Toddler survives alone for days

The human drive to live is just an incredible force of nature. "In what Sacramento police describe as a "miracle," a 2-year-old boy survived on cat food for up to six days on his own and was found Thursday after...

High fat level found in takeaways

There is bad news for Indian and Chinese food lovers in Britain. A new study has revealed that while Indian food is generally high in fat and Chinese food is high in Sugar. "Campaigners have called for better...

Is Raw Veganism Dangerous for your Kids?

After being on a 'raw vegan' diet for about 3 years Holly Paige started wondering if she had made the right decision.She felt that her kids were behind on the growth curve and just did not look healthy in her eyes, 'stick-thin legs and rotten teeth made her think again'.

Nutrition and exercise trigger genetic changes, study says

We all know the immediate benefits of good food and exercise, but a new study shows that living well may have an even deeper impact than we thought."Comprehensive lifestyle changes including a better diet and more...

12 illegal immigrants living in the attic

Imagine moving into a new home and then discovering you weren’t the only ones living there.  I thought this was a joke when first reading it since it is Friday the 13th and all, but it’s a real story.  A young couple had just moved into a rented house, decided...

McDonald's, Tim Horton's And Many Others Ban Tomatoes From All Meals

If you're like me and enjoy a Tomato or two on your sandwhich or burger, you might be out of luck for the foreseeable future. Tim Horton's, McDonalds many other restaurants both big and small all across North...

Fit kids who eat well are better students, study finds

Yep, makes sense to me. As with most things, quality input yields better output."When a quarter-million Ontario school children were prepping for last week's province-wide tests in the "3 Rs," they may have...

Nutria under the gun on the 17th Street Canal New Orleans

"Posted by Andrew Vanacore June 05, 2008 11:02PMA Jefferson Parish SWAT team has been called in to defend the 17th Street Canal.The threat? Nutria, the orange-toothed rodents that eat through marshlands and...

Eating less more often won't shift weight

" EATING smaller meals more often does not help overweight people shed their kilos any faster, according to research that debunks a popular dieting myth.Dieticians have tested the commonly-held theory that...

Eating insects: save the planet and munch a moth

As food prices continue to rise, and the world gets hotter, we as humans need to find more ways to conserve our planet and help our species adapt.Well, eating insects could be the answer. I don't know if I...

"Cyclone victims do not need 'chocolate bars'" - Myanmar junta

Myanmar's military rulers have recently let foreign aid workers in to the country, and then this..." MYANMAR’S ruling junta lashed out at foreign aid donors Friday, saying cyclone victims did not need...

8 pandas from China earthquake's epicentre arrive in Beijing for Olympics

Eight pandas arrived in Beijing today after a long journey from their damaged reserve near the epicentre of the recent China earthquake."The pandas will spend the next six months at the Beijing Zoo on a special...

Experts: The Young "Turned Off" by Old People ...

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorGranted Youth are turned off by Oldies wearing spandex at the local gym complete with generous amounts of "Turkey Wattle" bulging from every area of their Aged...

Teen Gives Birth in Shower, Walks to Hospital

Like something from a Stephen King tale a 17 year old California girl gave birth to an 8 pound 3 ounce little boy in the shower of her Long beach home this week. With her home phone disconnected and not wanting to...

Recipe for a son starts with daily bowl of cereal

A new study has shown that eating a lot during pregnancy increases the likelihood that a woman will give birth to a son. The scientists can't explain why this might be, but they theorized that thehigh levels of...

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