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293 Patients in Massachusetts might have been exposed to HIV, Hepatitis

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 23, 2016 11:21 AM EST

A hospital in Massachusetts says nearly 300 patients could have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis B and C.

Classrooms with Standing Desks can Boost Activity Levels in Children

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 22, 2016 04:43 PM EST

Standing desks can boost activity levels in children, a new review is reporting.

China Busts 35 Restaurants for Seasoning Food with Opium Poppies

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 22, 2016 12:49 PM EST

The China Food and Drug Administration has busted 35 restaurants for illegally using opium poppies.

CDC Warns Pregnant Women To Avoid Travel To Zika Hit Nations

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2016 04:25 PM EST

The virus can infect fetus to cause microcephaly that cause babies to be born with small heads and neurological problems.

Kidney Stone Rates Spike in Children, Women and African Americans, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 15, 2016 04:39 PM EST

Cases of kidney stones have increased in children, women and African Americans over the past couple of years, according to a new study.

Chipotle to Shut Down all Stores on Feb. 8

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 15, 2016 03:41 PM EST

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it will be closing down all locations across the United States on Feb. 8 for an undisclosed amount of time.

Muslim Woman Escorted out of a Trump Rally for Silently Protesting

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 09, 2016 01:50 PM EST

A hijab-clad Muslim woman was escorted out of a Donald Trump rally on Friday for silently protesting the event.

At-Home Fitness Video could be Harmful, Study Says

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 08, 2016 04:31 PM EST

Trying to get fit with the help of at-home DVDs can potentially lead to psychological harm, a new study is reporting.

Watch Salt And Sugar Intake New Dietary Guidelines Warn

By Peter R - Jan 07, 2016 05:37 PM EST

The new dietary guidelines for 2015-2020 recommend restricting added sugar and salt calorie intake to less than 10 percent.

Women More Likely To Admit Having Same Sex Encounters Than Men

By Peter R - Jan 07, 2016 05:00 PM EST

The National Survey of Family Growth found showed that 17.4 percent women said they had same sex contact

Chipotle Subpoenaed in Criminal Investigation tied to a Norovirus Case in California

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 06, 2016 03:12 PM EST

Chipotle has been subpoenaed in relation to a criminal investigation into an isolated case of norovirus at a Chipotle location in Simi Valley.

Hillary Clinton Unveils Autism Proposal

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 05, 2016 03:00 PM EST

Hillary Clinton outlined her autism proposal that aims to increase awareness about the condition.

UK Junior Doctors set to Strike

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 05, 2016 02:13 PM EST

Junior doctors in the United Kingdom could be holding the first ever mass strike in 40 years.

Chipotle Changes Cooking Methods, Recipes after E. coli Outbreak

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 31, 2015 04:29 PM EST

Chipotle Mexican Grill will be changing its cooking methods and recipes amid the recent E. coli outbreak.

U.S. Airlines do not offer enough Healthy Foods, Survey Says

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 30, 2015 04:47 PM EST

U.S. airlines do not have enough healthy food options, survey says.

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