Lifestyle
Boy Scouts of America Votes to End Century-old Ban on Gay Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in a major victory for gay rights activists, but the decision means a sea of change for an organization that depends heavily on faith-based groups.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
UK New Genetic Program: Patients Can be Tested For 97 Cancer Predisposition Genes For Few Hundred Pounds
UK's new research program called Mainstreaming Cancer Genetics launched on Monday and it should eventually allow all cancer patients in the UK to get tested for 97 cancer predisposition genes within a few weeks.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Don't Worry, Bee Happy: Scientists Train Honey Bees to Find Land Mines
Can a bee help find a landmine?
Monday, May 20, 2013
Bad at Math? Just Shock Your Brain
Who said electrodes to the brain were bad?
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Aimee Copeland Overcomes Flesh Eating Bacteria Amputation With Help of Bionic Hands
Bionic prosthetics help amputee get a new lease on life
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Cultural Earthquake: 70% Women to Follow Angelina's Double Mastectomy
Angelina Jolie's announcement that she has undergone a preventative double mastectomy has inspired 7-in-10 women to take control.
Friday, May 17, 2013
'Iron Man 3' Is International Box Office's No. 2 Superhero Film Of All Time
'Iron Man 3' has grossed $990.5 million in global ticket sales.
Friday, May 17, 2013
NJ Considers Raising Age for Tobacco Sales, Following Michael Bloomberg's Lead
Two New Jersey lawmakers are urging the state to ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone under 21-years-old.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Pot Luck? Scientists Find Marijuana and Weight Loss Link: Could it Even Treat Diabetes?
Scientists have discovered low levels of insulin with users of marijuana.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
CDC Finds Public Pools 'Frequently' Contaminated with Human Waste
A new study released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention this week shows that a majority of public pools are contaminated with human waste.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary in D.C. Opening This Month
The first medical cannabis dispensary in Washington, D.C. will open later this month.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Fwd.us Loses Member, Elon Musk Stepped Down
Silicon Valley advocacy group loses another member.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Died of Liver Cirrhosis -Band
Guitarist Jeff Hanneman of the seminal heavy metal band Slayer died of alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver, and not as a result of a flesh-eating bacteria, the remaining members of the U.S. band said.
Friday, May 10, 2013
American Heart Association: Dogs, Best-designed For Human Heart
Pets are good to your heart.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Catching Flu During Pregnancy May Increase Risk for 'Baby Bipolar'
New research suggest that catching the flu during pregnancy could lead to an increased risk for bipolar disorder for the developing child later in life.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
