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Brain Swelling Tied to Malarial Deaths in Children, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Mar 20, 2015 09:21 AM EDT

Cerebral malaria - the most lethal type of mosquito-borne disease is an extremely dangerous medical condition that can often lead to coma or death.

27 Percent of Teens Confess to Changing Clothes While Driving

By Ashwin Subramania - Mar 20, 2015 09:22 AM EDT

Gone are the days where people just were worried about their kids' texting one another while driving. Teenagers today are doing things much worse.

Hookah Sessions Equivalent to Smoking 30 Cigarettes, Health Experts Warn

By Peter R - Mar 20, 2015 07:16 AM EDT

Concerns about the hookah's growing popularity across the globe was discussed at World Tobacco or Health conference.

Woman Raised By Lesbian Mothers Supports Traditional Parenting

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 20, 2015 07:15 AM EDT

Though Heather Barwick agrees that she had a good upbringing, she was supportive of a marriage in which the children could have access to parents of both genders.

Tobacco Industry Profits $7,000 For Every Single Tobacco-Related Death

By Staff Reporter - Mar 19, 2015 05:44 PM EDT

A study conducted by a health campaign group found that each time a smoker dies, the tobacco industry makes $7,000.

Folic Acid Intake Linked to Lowered Stroke Risk in Hypertensive People

By Peter R - Mar 19, 2015 03:46 PM EDT

The study contradicts those done in the past which claimed no benefits.

Combating Brain Swelling Caused by Malaria can Save Lives

By Peter R - Mar 19, 2015 02:23 PM EDT

A new study shows malaria kills by causing the brain to swell, forcing the respiratory system to stop function.

Weight Loss Tip: Mixing Papaya snd Pepper Boosts Metabolism

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 19, 2015 02:23 PM EDT

Eat plenty of papapya and pepper in order to shed your fat.

Antipsychotic Medication Hastens Death in Dementia Patients, Study Warns

By Peter R - Mar 19, 2015 02:24 PM EDT

The study advocates use of non-medicational approaches to managing behavioral symptoms.

Perfectionists More Likely to Bite Nails, Pop Pimples

By Maria Slither - Mar 19, 2015 12:21 PM EDT

A recent research said that nail-biting is a manifestation of impatience and perfectionist behavior, something that one should be careful about as it is linked to more serious decisions like committing suicide.

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