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Internet Addiction Can Weaken Your Immunity, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 10, 2015 06:55 PM EDT

Research shows that overusing the internet tends to make you prone to catch colds and flu.

Reading Emails Outside of Work can Increase Stress Levels, Study Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Aug 10, 2015 05:28 PM EDT

People who tend to read their work emails during their personal time have higher stress levels and a lower overall wellbeing, a new study reported.

Australians Eat 32 Kgs Of Chocolate And Thrice More Junk Food Than Recommended

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 10, 2015 03:19 PM EDT

A new report finds that Australians consume so much junk food that obesity is a huge source of bad health here.

Crime-Scene Compound 'Luminol' May Fight Malaria Someday

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 10, 2015 03:20 PM EDT

By helping to trigger an amino acid in the haemogloin, a crime-scene compound can be an effective anti-malarial compound.

Thank God We Can Raise Grateful Kids

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 10, 2015 01:17 PM EDT

Raising the gratitude meter is the way to happiness.

Couple Suffers Miscarriage One Day After Announcing Pregnancy

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 10, 2015 01:20 PM EDT

A couple that had announced happy news about its new baby is forced to put up another video about a miscarriage.

Bacteria That Chomps On Nicotine Can Help Quit Smoking

By Peter R - Aug 10, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

The enzyme was discovered in a bacteria that lives in the soil of tobacco fields. The bacteria uses nicotine to meet its carbon and nitrogen needs.

FDA Officer Who Kept Thalidomide Out Of US Dies At 101

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 10, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

Dr Frances Kelsey, who refused to let thalidomide be sold in the US, due to her worries about its side-effects, was 101 when she died.

What Happens When Parents Work In Non-Standard Schedules

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 10, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

Children whose parents are not in regular schedules tend to have cognitive and behavioural issues.

He Turns a 100 In The House Where He Was Born

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 09, 2015 05:03 PM EDT

Ernie Rollason was born on August 6, 1915, and remains a happy bachelor.

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