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Go green: People who live near trees on city streets are healthier, researchers say
Researchers have shown that trees have another benefit: living near them can make a person healthier both physically and psychologically.
Cheap oral vaccine prevents cholera?
A clinical trial involving an inexpensive oral vaccine has proven to be effective in preventing cases of cholera.
Gene therapy can be used to treat congenital deafness - study
Congenital deafness may soon be corrected, thanks to a gene therapy technique developed by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital.
Asbestos found in crayons and kids' toys
Traces of asbestos have been found in crayons and children's toys, according to a report from EWG Action Fund.
Why acting humble sometimes hurts others
Why is encouragement so hard to accept? Martin Saunders learns to take a compliment.
Israeli scientists create world's smallest Bible whose text could fit on tip of a pen
The world's smallest version of the Bible, conceived by Uri Sivan and Ohad Zohar, was created by scientists from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, located in Northern Israel.
Heroin-related deaths rise by 300 percent in the United States
Cases of heroin-related deaths in the U.S. have significantly risen by almost 300 percent in the past years,and now a new national report has revealed that heroin use is not just limited to a specific age or income level group.
Anxiety is genetically inherited, claims study based on monkey brain scans
In a study of monkeys, scientists found anxiety to be an inheritable trait.
Harry Potter and the Christian concern: seven things we no longer seem worried about
Christians often panic about cultural phenomena, but the 'concern' seems to burn itself out, writes Martin Saunders
Alcoholism prevention: New mobile app helps curb alcohol problems
"The Alcohol Tracker," a new mobile app, has been designed to help alcohol drinkers know when it's time to stop.
Vitamin D Deficiency news: Black and obese people need more vitamin D, research claims
A new research report has found that the standard recommendation on the daily vitamin D requirement is not enough to establish healthy levels of the vitamin in black and obese individuals.
Huawei Honor 7 sales update news: Sold like hot cakes in China and is now out of stock
Huawei's Honor 7 had its very first flash sale in China on July 7, and the sales have been very impressive. According to a report from Android Authority, all 200,000 available units of the device rapidly sold out in just a couple of minutes.
NYSE trading resumes after 4-hour delay
The New York Stock Exchange went back online at 3:10 p.m. EST last Wednesday, July 8, after a technical glitch caused nearly four hours of downtime.
Doomsday fears vanish as giant asteroid buzzes past Earth 270,000 miles away
On July 7, an asteroid called 2015 HM10 came close to the Earth, triggering some to worry about possible doom. As it turned out, the asteroid did not lead to world destruction some feared about.
10 Bible verses for when you feel afraid
We all go through times when we feel afraid; whether it's anxiety about the future, or real fear about a certain situation. Here are ten Bible verses to remind you that God is faithful, whatever our circumstances.
Communicating with your pet dog: 'Smart harness' allows humans and dogs to understand each other better
Humans can now understand dogs better, thanks to a technology developed by U.S. researchers.