Losing just some sleep undermines memories
It is generally considered accepted knowledge that sleep is essential for the healthy functioning of the brain. Uppsala University reported, that losing just a...
Nordic Walking reported to be superior to Pilates for postmenopausal health
An exercise program is important at all stages of life, from childhood to old age. A new study compared the benefits of Nordic Walking...
There may be toxins in your clothes when you buy them
Consumers may not be aware that their new clothes may be loaded with toxins. Stockholm University reported, toxins remain in your clothes after your...
Young pedestrians in greatest danger at school dismissal time
A new study suggests that kids are at greatest risk for being hit by a car after school between the hours of 2 and...
Doctors’ dismissals of parents’ autism concerns delay diagnosis
Doctors frequently ignore parents’ concerns about signs of autism in their young children, according to a new study. The research, published in the Journal...
Parents’ unrealistic expectations can harm child’s academic performance
Parents’ high hopes for their children’s academic achievement can actually harm their school performance, suggests a new study. The research found that if parents’...
Eating unrefrigerated caramel apples could give you Listeria food poisoning
Caramel apples may not always turn out to be as delicious and fun to eat as you would like. The American Society for Microbiology...
Lower your carbohydrates to improve heart health
Doctors have traditionally said that it is important to be on a low fat diet to improve heart health. That approach has now been...
Gene variants linked to age of menopause
A recent study identified over forty regions of the human genome that govern the age a woman goes through menopause. The study found that...
Hormone replacement at menopause reduces carotid artery stiffness
According to the American College of Cardiology, stiffness of the carotid arteries, the vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain, is...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
