The United Nations has entered the discussion on the issue of drug-resistant diseases, which are believed responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths every year. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in fact referred to antimicrobial resistance as a “fundamental threat” to global health at a recent UN General Assembly meeting. Officials at the recent meeting…
Female boxing has gained serious momentum over recent years and one of the biggest rising stars hails from Zambia. Catherine Phiri debuted in the ring on July 25, 2011, defeating fellow Zambian fighter Esther Chalwe. Five years later, Phiri would make history after dethroning current Mexican champion Yazmin Rivas. Phiri became the first Zambian female…
Hedgehogs are becoming the newest pet! These cute, prickly, and exotic creatures are becoming all the rave in households. So what do you need to know when considering a hedgehog as a pet? Types of Hedgehogs There are four common domesticated species when it comes to these furry friends. Species: Atelerix albiventris – hybrids…
After 14 years playing for the Ivory Coast, Yaya Toure has decided he has played his last game of international football. Widely regarded as the greatest footballer to ever come out of Africa, Toure debuted for his national squad in 2004 and went on to appear in 113 international matches for the Elephants. Throughout…
People put a lot of effort into protecting their bodies from viruses, but they may not be doing enough. A recent study released by Cambridge University suggests that people are more likely to contract the herpes virus and the influenza virus in the morning. The study also found that people with erratic sleep schedules are…
Timbuktu is sometimes talked about as a mythical place. Its location on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Mali gives it a unique feel, and its strategic positioning on the Niger River made it an important center of trade in the past. While it may have lost some of its magic, the name…
Vitiligo, a.k.a. the “Michael Jackson disease,” affects around 0.5-1% of the world’s population. Most commonly reported in India, where an estimated 8.8% of the population suffer from some form of the disease, this non-treatable skin condition is caused by the depigmentation of the skin. The condition causes one’s body to suffer from “milky” patches throughout…
Style has elevated the world to new heights for centuries, which is why Fashion Week is so popular. As this travelling show takes the world by storm each year by frequenting nearly every corner of the planet, both mogul and startup designers are pitted against each other in an artistic way that continually…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there have been no new cases of yellow fever in the two African nations which have been battling a yellow fever epidemic since December 2015. As of September 2, Angola has had no new confirmed cases since June 23, and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had…
Animal behaviorists and biologists are continually learning about the degree of intelligence that animals possess. The list of intelligent animals that often come to mind include chimpanzees, dolphins, and dogs. Some may have heard the phrase, “an elephant never forgets.” Along with having amazing memory, pachyderms have recently demonstrated emotional behavior that came…
