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Dieting may slow metabolism – but it doesn’t ruin it

Feb 24, 2021 10:43

The loss of lean tissue (muscle) when you diet – which burns around 15-25 calories per kilogram each day – lowers resting metabolic rate, meaning you need fewer calories than you previously did. But the body also deliberately slows down metabolism to preserve energy stores and minimize weight loss.
Recommendations for regional action to combat marine plastic pollution

Feb 17, 2021 09:44

In recent years, images of whales and sea turtles starving to death after ingesting plastic waste or becoming entangled in so-called ghost nets have led to a growing awareness of the crisis of marine plastic pollution.
Fossil fuel pollution caused nearly 1 in 5 premature deaths in 2018, study finds

Feb 17, 2021 09:31

Researchers at universities in the U.K. and at Harvard University estimated that, in 2018, 8.7 million people died prematurely due to pollution released by fossil fuels, or about 18 percent of total global deaths that year.
Larger panel finds more gene mutations, treatment targets for leukemia

Feb 08, 2021 10:24

Investigators said a gene panel that looks for about 10 times the number of cancer-causing genes as panels currently used to diagnose and fine tune treatment for a variety of cancers is effective at identifying problematic genes in the most common leukemia.
Jesus (PBUH) – The Misunderstood Messiah

Dec 25, 2020 09:19

Special feature on the occasion of Christmas
UN report says almost 2 bln depend on health centers without basic water services

Dec 17, 2020 14:02

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned around 1.8 billion people are at heightened risk of COVID-19 and other diseases because they use or work in health care facilities without basic water services. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General said “Working in a health care facility without water, sanitation and hygiene is akin to sending nurses and doctors to work without personal protective equipment.”
Why are some scientists turning away from brain scans?

Dec 16, 2020 15:35

Researchers have realized a person’s brain scan results can differ from day to day – even under identical conditions – casting a doubt on how to document consistent patterns. With so many questions being raised, some researchers are acknowledging the scans’ limitations and working to overcome them or simply turning to other tests.
Migration, molt affect how birds change their colors

Nov 12, 2020 09:45

In late summer and autumn, millions of birds fly above our heads, often at night, winging their way toward their wintering grounds. Before the journey, many birds molt their bright feathers, replacing them with a more subdued palette. Watching this molt led scientists to wonder how feather color changes relate to the migrations many birds undertake twice each year.
A long, uneven and uncertain ascent

Oct 26, 2020 16:21

Except for China, where output is expected to exceed 2019 levels this year, output in both advanced economies and emerging market and developing economies is projected to remain below 2019 levels even next year. Countries that rely more on contact-intensive services and oil exporters face weaker recoveries compared to manufacturing-led economies.
Damage of single use plastic usage during pandemic ‘will last forever’

Oct 01, 2020 11:08

Environment campaigners have said action is needed to limit the use of “unnecessary” single-use plastic during the pandemic. During lockdown many chains banned the use of reusable cups for safety reasons, while disposable face masks have been found dropped on beaches.