Health

Lost in space: Astronauts struggle to regain bone density

Astronauts lose decades' worth of bone mass in space that many do not recover even after a year back on Earth, researchers said Thursday, warning that it could be a "big concern" for future missions to Mars.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Europe faces virus upsurge as cases soar in Americas

Europe is facing an upsurge in coronavirus cases, the World Health Organization warned on Thursday, as the disease continued its rampage through the Americas.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Virus cases surge in Americas as IMF warns of economic carnage

More than 78,000 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the US and in Brazil alone Wednesday, as the IMF laid out the unprecedented economic devastation caused by the global pandemic and the WHO warned the number of infections ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Europe prepares post-corona, socially-distanced culture-fest

You may need a face mask to see the Mona Lisa. You will have your temperature taken at the Colosseum in Rome. And to see views of Paris from the Eiffel Tower might require taking the stairs.

Surgery

Students edge China jobs race by a nose

Battling for jobs with millions of other new graduates, Chinese students are turning to plastic surgery for an advantage—with one clinic offering noses inspired by the Eiffel Tower.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Being in awe can expand time and enhance well-being

whether it's the breathtaking scope of the Grand Canyon, the ethereal beauty of the Aurora Borealis, or the exhilarating view from the top of the Eiffel Tower – at some point in our lives we've all had the feeling of ...

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