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Fat Cartoon Characters Influence Children to Overeat, New Study Finds
Preventing childhood obesity is a key part in combatting the obesity epidemic currently plaguing the United States, as overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that there are several different factors that cause childhood obesity, such as the advertisements of less healthy…
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Marlene Sanders, a Pioneer in TV Journalism, Has Passed Away
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DEA Raids Advanced Urgent Care Clinics in PA
The federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has partnered with local law enforcement to investigate an urgent care center in Berks County, according to WFMZ 69 News and the Times Tribune. The Advanced Urgent Care facility on Mulberry Street was the focus of the DEA’s latest search. Local news reports state that it is “part of…
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Finally, an Accessory That Will Hide the Cat Butt Forever!
A new advertisement is offering to bedazzle your cat in a fairly unexpected place — but is it legit? The viral video promoting the “Twinkle Tush” made the rounds on the internet this week, and the new product has a very specific purpose: hiding the cat’s anus from view. The small, round jewel is tied…
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British Columbia to Review Motorcoach Industry Safety
British Columbia will begin a safety review of their motorcoach industry after two serious bus crashes within the past year. The review will be completed by the provincial transportation ministry, announced Transportation Minister Todd Stone on July 16. Last summer, a bus crash injured several dozen passengers when a motorcoach carrying 56 people on the…
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Why Frozen Embryos Are at the Center of This Couple’s Bitter Divorce
Shortly before Dr. Mimi Lee, a pianist and part-time anesthesiologist, married executive Stephen Findley, she learned that she had breast cancer. Lee battled the cancer and won, but the treatments left her infertile. Before the cancer could affect her reproductive abilities, however, Lee and Findley had five embryos created and frozen so that they could…
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Steel Production in Great Lakes Rises by 6,000 Tons
Last week, according to the Northwest Indiana Times, raw steel production in the Great Lakes rose to an output level of 628,000 tons. This will be the second week in a row that it’s made a steady increase, despite overall U.S. steel production dropping 2.82% in the same time span. Domestic raw steel production, in…
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UTI or STI? Your Doctor Might Not Be Able to Tell the Difference
Not sure if you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? If you’re a woman, your doctor probably won’t be that sure either. New research has revealed that women who visit the emergency room to seek treatment for urinary pain will ultimately be misdiagnosed more often than not. A shocking…
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After Being Found With Her Muzzle Taped Shut, Caitlyn the Dog Recovering Quickly
So far, life hasn’t been very easy for Caitlyn, the 15-month-old chocolate Staffordshire bull terrier mix who was found with tape wrapped around her muzzle. However, she’s not letting that stop her from making a successful recovery. According to a recent CNN article, Caitlyn had been a well-known stray in a neighborhood of North Charleston,…
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This Organization Places Used Wedding Flowers at Hospice Bedsides
Talk about flower power. Science has proven that when we receive a bouquet of flowers, it instantly brightens our day and lifts our spirits. As a result, it’s not surprising that American florists bring in an incredible $7 billion in annual revenues — but many chronically ill patients at hospices aren’t able to afford to…