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Number of Smokers in U.S. Declines

Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. The CDC launched a graphic advertising campaign last year that was...

Flat Feet More Common Than You Might Think

According to Orthopedist Dr. Victor Prisk, about 30 percent of people have a flat foot.

You May Want To Clean Your Purse

Your mother always told you to wash your hands, but she probably never mentioned your handbag.

Report Looks At Stress On Military Children

A new report is highlighting the stress that military children face while their parents are deployed.

Number of Smokers in U.S. Declines
Flat Feet More Common Than You Might Think
You May Want To Clean Your Purse
Report Looks At Stress On Military Children

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Study: Scientists Solve Mystery Of Medieval Leprosy

Biologists and archeologists were able to conclude why there was a sudden drop of leprosy at the end of the Middle Ages.

Study: Paranoia On The Rise, Those Afflicted Feel Persecution And Rejection

A new study finds that paranoia has been on the rise, and although the percentage of those afflicted with such thoughts is not that significant as a whole, such people are heavily affected.

UN: World Population To Reach 8.1 Billion In 2025

The United Nations forecast Thursday that the world’s population will increase from 7.2 billion today to 8.1 billion in 2025, with most growth in developing countries and more than half in Africa. By 2050, it will reach 9.6 billion.

Skip Training Wheels, Consider A Balance Bike

The newest trend in bikes for very young kids is the balance bike. It has no petals and no training wheels.

Study: One-In-Four New Erectile Dysfunction Patients Under 40

A recent study finds that one-in-four men who are seeking medical assistance for erectile dysfunction are under the age of forty.

Study: Video Games Can Make Children More Ethical, Better Problem-Solvers

A new study conducted by the University of Victoria in Canada finds that children who play video games become more ethically and morally aware over time.