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Jul 01, 2014 05:34 AM EDT

Nearly 50 Percent of Adults With Cystic Fibrosis are Infected by Fungi

A major fining by medical student reveals that nearly 50 percent of the adults with cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disease, are also infected with fungus Aspergillus.

Jul 01, 2014 04:42 AM EDT

New Smartphone App 'Moment' Helps Track Cell Phone Addiction

If you are wondering whether you are addicted to your cell phone, a new app might help you figure this by tracking the time you spend on your phone.

Jul 01, 2014 03:37 AM EDT

Lower Heart Disease Risk By Picking Healthy Habits

Individuals aged between 30-40 years can successfully slash the risk of various heart diseases by eliminating unhealthy habits, a new study reveals.

Jul 01, 2014 02:32 AM EDT

Severe Malnutrition in Childhood Increases the Risk of Hypertension in Adulthood

A new research identifies a strong association between childhood malnutrition and increased risk of hypertension in adulthood.

Jun 30, 2014 08:15 AM EDT

Marine Bacteria Produce Compounds Similar to Fire Retardants

A new study reveals that a group of marine bacteria that is widely distributed, produced compounds that is similar to the toxic man-made fire retardants.

Jun 30, 2014 08:02 AM EDT

Red Wine Damages Pancreas of Unborn Babies

Mothers-to-be might want to reconsider having wine as a new study found that a healthy ingredient of red wine may damage the unborn babies.

Jun 30, 2014 07:21 AM EDT

Earth-Like Planet Found 16 Light Years Away

A potentially habitable new Earth-like planet located 16-light years away was discovered by team of international researchers.

Jun 30, 2014 04:58 AM EDT

Study Ties Obesity to Temperature and Humidity

New study found that in counties that have terrible summers, the adults are more prone to be obese due to lack of physical activity.

Jun 30, 2014 04:35 AM EDT

Pair of Female Red Panda Cubs Born in Zoo Bosie

The Zoo Boise is currently home to a pair of tiny female Red Panda cubs that were born on June 6.

Jun 30, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

Father's Ethnic Background Influences a Child's Birthweight

New research highlights a strong association between father's ethnic background and child's birthweight.

Jun 28, 2014 10:19 AM EDT

Mannkind’s Afrezza Approved by FDA to Treat Diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment Afrezza, a rapid-acting inhaled insulin, to treat adults with diabetes.

Jun 28, 2014 10:03 AM EDT

Male Northern White-Cheeked Gibbon Born at Brookfield Zoo

Authorities at Brookfield Zoo celebrate the birth of a male northern white-cheeked gibbon that was born on June 9.