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Cleaning With Bleach Can Raise Infection Risks Among Children

By Staff Reporter - Apr 03, 2015 02:39 PM EDT

Exposing a child to bleach, which is a common antibacterial ingredient in many cleaning products, may increase a child's risk of developing respiratory illnesses, such as tonsillitis or the flu, according to a new study released on Thursday.

Fetal DNA Screening Tool Detects Down Syndrome With Mom's Blood

By Peter R - Apr 03, 2015 12:26 PM EDT

The new tool developed by UCSF researchers looks for quantities of free-cell DNA in maternal blood. A positive result must be confirmed by a diagnosis tool, researchers said.

Shigella Bacteria Acquires Drug Resistance, CDC Warns Outbreak

By Peter R - Apr 03, 2015 09:54 AM EDT

Health experts are concerned as the bacteria spreads easily due to inadequate hygiene.

HIV Spreads Like 'Computer Worms', Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 03, 2015 07:43 AM EDT

A new study at University College, London, shows that HIV spreads like computer worms, so the best way to fix it would be early detection and treatment.

How To Fight Some Simple Anxiety Attacks

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 03, 2015 07:44 AM EDT

The best way to overcome your anxiety is to recognise and fight with it, using a number of simple solutions.

Diabetes Risk Mounts By the Hour for Prediabetics Camping Before Television

By Peter R - Apr 02, 2015 05:54 PM EDT

A study shows increased risk of type 2 diabetes in people caregoried as prediabetic.

Study: People who Watch more TV have a Greater Risk of Diabetes

By Cheri Cheng - Apr 02, 2015 04:54 PM EDT

A new study reported that people who watch TV have a greater risk of developing diabetes.

Last Year's Paralyzing Enterovirus Was Similar to Polio, Researchers Find

By Peter R - Apr 02, 2015 02:15 PM EDT

The study was done after collecting samples from 25 children with sudden onset of paralysis that was suspected to be caused by the virus.

10th Century Remedy Can Kill Modern Superbugs like MRSA

By Peter R - Apr 02, 2015 12:33 PM EDT

The remedy found in Bald's Leechbook, was shown to be highly effective against hard to treat Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

An Apple A Day Keeps Prescription Pills Away, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 02, 2015 08:42 AM EDT

Eating an apple everyday may not guarantee your complete health, though it does make you healthier.

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