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May 26, 2014 02:21 PM EDT

World Health Organization Assembly Covers Variety of Health Topics: 20 New Resolutions

On Saturday the World Health Organization concluded the 67th World Health Assembly that adopted more than 20 resolutions regarding public health issues of global importance with the support of nearly 3,500 delegates.

May 26, 2014 11:54 AM EDT

Ebola Virus Outbreak in Sierra Leone Records Five Deaths

On Monday the World Health Organization reported the first Ebola virus outbreak in Sierra Leone in West Africa. The first case of the virus in West Africa was documented in Guinea back in December where outbreaks occurred for months.

May 26, 2014 01:46 PM EDT

Pregnant Women Should take Iodine Supplements: Critical for Brain Development of Baby

Many women may suffer from iodine deficiencies throughout their pregnancies, which can delay the future child's brain development, resulting in future health issues, according to a recent study.

May 26, 2014 10:19 AM EDT

Don't Drink Alone: Group Drinking Reduces Risky Behavior

Researchers have found that individuals who have consumed moderate amounts of alcohol in social situations are likely to view risky situations with great caution if they're part of a group.

May 26, 2014 08:55 AM EDT

Effects of Cyber Bullying Same For Rich and Poor

Cyber bullying is a growing menace to kids and is not a major concern just to the middle class but also the affluent regions, a new study reveals.

May 26, 2014 08:48 AM EDT

Two Minutes of High Intensity Exercise Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

A few minutes of intense physical exercise helps prevent type 2 diabetes, a new study claims.

May 26, 2014 08:45 AM EDT

Antibody That Blocks Pain and Itching Discovered, Study

The newly discovered antibody helps block sensations of pain and itching simultaneously.

May 26, 2014 08:01 AM EDT

Mutation in Circadian Clock Gene Linked With Night Eating Syndrome

A latest study ties mutation in a pair of circadian gene to a rare eating disorder called the night eating syndrome.

May 26, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

Personal Judgments are Influenced by Group Opinion But Just for 3 Days

Influenced by group opinion people do alter their personal judgments which does not last for more than a week, a new study claims.

May 26, 2014 04:01 AM EDT

Study Knocks Link between Fluoridated Water and IQ Deficit

A latest Dunedin study debunks the association between fluoridated water and poor mental development in children.

May 25, 2014 11:32 PM EDT

Gene Variants may Increase Risk of Weight Gain

A recent study examines how gene variants can affect weight gain in some people.

May 25, 2014 11:20 PM EDT

Gene Mutation Discovered in Aggressive Form of Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a mutated gene common to the first known unique molecular signature of pancreatic cancer.