WHO Launches New Cancer Drug Plan for Children
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new service, or platform, to provide free cancer medicines to thousands of children in less wealthy nations.
Nepal Increases Cost of Permits to Climb Everest
The government of Nepal has increased the cost of a permit to climb Mount Everest by about one-third.
George Washington – the First President
George Washington was the first president of the United States. He served from 1789 to 1797.
How to Lower Your Risk of Dementia Starting in Middle Age
New research suggests the risk of Americans developing dementia over a lifetime may be much higher than once thought.
Study Finds India’s Tiger Population Doubled in 12 Years
A recent study says India has doubled its tiger population in 12 years.
What is the Best Kind of Yoga for Beginners?
The activity called yoga means different things to different people around the world.
Health Experts Seek New Ways to Identify and Treat Obesity
A group of international experts is proposing a new way to define and identify obesity – a medical condition linked to having too much body fat.
Astronauts Stay Busy on International Space Station Awaiting Flight Home
Two American astronauts awaiting their return flight from the International Space Station (ISS) have stayed busy carrying out a series of scientific experiments.
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The American South Gets ‘Once-in-a Lifetime’ Snow and Cold
People in the southern U.S. state of Florida are used to warm, sunny weather. But on January 21, Floridians saw a rare sight: snow on their beaches.
Red Coloring Linked to Cancer Risk Banned in US Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a chemical widely used to color some food products red.