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Deaths tied to AIDS Increasing in Asian Youth Population, U.N. Says

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 30, 2015 05:07 PM EST

The Untied Nations is warning of a "hidden [AIDS] epidemic" in the Asia Pacific region.

Salad Mix in Costco’s Chicken Salad Recalled due to E. Coli

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 27, 2015 02:08 PM EST

The source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Costco chicken salad might have been caused by a vegetable mix from Taylor Farms Pacific Inc.

Loneliness increases risk of Premature Death, Study Says

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 25, 2015 03:41 PM EST

Loneliness can increase one's risk of premature death, especially in older adults.

CDC Links E.coli Outbreak To Costco Chicken Salad

By Peter R - Nov 25, 2015 01:28 PM EST

The health agency found that a potentially fatal strain of E.coli had caused illness in at least 19 people.

Genome Modified Mosquito Is Resistant To Malaria

By Peter R - Nov 25, 2015 09:16 AM EST

Researchers modified the genome of the mosquito to develop resistance to the malarial parasite and pass on the resistance.

Women are Getting Closer to Drinking as much Alcohol as Men, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 24, 2015 04:51 PM EST

Women and men's drinking rates are starting to level out, a new federal study found.

Liberia Confirms 15-year-old Boy Died from Ebola, First Death in Months

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 24, 2015 02:09 PM EST

Liberia has confirmed that a 15-year-old boy has died after contracting the Ebola virus.

Pfizer to Buy Allergan in Record-Breaking $160 Billion Deal

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 23, 2015 01:57 PM EST

Pfizer Inc. announced Monday that it will be buying Allergan Plc. in an agreement that is worth $160 billion.

FDA Approves Genetically Modified Salmon for Consumption

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 19, 2015 04:27 PM EST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved genetically modified salmon, AquAdvantage, for consumption.

Butt Temperature More Accurate Than Mouth, Measurement Study

By Peter R - Nov 18, 2015 01:09 PM EST

A new study has suggested central measurement against peripheral measurement for making medical decisions based on temperature readings.

Tyson Foods Recalls more than 50,000 Pounds of Chicken Wings over Adulteration

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 17, 2015 11:28 AM EST

Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling 52,486 pounds of chicken wings over concerns that these products have been adulterated, FSIS reported.

Charlie Sheen Health Scandal Updates: Actor Paid $10M To His Potential Victims In Keeping His HIV Away From The Public

By Jenn Loro - Nov 17, 2015 09:11 AM EST

Charlie Sheen is keen in keeping his secret about his health and is rumored to have paid millions for people not to expose it in public.

Actor Charlie Sheen Expected to Announce that he is HIV Positive

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 16, 2015 03:20 PM EST

Charlie Sheen will reportedly reveal that he is HIV positive in a sit down with Matt Lauer on the "Today" show this Tuesday.

Cutting Down on Sugar can Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in Nine Days

By Deepthi B - Oct 28, 2015 10:24 AM EDT

According to a new study published in the journal Obesity, by simply cutting down sugar from your diet that too without cutting down on the calories or losing weight, can tremendously improve your health within a span of just nine days.

Bacon, Ham, Sausages Linked to Cancer: WHO

By Deepthi B - Oct 28, 2015 09:50 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) has claimed that processed meat such as ham, bacon, salami, chorizo, sausages etc are imbibed with the potential to cause cancer, and has been labeled as carcinogenic.

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