19
Jun
Obesity: It’s officially a disease
The nation’s largest physician group officially recognizes obesity as a ‘disease’ instead of a ‘disorder.’ Here’s what the name change will mean at the doctor’s office.
19
Jun
Obesity: It’s officially a disease
The nation’s largest physician group officially recognizes obesity as a ‘disease’ instead of a ‘disorder.’ Here’s what the name change will mean at the doctor’s office.
11
Jun
Garage door remotes fail across country, U.S. Military to blame
And no, this isn’t a conspiracy theory.
10
Jun
Witchcraft accusations on the rise — with deadly results
Papua New Guinea and Saudi Arabia have both seen a rash of magic accusation-related deaths.
06
Jun
Spanish town sends dog poop back to irresponsible pet owners
The week-long campaign to keep Brunete’s streets clean led to a 70-percent decrease in discarded dog droppings.
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May
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26
May
Who signed (and who didn’t) the safety accord for Bangladeshi garment workers?
Apparel manufacturers are split on whether they have signed a new safety agreement.
22
May
Kidnapped women will have chance to adopt Ariel Castro’s dogs
Authorities say the women may have bonded with the animals — which are in good health — during their decade-long imprisonment.
21
May
I interviewed a woman for MNN today whose nonprofit, Search Dog Foundation, has sent 11 search-and-rescue dogs and 11 volunteer firefighter/dog handlers to search for survivors in Oklahoma.
Why we turn to dogs when disaster strikes
From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man’s best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.Disaster relief is flooding into Moore, Okla., but along with volunteers and supplies, there are dogs.
Some, including the 11 canine disaster search teams trained by the Search Dog Foundation or SDF, are scouring tornado debris for survivors. Others are en route to comfort the devastated city’s residents. Lutheran Church Charities, whose therapy dogs have worked with victims of the Boston bombings and the Newtown, Conn., shootings, is sending six dogs from its Chicago headquarters.
When disaster strikes, man’s best friend is often there, working on the frontlines of rescue efforts, as well as behind the scenes, helping people cope with trauma and loss.
Read more.
13
May
Monsanto wins Supreme Court case on GMO soybean seeds
Farmer Victor Bowman had argued that he could replant some of Monsanto’s patented seeds.
via laurajmoss