On World Animal Day (Oct. 4), World Animal Protection announced the amplification of its global movement to reduce tourist demand for cruel animal entertainment attractions.
Its latest, the…
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Careless tourists run the risk of introducing alien bacteria to cave ecosystems that can be devastating, according to Javad Nezamdoust of Iranian Cave and Speleological Association.…
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A Thai trade delegation, comprising private sector investors, has expressed interest in financing tourism projects in the port city of Anzali, Mazandaran Province.
During a visit to the…
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Japanese companies looking to reach foreign visitors could soon get some help from robots.
Kinki Nippon Tourist is partnering with Japanese technology firm FueTrek to make robot translators…
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Free tablets will be provided for students with low vision, said Majid Qadami, head of the Special Education Organization of Iran.
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The Iranian Red Crescent Society conducted one-week specialized courses in Sudden Onset Disaster operations for its rescue teams. “The programs aimed to enhance skills and proficiency of the teams…
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The first patient has been treated in Britain in a pioneering trial of a new treatment derived from embryonic stem cells designed for patients with a condition that can cause blindness.
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Iranian money manager Mona Hajialiasghar is chief operating officer of Kardan Investment Bank, which oversees about $300 million invested in Iran.
With the historic nuclear agreement signed…
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Annually, 46% of deaths among Iranians are attributed to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In other words, CVDs are the leading cause of mortality in the country, said Ahmad Kousha, head of the…
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A five-year-old girl, who had a life threatening heart condition has made a full recovery, thanks to an innovative technique used by a surgeon in the United States.
In March, Mia Gonzalez…
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Iranian youngsters are becoming less inclined towards marriage.
Traditionally, families and relatives shoulder the responsibility of arranging marriages for their children, whereas today,…
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Annually, 10,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the country of whom 1.3% lose their lives to the disease, said Dr. Kazem Zendeh Del, director of National Cancer Registration Program.…
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A healthy diet is the key to keeping the liver in good condition, says Fatemeh Nejatbakhsh, faculty member of the Department of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science. …
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Ocean Conservancy released a report last week that proposes a four-point solution to cutting ocean plastic waste by 45 percent by 2025 with the ultimate goal of eradicating the issue by 2035.
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Every single one of Iran’s 31 provinces suffers from drought to some extent, according to the director of National Drought Warning and Monitoring Center.
Speaking to ISNA, Shahrokh Fateh…
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The forest fires blanketing Malaysia, Singapore and large parts of Indonesia in choking haze are on track to become among the worst on record, NASA warns.
The region has suffered for years…
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An official has dismissed reports that wastewater from Kish Island has been seeping into the Persian Gulf and sought to clarify “the misunderstanding”. Head of Kish Island’s Department of…
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Management programs for Hamoun Wetlands in Sistan-Baluchestan Province and Choghakhor and Helleh wetlands in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari Province are expected to be ready by next month, increasing the…
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The average years of study per person is eight in Iran and measures should be taken to enhance the rate, said Ali Baqerzadeh Farouji, deputy education minister and head of the Literacy Movement…
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Epilepsy prevalence in Iran is three times more than the European average, says Dr. Kourosh Gharagozli, head of the Iranian Epilepsy Association.
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In the last decade, single-child families are becoming common in Iran. At present, 33% of families have only one child, says Dr. Munes Sayyah, a member of the Supreme Council of Cultural…
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Anyone infected with HIV should begin antiretroviral treatment soon after diagnosis, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in new guidelines that could help avert more than 21 million…
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Four workshops to train therapists in treatment of alcoholics are underway at150 Addiction Treatment Centers.
The 4-day workshops which began last week will train therapists on how to deal…
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A new proposal on traffic fines that seeks stiffer penalties for various traffic violations has been sent to the government for approval, says Mehdi Yadi Hamedani, Secretary of the High Council…
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Swedish researchers say for every extra 10 cm of height, a woman’s risk of developing cancer rises by 18% and a man’s by 11%.
The taller you are, the more likely you are to develop cancer,…
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