More oil fissures are found in Lake Baikal`s bedrock
Scientists have found two more cracks in the bedrock of Siberia`s Lake Baikal from which crude oil seeps into the lake, bringing the total to three, an expedition member said on Tuesday.
Whale playground offers glimpse into Russia`s melting Arctic
A young whale pokes its melon-shaped head into the cool morning air near this remote island, a sign its herd is thriving despite mounting threats in Russia`s melting Arctic.
Men past 40 face fertility problems
Couples trying to have a baby when the man is over 40 will have more difficulty conceiving than if he is younger, French researchers said on Sunday.
Twins born six weeks apart in India
Twins born in eastern India almost six weeks apart and of the opposite sex are doing well despite low birth weights, doctors said, according to a report Sunday.
Over 30 children hospitalized with virus in Siberia, 2 died
A total of 32 kindergarten children have been hospitalized with a virus in Russia`s Republic of Khakassia, in south Siberia, where two children earlier this week.
Weight-loss drugs may harm developing brain
A drug from a new class of weight-loss treatments disrupted wiring needed for brain development in young mice, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, raising concerns about using such medications in children.
Australia`s Koalas at risk from climate change
Koalas are threatened by the rising level of carbon dioxide pollution in the atmosphere because it saps nutrients from the eucalyptus leaves they feed on, a researcher said Wednesday.
EV71 virus has caused deaths in Vietnam
A virus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease has infected around 400 people in Vietnam this year and led to an unknown number of deaths, a health official in the communist country said Tuesday.
Greenpeace wants moratorium on palm oil expansion in Indonesia
Greenpeace called for a moratorium Monday on the expansion of palm oil plantations in Indonesia`s rainforests and peat-lands, warning that soaring world demand is creating an environmental crisis.
Cholera kills 67 in Kenya
A cholera outbreak in Kenya has killed 67 people so far this year, while a fungus has wiped out up to 20 percent of the country`s annual rice production, United Nations agencies said on Friday.
Climate change increases cataract blindness risk
Climate change will increase the risk of people losing their sight through cataracts because of higher levels of ultraviolet rays, an expert said Monday.
Couch-potato kids run risk of heart disease as teens
Young children who lead sedentary lifestyles are up to six times likelier to be at serious risk of heart disease later in life than active peers, according to a study released Friday.
Russia orders probe into Lake Baikal mill pollution
The Russian prosecutor`s office has launched an inquiry into a paper and pulp mill suspected of polluting Lake Baikal, the world`s largest freshwater reserve, officials said Thursday.
Vitamin pills don`t cut lung cancer risk
People who take vitamin supplements are just as likely as those who don`t to develop lung cancer, and vitamin E supplements may actually slightly raise the risk, researchers said on Friday.
Adult sexual problems linked to childhood spanking
Children whose parents spank them or otherwise inflict physical punishment may be more likely to have sexual problems later, according to research to be presented Thursday to the American Psychological Association.
Over 80 children hospitalized from kindergarten in East Siberia
Eighty six children have been hospitalized, with five in a serious condition, following an outbreak of food poisoning at a kindergarten in East Siberia, a local official said on Friday.
Study: Drinking makes heart grow more sorrowful
The age-old belief goes that alcohol helps people drown their sorrows, but in truth the bottle only makes bad memories linger, a Japanese study said Friday.
New discovery in battle against AIDS
Researchers have found another handle that the AIDS virus uses to attack cells, and said this one may explain how it gets into the gut, where it hides out and multiplies for a full assault on the body.
WHO to recommend ways to reduce harm of alcohol
World Health Organization (WHO) experts will recommend ways to fight dangers linked to alcohol, including heart and liver disease, road accidents, suicides and sexually-transmitted infections, a spokeswoman said on Friday.
Female smokers `double in Russia`
Smoking rates have more than doubled in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union, researchers say.
Girl switches blood type after liver transplant in first know case
An Australian girl spontaneously switched blood groups and adopted her donor`s immune system following a liver transplant in the first known case of its type, doctors treating her said Thursday.
New tree species found in Madagascar
A self-destructing palm tree that flowers once every 100 years and then dies has been discovered on the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, botanists said Thursday.
Russian scientists: Cockroaches grow faster in space
Cockroaches conceived in space onboard the Russian Foton-M bio satellite have developed faster and become hardier than `terrestrial` ones, a research supervisor said on Thursday.
Mediterranean diet wards off asthma, allergy: study
Children of women who eat a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits and vegetables while pregnant are far less likely to develop asthma or allergies later in life, Greek researchers said on Tuesday.
Scientists: Columbus spread syphilis in Europe
New genetic evidence supports the theory that Christopher Columbus brought syphilis to Europe from the New World, U.S. researchers said on Monday, reviving a centuries-old debate about the origins of the disease.