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Heart disease cure news 2018: Researchers discover gene that prevents heart disease
Researchers pinpoint gene responsible for preventing heart disease.
Alzheimer's cure news 2018: Scientists successfully reverse Alzheimer's in mice by blocking specific enzyme, treatment could lead to effective treatment in humans
Scientists were able to successfully reverse effects of Alzheimer's in mice by blocking a specific gene associated with amyloid plaque buildup in the brain.
Indian bishops condemn rise in religion-based hate crime
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has spoken out against the dangers of a Hindu-nationalist agenda and 'monoculturalism'. It comes alongside a recognition by the Indian government of a spike in religiously-motivated hate crime.
Telltale internet message may have foreshadowed Florida school massacre
New details about the troubled background and gun ownership of the suspect, Nikolas Cruz, emerged as he appeared in court to face formal charges of carrying out the second-deadliest mass shooting at a public school in US history.
Mexico diocese evacuates nuns from ultra-violent city after multiple killings
A Catholic diocese in southern Mexico has withdrawn all of its nuns from the violence-ridden city of Chilapa, following the killing of two of its priests earlier this month.
Now Desmond Tutu has resigned as Oxfam ambassador
He resigned yesterday as an ambassador for the aid agency saying he was 'deeply disappointed' about the charity's handling of a sex scandal.
'Unseen': How this Christian charity is using a moving film to tackle Ireland's youth suicide problem
An international Christian charity, Christ in Youth, will be hosting worldwide premieres of its award-winning new film 'Unseen' which examines the effects of suicide among young people in Ireland.
'Miracle springs': What should Christians make of Fiji's healing waters?
A 'miracle spring' in eastern Fiji supposedly possesses healing properties, cited by many in the majority Christian country as a gift from God. The waters have now attracted global attention â so is it real 'healing' or a hoax?
President Zuma's resignation a 'golden opportunity', says South African bishop: 'We have a country to build'
South Africa must seize the 'golden opportunity' of former President Jacob Zuma's resignation, to move forward and 'start afresh', the archbishop of Cape Town has said.
21 Christian martyrs beheaded by ISIS honoured at Egyptian church inauguration
Today will see the inauguration of an Egyptian church dedicated to the 21 Christians beheaded by ISIS on the Libyan coast in 2015.
Flu cure news 2018: Special type of ultraviolet light kills airborne influenza, study finds
Researchers discover a new way to curb flu infection by using a special type of ultraviolet light.
Site of Jesus' baptism to be cleared of mines after half a century
An ancient site revered as the location where Jesus was baptised may be reopened to the public as a massive de-mining programme gets under way.
UN aid workers carried out 60,000 rapes in a decade
UN staff have carried out thousands of rapes all around the world, a former official claimed on Tuesday.
Israeli police recommend indicting Benjamin Netanyahu over corruption claims
The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year premiership has been threatened by corruption allegations after Israel's police recommended that he be indicted on charges of bribery and breach of trust.
Muslim teens sentenced to studying Qur'an references to Virgin Mary after mocking Christianity
In a refreshing twist on blasphemy sentences from the Middle East, three Lebanese teenagers who were charged with insulting Christianity have been given the unusual sentence of studying the references to the Virgin Mary found in the Quran.