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Study: Majority of heavy drinkers are not alcoholics

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 10:34 AM EST

Despite what many may believe, only 10 percent of U.S. adults who drink more than most are alcoholics, according to a federal study released on Thursday.

Worldwide obesity costs $2 Trillion a year: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 20, 2014 05:47 PM EST

Obesity is a serious concern across the globe, both from a health perspective as well as from a financial perspective. A whopping 2.1 billion people globally - or nearly 30 per cent of the world's population - are now overweight or obese, with the figure set to rise further by 2030, according to a study published Thursday.

The way you text may harm your spine: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 20, 2014 03:54 PM EST

According to a new study by spine surgeon Dr Kenneth Hansraj looking down at our phones is the equivalent of having around 60 pounds worth of weight on your neck.

Washington State to sue federal gov. over radioactive waste at Hanford Site

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 19, 2014 08:25 PM EST

Washington state has announced that it plans to sue the U.S federal government over its failure to adequately protect workers from radiation as they work to remove radioactive material from a location known as the Hanford Site.

Canadian mother left with almost $1 million medical bill after giving birth in Hawaii

By Staff Reporter - Nov 20, 2014 02:46 AM EST

A six month old pregnant woman from Canada got the green light from her doctor to travel to Hawaii and so she did. Unfortunately, she went into early labor just two days into the vacation causing her to stay in the hospital for two-months and she was left with a $950,000 medical bill, according to reports.

Trans fats linked with memory loss: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 20, 2014 01:52 PM EST

Trans fats has been known to cause havoc to the waist line, but now a new study found that it could lead to memory loss, according to a new report from the American Heart Association.

Is antibacterial soap bad for you? Study finds chemical in soap caused cancer in mice

By Staff Reporter - Nov 19, 2014 04:37 PM EST

Antibacterial soap has generally been trusted and viewed as a product that will help users get rid of bacterias and germs. However, a new study found that a chemical in antibacterial soap promoted liver tumor growth in mice.

World Toilet Day: 1.5 Million people still don't have access to a clean toilet

By Staff Reporter - Nov 19, 2014 10:26 AM EST

The United Nation's World Toilet Day serves as a reminder that sanitation is one of the planet's greatest unmet challenges.

Energy drinks is the latest danger at home for kids: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 18, 2014 12:53 PM EST

The latest danger to children are energy drinks, according to a new study from the American Heart Association.

Eight million Americans have Diabetes and don't even know it: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 18, 2014 12:15 PM EST

A whopping 8 million Americans have diabetes and are unaware of it and as a result, have not made modifications to their diet, according to a new study released Tuesday.

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