Aimee Copeland gets Freedom back with Prosthetic Hand
Submitted by Neeraj Shahane on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 13:32
It was on May 1, 2012, when Aimee Copeland, a student from University of West Georgia, was out with her friends at Little Tallapoosa River. In an accident, the homemade zip line, which Copeland was holding snapped and Copeland suffered 22 stitches.
FAO Proposes Insect Consumption
Submitted by Dinesh Chandra Gaur on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 13:28
With rise in population and increased chances of world suffering from hunger, the U. N. Food and Agriculture Organization have come up with a report revealing about the next best food option.
It is none other than entomophagy, which is consumption of insects. Though the topic may shock a number of people, it has been seen that many people do eat insects in countries like Thailand and South Korea.
Alcoholics who Smoke have Higher Risk of Cognitive Disabilities
Submitted by Pallavi Sharma on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 13:15
According to a study, alcoholics who smoke suffer more problems related to their memory, ability to think quickly, efficiently and problem-solving skills. The study observed the interactive effects of smoking status and age on neurocognition in one-month-abstinent alcohol dependent individuals in treatment.
New Allegations Lead to an Investigation into Personal Care Home Management
Submitted by Dinesh Chandra Gaur on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 13:13
An independent investigation has been launched by Manitoba Health after allegations against the leadership of a group of Winnipeg personal care homes. Health Minister Theresa Oswald said that there were allegations of financial mismanagement, allegations of intimidation and some allegations of nepotism.
Concerns over a Clause in Proposed Legislation for Abortion
Submitted by Pallavi Sharma on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 12:46
Dr Sam Coulter Smith, master of the Rotunda Hospital, has raised concerns about one of the clause in the proposed legislation for abortion. The legislation proposes that on the grounds of suicidal intent, pregnancy termination should be given.
Overindulgence in Low-Fat Food can Lead to Weight Gain
Submitted by Neeraj Shahane on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 12:43
It has been generally seen that people often give an excuse of consuming extra by saying that a particular product is low fat or healthy. Recently, a research has been carried out by Safefood, Ireland nutritional awareness body.
