IAEA chief says no internal disagreement on Fukushima report
The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Saturday that there was no internal disagreement behind the IAEA's published comprehensive report on Japan's plan to discharge contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Gov’t remains ambivalent about Fukushima water release, seafood imports
The government seems to be caught in a dilemma over its import ban on seafood from Fukushima after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) granted approval for Japan's plan to discharge treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean.
Japan pressures Korea to lift import ban on Fukushima seafood
Korea is facing growing pressure from Japan to resume imports of seafood from Fukushima, as Tokyo pushes ahead with plans to discharge treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant that was crippled by a tsunami in 2011.
Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100
Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food? True, these tiny, unassuming morsels are filling and nutritious, and as a basis of a plant-based diet, good for the planet as well. But how could the family of legumes — which includes beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas — help us live longer?
As Sudan war rages, rival sides accused of looting, diverting aid
On May 22, security officers abruptly showed up at a Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres, or MSF) warehouse in Gedaref, a city under army control in eastern Sudan.
‘Smart Drugs’ May Backfire: Study Says Taking ADHD Pills As Brain Enhancers Reduces Efficiency
There is an upward trend in the misuse of ADHD drugs as cognitive enhancers to improve productivity. Researchers warn against their use by people who do not have the neurodevelopmental condition.
No respite for Sudan civilians two months into brutal war
Since April 15, the regular army headed by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces commanded by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo have been locked in urban combat that has left whole neighbourhoods of the capital Khartoum unrecognisable.
ACL injuries: Teenagers 29 times more likely to need surgery than 20 years ago...
What is an ACL? It's one of the most important ligaments in the body if you play any kind of sport - crucial for pivoting movement, for moving off to sprint and for landing . These are all key elements in sports like football, netball, rugby, basketball... the list can go on and on!
Move to exempt doctors from punishment for medical errors draws controversy
The government's move to exempt doctors from criminal punishment in case of medical errors is stirring up arguments. Doctors say such a measure is necessary to make sure they can offer medical services to patients in a more stable environment. Objectors criticize this, saying doctors are only aiming to avoid responsibility.
The neurons that make us feel hungry
Maybe it starts with a low-energy feeling, or maybe you’re getting a little cranky. You might have a headache or difficulty concentrating. Your brain is sending you a message: You’re hungry. Find food.
