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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that the number of reported cases of flu in the U.S. is rapidly increasing. The government agency noted that this year’s flu season started early and is dangerously close to becoming an epidemic. READ MORE
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A recent medical study revealed that a sugar molecule found in red meat contributes to the development of cancer. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the San Diego School of Medicine of the University of California. READ MORE
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta confirmed that the laboratory technician who might have been infected by the Ebola virus has not shown signs of the disease. The unnamed female technician is currently in her second week of incubation after an accident occurred in CDC’s facility on Dec. 22. READ MORE
Society
A recent study revealed that reading e-books, instead of traditional books, using mobile devices such as laptops and tablets before going to bed can have negative effects on a person’s sleeping habit. According to the researchers, those who prefer to use their gadgets to read have a harder time falling asleep as compared to others who read paper-based books. READ MORE
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The U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service has refused to provide federal protection for the pinto abalone even though conservation groups have launched a petition to list the marine animal as endangered. The government agency maintained that the species is not in danger of extinction and should not be covered by the Endangered Species Act. READ MORE
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The San Francisco Department of Health confirmed that the number of individuals infected with the shigellosis disease in the city has increased. According to health officials, most of those who have been infected are homeless people. In December alone, there have been 65 reported cases of shigella. READ MORE
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Scientists have proposed a new method that will allow space shuttles to approach Mars through a significantly cheaper and safer way. Dubbed as the ballistic capture, the move involves launching a spacecraft ahead of the Red Planet’s orbit to take advantage of its gravitational pull. READ MORE
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Two conservation groups launched a petition to urge government officials to officially consider the California spotted owl as an endangered animal under the Endangered Species Act. According to the wildlife organizations, the ongoing man-made activities in the forests of California are causing the population of the species to dwindle. READ MORE
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Researchers from British Columbia’s Simon Fraser University have discovered a way to trap bedbugs and lure them away from people. They learned that these tiny insects are attracted to a type of chemical that can be used commercially to keep them out of people’s beds. READ MORE
Society
A new study claims that people can fight the temptation to snack on unhealthy food items through their emotions. According to the researchers who conducted the study, people can avoid eating junk foods by removing the positive feelings they have associated with them. READ MORE
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The parents of four-month-old Tatiana Saiaana rejoiced after learning that their baby has been saved from her critical condition using an officially unapproved drug. Shortly after she was born on Aug. 29, doctors of Seattle Children’s Hospital told Elise and Bruce Saiaana that their baby’s lungs had collapsed after she accidentally inhaled a dangerous chemical. READ MORE
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Dr. John Holdren, the White House’s Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, claimed that the effects of man-made global warming are actually preventing the onset of a new ice age. Although the scientific expert supports President Barrack Obama’s projects to curb greenhouse gas emissions, Holdren statement seems to acknowledge the benefits of global warming caused by human activities. READ MORE
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Researchers discovered a link between regularly eating fast food meals and a decline in intelligence among elementary students. The researchers noted that children who frequently snacked on popular fast food items such as burgers and French fries had lower test scores as compared to others who didn’t. READ MORE
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Officials from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed on Monday that they have discovered a new type of virus. The discovery was made after an investigation was carried out regarding the mysterious death of a man from Kansas. READ MORE
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A new study carried out by researchers from Canada explained that children are at risk of developing risky behavior when they become teenagers if they have mothers who are suffering from depression. According to researchers, mothers’ maternal depression may affect kids and cause them to adopt unhealthy habits such as drinking alcohol and smoking as they get older. 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
