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Bigger Not Always Desirable, Women In Penis Study Reveal

By Peter R - Sep 04, 2015 08:46 PM EDT

Women looking for long-term relationships prefer partners with average-size penises, the study reveals.

Antiviral Pill Completely Prevents HIV, New Trials Show

By Peter R - Sep 04, 2015 08:35 PM EDT

The new study suggests that all participants at high risk of HIV were able to prevent infection during the trial period of 2.5 years.

Rice Plants Fight Invading Pathogens, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 04, 2015 08:38 AM EDT

New research shows that it is possible for rice plants to ward off invading pathogens.

Adult Smoking Rates All Time Low: CDC

By Peter R - Sep 03, 2015 05:24 PM EDT

According to CDC, 15 percent adults smoke today as against 17 percent in 2014.

CVS Celebrates First Tobacco Sales Ban Anniversary: 95 MIllion Fewer Cigarette Packs Sold in US

By Peter R - Sep 03, 2015 01:10 PM EDT

The company also pointed out in a study that the number of nicotine patches it sold increased as did the number of people who attended smoking cessation sessions.

Double Mastectomy the Latest Treatment Trend for Men with Breast Cancer

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 03, 2015 10:37 AM EDT

Double mastectomy is becoming a more popular option for men diagnosed with breast cancer, a new study reported.

Molecular Tweeting: The Key To Fighting Bacteria?

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 03, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

A team of Carnegie Mellon University researchers are using data from Twitter to help them understand how pathogens communicate.

Prion Discovery: Rogue Proteins Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases Similar to Parkinson's

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 05:01 PM EDT

Called Multiple System Atrophy, the disease is caused by mutant proteins called prions. Prions are also known to cause mad cow disease and CJD.

FDA Warns Manufacturers of Potentially Deadly Powdered Caffeine

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 11:54 AM EDT

FDA has given five manufacturers 15 days to respond. Advocacy groups have however called the move inadequate.

CDC: Most Americans Have Hearts Older Than Themselves

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

CDC found that the average American man's heart is nearly 8 years older than chronological age while a woman's heart is 5.4 years older.

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