More than 35 countries have been hit in a surge in bird flu outbreaks since early last year, killing tens of millions of poultry, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on Tuesday. U.S. poultry and egg producers have been grappling with a record outbreak of avian flu, mainly the H5N2 strain, that has led to the culling of more than 33 million birds since December last year and
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway and General Electric have invested $22.5 million in U.S.-Israeli eVolution Networks, a provider of energy-saving software to mobile network operators. EVolution said on Tuesday the money, which came from Berkshire’s IES Holding and GE Ventures, would be used to expand into new markets, like data center energy management. The company said its system can reduce the annual energy consumption of mobile operators by up to
Like vegetarianism, diets containing modest amounts of meat are linked with a reduced risk of serious diseases like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, according to a Public Health Nutrition report published in December 2012.
Lisa Royle warned the world of just how subtle breast cancer can be, in a photo that’s now gone viral.
Amid all the late-night rose ceremonies, endless alcohol, and frequent traveling, how do “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” contestants squeeze in healthy eating and exercise?
Single moms face higher health risks – but the association is weaker in certain parts of the world, a new study reveals.
As the gluten-free diet trend crests its mighty wave, and Celiac disease (the autoimmune syndrome that affects digestion of the grain protein) becomes a more common diagnosis, pharmaceutical companies are working hard to develop a pill as a first line of defense against symptoms of accidental ingestion — like headaches, bloating, abdominal pain, joint pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
The Scottish Football Association have passed Dave King as fit and proper to hold directorship at Rangers.
League Two champions Burton have added a prestigious pre-season friendly with Benfica to their preparations for the 2015-16 season.
Wentworth is much more than just a Championship golf course, says Sky Sports’ Bruce Critchley.
