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Apr 09, 2013 06:43 AM EDT

Drug Used to Treat Arrhythmia Linked with Increased Risk of Cancer

A recent study published in the journal Cancer links the most-widely used drug for the treatment of arrhythmias, amiodarone, to an increased risk of developing cancer, especially in men.

Apr 09, 2013 05:19 AM EDT

FDA Approves Return of Drug after 30 Years to Treat Morning Sickness

A drug to treat morning sickness has made a comeback after 30 years. The U.S food and drug administration has given a nod to Diclegis to treat pregnant women who are suffering from nausea and vomiting.

Apr 09, 2013 04:27 AM EDT

Dinosaurs Paddled Long Distances with Coordinated Leg Movements: Study

A graduate student at the University of Alberta has produced some of the strongest evidence ever found supporting the concept that dinosaurs could swim.

Apr 08, 2013 09:30 AM EDT

Study Links High Levels of Mercury to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A study published in the journal Diabetes Care states that excessive levels of mercury exposure in young adults elevates the risk of type 2 diabetes in later life by 65 percent. This is the first study of its kind to highlight a strong association between mercury exposure and diabetes in humans.

Apr 08, 2013 08:23 AM EDT

Endangered Southern Right Whales Returning to Mainland New Zealand

In a latest finding, scientists have shown how mainland New Zealand is becoming an important habitat for the endangered southern right whales, reports The University of Auckland.

Apr 08, 2013 07:55 AM EDT

Coral Growth Hampered by Air Pollution from Volcanic Eruptions

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter states that pollution caused by the presence of fine particles in the air that occurs due to coal burning or volcanic eruptions can hamper the growth of corals.

Apr 08, 2013 06:29 AM EDT

Rare Amur Leopard Displayed at Kansas City Zoo

A 10-year-old critically endangered female Amur leopard named Natalia is kept on display at the Kansas City Zoo, reports The Associated Press. Previously, Natalia had been staying at the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, until it was flooded in 2011. Since then, she has been at the Tanganyika Wildlife Pa...

Apr 08, 2013 04:54 AM EDT

Japanese Fish Found in Tsunami Debris on Display at Oregon Aquarium

Yet more debris of a small boat washed up on a beach in Oregon. But what is strikingly interesting about this is that it carried live small striped beak fish native to Japan along with it.

Apr 06, 2013 09:00 AM EDT

Rare Black Sheep Found Outside Pub in Hampshire

The sheep was spotted at 11:30 a.m. with one end of a blue lace tied around its neck, and the other end tied to the play equipment in the pub garden.

Apr 06, 2013 08:34 AM EDT

World's First Video Camera in Space to be Launched October 16

The world's first video camera is all set to launch Oct. 16, 2013, within the Progress 53P Space Cargo Ship, aboard a Russian Soyuz Rocket.

Apr 06, 2013 06:48 AM EDT

Anti-Rape Lingerie Invented by Indian Students Delivers Shock to Attackers

With the hope of protecting women in the country against atrocious sexual assault, Indian engineering students have created an 'anti rape underwear' that will deliver electric shocks to the attackers, and also alert the police in the event of an attack.

Apr 06, 2013 05:58 AM EDT

More than 500,000 Kids have High Levels of Lead in Blood

A latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that more than half a million kids suffer lead poisoning. This is roughly twice what the health officials estimated last year.