Steven Hogg

Researchers Identify 6 New Genetic Factors for Parkinson’s Disease

By Steven Hogg - Jul 29, 2014 03:54 AM EDT

Researchers at National Institutes of Health identified six new genetic factors that contribute in Parkinson's disease.

Ebola Fear Grips the World, Liberia Closes Borders

By Steven Hogg - Jul 29, 2014 03:51 AM EDT

The Ebola virus that is gripping West Africa and has led to 700 deaths and counting in the region since February has been termed as the most deadly by the World health Organization.

Abu Sayyaf Gunmen Kill 21 in Philippines

By Steven Hogg - Jul 28, 2014 12:21 PM EDT

Twenty one people were killed and several injured in the Sulu province of southern Philippines, in an attack by the Abu Sayyaf gunmen on Monday, according to military officials.

2 American Aid Workers Infected with Ebola Virus

By Steven Hogg - Jul 28, 2014 11:39 AM EDT

Two Americans aid workers in Liberia, Africa, have contracted the Ebola virus.

Trees Save More than 800 Lives Per Year

By Steven Hogg - Jul 28, 2014 08:48 AM EDT

Trees prevent 670,000 incidences of acute respiratory symptoms and save 850 human lives a year, new study has found.

Researchers Find Drug that Reduces Rejection Risk for Kidney Transplantation by Half

By Steven Hogg - Jul 28, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

Researchers at Oxford University have found a drug that would decrease the risk of rejection in those undergoing kidney transplants and also allow a less toxic treatment.

US evacuates embassy staff from Libya over security issues

By Steven Hogg - Jul 26, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

The United States has temporarily evacuated its staff from the Libyan embassy in Tripoli as fighting between rival militias intensified.

Russian Space Agency Still Struggling to Regain Control of Gecko-Carrying Satellite

By Steven Hogg - Jul 26, 2014 10:47 AM EDT

Russian Space Agency still hasn't regain control of the gecko-carrying satellite, fruit flies and other organisms.

Men Prefer Nice Women Because of Responsiveness and Desire

By Steven Hogg - Jul 26, 2014 10:43 AM EDT

Being responsive is the key to man's heart, a new research suggests.

McDonald's Faces Legal Action in Russia for High Calories in Food

By Steven Hogg - Jul 26, 2014 10:02 AM EDT

The Russian Food Regulatory body said Friday that it is suing McDonald's Corp for selling food not meeting national food safety standards.

Kerry Pushes for Cease-fire in Gaza

By Steven Hogg - Jul 25, 2014 12:42 PM EDT

The United States Secretary of State John F. Kerry is pushing for a ceasefire in the war torn Gaza strip where the Israeli offensive against Hamas on the 18th day has caused 815 Palestinian deaths and 32 soldiers and 3 civilians have died in Israel.

EU agrees on tougher economic sanctions against Russia

By Steven Hogg - Jul 25, 2014 08:44 AM EDT

The 28-member European Union has reached a preliminary agreement Friday, on tough sanctions against Russia following its unabated support of Ukrainian rebels.

Rotating Shifts Might Give You Type 2 Diabetes

By Steven Hogg - Jul 25, 2014 07:49 AM EDT

Working in shifts can increase of developing type 2 diabetes, a new research shows. The study also shows that men might be the common victim of the disease.

Study Says Dogs can Get Jealous

By Steven Hogg - Jul 24, 2014 09:00 AM EDT

Dogs can get jealous if their owner is affectionate towards other doglike objects, new study shows.

Air Algerie flight with 116 on board disappears from radar over west Africa

By Steven Hogg - Jul 24, 2014 08:06 AM EDT

An Air Algerie flight from Burkina Faso in west Africa to Algiers has disappeared , according to the official Algerian News agency.

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