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Sierra Leone declares state of emergency to cope with Ebola virus

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 31, 2014 06:05 PM EDT

To deal with the continued spread of the Ebola virus, the government of Sierra Leone has declared a state of emergency and called up its security forces to enforce quarantines on the areas where the disease has already been found.

Working for Long Hours Make People Addicted to Cigarettes: Study

By Staff Reporter - Jul 31, 2014 08:44 AM EDT

Too many hours at work make employees smoke more cigarettes, according to a study.

Court rules Mississippi can't close last abortion clinic

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 30, 2014 09:30 AM EDT

A federal appeals court has ruled that Mississippi must allow its last abortion clinic to remain open after it was unable to comply with a new law passed with the intention of closing it down.

Run Five Minutes Every day to Live Longer: Study

By Staff Reporter - Jul 30, 2014 11:32 AM EDT

Five minutes of daily running lowers risk of dying from heart diseases, according to a study.

Famous Virologist Succumbs to Ebola in Seirra Leone

By Staff Reporter - Jul 30, 2014 08:22 AM EDT

Famous virologist died on Tuesday as he was affected by Ebola virus.

Healthy Lifestyle Slows Down Ageing Process

By Steven Hogg - Jul 30, 2014 04:54 AM EDT

Research shows that maintaining healthy diet, exercising and getting adequate sleep slows down the ageing process.

Girls More Bullied in School than Boys: Report

By Staff Reporter - Jul 29, 2014 11:46 AM EDT

A report by the U.S department of education's office for civil rights says bullying among girls has increased compared to boys in schools.

Fist Bumping is Safer and Cleaner than Hand Shakes: Study

By Staff Reporter - Jul 29, 2014 07:22 AM EDT

Researchers advise people to practice fist bumping instead of shaking hands to avoid spreading harmful bacteria and germs.

Ebola Fear Grips the World, Liberia Closes Borders

By Steven Hogg - Jul 29, 2014 03:51 AM EDT

The Ebola virus that is gripping West Africa and has led to 700 deaths and counting in the region since February has been termed as the most deadly by the World health Organization.

Travel Restriction as Ebola Spreads: Reports

By Staff Reporter - Jul 29, 2014 04:26 AM EDT

US authorities suggest the traveler to West Africa to take proper precaution.

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