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Indonesia Tiny Village Leads The Non-Smoking Movement

By Staff Reporter - Mar 14, 2016 09:32 AM EDT

A small village in Indonesia, called Bone-Bone, is spearheading the movement on minimizing tobacco use. The village is one of just a few in the country that has banned smoking and selling tobacco completely.

Pfizer Gets Nod For Cancer Drug Xalkori

By Jenn Loro - Mar 13, 2016 01:32 PM EDT

FDA has just approved the expansion of Pfizer’s Xalkori treatment to include patients suffering from a rare mutated form of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

More Clues In Treating Sleep Apnea Using Tonsil Size and Tongue Indentation

By Jenn Loro - Mar 13, 2016 01:32 PM EDT

A new research links oversized tonsil and tongue indentation to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk factors; hence suggesting a new role for dentists in identifying signs of OSA risks in dental patients.

Tai Chi Can Help Older Adults To Avoid Falling: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:42 AM EST

Senior citizens who practise tai chi are less exposed to the risk of falling or getting injured, say experts from a Taipei university.

ADHD Kids Are 'Over-diagnosed' And May Just Be Immature: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:41 AM EST

Taipei researchers discovered that August-born children tended to be diagnosed with ADHD.

Stress Levels Shot Up For Americans Last Year: Poll

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 11, 2016 08:58 AM EST

Tension and pressure from various sources, including work, health and social practices, increased the stress levels of Americans in 2015.

New Study Reveals Patients Can Receive Kidney Transplants From Incompatible Donor

By Staff Reporter - Mar 10, 2016 09:10 AM EST

A revolutionary new study revealed that an incompatible kidney can still be transplanted and can even lengthen the life-span than those who receive a compatible kidney.

Stillborn Without Brain In Brazil Adds To Zika Concerns

By Peter R - Feb 27, 2016 08:10 PM EST

The case study of a premature newborn without brain and fluid filled cavities hints at zika connection.

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