Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter pain-reliever, does not work in the treatment of osteoarthritis, a joint disorder afflicting tens of millions of elderly people, according to a study released Friday. When taken on its own to…
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Aboriginal painter, aged 105, happy to see her art make its mark
Australian artist Loongkoonan only began painting aged about 95, little more than 10 years on her works have electrified the indigenous art scene and are now being exhibited overseas. The softly-spoken centenarian, who as an…
Nike unwraps new self-tying shoe
US sporting goods giant Nike unveiled Wednesday its first shoe that ties itself, the HyperAdapt 1.0, which will go on sale at the end of 2016. Sensors at the heel level activate the lacing when…
Denmark is the happiest country in the World!
Denmark, closely followed by Switzerland, is the happiest country in the world while crisis-torn Syria and Burundi are the most miserable, according to a global ranking released Wednesday. The 2016 World Happiness Report seeks to…
#Travel: Niger’s legacy of legendary horses lives on
Niamey’s dusty racing track is a far cry from the nation’s equine glory days when horses bred in the country enjoyed international fame. But the legacy of Niger’s most famous stallion Dokin Iska Dan Filingue…
Alzheimer’s ‘lost’ memories may be recoverable: study
Sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease may not have “lost” their memories, but could simply have difficulty accessing them, say researchers, who Wednesday unveiled a possible treatment that could one day offer a cure to the ravages…
#Travel: Arctic Circle proves a unlikely surfing hotspot
More than a thousand surfers come each year to the Arctic waters in northern Norway, even during winter, when the conditions provide extreme sports enthusiasts with a unique experience. At Unstad, on the island of…
Instagram scraps chronological feed order
Instagram is to give up its chronological order for photo and video feeds because too many people miss posts, opting instead for an order based on users’ preferences, the company has said. “People miss on…
PlayStation virtual reality gear to launch in October
Sony on Tuesday said it plans to make virtual reality mainstream with the October release of PlayStation VR headgear priced at $399. “Virtual reality represents a new frontier for gaming; one that will forever change…
Mariah Carey to turn life into reality series
Mariah Carey announced Tuesday that she would star in a reality television series about her upcoming tour and marriage. The pop diva known for her soaring five-octave range said that the E! entertainment network would…