Health

Secondhand smoke in California

Cigarette with secondhand smoke via Shutterstock If official statistics are to be trusted, the state of California has less smokers than any other state in the U.S., except Missouri. Good...

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Over 70's kidney transplants safe

Kidneys via Shutterstock It had previously been thought that people of senior age could be at serious risk when donating a kidney, however in Washington, DC a study in the...

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Room for one more

Population 7 billion via Shutterstock The United Nations is estimating that next Monday, the world's 7 billionth inhabitant will be born. It is a milestone that has economists, scientists and...

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Relax guys, the stress will kill you

Stressed man via Shutterstock A new study finds that persistent moderate stress over a number of years takes a heavy toll on a man's life expectancy. The new study, published...

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Antibody therapy to treat Hendra virus in humans

Virus illustration via Shutterstock In August 1994, in Queensland, Australia, two horses died of an unknown disease. Their owner also died from the disease several months later. In September 1994...

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Chocolate may well be a girl's best friend

Dark chocolate bar via Shutterstock Diamonds are supposed to be a girl's best friend, but new research suggests that most women's second favorite thing in life - chocolate - may...

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Restless Legs Syndrome linked to hypertension in women

Crossed Lets via Shutterstock Middle-aged women with an under-recognized condition affecting the legs may be at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to the results of a new...

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Optimistic people wired differently

Rainbow via Shutterstock People with an optimistic outlook on life always seem able to look on the bright side of things. Turns out, they may literally be made that way....

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