Probiotic gives long-standing protection against childhood eczema, study finds
Giving a probiotic supplement to pregnant mothers and their infants significantly reduce the chances of a child developing eczema for the first 11 years of their life, researchers have shown. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HN001) given to mothers at a late stage of pregnancy and while Read More...
New rights for flexible workers proposed
Workers on zero-hour contracts, agency employees or "gig economy" workers are to be better protected by a package of workplace reforms, the government says. Under new legislation to be introduced on Monday, staff would have to be told details of their rights from their first day in a job, including Read More...
Meditation effectively treats late-life depression: London researchers
Meditation – not just medication – is an effective treatment for elderly patients with late-life depression, London researchers say in a new study of seniors struggling with the mood disorder. Eighty-three men and women between 60 and 85 years old at London Health Sciences Centre, Read More...
The legalization of hemp and mainstream CBD is almost here
The Trump administration is expected to sign a bill that will legalize the cultivation of hemp for its cannabidiol (CBD) compound, which is touted as a magic, cure-all elixir. Analysts estimate that the US market for hemp-derived CBD will be worth nearly $600 million this year and is expected to Read More...
Record-breaking 390,000 acres auctioned off for offshore wind farming
Three developers have made history in the wind power game by buying a record of 390,000 acres of federal water for the price of $405 million. These firms will each pay $135 million to the federal government for the rights to build massive windmills in the respective slices of the ocean. This Read More...
This interactive map paints a clear picture of the world as it is
A data scientist has managed to paint an accurate picture of the world as it is with the help of an interactive map. The map compares the actual size of certain countries with that projected by the most popular map in the world. The classic Mercator projection distorts land size so that countries Read More...
Negotiators reach climate agreement to implement Paris pact
Delegates from almost 200 countries have managed to come to an agreement regarding a range of measures to help tackle climate change and bring the Paris pact to life. The summit accord outlined plans for a common rulebook for all countries to ensure their promises to cut carbon emissions and Read More...
How to meet stress and adversity with more resilience
You might have noticed how some friends or family members handle stress and adversity in a totally different way than you, and how they appear to have better self-control. While you might think that getting better at managing your emotions and increasing your self-awareness is beyond your reach, Read More...
Human rights can help fix the economy. Here's how
As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) this week, we might pause to reflect upon how relevant it is today in a world dominated by finance. “Highly”, you might Read More...
California says all city buses have to be emission free by 2040
On the heels of a dire government report published last month about climate change and its devastating impacts, many cities and states are scrambling to find ways to curb the greenhouse gas emissions that threaten their air quality, not to mention their Read More...