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Overweight Moms Have Larger Babies, Study Finds

By Lord Justin Castillo - Mar 16, 2016 08:18 AM EDT

Base on study, overweight moms have larger babies

Rare Type Of Dementia Linked To Protein Build-up In The Left Side Of Brain

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 15, 2016 08:17 PM EDT

Experts studying patients with primary progressive aphasia, a rare form of dementia linked to language loss, found amyloid build-up in the left side of their brains.

Cannabis-Based Drug Lowers Epileptic Seizures In Children

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 15, 2016 08:16 PM EDT

Children with Dravet Syndrome, a rare type of epilepsy, have shown median reduction in seizures when treated with Epidiolex, a cannabis-based drug made by GW Pharmaceuticals.

Indonesia Man Dies from KFC Chicken Eating Contest, Competition Canceled

By Staff Reporter - Mar 15, 2016 10:42 AM EDT

An Indonesian man died from a fried chicken eating contest for Rp 5 billion (US$384,117) in the nation's capital. The contest has since then been canceled.

Waist Training May Have Led To Actress' Hospitalization

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 15, 2016 10:49 AM EDT

Waist training, involving a tight corset, may make you look slim, but could be more harmful than sexy, say experts.

Environment behind nearly quarter of global deaths - WHO

By Lord Justin Castillo - Mar 15, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

One in four deaths worldwide are due to environmental factors like air, water and soil pollution, as well as unsafe roads and workplace stress, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.

Indonesia Tiny Village Leads The Non-Smoking Movement

By Staff Reporter - Mar 14, 2016 09:32 AM EDT

A small village in Indonesia, called Bone-Bone, is spearheading the movement on minimizing tobacco use. The village is one of just a few in the country that has banned smoking and selling tobacco completely.

Pfizer Gets Nod For Cancer Drug Xalkori

By Jenn Loro - Mar 13, 2016 01:32 PM EDT

FDA has just approved the expansion of Pfizer’s Xalkori treatment to include patients suffering from a rare mutated form of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

More Clues In Treating Sleep Apnea Using Tonsil Size and Tongue Indentation

By Jenn Loro - Mar 13, 2016 01:32 PM EDT

A new research links oversized tonsil and tongue indentation to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk factors; hence suggesting a new role for dentists in identifying signs of OSA risks in dental patients.

Tai Chi Can Help Older Adults To Avoid Falling: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:42 AM EST

Senior citizens who practise tai chi are less exposed to the risk of falling or getting injured, say experts from a Taipei university.

ADHD Kids Are 'Over-diagnosed' And May Just Be Immature: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:41 AM EST

Taipei researchers discovered that August-born children tended to be diagnosed with ADHD.

Stress Levels Shot Up For Americans Last Year: Poll

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 11, 2016 08:58 AM EST

Tension and pressure from various sources, including work, health and social practices, increased the stress levels of Americans in 2015.

New Study Reveals Patients Can Receive Kidney Transplants From Incompatible Donor

By Staff Reporter - Mar 10, 2016 09:10 AM EST

A revolutionary new study revealed that an incompatible kidney can still be transplanted and can even lengthen the life-span than those who receive a compatible kidney.

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