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Crazy Cannabis: Marijuana Linked to Mania

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 13, 2015 09:58 AM EST

There is a 'significant' link between mania symptoms and use of cannabis.

World Bank Pledges Millions in Aid to Prevent Starvation in Ebola-Hit Countries

By Gurmeet Kaur - Feb 13, 2015 09:19 AM EST

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are the three hardest hit countries hit by Ebola. The new financing commitment from World Health Organization was in response to a call from these African countries as WorldBank reports.

Tobacco Terminates At Least 60,000 More American Lives Than Previously Thought

By Peter R - Feb 12, 2015 01:28 PM EST

New research suggests that diseases not previously attributed to smoking were found to have caused the deaths.

Smoking Shrinks the Brain, Quitting Expands it

By Maria Slither - Feb 12, 2015 01:13 PM EST

Smoking shrinks the brain and caused the thinning of the cortex, a recent research said. However, the study also said that there is still hope among smokers as they found out that part of the cortex is restored when one quits smoking.

Broken Heart Syndrome, A Real Medical Condition

By Maria Slither - Feb 12, 2015 08:48 AM EST

It's not all roses and chocolates on Valentine's Day.And for those who experience broken hearts and have been sad for a long time, be careful as it might be something more serious.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, A Serious Disease; Patients Deserve Real Care

By Maria Slither - Feb 12, 2015 08:44 AM EST

Chronic Fatigue Disease syndrome is now considered a disease in the US. Doctors from the Insititute of Medicine (IOM) are now setting up a new criteria for symptoms, diagnosis and treatment to treat the 2.5 million Americans who are suffering the disease.

Smoking in Cars with Children Banned in England

By Ashwin Subramania - Feb 12, 2015 08:10 AM EST

Smoking in cars while taking children as passengers will be banned this year in England. The law, which will come into effect on October 1 was recently passed in the Commons, where more than 340 MP's supported the regulation

Perfect Temperature for Popping Corn Revealed

By Gurmeet Kaur - Feb 12, 2015 01:59 AM EST

The scientists made use of high-speed cameras that captured at 2,900 frames per second and shot the popcorn placed in a heated oven. The researchers raised the temperature by 10C over five minutes. As the temperature crossed 100C, the moisture inside the corn began to turn into steam. When the temperature rose to 180C, the pressure inside was now ten times the atmospheric pressure at sea level

Your Gene Map For Obesity

By Staff Reporter - Feb 12, 2015 02:06 AM EST

When we think about obesity, we don't go to our neurologist to discuss their weight. Researchers are now looking at how genes can influence our body and how fat gets distributed around the body.

British Drivers Banned From Smoking With Children Passengers

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 11, 2015 07:57 PM EST

A new law in England will ban car drivers with children with them from smoking from October 1.

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