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'Study says Anti-Vaccine Websites are Misinforming Parents

Researchers are looking for ways to counter skepticism about vaccination.

By Denise Valerie Uychiat

'Woman Blows Nose, Eye Swells to Size of Golf Ball

A woman could have lost her sight because of a simple reflex. A recent incident has given these people sneeze something to think about. A woman in the United Kingdom was reported to have been brought to the hospital after she blew her nose so hard it led her eye to swell to the size of a golf ball.
'A Recent Report: Man with Rare Brain Condition Can't Recognize Own Reflection

A rare case of Capgras Syndrome made a man not recognize his own reflection.
'What You Need to Know About Aspirin

Here's everything you need to know about aspirin and its effect to our health.
'Carnivores Versus Vegetarians: Who's More at Risk

Carnivores vs Vegetarians - the debate on who's more at risk continues.
'Did You Know that Cockroaches can Save your Life?

The dirtiest of insects may actually help us find solutions to health problems we have been trying to solve for a long time.
'Study Says: Emotional Support through Marital Problems Frustrates Husbands

While women like to receive emotional support through marital problems, the same cannot be said for men.
'A Study Shows that Constipation Drug Extends Survival for Cancer Patients

A recent study shows that methylnaltrexone can help stop tumor growth and extend life of patients diagnosed with cancer.
'Annual Physicals: Doctors say You May Not Need it

As the date of the next physical exam nears, should you schedule the appointment now, or is it OK to skip it?
'Low Carb Versus Low Fat Diet: Which is More Effective for Long Term Weight Loss

Researchers discovered that, on average, study participants on low-fat diets lost and kept off six pounds after a year, while those that followed low-carb diets, which has more fat in it, lost about 8.5 pounds within a year.
'Airtight Buildings have Unfavorable Effect on Mental Performance

Working indoor can have an unfavorable effect in the cognitive function, while improved air quality could dramatically increase the mental function performance of workers.
''Can't Hide it Forever': The Model who Became a Meme

A Taiwanese model who was featured in an ad for a plastic surgery is warning to file a law suit against the clinic and advertising agency, after the ad became a popular internet meme. She told the BBC's Cindy Sui in Taipei how she assumes losing control of her own image destroyed her life.
'Study: Children with Pets are Healthier than Those Without

According to a recent study, one in ten British parents say owning a pet has helped their child lose weight, while nearly half say their child is fitter and healthier because they own a dog or a horse.
'Let's Get Fizzical: Why English Wine is Sparkling

At a blind tasting organized by Noble Rot magazine, English wine scored a victory over champagne, with two English wines, Hambledon Classic Cuvée and Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2010, beating Pol Roger and Taittinger to conclude the event coming in first and second place.
'Study Finds Face-Lifts Don’t Really Boost Self-Esteem

In the study, the researchers observe what 50 patients, mostly women, said about their sense of self-esteem, both immediately before having a plastic surgery and six months later.