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Painkiller abuse next big epidemic in US: Study

Adolescents' abuse of prescription painkillers (analgesics) like vicodin, valium and oxycontin at a rate 40 percent higher than previous generations, is turning into an epidemic in the US, says a study.

Painkiller addiction becoming an epidemic in US

That makes it the second most common form of illegal drug use in the US after marijuana.

Alcoholic women die younger

The annual death rates of alcohol-dependent women are 460 percent higher than the non-drinking general population.

Is 72 the new 30?

Modern human lifespans are greater than those of hunter-gatherers due to development and industrialisation, a new study has claimed.

Expanding waistline related to certain cancers

Scientists say that excess fat is a key factor in the progression of the disease.

Trend since '80s: Mother dolphins teach daughters fishing tricks

A small population of dolphins in Western Australia state not only use sponges to help catch fish but the rare hunting technique has been passed from mother to daughter for generations, Australian researchers said.

Enjoying life is key to longer living, says study

Those who enjoy life the most are three times more likely to live a little longer than those who do so the least, a new UK study has claimed.

Study proves vegetarians live longer than meat-eaters

According to a new study, vegetarians - especially men - have a longer lifespan than those who eat meat.

Now, neck implant may help ease chronic migraine pain

Researchers have developed a neck implant which stimulates nerves at the back of the head to ease chronic migraine.

Did prehistoric men eat pandas?

Scientist Wei Guangbiao says that prehistoric man ate pandas in an area that is now part of the city of Chongqing in southwest China.

Cherries can help cure gout

Cherries may no longer be just for topping off ice-cream sundaes —a US study of people with gout linked eating the fruit with a 35 percent to 75 percent lower risk of having an attack.

Folic acid and vitamin B reduces risk of heart disease

Conducted by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Jamia Millia Islamia, the study said foods containing vitamin B, like potato, greens and fish should be consumed regularly.

Home remedies can actually harm your skin

Experts say 'natural' remedies like honey, lemon and toothpaste might actually be damaging your skin.

Women use more emoticons in text messages than men

Researchers from the Rice University found that while women may use emoticons more than men, the men used a larger variety of these symbols.

With digital boom comes poor vision among kids

Optometrists say playing video games for long hours can cause problems such as blurry vision and discomfort in the eyes.

People with higher testosterone levels lie less: study

Scientists claim high levels of testosterone make men less likely to lie and cheat.

Why annoying people can slow down your brain

Here is why you should avoid people who annoy you!

No breaks while working can increase risk of blood clots

Workaholics beware! If you have lunch at your desk and take no breaks while working, it might double your risk of forming blood clots!

Drinking coffee may help reduce Alzheimer's risk

Researchers found that caffeine's ability to block adenosine receptors is linked to cognitive improvement in certain neuro-degenerative diseases

Nanocapsules may be able to fight gastric ulcers

Nanocapsules and antioxidants has the potential to effectively fight gastric ulcers caused by drinking excess alcohol, researchers in Kolkata say

New Alzheimer's drug may slow memory loss

A new Alzheimer's drug can slow the pace of memory loss by 34 percent in those with the disease

Sensitivity of mouth makes us choose the food we eat

Wonder why wine accords so well with a meal — the secret lies in the sensitivity of our mouths, say researchers

Tomatoes may help reduce stroke risk

Eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods lowers stroke risks, thanks to lycopene, an antioxidant, suggests a study from Finland

Teens who play violent video games become aggressive, says study

Teenagers who play violent video games become more aggressive towards other people over a period of time

Scientists devise easier test for a leading cause of blindness

Scientists have demonstrated a quick, accurate test for one of the world's leading causes of blindness, age-related macular degeneration

Fastest-known RNA switches may help combat HIV

Scientists have discovered the smallest and fastest-known molecular switches made of RNA which can act as prime targets to develop drugs to combat HIV

Mothers, not fathers, influence children to drink: study

According to a new study, children follow their mothers' drinking habits in adulthood while the amount their father drinks does not have any effect.