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Just A Bunch Of Hot Air? The Truth About Vaping

Vaping has become an incredibly marketable practice in recent years, promising smokers a "healthy" alternative to tobacco cigarettes. But are these manufactures just blowing hot air?

The Secret Behind The Cone Snail's Lethal Venom―Insulin

Cone snails are one of the ocean's most lethal, efficient predators. Able to immobilize captured prey within a matter of seconds, its venom contains one unusually potent compound―hypoglycemic-inducing insulin.

Reading From an E-Reader Before Bedtime Disrupts Sleep- Study

In an age of computer graphics, social media, and the ever-present technology that plays such a vital role in our daily lives, it comes as no surprise that even in the moments before we close our eyes every night that we are consumed with checking that last status or watching a video or two. Sometimes, we just want to have some good, old traditional reading using an electronic reading material and wait until we get drowsy and sleepy.However, a new study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that reading through electronic devices such as iPad, smart phones and other similar devices before bedtime could disrupt sleep patterns, affecting sleep quality, and affecting long-term health.

Men Who Enjoy Spicy Food Have Higher Testosterone Levels: Report

Men Who Enjoy Spicy Food Have Higher Testosterone Levels Not everyone may have a strong threshold for spicy food. Some don't even have the guts to partake of food dashed with chili or chili sauce because of the unbearably tingling hotness they bring to the palate.

Sugar May Be Worse for Blood Pressure Than Salt

Both sugar and salt have gotten bad publicity over the years as far as healthy diet is concerned. Sugary food consumption has been linked to diabetes and obesity, while excessive intake of salt and salty foods has been associated with cardiovascular illnesses, particularly high blood pressure. However, a recent study puts sugar in a worse light as it claims that sugar may increase blood pressure more than salt does.

Pregnant Women Exposed To Certain Household Products Had Children With Lower IQ

Pregnant women exposed to certain household products had children with lower IQ What do hairspray, nail polish, raincoats, dryer sheets, carpet backing, paint, glue, insect repellent, and heavy plastic shower curtains have in common? All of them contain chemicals called Phthalates which are widely used as plasticizers and additives in common household products.

Energy Drinks Are Dangerous to Young Kids, Study Says

Energy Drinks Are Dangerous to Young Kids, Study Says With the fancy, colorful and attractive packaging, its sweet taste, and the term used to describe it; "energy drinks" are seen by many as a harmless beverage with no health hazards even to the young consumers.

New HIV Drug Promises to Be Cheaper, With Less Side Effects

Gilead seeks approval for new HIV drug; promises to be cheaper, with less side effects. More than 1. 1 million people in the United States are currently living with HIV infection, and almost one in six HIV-positive individuals are unaware of their disease, according to Aids.

New Microscope Shows Cells Like Never Before [Video]

Scientist Eric Betzig just won't quit. Weeks after being awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing new techniques for enhancing microscopic viewing technology, he has apparently moved on to another breakthrough of equal or greater significance.
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