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Did Bacteria Kill Kazakhastan's Saiga Antelopes?

By Peter R - Sep 07, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Nearly half of the world's population of the endangered Saiga antelopes died earlier this year.

Bigger Not Always Desirable, Women In Penis Study Reveal

By Peter R - Sep 04, 2015 08:46 PM EDT

Women looking for long-term relationships prefer partners with average-size penises, the study reveals.

Antiviral Pill Completely Prevents HIV, New Trials Show

By Peter R - Sep 04, 2015 08:35 PM EDT

The new study suggests that all participants at high risk of HIV were able to prevent infection during the trial period of 2.5 years.

iPhone 6S Plus Release Date: Siri Confirms Apple's New Phones Coming September 9

By Peter R - Sep 04, 2015 04:53 PM EDT

Apple has sent invites to the event with suggestions to ask Siri for hints.

What If Amal Clooney Were Judge Judy?

By Peter R - Sep 04, 2015 04:53 PM EDT

Rumors, which have also been rubbished, claim George Clooney is trying to set up an arbitration show for his human rights lawyer wife Amal Alamuddin.

Adult Smoking Rates All Time Low: CDC

By Peter R - Sep 03, 2015 05:24 PM EDT

According to CDC, 15 percent adults smoke today as against 17 percent in 2014.

Bobbi Kristina Brown's Family Furious Over Nick Gordon Gravesite Visit Amid Rumors of Brewing Estate War

By Peter R - Sep 03, 2015 04:38 PM EDT

Reports claim Cissy Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown's grandmother collapsed in grief after learning Gordon visited her granddaughter's grave.

CVS Celebrates First Tobacco Sales Ban Anniversary: 95 MIllion Fewer Cigarette Packs Sold in US

By Peter R - Sep 03, 2015 01:10 PM EDT

The company also pointed out in a study that the number of nicotine patches it sold increased as did the number of people who attended smoking cessation sessions.

Prion Discovery: Rogue Proteins Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases Similar to Parkinson's

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 05:01 PM EDT

Called Multiple System Atrophy, the disease is caused by mutant proteins called prions. Prions are also known to cause mad cow disease and CJD.

Yahoo Stocks Fall By 2 Percent After CEO Announces Twin Pregnancy

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 01:37 PM EDT

The company's CEO announced she is expecting twins due in December with husband Zachary Bogue.

FDA Warns Manufacturers of Potentially Deadly Powdered Caffeine

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 11:54 AM EDT

FDA has given five manufacturers 15 days to respond. Advocacy groups have however called the move inadequate.

CDC: Most Americans Have Hearts Older Than Themselves

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

CDC found that the average American man's heart is nearly 8 years older than chronological age while a woman's heart is 5.4 years older.

Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Update: Gil Kenan Promises Thrill for PG-13 Film

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 09:14 AM EDT

Warner Bros is planning to seek a PG-13 rating for the movie but Kenan may introduce thrill with real animatronics.

New Study Warns Nine In 10 Sea Birds Ingested Plastic

By Peter R - Sep 01, 2015 04:40 PM EDT

The study portended a grim future for sea birds which could die of starvation due to plastic lodged in stomach.

Paleontologists Find 467 Million-Year-Old Sea Scorpion 'King'

By Peter R - Sep 01, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

Called Pentecopterus decorahensis, the sea scorpion was the undisputed king of predators in the sea, researchers who analysed its fossil, said.

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