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Gates Foundation Commits $50 Million to Fight Ebola Epidemic

By Steven Hogg - Sep 11, 2014 08:08 AM EDT

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation promised $50 million on Wednesday to help combat Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Obesity Alters Chemistry in Brain

By Steven Hogg - Sep 10, 2014 01:22 PM EDT

Obesity is associated with number of health complications. Here is one more to the list - change in brain chemistry.

Increase Hospital Beds for Ebola Patients, WHO Tells Liberia

By Steven Hogg - Sep 10, 2014 01:01 PM EDT

The World Health Organization has asked the Ebola treatment centers in Monrovia and nearby areas to increase their capacity to 1000 beds.

Bacteria in Honey has Antimicrobial Properties: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 10, 2014 03:52 AM EDT

Honey bacteria can be used as an alternative for antibiotics, finds a study.

Pot Smokers Rarely Finish High School or Obtain a University Degree: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 10, 2014 03:41 AM EDT

Daily pot smokers are at the risk of becoming addicted to substances, develop suicidal tendencies and are less likely to do well in academics, according to a study.

Eating Mangoes Controls Blood Sugar Levels in Obese Adults: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 10, 2014 03:02 AM EDT

Intake of mangoes lowers blood sugar levels in obese adults, finds a study.

Learn Belly Dancing to Feel Great About Your Body: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 10, 2014 02:36 AM EDT

Belly dancing changes the way you look at your body and weight, according to a study.

Child Respiratory Virus prompts CDC to Issue Nationwide Alert

By Steven Hogg - Sep 09, 2014 11:54 AM EDT

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked health care providers of the country to look out for an increase in a respiratory illness among children.

To-be Fathers Who Smoke Increase Asthma Risk in Children

By Steven Hogg - Sep 09, 2014 11:48 AM EDT

Men who smoke cigarettes before becoming father put the health of their children in a fix. A new research shows that these fathers increase the risk of asthma in children.

Treatment for Snake Bites can be Very Expensive for Patients and Hospitals: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 09, 2014 03:49 AM EDT

Treating victims of snake bite can be heavy on the pockets of family members and hospitals, according to a study.

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