Washington [US], December 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The Energy Department announced the first sale of 18 million barrels of oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) aimed at reducing pump prices of fuel that had hit seven-year highs and raised inflation woes.
Barcelona [Spain], December 10 (ANI): A study by the University of Barcelona (UB) and the CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES) has found that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.
Lund [Sweden], December 9 (ANI): More sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, such as a reduced risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, shows a large population study from Lund University in Sweden.
Wellington [New Zealand], December 9 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand on Thursday launched a smokefree action plan that aims to reduce daily smoking prevalence to less than five per cent for all population groups by 2025.
New York [US]/Mainz [Germany], December 9 (ANI): A preliminary laboratory study demonstrated that three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralize the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529 lineage) while two doses show significantly reduced neutralization titers.
Arizona [US], December 7 (ANI): A team of engineers at the Northern Arizona University has developed a smart bike that improves bike efficiency, safety and mobility to help promote cycling activities, as well as reduce emissions.
Hanoi [Vietnam], December 7 (ANI/VOVWORLD): Hanoi plans to ban motorbikes in core districts after 2025, five years earlier than an earlier plan, in order to reduce traffic congestion and emissions.
Pennsylvania [US], December 6 (ANI): A team of researchers has developed a chewing gum that is laced with a plant-grown protein serving as a "trap" for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and could reduce its transmission.
Tokyo [Japan], December 6 (ANI): Japan to lessen the present vaccine interval of eight months between the second and third COVID-19 vaccine shots, in the wake of rising Omicron scare.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 5 (ANI): Rachin Ravindra admitted that New Zealand have a long road ahead in the ongoing second Test in Mumbai as Kiwis were reduced to 140/5 at stumps on day three.
Sacramento [US], December 5 (ANI): New research by the University of Liverpool has found that the intake of prunes can help control appetite and reduce overall caloric consumption.
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): According to a small clinical trial by the National Institutes of Health, eating only during the daytime might prevent higher glucose levels for night shift workers.