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Even hands-free texting apps distract drivers: report

Even hands-free texting apps distract drivers: reportTexting while driving, whether done manually or by voice, is a dangerous activity as it makes drivers less able to respond to sudden roadway hazards, a report carried out by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute and sponsored by the Southwest Region University Transportation Center warns.

Pubic hair removal land many in E.R.

Pubic hair removal land many in E.R.Studies have shown that using razor on your private parts can land you in trouble as in recent years, pubic hair shaving incidents landed nearly 12,000 people in the E. R.

The study states that you need to be careful while trimming your hairs.

HIV levels in gay men fail to decline

HIV levels in gay men fail to declineAccording to the recent report of the Health Protection Agency, among gay men who have sex, there is a risk of HIV. The report stated that this risk is at an all-time high. Every year the number of cases being reported is higher than before.

Facebook cause envy and trigger feeling of dissatisfaction: study

Facebook cause envy and trigger feeling of dissatisfaction: study Facebook, the world's most popular social network, can cause jealousy and trigger feelings of dissatisfaction, misery as well as loneliness, according to a newly published study by German researchers.

Wine while pregnancy 'can harm a baby's IQ'

Wine while pregnancy 'can harm a baby's IQ'According to researchers, a single glass of wine a week during pregnancy, can lead to a lower intelligence level of your child.

Upto four IQ points can be lost with even a little bit of alcohol consumption during pregnancy in the womb resulting in a lower level of intelligence.

Rise in youngsters seeking help for use of cannabis

Rise in youngsters seeking help for use of cannabisOver the past five years, there has been a decline by two thirds in the number of under-18s receiving treatment for Class A drugs and this includes drugs like heroin, cocaine and ecstasy. The problem is that cases involving cannabis have gone up.

Women more addicted to internet than men: study

Women more addicted to internet than men: study Women are more addicted to the internet than men, and that a specific genetic variant is responsible for this addiction, university of Bonn researchers said.