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Heart disease deaths declined in US overall but Increased in some areas

By Daniel Lee - Mar 21, 2016 11:43 PM EDT

According to new research published in the Amercian Heart Association's journal Circulation, deaths from heart disease have declined in the U.S. overall lately.

Poor Dietary Diversity May Lead To Weak Gut, Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 11:17 PM EDT

If people do not follow a diverse diet, they tend to be more probe to diseases like Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Truck drivers who do not treat sleep apnea regularly have 5 times higher crash rate

By Daniel Lee - Mar 21, 2016 05:47 PM EDT

Truck drivers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who were not adequately treated for the condition were five times more likely to be involved in preventable crashes than drivers without the sleep disorder.

Like ‘The Walking Dead:’ Florida Struck by Rampant Spice Overdose

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 21, 2016 02:06 PM EDT

An “unprecedented” epidemic, that is what the Florida investigators ae calling this extraordinary case of fake marijuana overdose that looks like a scene straight out of “The Walking Dead,” a TV show based on zombie apocalypse.

Why Do Autistic Patients Die Decades Before General Population?

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 09:46 PM EDT

Patients of autism die 12 to 30 years earlier than others, due to suicide and epilepsy, says a new study.

Rare Blood Infection Results To 17 Deaths In Wisconsin

By Jenn Loro - Mar 21, 2016 08:15 AM EDT

A rare blood infection linked to 54 recorded cases and 17 deaths in Wisconsin appeared to have reached Michigan. The infection usually preys elderly people with either weak immune system or an underlying health conditions

Ebola News Update: Infection Infects Four People In Guinea

By Jenn Loro - Mar 21, 2016 07:40 AM EDT

Two confirmed deaths linked to a fresh Ebola outbreak in the Guinea prompted aid agencies to deploy experts to investigate the matter. Since 2013, more than 11, 300 people have died following a series of outbreaks in various West African nations.

Better for Smart People to Have Fewer Friends, Study Shows Why

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 03:42 PM EDT

New research published by British Journal of Psychology last month shared an interesting fact, smart people are better off with less number of friends.

Study Proves that Your Heart and Brain Are Allies, Not Foes

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 03:14 PM EDT

The link between heart health and that of our brain has been documented for years. Researchers, however, now revealed that to maintain strong cognitive abilities, it may be a good idea to look after your heart.

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