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Researchers from the John Hopkins University debunked the notion that asthma is more common in inner-city areas as compared to suburban or rural neighborhoods. Based on their findings, demographic-based factors are stronger indicators of asthma prevalence than the type of neighborhood people live in.READ MORE
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Scientists from Cambridge University have found a way to read the ancient information contained inside meteorites. They noted that the data can be used to gain a deeper understanding of the Earth’s core. READ MORE
16-year-old teen Olivia Eafano from Georgia is now able to see again after suffering from blindness caused by glaucoma over ten years ago. The physician who attended to her, Dr. Stephen Foster, said Eafano was lucky because the disease was treated while it was still in its early stages.READ MORE
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A new scientific study explains how promotional tools for alcoholic beverages directly influence underage drinking. According to researchers from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, young viewers develop a relationship with alcoholic products due to television advertisements.READ MORE
Two government-backed environmental organizations launched regulations aimed at protecting whale sharks from potentially dangerous methods used by commercial tuna fishing fleets. According Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the large marine animals oftentimes get caught in the nets of fishing boats operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.READ MORE
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A new study revealed that teens who are not able to sleep properly are prone to developing risky behaviors. One theory suggests that insufficient sleep can impair people's judgment which can cause them to engage in regrettable activities.READ MORE
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A new outbreak caused by the avian flu disease has been detected in Washington's Clallam County. Authorities reported that the disease has infected bird flocks of private owners residing in the area.READ MORE
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Health experts warned that even though regularly exercising offers a wide range of benefits, these may not matter if one spends majority of his or her time sitting down. According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, sitting down for a prolonged period of time increases the risk of dying from cancer and heart diseases. READ MORE
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A recent scientific study revealed that marine mammals are prone to developing irregular heartbeats due to their movements underwater. The condition, known as cardiac arrhythmia, also occurs among humans. Although not fatal, it could lead to heart attacks for those who have weak health conditions. READ MORE
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Recently, the government-funded scientific agencies the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that 2014 is the hottest recorded year. However, climate scientists slammed the two agencies and said the claim was greatly exaggerated. READ MORE
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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the number of people dying prematurely is increasing due to misguided lifestyle choices. The international health agency cited non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart and lung-related illnesses, diabetes and cancer as the emerging top killers. READ MORE
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The World Health Organization warned that the health conditions of those living in Ukraine are declining due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russian-backed forces. The international health agency noted that the violent clashes between the two opposing forces have prevented people from acquiring proper healthcare services. READ MORE
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Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were able to discover where the distinct smell of rain comes from. Using a high-speed camera, the research team was able to see how raindrops produce aerosols that give this natural phenomenon its unique aroma. READ MORE
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A contagious disease affecting giant pandas at a wildlife center in China has killed two more animals. Veterinarians at the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue and Research Center in Xi’an are worried that the disease might spread to other pandas residing in the facility. READ MORE
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Baylee Rose Duggins, a teen from Tacoma, Washington, died on Sunday 15 years after she suffered brain damages as a result of being shaken by her biological father. At that time, Duggins was only three months old when she was abused by Christopher Schwanz, her mother’s then-fiancé. READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
World May 08, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
