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Eating Fish Linked With Increased IQ and Better Sleep Patterns in Children

A new study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania has linked higher IQ scores and healthier sleep patterns in children with fish consumption. Five hundred Chinese children were questioned on their eating habits, as to how many times they had…

January 4, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

Romain Lettuce Could Be Cause of E.Coli Infection Outbreak in the US and Canada

These past two months, several people have been hospitalized, and two have died, after suffering an E.Coli infection most likely linked to Romain Lettuce. Canadian health officials have urged consumers in the Atlantic provinces to avoid the leafy green until…

January 4, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

7 Great Health Benefits of Pandan Leaves

Who doesn’t love a plant that tastes great, and is a health boon, all in one? Known throughout East and Southeast Asia as delicious flavoring, pandan leaves also have a lot of unexpected uses which can bring health benefits. Here…

January 4, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

Against All Odds, Miraculous Baby Born on the 1st of January

Sometimes, the best presents come right after Christmas, as overjoyed parents Caroline and Robert St. John from Georgia found out on New Year’s Day 2018, when their son August McLemore “Mac” St. John came into the world. It’s not that…

January 4, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

Early Spike in Flu Cases Has Southern California Medical Professionals Worried

Flu season is in full swing, and Southern California hospitals are already having a hard time dealing with the alarming number of patients. This has professionals worried, as medical facilities are already beginning to strain under the workload. 3,415 people…

January 4, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

Dog Owners Charged With Animal Cruelty After Letting Dog Freeze to Death

Low temperatures and low empathy don’t mix well at all. A dog in Ohio froze to death after being kept outside in a kennel without insulation. The local sheriff’s office will charge the neglectful owners, who have remained unnamed, with…

January 4, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

“Raw Water” Has The Dubious Honor of Being 2018’s First Quack Health Trend

In case you feel you didn’t have enough to worry about, the folks at Live Water are more than willing to help you panic about one more thing – water. This company’s stand against filtered, treated water has already found…

January 4, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

Pulling Teeth – Taiwan Supreme Court Verdict Forces Dentist to Repay Mother for Education

Legal battles are often a solid source of entertainment, especially when they illustrate unusual situations. One recent verdict in Taiwan is just such a case – a dentist is forced by the court decision to pay his mother back for…

January 3, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

Extremely Dangerous Air Pollution Levels in California’s Central Valley

Recent research shows that air pollution in California’s Central Valley has reached particularly dangerous levels. Fresno and Los Angeles are under an especially thick cloud of pollution, that actually looks like fog but is far more harmful. The Central Valley…

January 3, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

World Health Organization Classifies Gaming Addiction as Health Disorder

The 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), published by the World Health Organization, will officially classify gaming addiction as a medical disorder, for the first time. This is a landmark moment, confirming the validity and necessity of…

January 3, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

Non-Urgent Care Suspension Extended by NHS Until End of January

Britain’s healthcare system is reeling under pressure from limited staff, limited funds, and increasing number of patients during winter months. The NHS had already implemented a policy of suspending non-urgent care until mid-January, in an effort to free hospital beds,…

January 3, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

Gruesome Ganja – How Cannabis Can Cause Vomiting and Severe Abdominal Pain

Cannabis seems to be entering a new age. After having been legalized in 2012 for medical use, a few states have begun legalizing it for recreational use as well. However, in troubling news for heavy smokers of marijuana, a rare…

January 3, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0

Tragic Love Story Ends Hours after Hospital Wedding

Whenever the plots of ancient tragedies seem too far fetched, life can swiftly remind us how much more poignant real situations can be. This is the story of 31 year old Heather Mosher, claimed by cancer a mere 18 hours…

January 3, 2018 · by Mircea Laslo · 0