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Mar 29, 2013 01:10 PM EDT

Graphic Anti-Smoking Advertisements hit U.S. Monday through July (VIDEO)

A group of graphic anti-smoking adds will be hitting the U.S. from April through July to try and change the response of those who regularly pick up a pack.

Mar 29, 2013 12:32 PM EDT

Gut Bacteria may Help Weight Loss, Microorganisms Found in Mice Lowered Body Fat

Though it might seem gross, a new study reveals that certain microorganisms may be able to help us lose weight, and that includes bacteria.

Mar 29, 2013 12:19 PM EDT

'Tactile Helmet' Could Provide Firefighters with Ultrasound Sensors to Guide them during Difficult Work Situations

Firefighters left in the dark to help may have a little help from science with a specially-adapted 'tactile helmet' that researchers are hoping to develop that will provide helpful clues in challenging work situations.

Mar 29, 2013 11:51 AM EDT

Coccidioidomycosis Cases on the Rise in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Utah

According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) coccidiodomycosis cases have risen a significant amount in the United States since 1998.

Mar 29, 2013 12:15 AM EDT

Large Robotic Jellyfish Could Help to Patrol Oceans According to Virginia Tech Study

Virginia Tech College of Engineering researchers just unveiled sea creature with a technological twist.

Mar 28, 2013 10:36 PM EDT

Plastic Surgeon Oleg Davie Faces Murder Charges after Performing Liposuction on Heart Transplant Patient

A New York doctor was indicted for recklessly performing liposuction on a woman who later died.

Mar 28, 2013 10:02 PM EDT

Where Should Grandma get her Generic Drugs? Consumer Reports shows CVS has Highest Prices, Costco has Lowest

If you're uncertain of where to get your prescription drugs for the lowest prices, a recent analysis by Consumer Reports shows that many medications, now sold in generic forms at lower prices, are available for the lowest price at Costco and the highest price at CVS Caremark.

Mar 28, 2013 09:47 PM EDT

Weekly Exercise May Help Alleviate Chronic Pain for those with Fibromyalgia

For those suffering from fibromyalgia, a new study shows that weekly exercise may help to alleviate some symptoms of chronic pain felt in the joints.

Mar 28, 2013 09:21 PM EDT

Bison Attack: Utah Man Provokes Animal, Higher Numbers of Bison Killed by Hunters this Year

A man in Utah's Antelope Island was reportedly attacked by a 1,500-pound bison after witnesses said he provoked the animal.

Mar 28, 2013 01:34 PM EDT

Teen Nearly Blinded by Acanthamoeba Infection, Parasite Latched onto her Contact Lense

Eighteen year old Ashley Hyde was nearly blinded after discovering that a parasite had latched onto one of her contact lenses. Reports indicate that she started having throbbing and redness in her eye yet doctors were uncertain what was wrong with her.

Mar 28, 2013 12:24 PM EDT

New Drug for Hepatitis C shows Promising Interaction with Minimal Side Effects

While doctors report many successes with current treatments for the virus, Hepatitis C, the drugs on the market to combat the problem often contain some serious side effects that can lead to liver failure or even cancer, according to reports. However, a new study may offer a promising drug for a hea...

Mar 27, 2013 01:52 PM EDT

Chewing Gum May Help Improve your Concentration, Will Not Help you Lose Weight

A new study shows that chewing gum might actually help improve your concentration, but it will unfortunately not help you lose weight.

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Graphic Anti-Smoking Advertisements hit U.S. Monday through July (VIDEO)

Gut Bacteria may Help Weight Loss, Microorganisms Found in Mice Lowered Body Fat

'Tactile Helmet' Could Provide Firefighters with Ultrasound Sensors to Guide them during Difficult Work Situations

Coccidioidomycosis Cases on the Rise in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Utah

Large Robotic Jellyfish Could Help to Patrol Oceans According to Virginia Tech Study

Plastic Surgeon Oleg Davie Faces Murder Charges after Performing Liposuction on Heart Transplant Patient

Where Should Grandma get her Generic Drugs? Consumer Reports shows CVS has Highest Prices, Costco has Lowest

Weekly Exercise May Help Alleviate Chronic Pain for those with Fibromyalgia

Bison Attack: Utah Man Provokes Animal, Higher Numbers of Bison Killed by Hunters this Year

Teen Nearly Blinded by Acanthamoeba Infection, Parasite Latched onto her Contact Lense

New Drug for Hepatitis C shows Promising Interaction with Minimal Side Effects

Chewing Gum May Help Improve your Concentration, Will Not Help you Lose Weight

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