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Jaw Bone of Unknown Human Species Discovered on Taiwanese Island

By Peter R - Jan 28, 2015 02:03 PM EST

Based on analysis of an ancient jaw bone fossil, researchers believe they may have found a new specie.

Parents should limit screen time, caffeine to ensure children get enough sleep: Study

By Staff Reporter - Jan 28, 2015 01:31 PM EST

Getting children to bed at night may sometimes feel like a daunting experience for some parents. A new study offers some key advice on how to make the experience more pleasant: limit screen time and caffeine for children at bedtime if you want them to get quality sleep.

Dr. Oz 'miracle green coffee diet pills' pulled, marketer fined $9 million

By Staff Reporter - Jan 28, 2015 01:20 PM EST

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against the manufacturer of a green coffee bean extract heavily promoted by Dr. Oz on his popular television show.

Baldness Cure Procured by Altering Stem Cells in Breakthrough Study

By Peter R - Jan 28, 2015 01:57 PM EST

Animal studies have shown successful working of a new protocol that turns stem cells into dermal papilla cells required for hair growth.

Doc Screamed When She Saw A Pendant In 16-Month-Old's X-Ray

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 28, 2015 09:25 AM EST

Children between the ages of six months to six years tend to swallow small objects out of curiosity.

Sugary Drinks Linked to Early Puberty in Girls

By Peter R - Jan 28, 2015 09:27 AM EST

A new study from Harvard School of Public Health shows sugary drinks can cause early puberty onset in girls.

Health and Human Services announce changes to how Medicare makes payments

By Staff Reporter - Jan 27, 2015 09:22 AM EST

The Obama administration on Monday announced an ambitious goal to overhaul the way doctors and hospitals are paid in a bid to overhaul the nation's $3-trillion health care system.

E-Cigarettes face potential ban in California

By Staff Reporter - Jan 27, 2015 08:50 AM EST

A new bill in California is proposing to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in public areas and increase enforcement against stores who sell e-cigarettes to minors.

Brain-Eating Amoeba From Tap Water Kills Five-year-old

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 27, 2015 10:34 AM EST

Scientists find Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba found in tap water, having killed a five-year-old Louisiana boy.

Legal Marijuana Is Fastest Growing Industry In The US

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 26, 2015 08:09 PM EST

The US market for legal marijuana has overshot all the others in the industry.

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