday.
Tobacco taxes in America may go to child health
The nation`s 45 million smokers will probably help pay for the spending increase that Democrats want for children`s health insurance, say analysts familiar with deliberations on Capitol Hill.
Burger King to use trans-fat-free oil
Burger King said Friday it will use trans-fat-free cooking oil at all its U.S. restaurants by the end of next year, following in the footsteps of other leading fast-food restaurants.
Impotence could lead to rhinos` extinction
Low sperm counts and other reproductive problems are preventing pregnancy among Malaysia`s endangered rhinos, a worrying trend that wildlife experts say could hasten its extinction.
Genetic screening fails women trying for IVF birth
Genetic screening, often seen as the best hope for older women undergoing IVF treatment to have a child, is ineffective and actually reduces rates of pregnancies, scientists said on Wednesday.
China pressured World Bank to cut deadly pollution figures
Research showing that 750,000 people die prematurely in China each year from pollution was cut from a World Bank report following pressure from Beijing, the Financial Times said Tuesday.
Scientists: Don`t identify banana smell? Maybe it`s Alzheimer`s
Difficulty identifying common smells such as lemon, banana and cinnamon may be the first sign of Alzheimer`s disease, according to a study that could lead to scratch-and-sniff tests to determine a person`s risk for the progressive brain disorder.
Multiple unhealthy habits best addressed together
People who simultaneously attempt to stop smoking, reduce their sodium intake and increase exercise may be more successful than those who try to change these lifestyle factors one at a time, Texas-based researchers report.
Cholesterol drugs act against diabetic nerve pain
New evidence suggests the same drugs that help reduce levels of artery-clogging cholesterol might prevent nerve damage brought on by diabetes, Australian researchers said on Friday.
Baby manta ray at Japan aquarium died because of its father abuse
A giant manta ray baby that was believed to be the first born in captivity died Thursday after being abused by its father, Japanese keepers said.
Glacial lake vanishes mysteriously in southern Chile
A five-acre glacial lake in Chile`s southern Andes has disappeared - and scientists want to know why.
15-year-old surgeon performed a filmed Caesarean section in India
The 15-year-old son of two doctors performed a filmed Caesarean section birth under his parents` watch in southern India in an apparent bid to gain a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest surgeon.
The Government post to oversee coordination of spending on diabetics treatment
One out of every eight U.S. federal health care dollars is spent treating people with diabetes, a study found, and advocates are calling for the creation of a government post to oversee coordination of spending on treatment and prevention among federal agencies.
Pentagon may drop mental health question
U.S. troops would no longer be asked to reveal previous mental health treatment when applying for security clearances under a proposal being considered by the
China says faces threat from illegal blood sales
China still faces a problem with the illegal sale of blood to hospitals, the Health Ministry said on Thursday, years after such trade sparked an AIDS outbreak in the central province of Henan.
Panel rejects new weight-loss drug
Federal health advisers unanimously rejected a weight-loss drug Wednesday after hearing testimony that it increases the risk of suicidal thoughts, even in patients without a history of depression.
China plays down extent of food safety troubles
China played down the country`s food-safety problems on Tuesday but at the same time showed off room after room of confiscated fakes, indicating the extent of the challenge it faces to clean up the industry.
Spacecraft sends new evidence of water on Mars
An orbiting spacecraft has sent back new evidence for the presence of water on Mars.