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Jun 21, 2014 09:44 AM EDT

Study Ties Shorter Time to First Cigarette to Increased Risk of Lung Cancer

A new study reveals that time to first cigarette is another marker of nicotine dependency that elevates the risk of getting lung cancer in heavy as well as light smokers.

Jun 21, 2014 09:23 AM EDT

Study Ties Menthol Cigarettes To Increased Smoking Among Teens

New research found that teens that use menthol cigarettes are more likely to smoke more cigarettes per day when compared to their peers who smoke non-menthol cigarettes.

Jun 21, 2014 09:16 AM EDT

Bee Pollen Products Marketed for Weight Loss Are a Dangerous Scam: FDA

A few of the bee pollen weight loss products that promises to reshape your body in real does more harm, cautions the U.S. Food Drug and Administration.

Jun 21, 2014 06:06 AM EDT

Cubist's Sivextro Wins FDA Approval to Treat Skin Infections

The U.S. federal regulators gave a nod to a new antibacterial drug called Sivextro to treat skin infections in adults.

Jun 20, 2014 07:36 AM EDT

Researchers Get One Step Closer to Hypoallergenic Peanuts

You can soon avail hypoallergenic peanuts, peanut butter and other peanut products at grocery stores as agreement to commercialize these products is being signed.

Jun 20, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

Nearly 75 Atlanta Based Staff May Have Been Exposed to Anthrax: CDC

The U.S. federal regulators announced that over seventy CDC staff members may have been exposed to anthrax as established safety practices were not followed.

Jun 20, 2014 03:46 AM EDT

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Children's Risk of Being Overweight

A new Swedish study found that a Mediterranean diet helps children reduce the risk of being obese or overweight.

Jun 19, 2014 11:04 AM EDT

Locally Extinct Endangered Razorback Suckers Discovered Spawning in Grand Canyon National Park

Researchers were surprised to see that the Razorback suckers that were once thought locally extinct was recently discovered spawning in Colorado River.

Jun 19, 2014 08:59 AM EDT

Fish-Eating Spiders Widespread Except in Antarctica

All spiders are predaceous and are known to feed only on a wide range of insects but scientists have found that spider species even prey on small fish.

Jun 19, 2014 08:18 AM EDT

Study Dismisses Association between ADHD Drugs and Suicidal Behaviour

New research knocks down previous assumption claiming that drug therapy for ADHD does not trigger any increased risk of suicide attempts or suicide.

Jun 19, 2014 08:11 AM EDT

Food Poisoning Cases Underreported, Food Safety Specialist Says

A food safety specialist from Kansas State University claims that most often food poisoning cases are not reported.

Jun 19, 2014 04:34 AM EDT

Younger Women with Depression at Increased Risk of Death from Heart Disease

New research found that younger women who are moderately or severely depressed suffer from a two-fold increased risk of heart attack, death or may require an artery-opening procedure.