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Fake weed hits Chicago: How to tell if your pot is spiked

Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made mind-altering chemicals that affect the brain much more powerfully than natural marijuana.

Apr 1, 2018

Platypus: Why conservation of the animal that sweats milk is absolutely necessary

Platypuses, which is endemic to eastern Australia, are the only species within the monotreme family and show traits of both reptiles and mammals.

Mar 31, 2018

Watch: Woman plays flute while undergoing brain surgery

She lifted the instrument and treated everyone with a sweet melody. The operation theater burst into applause after she finished it.

Mar 31, 2018

What is Proteus syndrome? Rare disorder disrupts teenager's breathing

Proteus syndrome might have a few or no signs in the newborns, and symptoms are usually visible in later months.

Mar 31, 2018

Coffee needs a cancer warning label, a California judge rules

Coffee sellers in California are now required to put warning labels on their coffee cups, according to a new ruling by California Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle.

Mar 31, 2018

What is snake diet? Know about the bizarre weight-loss fad

The weird weight-loss fad known as snake diet include eating once in a day, and then no food for next 24 to 36 hours.

Mar 31, 2018

What is Raynaud's disease? Photo of TV presenter's finger highlights rare ailment

Raynaud's disease is a type of vascular ailment that causes some areas of the body like fingers and toes go numb and cold.

Mar 30, 2018

What are phthalates? Ways to avoid toxic chemical found in restaurant food

Eating out comes with hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates – something that is used in making plastic and could lead to asthma and fertility issues.

Mar 30, 2018

What's cucurbit poisoning? Fruits like pumpkin, squash may trigger severe hair fall

Scientists came across wold's first two cases of cucurbit poisoning, caused by a toxic chemical in pumpkins and squash.

Mar 30, 2018

Orthosomnia: Disorder that affects people's sleeping habit and how to combat it

It is estimated that around 10 percent of US adults use a fitness/sleep tracking device on a regular basis and 50 percent would like to purchase one.

Mar 30, 2018

Real-time food tracker: Tiny tooth-mounted sensors can keep you healthy

The tooth-mounted sensors would track everything the person consumes from salt to alcohol and then transmit the data wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet.

Mar 29, 2018

Humans have a new 'organ' interstitium: Body's 'shock absorber' discovered by researchers

Interstitium acts as a shock absorber as it lines tissues that could be prone to force. Its discovery could also provide clues about the spreading of cancer.

Mar 29, 2018

Climate change: Early humans survived abrupt, harsh cooling 11,000 years ago

The end of the last ice age brought about an extended winter that lasted over a century, but the Mesolithic people thrived in spite of this.

Mar 28, 2018

4 in 10 cancer cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes

Four in 10 cases of cancer could be avoided by making lifestyle changes, shows a new study of cancer rates in the United Kingdom.

Mar 27, 2018

What is sleep apnea? Causes, symptoms and treatment for the sleep disorder

People who are suffering or have suffered from stroke, diabetes and congestive heart failure are more prone to sleep apnea.

Mar 27, 2018