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Psychiatric Drugs Kill 500K Western Adults Every Year, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 14, 2015 08:00 PM EDT

A Danish research director pointed out that psychiatric drugs are more harmful and 'overprescribed' to patients.

Want a Tub of Potentially Listeria-Laced Blue Bell Ice-Cream? Sure, If You Have $10,000

By Staff Reporter - May 14, 2015 06:06 PM EDT

Despite having reported cases of listeria and having undergone a product recall, consumers are still buying and selling Blue Bell ice-cream online for far more than it's regular selling price, according to reports.

California Senate Approves Controversial School Vaccine Bill

By Staff Reporter - May 14, 2015 05:56 PM EDT

California state senators passed a bill Thursday which is seeking to increase the current school immunization rates following a measles outbreak at Disneyland last year.

Stroke Risk in Older Adults Skyrockets with Depression and Remains Long After

By Peter R - May 14, 2015 06:20 PM EDT

A new study shows that even after symptoms of depression resolve, older adults may be at 66 percent higher risk of having a stroke.

Handshakes Trump Blood Pressure Levels at Predicting Heart Disease Risk

By Peter R - May 14, 2015 11:11 AM EDT

A study done by researchers at McMaster University found a 17 percent higher riks with every decrease in 5 kg force of grip.

Judge Rules 'Abstinence Only' Sex Education is Illegal

By Ashwin Subramania - May 14, 2015 09:57 AM EDT

Fresno Country Superior Judge Donald Black has ruled abstinence only programs are in violation of California law and that they promote 'medically inaccurate information.'

Money Incentives Effective in Compelling Smokers to Quit, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - May 14, 2015 08:01 AM EDT

A new study has revealed that the promise of monetary incentives has proved to be quite effective in helping people to quit smoking.

Vitamin B3 may Help Prevent Certain Skin Cancers, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - May 14, 2015 08:02 AM EDT

A new study suggests that vitamin B3 can help towards reducing a person's risk to certain common types of skin cancers

Whether You Will Quit Smoking or Not is Hardwired in Your Brain: STUDY

By Staff Reporter - May 14, 2015 01:14 AM EDT

Anyone who has tried to quit smoking knows how hard it can be to kick the habit. However, a new study found that some people have greater connectivity among certain brain regions compared to those who tried and failed.

What Is The Best Insect Repellent Without All The Harmful Chemicals: Consumer Report

By Staff Reporter - May 14, 2015 12:24 AM EDT

Summer time is just around the corner and with that, comes mosquitoes and ticks. Consumer Reports tested 15 sprays to find the safest, most effective repellents.

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