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ALS disease symptoms appear in those exposed to formaldehyde; Funeral directors at higher risk
ALS disease symptoms appear in those exposed to formaldehyde; Funeral directors at higher risk

Men, compared to women, have higher risk of developing ALS from formaldehyde exposure.

Toyota Tacoma 2016 price, features, specs details: Pricing info leaked; 2016 Tacoma features GoPro cam mount
Toyota Tacoma 2016 price, features, specs details: Pricing info leaked; 2016 Tacoma features GoPro cam mount

Leaked information shows pricing for 2016 Toyota Tacoma ahead of launch.

Comcast\'s new TV service release date: Arrives late summer 2015
Comcast's new TV service release date: Arrives late summer 2015

The TV service offers thousands of shows and movies that are on demand.

Sugary beverages tax? Doctors propose 20 percent tax on sugary drinks to tackle obesity rates in the UK
Sugary beverages tax? Doctors propose 20 percent tax on sugary drinks to tackle obesity rates in the UK

The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for extra tax to be imposed on sodas and other sugary beverages to help consumers cut unhealthy dieting habits and address obesity concerns in the country.

Ravi Zacharias: We\'ve reached \'breaking point\' on divide over sexuality
Ravi Zacharias: We've reached 'breaking point' on divide over sexuality

"Compromising the truth is a serious blunder" but we must always live out our beliefs with love and grace, Ravi Zacharias has said in a blog post addressing same-sex relationships.

NVIDIA Shield Android TV box features and price: what to expect
NVIDIA Shield Android TV box features and price: what to expect

THE NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV BOX comes packed with the best console hardware that can handle 4K resolutions. NVIDIA's Gamestream and Grid service removes the limitations on which game titles can be played. The sleek design and power efficiency are added bonuses.

Cancer treatment breakthrough: Scientists find new way to prevent spread of disease
Cancer treatment breakthrough: Scientists find new way to prevent spread of disease

In what may be another step towards the development of life-saving treatments against cancer, scientists have recently discovered a way to prevent the spread of prostate cancer in other parts of the body.

Hello Pluto! US spacecraft makes closest contact with Solar System\'s farthest planet
Hello Pluto! US spacecraft makes closest contact with Solar System's farthest planet

After nine and a half years journeying in outer space, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spacecraft made history on Tuesday by making the closest contact with the dwarf planet Pluto.

iOS 8.4 bugs, problems: Fixes to connectivity, battery life and installation issues
iOS 8.4 bugs, problems: Fixes to connectivity, battery life and installation issues

Apple's latest iOS version is full of bugs. Several fixes are offered but if you can help it, do not upgrade just yet for it will give you tons of headaches.

Effects of \'spike\' in Syracuse synthetic marijuana outbreak
Effects of 'spike' in Syracuse synthetic marijuana outbreak

NYT reporter dubs Syracuse as "Spike Nation."

Use of antipsychotic drugs among youth increases
Use of antipsychotic drugs among youth increases

A new study reveals that there is a rise in the use of antipsychotic drugs among youth even without being diagnosed with a mental illness.

Plastic food containers in microwave: Are they really safe?
Plastic food containers in microwave: Are they really safe?

There is a need to reconsider heating those plastic food containers in a microwave oven.

Officer fired for refusing to kill two orphaned bear cubs in Canada
Officer fired for refusing to kill two orphaned bear cubs in Canada

An email exchange reportedly about orders given to British Columbia conservation officer Bryce Casavant to kill orphaned bear cubs has been released by an unidentified person who claims to be affiliated with popular hacker group Anonymous.

Hair loss cure and remedy? Antidote on the way soon?
Hair loss cure and remedy? Antidote on the way soon?

Much like cancer treatments, hair loss cures are not ready for use in a formal clinical setting, but according to George Cotsarelis, director of the Hair and Scalp Clinic at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, those breakthroughs are coming.

Heart attack risks increased by over-the-counter drugs?
Heart attack risks increased by over-the-counter drugs?

Over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen increases the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, a new report from the Food and Drug Administration states otherwise.