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Sheeps In Wales Went 'Psychotic' After Accidentally Feeding On Cannabis Plant

By Jenn Loro - May 30, 2016 11:03 AM EDT

A flock of stoned sheep reportedly wreaked havoc in a Swansea village in Wales after accidentally feeding on cannabis fly-tipped on the roadside. On the other side of Atlantic, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced about a new Probuphine implant that can be potentially used to treat widespread opioid addiction.

Rio Olympic Games News and Updates: Andy Murray Will Seek Zika Virus Advice

By Zubera - May 30, 2016 08:29 AM EDT

Andy Murray will seek medical guidance on the Zika virus before travelling to Rio for the Olympics, reports the BBC Radio.

(VIDEO) Can Cellphone Increase the Size of Brain Tumor?

By Daniel Lee - May 29, 2016 01:59 PM EDT

According to new study conducted by US federal on rats, mobile phone radiation did increase rats' brain tumors in males.

Low-Salt Diet May Increase the Risk of Heart Attack and Early Deaths

By Jenn Loro - May 28, 2016 09:33 AM EDT

New findings reveal that low-salt diet leads to a heightened risk of heart attacks, early deaths, and other types of cardiovascular diseases. But the American Heart Association disagrees and firmly maintains its recommendation of 1,500 milligrams of salt per day.

Opioid Drug Prescriptions Drop, Finally

By Jenn Loro - May 28, 2016 09:33 AM EDT

For the first time in 20 years, opioid prescriptions have finally went down since 2012. However, an increase in prescription alternatives to opioids has also been observed.

Former Biggest Loser Contestant Confessed Being Drugged To Lose Weight

By Jenn Loro - May 28, 2016 09:33 AM EDT

NBC’s ‘The Biggest Loser’ is currently under fire following a recent confession by a former Loser saying that contestants were allegedly drugged to lose weight. The confession came about after a controversial report by US National Institutes of Health (NIH) claiming that most former Biggest Loser contestants returned most, if not all, of their original weight after the show.

HIV Vaccine Trials to Be Conducted In South Africa

By Jenn Loro - May 28, 2016 09:34 AM EDT

Following promising results in earlier trials in Thailand in 2009, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced a large-scale trial to take place in South Africa in November this year. An ongoing preliminary safety trial in South Africa also yielded positive results giving scientists hope that the November trial will produce an HIV-AIDS vaccine once and for all.

Alzheimer's Disease Build Up May Stem From Body's Immune Response To Infection

By R. Siva Kumar - May 28, 2016 09:36 AM EDT

A new study shows that building up of amyloid-beta, which is a vital protein in Alzheimer's disease, may be due to the body's immune response to infection.

About Half Of Antidepressant Prescriptions Are For Insomnia, Anxiety, Pain

By R. Siva Kumar - May 28, 2016 09:34 AM EDT

Antidepressants are being prescribed to address a number of problems apart from depression and include off-label uses.

The New Balloon Pill Can Aid In Weight Loss

By Dipannita - May 26, 2016 08:18 AM EDT

The new weight loss pill is finally available to make it easier for people to lose those extra pounds.

Antidepressants Are Not Just Meant To Treat Depression, Reveals New Study

By Dipannita - May 26, 2016 08:18 AM EDT

Antidepressants are popular for their use in the treatment of mental health conditions, primarily depression.

Scientists Explain Why Ovarian Cancer Becomes Resistant To Chemotherapy

By Dipannita - May 24, 2016 03:20 PM EDT

The reason why ovarian cancer becomes resistant to chemotherapy over a period of time has always fascinated and puzzled the researchers. Now, a team of researchers from the University of Michigan has come up with a possible reason.

Majority of Advanced Cancer Patients are Not Well Informed Enough with their Disease

By Daniel Lee - May 24, 2016 12:14 PM EDT

Majority of Advanced Cancer Patients Are Not Well Informed Enough with their Disease

Loss of Y Chromosome Increases The Alzheimer's Risk In Males

By Dipannita - May 24, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

Aging men who lose Y chromosomes from their red blood cells are at an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. These are the finding of a new study conducted by a team of researchers in the Uppsala University in Sweden.

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