Halloween Marks Birth of World’s Seven Billionth Baby
Today the world will welcome its seven billionth citizen, and sees a slowdown in population growth. Add Comment
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First Effective Treatment for Scorpion Stings Approved by FDA
Over a million scorpion bites are recorded each year around the world, and now a treatment has been found to counteract the venomous bite of the Centruroides scorpion. Add Comment
Life expectancy in U.S. trails top nations
Life expectancy in most U.S. counties lags behind that of the world’s healthiest nations, in some cases by 50 years or more, according to a new analysis of government data.
Normal sleep a ‘privilege’ for night workers
Gregory Jones begins his day when his family and the rest of the world winds down and gets ready for bed.
U.S. has highest bipolar rate in 11-nation study
About 2.4% of people around the world have had a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at some point in their lifetime, according to the first comprehensive international figures on the topic.
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