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Epilepsy drug: FDA approves first ever 3D-printed pill
Epilepsy drug: FDA approves first ever 3D-printed pill

The pill called Spritam (levetiracetam) was created by Ohio-based pharmaceutical firm Aprecia Pharmaceuticals.

70 thoughts you have when you walk into a new church
70 thoughts you have when you walk into a new church

70 thoughts you have when you walk into a new church

Blue Bell recall update: operations resume at Alabama plant
Blue Bell recall update: operations resume at Alabama plant

According to Dr. Jim McVay of the state Department of Public Health, the Alabama plant can now manufacture products without any restrictions.

Vitamin D has no clinical benefits to bone health of postmenopausal women, according to study
Vitamin D has no clinical benefits to bone health of postmenopausal women, according to study

The bone's strength and density naturally declines with age, which is why postmenopausal women face a higher risk for bone disorders, particularly osteoporosis, and are given vitamin D supplements as prevention.

Chili spices up life: Spicy food is linked to longer life
Chili spices up life: Spicy food is linked to longer life

This does not mean diets must be switched immediately.

Reflection: Is this the stupidest promise ever?
Reflection: Is this the stupidest promise ever?

History is littered with the wreckage of foolish promises, writes David Baker. So how do we know what we can trust?

Men who become dads before 25 have  higher chances of dying early — study
Men who become dads before 25 have higher chances of dying early — study

A study conducted in Finland showed that men who enter fatherhood at age 25 have higher chances of living longer lives compared to those who become dads at a younger age.

Birth control pills: Contraceptive pills help protect women from endometrial cancer, according to new study
Birth control pills: Contraceptive pills help protect women from endometrial cancer, according to new study

Women on birth control pills face lower risk of developing endometrial cancer.

OnePlus 2 invites get auctioned off for charity
OnePlus 2 invites get auctioned off for charity

100% of the proceeds will go to UNICEF's Tap Project.

A once devout and \'violent\' Muslim finds his life transformed as he embraces Jesus
A once devout and 'violent' Muslim finds his life transformed as he embraces Jesus

Muslims in Iraq are extremely loyal to their faith and those who exhibit any signs of wavering face serious consequences, with converts being disowned by their own families and facing threats of death.

Japan builds world\'s biggest floating wind turbine that can withstand giant tsunamis
Japan builds world's biggest floating wind turbine that can withstand giant tsunamis

Twelve miles off the coast of Fukushima in Japan, a towering 344-foot floating wind turbine is being installed by Japanese engineers, with the structure now being considered the largest of its kind.

Sony unveils Xperia C5 Ultra and Xperia M5, the perfect phone for \
Sony unveils Xperia C5 Ultra and Xperia M5, the perfect phone for "selfie" lovers

Two new phones from Sony feature impressive camera features.

Data from Philae reveal life ingredients in Comet 67P
Data from Philae reveal life ingredients in Comet 67P

Perihelion for Comet 67P takes place on Aug. 13.

Pancreatic cancer news: Simple urine test shows potential for early detection
Pancreatic cancer news: Simple urine test shows potential for early detection

A urine test for pancreatic cancer would be affordable and non-invasive.

Mobile game app helps improve memory in schizophrenia patients
Mobile game app helps improve memory in schizophrenia patients

The participants were asked to play the game for eight hours in four weeks.

Defeating the deadly Ebola: WHO reports \'highly effective\' vaccine vs killer virus
Defeating the deadly Ebola: WHO reports 'highly effective' vaccine vs killer virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that a newly developed vaccine against the Ebola virus was found to be "highly effective," raising hopes that the spread of the deadly virus can finally be stopped.