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White births in US no longer in majority: census

Whites still make up just under half of all US births

White births in the United States are no longer in the majority, according to US Census Bureau data made public Thursday.

‘Good’ cholesterol doctrine may be flawed: study

High concentrations of HDL are one of the big markers for blood tests

Researchers on Thursday challenged a tenet of modern medicine that higher levels of “good” cholesterol automatically boost cardiovascular health.

White births in US no longer in majority: census

Whites still make up just under half of all US births

White births in the United States are no longer in the majority, according to US Census Bureau data made public Thursday.

‘Good’ cholesterol doctrine may be flawed: study

High concentrations of HDL are one of the big markers for blood tests

Researchers on Thursday challenged a tenet of modern medicine that higher levels of “good” cholesterol automatically boost cardiovascular health.

Common antibiotic boosts death risk: study

Antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and STDs may boost risk of death

A popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the risk of death, a US study said Wednesday.

Common antibiotic boosts death risk: study

Antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and STDs may boost risk of death

A popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the risk of death, a US study said Wednesday.

Paralysed woman drinks coffee with thought-guided robot arm

Scientists in the United States have enabled a paralysed woman to drink coffee with a thought-controlled robotic arm

Scientists in the United States have enabled a paralysed woman to lift a drink to her lips with a thought-controlled robotic arm, boosting hopes that tetraplegics may regain their independence.

Paralysed woman drinks coffee with thought-guided robot arm

Scientists in the United States have enabled a paralysed woman to drink coffee with a thought-controlled robotic arm

Scientists in the United States have enabled a paralysed woman to lift a drink to her lips with a thought-controlled robotic arm, boosting hopes that tetraplegics may regain their independence.

High blood pressure affects 1 in 3: WHO

Canada and the United States have the fewest patients with high blood pressure, the WHO said

One in three adults suffers from high blood pressure, a key cause of strokes and heart disease, according to World Health Organisation figures released on Wednesday.

High blood pressure affects 1 in 3: WHO

Canada and the United States have the fewest patients with high blood pressure, the WHO said

One in three adults suffers from high blood pressure, a key cause of strokes and heart disease, according to World Health Organisation figures released on Wednesday.