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Muhammad Ali, Legendary Boxer, Dies At 74

By Jenn Loro - Jun 05, 2016 11:49 AM EDT

After more than three decades of struggling with Parkinson’s disease, boxing legend Muhammad Ali was finally laid to rest following a respiratory complication. Nicknamed ‘The Greatest,’ the larger-than-life boxer had been known for his classic fights that made it through the history books as well as for his artistic trash talking wits.

Air Pollution Levels in World’s Poorest Cities Rising Alarmingly

By Jenn Loro - May 14, 2016 11:27 AM EDT

About 98% of people residing in the world’s poorest cities are exposed to alarming pollution levels beyond the WHO-recommended hazard benchmark according to a recent study. Air pollution is responsible for an increasing number of deaths resulting from cardiovascular and pulmonary-respiratory diseases in highly polluted cities in the developing world.

One-Third Of Antibiotics Prescribed In U.S. Are Unnecessary: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 04, 2016 06:51 PM EDT

A new study shows that antibiotics are prescribed at an alarming and unnecessary rate for outpatients.

Xbox Kinect Technology Exploited to Diagnose Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Diseases

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 25, 2016 06:51 AM EDT

Video are not good for your brain; many science studies have debated either side of the argument. However, when it comes to diagnosis and assessing certain conditions, these consoles may be packed with considerable potential.

Sir Christopher Lee, ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor, Dies at 93

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 11, 2015 09:29 AM EDT

Sir Christopher Lee, famous for playing villains, has died at the age of 93.

What Is Wrong With Manicures And Pedicures?

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:28 AM EDT

Those who work as manicurists and pedicurists face a number of health problems, according to a new study.

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