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.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog Is American Kennel Club’s Newest Breed
The American Kennel Club, or AKC, has named another kind of dog to its registry.
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Buddhist Women in Nepal Practice Kung Fu for Self-Defense, Strength
Buddhist nuns in Nepal are once again performing martial arts for the public after a five-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Serious Is Bird Flu Outbreak?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu.
Study: Around Half of US Teens Always Online
Nearly half of American teenagers – children ages 13 to 17 – say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health.
Why Is SoftBank Investing in the US?
Japanese business leader Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump recently met at Trump’s property, Mar-a-Lago, in the southeastern U.S. state of Florida.
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New US Food Guidelines: Eat Less Meat, More Beans
For a healthy diet, people should eat more beans, peas and lentils.