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Apr 03, 2013 09:51 AM EDT

$5.5 Billion World Strategy Hopes to Eradicate Polio by 2018 (Video)

Officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) said that they are hoping to end most polio cases by late next year and eradicate the disease by 2018.

Apr 02, 2013 02:52 PM EDT

Vitamin P Could Treat Damaged Motor Neurons

Most of us aren't too familiar with Vitamin P, but reports indicate that the molecule 7, 8-Dihydroxyflavone (otherwise known as such) could ensure the survival of motor neurons in culture.

Apr 02, 2013 01:47 PM EDT

Chemical Additives in Mac & Cheese? Food Bloggers Protest Use of Yellow#5 and #6 in Kraft Product (Video)

A protest started by two food bloggers has figuratively 'cut the cheese' for food giant Kraft's macaroni product. They women have firmly requested that two chemical food colorings in mac'n'cheese be removed.

Apr 02, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

People Drop Pounds Faster for Cash, Group-Based Incentives Produce Quicker Results

For those of us who renewed our weight watchers subscription as part of our New Year's resolution, a new study shows that it's these kind of calorie-cutting incentives that help keep everyone in the weight loss game. Throw some money in there, and people are likely to start shedding pounds even fast...

Apr 02, 2013 11:57 AM EDT

Eat Fish, Live Longer: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Lifespan by 2 years

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are primarily found in seafood, may help those 65 and older live an average of at least two years longer than those who do not regularly add them to their diet.

Apr 02, 2013 11:23 AM EDT

Gay Rights Group Hopes to Change Rules for Giving Blood, FDA States Gay Men Can't Donate (Video)

A gay rights activist groups is pushing to change the rules for donating blood.

Apr 02, 2013 10:40 AM EDT

Four Critically Ill with H7N9 Virus, New Bird Flu Cases in China

Three women aged 45, 48 and 32 and an 83-year-old retired man were critically ill with the H7N9 virus, a diagnosis confirmed by the Provincial Disease Prevention Center.

Apr 02, 2013 10:03 AM EDT

Obama Unveils Brain-Mapping Project, In-depth Look at Treating Autism, Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders

Obama unveiled his brain-mapping project that could point to potentially new strategies to help deal with illnesses including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and autism.

Apr 02, 2013 09:25 AM EDT

Autism Awareness Day 2013: 1 in 88 American Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism awareness starts off the month of April by launching Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, which hopes to do more than just launch its fourth-annual Light It Up Blue (LIUB) campaign, a global initiative to raise funds and increase awareness.

Apr 01, 2013 02:53 PM EDT

Extended Use of Nicotine Replacement Products to Help Quit Smoking Approved by FDA

According to a new report from the Food and Drug Administration, smokers who are trying to give up smoking with over-the-counter nicotine gum, patches and lozenges for longer than previously recommended, though the labels may suggest otherwise.

Apr 01, 2013 02:19 PM EDT

Nebraska Company Natura Pet Food Expands Voluntary Recall due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

After their recent recall, Natura Pet Products, a Nebraska-based pet food company is expanding the voluntary recall to include more of its products due to Salmonella contamination.

Apr 01, 2013 01:43 PM EDT

11 Percent of Children 4 to 17 are Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Recent data shows that 11 percent of children 4 to 17 have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD.

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$5.5 Billion World Strategy Hopes to Eradicate Polio by 2018 (Video)

Vitamin P Could Treat Damaged Motor Neurons

Chemical Additives in Mac & Cheese? Food Bloggers Protest Use of Yellow#5 and #6 in Kraft Product (Video)

People Drop Pounds Faster for Cash, Group-Based Incentives Produce Quicker Results

Eat Fish, Live Longer: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Lifespan by 2 years

Gay Rights Group Hopes to Change Rules for Giving Blood, FDA States Gay Men Can't Donate (Video)

Four Critically Ill with H7N9 Virus, New Bird Flu Cases in China

Obama Unveils Brain-Mapping Project, In-depth Look at Treating Autism, Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders

Autism Awareness Day 2013: 1 in 88 American Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Extended Use of Nicotine Replacement Products to Help Quit Smoking Approved by FDA

Nebraska Company Natura Pet Food Expands Voluntary Recall due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

11 Percent of Children 4 to 17 are Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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