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Exposure to Common Plastic May Cause Fertility Defects »

A new study from Yale School of Medicine claims to have discovered that exposure during pregnancy to Bisphenol A (BPA), a common constituent of plastics may crop up lasting abnormalities in the uterus of offspring, counting variation in their DNA.

Cancer Society Recommends Regular Colon Cancer Screening »

The good thing about colorectal cancer, which is the third most common cancer in men and women, is that it can be easily detected before the disease develops in the body of the patient.

Delivery of High-Calorie Soft Drinks Reduced in U.S. School Canteens »

In an initiative to reduce the number of children who are overweight, the US soft drinks industry has reported a drastic cut in high-calorie soft drinks that are available in schools at US. It was confirmed by the American Beverage Association that delivery of full-calorie drinks was shaved to 95% in the school as “obesity” [...]

Updated prostate screening guidelines announced »

Recommendation that men should discuss the uncertainties, risks, and potential benefits of screening before deciding whether to be tested was reaffirmed last week at the updated prostate cancer screening guidelines released by the American Cancer Society.

Sugar-sweetened drinks ups diabetes, heart disease »

A U.S. study found that about 130,000 cases of diabetes, 14,000 new cases of heart disease and 50,000 more life-years burdened with heart disease in the last ten years have surfaced which is due to consumption of sugary soft drinks.

The Bank Failure Tally in US Reaches 26 »

Despite the gradual recovery gaining grounds in the U. S. economy, more than 20 banks Maryland, Illinois, Florida and Utah, have been shut down, since this January.

Common Painkillers Can Encourage Cancer Growth »

According to a new study, common pain killers can result in the growth of cancer cells. Painkillers comprised of Opiate can promote cancer growth.

US judge Puts Apple-Nokia Legal Battle on Hold »

A US federal judge has put the Apple-Nokia legal battle on hold, until the feds get their chance to investigate into the whole matter that seems to have tangled itself to no end.

Google Acquires DocVerse, Targets Microsoft »

Google Inc. stepped up their game yet again, to give Microsoft Corp. a run for its money. In what was Google’s fourth buy under a 30 day time period, the search giant acquired the 3 year old DocVerse on Friday, which allows users to edit their Microsoft Office files online.

User Errors Linked with Insulin Pumps »

Members of U. S. Government Advisory Panel reported that more problems were likely to be experienced by the diabetics due to the improper use of insulin pumps as compared to the problems caused due to defects in the device.