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Dec 05, 2013 10:17 AM EST

FDA Approves Personalized Flu Vaccines

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved three new personalized vaccines designed for children and elderly people.

Dec 05, 2013 10:08 AM EST

Scientists are Trying to Invent Male Contraceptive Pills

Women will not be the only ones to pop in contraceptive pills as scientists are trying to invent male contraceptive pills, which might be available within 10 years.

Dec 05, 2013 09:33 AM EST

Dementia Cases Expected to Rise Significantly to 135 Million by 2050

The number of dementia cases is estimated to rise by 17 percent by 2050, increasing the present number of dementia patients from 44 million to 76 million by 2030 and 135 million by 2050 globally, according to the Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI).

Dec 04, 2013 09:22 AM EST

Scientist Invents CaffeinAll: An Energy Boosting Gourmet Caffeine

Steve Kingsley, 66, a food scientist from New Jersey formulated a caffeine sprinkler called CaffeinAll, which provides instant energy when sprinkled on any food or beverage without changing the taste or flavour. . Each shot from the bottle will squirt about 33 mg of caffeine powder, it's being warne...

Dec 04, 2013 09:19 AM EST

Honey Diet Can Help You Shed 3 Pounds Within a Week

Losing weight is not a challenge anymore, there isno need to pop in pills or starve and torture yourself by keeping sugary treats at bay. All you need to do is have some honey before dozing off to sleep.

Dec 04, 2013 04:14 AM EST

Vitamin D Deficiancy Linked to Brain Damage

New findings reveal that Vitamin D does not aid only in maintaining bone health but also plays a crucial role in shielding the brain and tissues from damages.

Dec 03, 2013 09:50 AM EST

Marijuana Leaves Found Contaminated with Mold, E.Coli, Insect Parts and various Other Pollutants

Researchers from the University of New Haven, Connecticut analyzed marijuana leaf under 10-times magnification and found that the leaf had a number of really tiny bumps, which was nothing but mold bacteria, which are not visible to naked eyes.

Dec 03, 2013 09:44 AM EST

240-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Coprolites Discovered in Argentina

A 240-million-year-old site in Argentina treasured thousands of fossilized excreta of Dinodontosaurus, which are hefty, herbivores and grew about 8-feet tall.

Dec 03, 2013 09:39 AM EST

MERS Virus Kills a Pregnant Woman from UAE

A family of three from the U.A.E was diagnosed with the MERS coronavirus. The family comprised of a 38-year-old father, a son aged 8 and a 32-year-old pregnant mother who died of the disease after giving birth.

Dec 02, 2013 09:23 AM EST

Leading Breast Cancer Surgeon Recommends Vitamin D Consumption in Women to Cut Breast Cancer Risks

A leading breast cancer surgeon from the U.K., Prof. Kefah Mokbel recommends all women to consume vitamin D doses on the daily to prevent breast cancer.

Dec 02, 2013 08:05 AM EST

Does Guilt and Worry lead to Weight Gain?

Psychologists reveal that people who feel guilty after eating big amounts of snacks such as a big chunk of chocolate cake are likely to gain weight than those who don't feel the guilt.

Dec 02, 2013 07:48 AM EST

Medics Warn Women Opting for Egg Donations Not to Donate More than 6 Times to Avoid Health Issues

Attractive women and models are turning into 'egg agents' and earning handsomely by donating their eggs to parents with fertility issues. Doctors on the other hand warn these women not to donate more than six times as it can lead to health adversities such as ovarian cancer.