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Health News: Prevalence of Asthma in Inner Cities a Myth According to Researchers
Researchers from the John Hopkins University debunked the notion that asthma is more common in inner-city areas as compared to suburban or rural neighborhoods. Based on their findings, demographic-based factors are stronger indicators of asthma prevalence than the type of neighborhood people live ... 
Scientists Decode Ancient Information Taken from Meteorites
Scientists from Cambridge University have found a way to read the ancient information contained inside meteorites. They noted that the data can be used to gain a deeper understanding of the Earth’s core. Teen Successfully Saved from Blindness Caused by Glaucoma
16-year-old teen Olivia Eafano from Georgia is now able to see again after suffering from blindness caused by glaucoma over ten years ago. The physician who attended to her, Dr. Stephen Foster, said Eafano was lucky because the disease was treated while it was still in its early stages. Underage Drinking Tied to Alcohol Advertisements
A new scientific study explains how promotional tools for alcoholic beverages directly influence underage drinking. According to researchers from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, young viewers develop a relationship with alcoholic products due to television advertisements. 
Stricter Regulations Imposed to Protect Whale Sharks from Commercial Tuna Fishing Methods
Two government-backed environmental organizations launched regulations aimed at protecting whale sharks from potentially dangerous methods used by commercial tuna fishing fleets. According Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ... 
Poor Sleeping Habits During Adolescence Linked to Risky Behavior
A new study revealed that teens who are not able to sleep properly are prone to developing risky behaviors. One theory suggests that insufficient sleep can impair people's judgment which can cause them to engage in regrettable activities. New Traces of Avian Flu Outbreak Discovered in Washington State
A new outbreak caused by the avian flu disease has been detected in Washington's Clallam County. Authorities reported that the disease has infected bird flocks of private owners residing in the area. 
Sitting too Much Negates Benefits of Exercise
Health experts warned that even though regularly exercising offers a wide range of benefits, these may not matter if one spends majority of his or her time sitting down. According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, sitting ... 
Researchers Discover Marine Animals Prone to Developing Irregular Heartbeats That Could Lead to Heart Attacks
A recent scientific study revealed that marine mammals are prone to developing irregular heartbeats due to their movements underwater. The condition, known as cardiac arrhythmia, also occurs among humans. Although not fatal, it could lead to heart attacks for those who have weak health conditions. Climate Experts Criticize Government Agencies’ Claim That 2014 was the Hottest Year
Recently, the government-funded scientific agencies the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that 2014 is the hottest recorded year. However, climate scientists slammed the two agencies and said the claim was ...












