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Retailer Amazon opens Amazon Exclusives store for US customers

Amazon opens new store for US customers

Amazon, the largest Internet-based retailer in the United States, is launching a new store.

Results of Clinical Trials not reported in time: Study

Results of Clinical Trials not reported in time: Study

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that researchers are failing to report the findings of clinical trials to a government website on time.

New ‘Meerkat’ live-video streaming app captures Twitter users’ attention

New ‘Meerkat’ live-video streaming app captures Twitter users’ attention

Within weeks of its official launch on February 27, the new 'Meerkat' live-video streaming app has become quite a rage with the users of the popular microblogging service Twitter.

Kythera Biopharmaceutical’s Drug ATX-101 Very Close to FDA’s approval

Kythera Biopharmaceutical’s Drug ATX-101 Very Close to FDA’s approval

It has been reported that an injection developed by Kythera Biopharmaceutical Inc to get rid of double chin was backed by an independent panel of experts on Monday.

Juices and Milk are as Unhealthy as Soda

Juices and Milk are as Unhealthy as Soda

If you think that juice and milk are better alternatives of soda, you could be wrong. A new study has found that juices, packed milk and sports drinks are as unhealthy as soda.

Three American High School Seniors Win Top Three Prizes in Intel’s Science Talent Search

Three American High School Seniors Win Top Three Prizes in Intel’s Science Talen

This year's Intel Science Talent Search competition has been won by three American high school seniors. The competition is also called as the 'Super Bowl of Science'.

Sugar Industry Shaped Federal Research on Dental Cavities: Study

Sugar Industry Shaped Federal Research on Dental Cavities: Study

A latest study, published in journal PLoS Medicine Wednesday issue has revealed that the sugar industry played an active role in shaping the National Institute of Health's efforts to decrease the dent

Depression and Stress make condition of Heart Patients even Worse

Depression and Stress make Heart Diseases even Worse

Heart experts usually recommend people to avoid fatty diet to reduce the risk of heart diseases. However, a new study has revealed that heart health is further exacerbated by stress and depression.

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Screening could cut more than 20,000 Annual Deaths from Colon Cancer

A new study on colon cancer suggested that screening could help in saving thousands of lives every year. According to the study, increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates to about 80% in next three years could prevent more than 20,000...

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ATRIAS to be fastest bipedal robot in world: Researchers

Researchers at the Dynamic Robotics Laboratory at Oregon State University are developing 'Assume The Robot Is A Sphere' (ATRIAS). The team working on the project wants to make this bipedal robot, the fastest in the world. The robot has been...