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By using the body mass index, illnesses and unhealthy habits can be missed
Justin Trudeau deals with fallout of losing UN Security Council race to Ireland
Canada’s second failed attempt to win seat raises questions about foreign policy
Why we should all care about the loss of bees
The decline of the insects could make things even worse as we face a sixth great extinction
Ireland wins award for community sponsorship of refugees
Pilot programme last year called on communities to sponsor Syrian refugee family
Material breakthrough promises faster internet speeds using less power
Potential for use of light-transmitting material in smartphones and other devices
One-third diagnosed with asthma do not have condition, study shows
Many people misdiagnosed with the asthma, while others recover to the extent condition is no longer active, say experts
New treatment can halt aggressive multiple sclerosis
Scientists describe results of a trial involving patients with the disease as ‘very exciting’
Canadian experiment defies orthodox approach to homelessness
Placing homeless directly into housing has had high success rate, says visiting academic
Plight of the bumblebee: climate change puts insect at risk
Researchers say bees dying out as they fail to migrate north to escape rising temperatures
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