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Pesticides Can Cause ADHD in Kids

Studies have shown that children traced with pesticides on their urine can have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. A study conducted in Canada shows that upon testing children with pesticides on their urine, 119 of them are with higher chances of having this hyperactivity disorder.

Green Glowing Cats are AIDS Free

A new study in Chicago claims that green glowing cats are capable to resist feline AIDS virus. The researchers developed feline genes that will make these cats green and glowing.
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The Primary Cause of Type 2 Diabetes Revealed

For years, it has been an accepted dogma that obesity led to type 2 diabetes by causing inflammation, which was perceived to change the way the body responds to the effects of insulin. Scientists theorized that chronic, low-grade tissue inflammation related to obesity contributed to possible insulin resistance. However, a new study suggests that this theory may need to be updated, the Endocrine Web reports.

Foods For Managing Obesity

Protein-rich foods should be included in each meal, since they appear to help trigger the parts of the brain that tell us when we are full.

Foods For Managing Obesity

Protein-rich foods should be included in each meal, since they appear to help trigger the parts of the brain that tell us when we are full.

Exercises to fight Cellulite

The best aerobic exercises to fight cellulite are walking, jogging, or swimming. Since cellulite has much to do with poor circulation, these exercises stimulate blood flow and lymphatic circulation.

Britain Lifts Lifetime Ban on Gay Blood Donors

After a supposedly lifetime ban on blood donation by men who had sexual contact with another man was implemented in Britain in the 1980s as a response to the spread of HIV/AIDS and the lack of adequate HIV tests, United Kingdom Department of Health said on September 8, that it was lifting the ban.

Yoga May Help in Management of Diabetes

The findings of a study conducted on 123 middle-aged and older adults, who added yoga classes to their standard diabetic care, yielded favourable results.

Nike Auctions Off 1,500 Glowing 'Back to the Future' Shoes for a Cause

Nike has created the 2011 Nike Mag, a limited-edition pair of sneakers, which is almost the exact replica of a glowing pair of shoes in the 1989 film Back to the Future II. All proceeds of limited edition sales will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's disease research.

Woman Killed By Train in Auckland

A yet-to-be-identified woman was struck by a train in Auckland Thursday. Police northern communications shift commander Matt Rogers said the train driver had given police officers his account of the accident. He also said the train passengers who witnessed the incident would receive victim support to help them recover from such a traumatic sight.

Flashy Neon Shades to Magnify NY's Fashion Week

The economy might be dark and dreary, but the designers ruling the highly anticipated New York Fashion Week are determined to flash the runways with their own bright colors of neon pinks, greens and yellows. Polished yet casual styles are also on the top list, among other surprises to be showcased to department store buyers.

Chartered Russian Plane Crashes, Kills Several NHL Players

A chartered Russian plane carrying Russia's major league ice hockey team crashed near the city of Yaroslavi after it took off on Wednesday. The aviation accident caused the death of 43 passengers, including some National Hockey League players.

Travel Massive: Global Meetups for Travellers

Travel Massive is a global initiative to connect people in the travel industry locally. It brings travel bloggers, brands, startups and socially engaged travellers together by way of a free monthly meetup in various cities.

South Africa to Ban Liquor Ads to Stem Violence

Having one of the world's highest crime rates,South Africa has revealed plans to ban alcohol advertising in an attempt to curtail violence driven by excessive drinking, the health minister said.

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