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Brain-Killing Amoeba Takes Life of a Beautiful Newlywed California Woman

By Staff Reporter - Apr 07, 2015 01:26 PM EDT

A Temecula, California, mother is raising "amoeba awareness" after her newlywed daughter died last October from a brain-killing amoeba called Balamuthia while she was on holiday, according to reports.

Bruce Jenner Sex-Change Update: Ex-Olympian to Finally Reveal Personal Sexual Transition Experience in Upcoming ABC Interview

By Staff Reporter - Apr 07, 2015 12:52 PM EDT

Bruce Jenner, the former Olympian whose quest for sexual identity has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, is set to sit down with ABC's Diane Sawyer in a two-hour tell all, according to reports.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning kills dad, 7 Kids in Maryland

By Staff Reporter - Apr 07, 2015 12:30 PM EDT

Carbon monoxide poisoning is considered to be the cause in the deaths of a southern Maryland father and his seven children, according to The New York Times.

Arkansas Woman Dies at 116 Just Six Days After Being Oldest Person in the World

By Staff Reporter - Apr 06, 2015 10:40 PM EDT

Gertrude Weaver, who last week became the world's oldest-known living person, has died at the age of 116 at a senior care facility in Arkansas, according to reports.

Iced Tea Caused Kidney Failure in Arkansas Man: Report

By Staff Reporter - Apr 06, 2015 07:24 PM EDT

Doctors in the United States have found that an unusual drink to kidney failure in an Arkansas man, according to reports.

Cheap Vacations Linked to Rising Skin Cancer Rates Among Seniors

By Staff Reporter - Apr 06, 2015 06:57 PM EDT

A new report from the nonprofit group Cancer Research UK blames the rise on package holidays.

Fish Oil Should Not Be Consumed During Cancer Chemotherapy, New Study Suggests

By Staff Reporter - Apr 06, 2015 01:53 PM EDT

A new study found that patients who take fish oil supplements while undergoing cancer chemotherapy may be doing more harm than good.

France Bans Ultra-Thin Models in Bid to Clamp Down on Anorexia

By Staff Reporter - Apr 06, 2015 01:35 PM EDT

France's Parliament has passed a groundbreaking new law that will make it a crime to use anorexic models or encourage anorexia, as authorities seek ways to crack down on the constant public displays of dangerously thin women.

One in 10 Breastmilk Bought Online Contains Cow 's Milk: What You Need to Know

By Staff Reporter - Apr 06, 2015 11:28 AM EDT

For many mothers who are unable to breastfeed but want to still give their child breastmilk, they resort to buying it online from other mothers. However, a new study found that at least one in 10 batches of human breast milk bought online had cow's milk added to it.

Rihanna Debuts 'American Oxygen' - Hear it Now [VIDEO]

By Staff Reporter - Apr 06, 2015 10:29 AM EDT

Grammy-award winning singer Rihanna debuted her newest song, "American Oxygen," at the March Madness Music Fest in Indianapolis on Saturday.

Apple Watch to Only Be Sold to Those With Reservations

By Staff Reporter - Apr 05, 2015 08:53 PM EDT

Apple Inc. will only its new Apple Watch phone when its released on April 24 to those who have made a prior reservation, according to CNET.

Shigella is America's Newest Drug-Resistant Bug

By Staff Reporter - Apr 05, 2015 08:21 PM EDT

An intestinal illness carried by international travelers is spreading across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Secondhand Smoke, Young Parental Age Can Incease Chance of Developing ADHD

By Staff Reporter - Apr 03, 2015 07:08 PM EDT

Two new studies found that children exposed to tobacco smoke at home are up to three times more likely to have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) as unexposed kids and secondhand smoke can increase chance of developing ADHD.

Surpise! New Research Discovers Fascinating Way Infants Learn New Information [VIDEO]

By Staff Reporter - Apr 03, 2015 06:59 PM EDT

A new study discovered a surprising way babies learn new information. When an infant sees an object behave in a surprising way, she does everything she can to learn more about its mysteries, and the initial surprise ends up helping her learn.

Cleaning With Bleach Can Raise Infection Risks Among Children

By Staff Reporter - Apr 03, 2015 02:39 PM EDT

Exposing a child to bleach, which is a common antibacterial ingredient in many cleaning products, may increase a child's risk of developing respiratory illnesses, such as tonsillitis or the flu, according to a new study released on Thursday.

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