Outdoor air pollution tied to millions of preterm births
Scientists have published a major study which links outdoor air pollution with 2.7 million preterm births per year. The study, which was led by…
Muslim environmentalists give their religion — and their mosques — a fresh coat of green
Marrakech’s Koutoubia mosque has soaked up the Moroccan sun for nearly 900 years. Now it also puts those rays to work generating clean electricity.…
Background noise may hinder toddlers’ ability to learn words
Background speech hindered toddlers’ ability to learn words, according to a new study.Credit: © angiolina / Fotolia The environments children are in, including how…
Fluoride consumption linked to diabetes using mathematical models
Fluoridation with sodium fluoride could be a contributing factor to diabetes rates, as the chemical is a known preservative of blood glucose.Credit: © Dmitry…
Drinking more water associated with numerous dietary benefits, study finds
Drinking water (stock image).Credit: © ampyang / Fotolia For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and…
Dealing with Colds & Flu In Ramadan
Colds and flu are like grass snakes, they are not harmful as such but they have the potential to nail you down onto your…