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Beijing passes new law making it illegal to smoke in public places

By Staff Reporter - Nov 28, 2014 10:50 PM EST

Beijing has passed through a new law that makes it illegal for smokers to light up in all indoor public spaces, state media reported.

Teenage boy dies after severe allergic reaction to peanut butter

By Staff Reporter - Nov 28, 2014 12:56 PM EST

A teenage boy with a severe peanut allergy ended up in a coma for a week after suffering an allergic reaction to a peanut and died Wednesday night at a hospital, according to reports.

Scientists develop powder measles vaccine

By Staff Reporter - Nov 28, 2014 12:40 PM EST

Researchers are currently working on a powder measles vaccine which is safe for human testing.

Scientists identify mutation that can predict if a person will develop blood cancer: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 28, 2014 11:59 AM EST

New research found scientist may be able to detect cancer risk in the blood much earlier than expected.

First Ebola vaccine trials look positive

By Staff Reporter - Nov 28, 2014 11:26 AM EST

Early results from the first test of an Ebola vaccine in people shows it's safe and appears to be working as designed, doctors reported Wednesday.

Researchers Identify Weak Spot in Brain Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Schizophrenia

By Staff Reporter - Nov 28, 2014 06:38 AM EST

Researchers of a new study have identified a weak spot in the brain that is linked to Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, and schizophrenia.

US Adult smoking rates reach lowest point in 50 years

By Staff Reporter - Nov 26, 2014 04:40 PM EST

Good news for American health - fewer people are smoking as the rate hit its lowest point in 50 years, federal health experts reported Wednesday.

70 of Americans with HIV don't have virus under control: CDC

By Staff Reporter - Nov 26, 2014 01:16 PM EST

Only 30 percent of Americans living with HIV have the virus under control and are taking medication, putting others at risk of infection, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.

Yogurt May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk

By Staff Reporter - Nov 26, 2014 11:29 AM EST

A new research has revealed that a serving a day of yogurt can also lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Google rolls out 'smart' spoon to help Parkinson patients

By Staff Reporter - Nov 25, 2014 05:37 PM EST

Google is moving away from being just a technology company and stepping into the medical arena by working on a "smart" spoon that will help those who suffer from Parkinson's and other conditions that cause body tremors.

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