Reading and Writing in Free Time Improve Mental Health of Schoolchildren Posted November 14, 2018 Schoolchildren who read and write in their leisure time have better mental health, according to a study done in the United Kingdom. The National Literacy Trust…
Antibiotics May Cure Appendicitis without Surgery Posted November 13, 2018 A recent study claims that most cases of appendicitis can be treated with antibiotics instead of surgery. Appendicitis is a condition wherein the appendix, or a small tube atta…
Denmark Considers Labeling Food According to Climate Change Impact Posted November 12, 2018 Denmark has proposed plans to label food according to its impact on climate change and the environment. Danish officials proposed making it mandatory for super…
Company That Delivers News via Audio Partners with Major Newspapers Posted November 11, 2018 A company that presents articles in audio format has recently partnered with major news outlets The New York Times and The Economist. News Over Audio…
Michael Kors to Acquire Italian Fashion Brand Versace Posted November 10, 2018 US fashion group Michael Kors Holdings Limited is buying Italian luxury brand Versace [ver-SAH-cheh]. Versace is a 40-year…
Study: Mediterranean Diet Promotes Mental Health Posted November 9, 2018 A recent study has concluded that following the Mediterranean diet can have a positive effect on mental health. Researchers from University College London (UCL) analyzed 41 obs…
World’s Largest Model Aircraft Collection Donated to Shannon Airport Posted November 8, 2018 Michael Kelly from Limerick, Ireland, donated the biggest private collection of model aircraft to the Shannon Airport last September. The collection included 2,300 model aircra…
Study: Household Cleaners May Increase Risk of Childhood Obesity Posted November 7, 2018 Using household cleaning products may increase the risk of obesity in children, a new study suggests. University of Alberta researchers monitored 757 children from infa…
Largest Dinosaur Skeleton Found and Assembled in Japan Posted November 6, 2018 Scientists have pieced together the remains of the Mukawaryu, the largest dinosaur found in Japan. Researchers from the Hokkaido University Museum and…
Amazon Launches E-commerce Operations in Turkey Posted November 5, 2018 American e-commerce giant Amazon launched its services in Turkey on September 19. The company’s new Turkish website, Amazon.com.tr, is now up and running and f…