How parents help toddlers catch up on language skills
A conversation about the day's events can play a critical role in a toddler's language development.
Nov 6, 2014
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Archive: 06/11/2014
UN health agency sounds alarm over needs for elderly
The explosion in the world's ageing population presents herculean challenges for health systems, especially in poorer countries, the UN's World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Thursday.
Nov 6, 2014
AstraZeneca profits tumble in third quarter
British pharmaceuticals group AstraZeneca announced on Thursday a slump in quarterly profits, in part on higher investment costs, but raised its outlook for full-year revenues.
Nov 6, 2014
Cellular extensions with a large effect: Study explains the link between cilia and diabetes
Tiny extensions on cells, cilia, play an important role in insulin release, according to a new study, which is published in Nature Communications. The researchers report that the cilia of beta cells in the pancreas are covered ...
Nov 6, 2014
Despite losses, GMO label backers aren't quitting
Not even Oregon's backyard chicken owners and vegan foodies had enough money and clout to persuade voters to require labeling of genetically modified foods.
Nov 6, 2014
New airport security screening method more than 20 times as successful at detecting deception
Airport security agents using a new conversation-based screening method caught mock airline passengers with deceptive cover stories more than 20 times as often as agents who used the traditional method of examining body language ...
Nov 6, 2014
