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Doctors at a hospital in Spain have successfully used stem cells to treat victims of heart attacks for the first time in medical history. Located in Madrid, the Gregorio Maranon hospital took stem cells that were harvested from a healthy donor, and then implanted them into seven different patients who had suffered from a heart… Continue reading Spain Uses World’s First Stem Cell Treatment For Heart Attacks
A new study on dolphin behavior recently published in the scientific journal Acta Ethologica details the way in which dolphins help to nurture and support their ill and dying, and may mourn their losses both as individuals and as a pod. The study was carried out by researchers in Portugal from the University of Porto,… Continue reading A New Study Confirms Dolphins As Nurturers
As world leaders and dignitaries gather to honor the former leader of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah, human rights activists and supporters of women’s rights are more focused on his victims including, four of his own daughters. It is reported that the daughters have been kept under house arrest for 13 years after they spoke out… Continue reading Did King Abdullah Hold His Daughters Captive For Talking About Women’s Rights?
Two lifeguards in Oceanside, California, rescued a struggling dolphin Thursday morning, and their amazing encounter was caught on video by a third rescuer. A dolphin was spotted off the coast of Oceanside, California, at around 10 a.m. on Thursday morning and appeared to be struggling and in distress. Three local lifeguards jumped on a boat… Continue reading Dolphin Rescued By Two Lifeguards Off Of The California Coast
President Obama made an official state visit to India this weekend and while there he spoke to reporters about the current situation in the Ukraine and the position of the United States regarding Russia, stating that any military options would not be considered. As the cease fire between Ukrainian separatists an the Ukrainian government breaks… Continue reading Obama On Russia: No Military Option
A popular but somewhat controversial abortion bill that was due to hit the House floor this week has been dropped, after a small number of GOP women revolted on Capitol Hill, sparking outrage from pro-life supporters and the Republican mainstream. A bill that would have addressed what many have termed as the “barbaric” practice of… Continue reading GOP Women Revolt Over Popular Abortion Bill
Doctors in the United Kingdom have performed the first successful transplant from a newborn infant in the country. The groundbreaking procedure required two surgeries that are being heralded as a major milestone for pediatric transplant care in the UK. In a tragic, bitter-sweet story, doctors in the UK successfully completed the transplantation of kidney and… Continue reading UK Doctors Complete First Successful Organ Transplant From An Infant
A massive march occurred in Germany protesting GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and other harmful farming practices from the United States yesterday. The massive march in Berlin saw over 50,000 protesters and included participation from over 120 different organizations including farmers, ethical consumers, and activists who want to send a message loud and clear that they… Continue reading Thousands Of German Protesters To U.S. GMO Ag: ‘We’re Fed Up!’
A 21-year-old woman from Louisiana is being charged with negligent homicide after her unattended toddlers died in a house fire. Claire Johnson left her two small children, 3-year-old Clifton Thompson Johnson and 4-year-old Ta’shae Thompson Johnson, alone in their house on Monday for several hours, while she went to a hair salon to have her… Continue reading Louisiana Mom Charged When Her Unattended Toddlers Die In A Fire
A new study revealed an alarming increase of massive animal die-offs occurring around the globe. In a multi-institutional study researchers from University of San Diego, Yale University and the University of California Berkeley examined over 2,400 animal populations that experienced 727 of these massive animal die-offs, known as Massive Mortality Events (MME) that occurred between… Continue reading Study Shows Massive Animal Die-Offs Are Increasing
Newcastle beaches in Australia have been closed by local authorities for the seventh day in a row after two great white sharks were spotted nearby, engaging in a series of ferocious attacks on local dolphins. Local officials shut down the beaches and issued safety warnings for people to stay out of the water after two… Continue reading Beaches Closed After Dolphins Are Attacked By Sharks
Pope Francis spoke out on man-made global warming ahead of climate talks, and encouraged leaders to take the necessary actions to protect the environment. Speaking to media aboard the Papal plane as he was en-route to the Philippines, Pope Francis shared his thoughts on a variety of current issues, including the dire state of the… Continue reading Pope Francis Weighs In On Man-Made Global Warming
Speaking during an interview that he recently did for the PBS show NOVA, Edward Snowden wants critics to know that life in Russia is far from the depressing void that most Americans think that it is, and to spite personal attacks against him and Russian life, living in Russia does not actually turn you into… Continue reading Living In Russia Is Great, Says Edward Snowden
Florida Gators quarterback Treon Harris is facing charges again, after having another run in with campus police who are giving him a pass on the more serious charges. Last month, Harris was pulled over by University police late at night for speeding on campus when a strong odor of marijuana was pouring out of the… Continue reading Treon Harris In Trouble With The Law, Again
Two eighth grade students from Ontario are fighting to have schools take rape culture more seriously, and to include consent awareness programs in the national sex education curriculum. A sexual assault occurs every two minutes in the United States, and less than 10 percent of them will ever be reported to authorities. When one in… Continue reading Two Eighth Graders Tackle Rape Culture, Petition For Educational Awareness
Do you see the glass as half full or half empty? According to a new research study recently published in the journal Health Behavior and Policy Review, the way you answer that question may have a lot to with you risks of heart disease, stroke, and heart attacks. The study, led by University of Illinois… Continue reading Optimism Could Prevent A Heart Attack, Says New Study
California has stepped up its fight against global warming with a new tax on fuel. As global warming grows worse and threatens the planet, governments around the world are taking action to help end the global warming crisis leaving the United States trailing behind. But at least one state is not waiting on federal authorities… Continue reading California Introduces ‘Global Warming Tax’ On Fuel
While Meghan Trainor may be seeing a lot of commercial success with her song “All About That Bass,” not everyone is on board with her body shaming and hypocrisy, and at least one parody artist is calling her out for it. Meghan Trainor’s catchy tune has lent itself to a number of recent parodies of… Continue reading ‘All About That Bass’ Parody Calls Out Meghan Trainor
One of the most violence prone school districts in San Francisco, California, introduced a meditation program for all of its students and the results have been remarkable. The program was dubbed “Quiet Time” and was introduced to four California schools including a Visitacion Valley School which has been exposed to violence both inside and outside… Continue reading Meditation Program in California Schools Reduces Violence And Improves Performance
The link between the Hepatitis B vaccine and an increase risk of multiple sclerosis has been something of concern for a number of years since a increase in vaccinations in France led to a dramatic rise in cases of multiple sclerosis, also called MS. Now a new study being reported by Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis shows… Continue reading New Study Shows A Link Between The Hep B Vaccine And Multiple Sclerosis, Again
In a small victory against GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms), a mayor of a town in Florida has called for GMO free vending machines in all the city owned buildings. Peter Bober, the mayor of Hollywood, Florida, has passed a new mandate that will require all of the 45 vending machines that the city owns to… Continue reading Florida Mayor Calls For GMO Free Vending Machines
Over a third of American children are overweight or obese, and a study shows that this will have a devastating effect on their health as the risk for liver disease and other serious health problems grows much higher for these children putting their young lives at risk. In a study by University of California San… Continue reading Childhood Obesity Means Higher Risk Of Liver Disease With Hypertension
Two separate studies comparing school lunches to those that students brought from home have found that for most students, bagged lunches lack nutrition and those provided in school tend to be healthier for students. Both studies were published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics and compared the nutritional values of the lunches children brought from… Continue reading Two Studies Show School Lunches Are Healthier Than Bagged
As Apple rolls out its new software update for iOS 8.2, their Health app is getting a bit of a revamp as well, but some critics are wondering if this new update will continue to exclude women’s health? One of the key updates for the app will be a fix for the problems they had… Continue reading Apple To Revamp Health App, Will Women Be Included This Time?
Saudi cleric caused a stir and received death threats after posting comments about women’s veils on Twitter. Muslim scholar Ahmad Aziz Al Ghamdi was recently asked by a woman if she had to wear the traditional face veil when sharing a picture of herself on social media. Being the former head of the Commission for… Continue reading Muslim Scholar’s Tweets Causes A Stir In Saudi Arabia
In a 5 to 4 decision, Hawaii County Council voted yesterday to appeal the decision of a U.S. Magistrate Judge who has ruled to protect Monsanto and GMOs testing and production on the Big Island, and will continue their battle in a higher court. Recently, an overwhelmingly popular vote of direct democracy in Hawaii County… Continue reading Hawaii County Officials Will Appeal Monsanto Court Ruling
A new study that was published in The Journal of Pediatrics last week links lack of sleep and other problems with a higher risk of childhood obesity. The study was conducted by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and looked at the effects of a chronic lack of sleep on young children… Continue reading Sleep Problems Could Increase Risk Of Obesity In Children
The United States finally has a new a Surgeon General. The U.S. Senate confirmed Vivek Murthy as the new Surgeon General in a 51-43 vote in what is being hailed as a “political miracle” to spite objections from NRA (National Riffle Association) and certain republicans who have delayed the confirmation and left the United States… Continue reading Historical Confirmation: Murthy Is New Surgeon General Despite NRA Objections
A new study that was presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium shows that women who have a low fat diet may have a better shot at beating breast cancer and extending their lives than women on conventional American diets. The Women’s Intervention Nutrition Study was conducted by researchers from Los Angeles Biomedical Research… Continue reading Low-Fat Diet Could Help Women Survive Breast Cancer
The people of Scotland woke up to a massive dose of winter, as they tried to dig their way out of the deep freeze that swept the nation with record breaking temperatures and massive amounts of snow. The familiar green hills of Scotland turned into a blanket of white in this sudden winter wonderland, as… Continue reading Scotland In A Deep Freeze Inspires Mountaineering Photographers
The largest school districts in the nation have banded together to demand better options for millions of school children including, natural, drug-free and vegetarian fed chicken in order to provide healthier school lunches. School districts for major cities across the United States including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, and Dallas have joined together… Continue reading Largest School Districts In U.S. Demand Drug-Free Chicken For Healthier School Lunches
Two scientists from Roane State Community College have broken the world record for the longest time anyone has lived under the sea, having spent nearly ten weeks living underwater as of yesterday. Jessica Fain and Bruce Cantrell spent over two months living underwater off of Key Largo, Florida, at Jules’ Undersea Lodge, the same location… Continue reading Two Roane State Scientists Break World Record For Living Underwater
Legendary stage and screen actor Sir Patrick Stewart was honored this past weekend at the Chivas Legends Dinner in Dubai, and takes a stand for feminism in the process. The talented and experienced Shakespearean actor won his place in the hearts of fans everywhere with his first ongoing television role when he stared as the… Continue reading Legend Of Stage And Screen, Sir Patrick Stewart Honored In Dubai
Former first daughter Barbara Bush recently shared her mission to bring better nutrition to American children and low income communities around the world in an interview with U.S. News, where she spoke about one of the most serious health issues to face the nation: hidden hunger and obesity, which she says are both symptoms of… Continue reading Barbara Bush Highlights Hidden Hunger In U.S., Wants Better Nutrition For Kids
Alzheimer’s Disease can be devastating for the 5 million Americans affected by the debilitating disease and their families who struggle with providing their care, but a new study from researchers at UCLA may offer some hope. Researchers at UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) lead by Dr. Dale Bredesen, who is currently the director of… Continue reading Reversing Alzheimer’s? A New Study Offers Hope
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in Ghana, Africa, has announced that all of the witch camps in the nation will officially be closed on December 15 with plans to attempt a reintegration of the victims to local communities of their choosing. Ministry officials say that they are closing the witch camps in… Continue reading Humanitarian Crisis: Ghana To Close Witch Camps In A Reintegration Attempt
Federal and local agencies are stepping up their investigation after the latest victim in a string of violence targeting dolphins in the Gulf Coast was discovered in Orange Beach, Alabama over the weekend. A bottlenose dolphin was killed by a hunter’s arrow which had a yellow feather on the end of it. The arrow was… Continue reading Another Dolphin Has Been Killed In The Gulf, Authorities Step Up Investigation
The beloved Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder is a birthday boy today, and he has made a video to tell fans what his birthday wish is. Born on December 8, 1978 in the small town of Covington, Louisiana, the beloved actor is celebrating his 36 years upon this Earth with a special request for all… Continue reading What Does Ian Somerhalder Want For His Birthday Today?
In a huge show of bipartisan support, the ABLE Act passed congress with a 404-17 vote on Wednesday. The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, known as the ABLE Act, is aimed at helping parents provide for the future of their children who have disabilities without worrying about penalties or other obstacles. The new bill… Continue reading Congress Passes The ABLE Act To Benefit Disabled Children
As the Thursday deadline quickly approaches, Congress has yet to pass a bill that will keep the funding for the United States government going which means that the nation could be facing yet another government shutdown. The recent executive action on immigration taken by President Barack Obama has left many in the Republican party looking… Continue reading U.S. Could Face Another Government Shut Down This Week
In Saudi Arabia, where it is illegal for women to be behind the wheel, two women have been arrested for driving their cars. Two activists for women’s rights in Saudi Arabia were arrested for violating the ban against female drivers in the muslim nation, and authorities have extended their time in jail. One of the… Continue reading Saudi Arabia: Women Arrested For Violating Driving Ban
A 67-year-old woman was brutally murdered by her roommate in Rockville, Maryland, this week, and the only apparent reason for the violence appears to be that the suspect believed her roommate was practicing witchcraft. Early Tuesday morning, a relative grew concerned about the elderly victim, Chong Park, and asked the housing authority where she lived… Continue reading Woman Stabbed To Death Because Roommate Suspected She Was Practicing Witchcraft
There is a new study currently under way that may show some promise for heart attack victims using the amazing healing properties of the sea. The Stony Brook Medicine’s Heart Institute has become the newest part of the PRESERVATION clinical trial looking at the possible effects that algae may have on helping to repair a… Continue reading Algae Could Help Repair Heart Damage After A Heart Attack
The body of a pregnant dolphin was discovered Friday on the shores of Miramar Beach, Florida. Authorities say the wild dolphin was the victim of a deadly gunshot wound in a series of disturbing violence against dolphins. A bullet was recovered from the dolphin’s body and appears to be from a small caliber gun. The… Continue reading Pregnant Dolphin Shot And Killed Off Florida Coast
“No means no and stop means stop,” is the message being loudly sent to a P.E. Teacher in California who is now facing charges after he was caught on video forcefully dragging a 14-year-old girl against her will. Denny Peterson, a gym teacher at Edison High School, has been charged with corporal injury to a… Continue reading P.E. Teacher Charged After Dragging 14-Year-Old Girl, Attorney Says ‘No Means No’
Runners World Magazine recently featured a new six month study published in the journal Nutrition which suggests that switching to a vegetarian diet may be the key to weight loss and a lot of athletes seems to be taking notice. The study covered a group of adults who were overweight or already obese and divided… Continue reading Going Vegetarian Could Be Key To Weight Loss Says New Study
The United States has an obesity problem this year, and it’s not just Americans that are overweight. Now, American pigs are too fat, too; too fat even to be the holiday ham, say ham producers. The American meat industry has long been criticized for the unnaturally plump livestock, but this year pigs grown in the… Continue reading American Pigs Too Fat For Hams This Holiday Season
[UPDATE: Gunman has been identified as an FSU alumnus and local attorney, name not yet released.] The gunman in a Florida State University school shooting was been killed by Tallahassee police and at least three students were wounded in a late night scene of violence and chaos. Just after midnight, a gunman opened fire at… Continue reading Gunman Dead, 3 Wounded in Florida State University Shooting [UPDATED]
Representatives from over 170 nations as well as the WHO (World Health Organization) gathered on Tuesday for the opening ceremonies of the Second International Conference on Nutrition in Rome. The nutrition conference is aimed at finding solutions to the pressing nutritional problems of the international community, where over half of the planet’s population is suffering… Continue reading Nations Meet In Rome For Global Nutrition Conference
An Arkansas teacher has sparked national outrage and numerous student complaints after she began bringing her newborn to class and breastfeeding the baby when she was suppose to be teaching. Several students have complained at the Poyen, Arkansas school after their teacher returned from maternity leave with her newborn baby in tow. One student told… Continue reading Teacher Sparks National Outrage By Breastfeeding In Class