Wendy Lemeric
4th of July fireworks events in DC 2015: Best places to view in Washington DC
Some viewing spots for National Mall fireworks may be off limits this year because of security and crowd concerns
Teenager dies of heart attack after constipation; refused to go to toilet for 8 weeks
Teenager dies of a heart attack caused by chronic constipation.
Two billion people lack access to toilets across the world
Of the seven billion people in the world, exactly 2.3 billion do not have access to a basic toilet, a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF said.
Hillary Clinton vs Jeb Bush and Donald Trump polls 2016: Clinton leads in latest CNN poll
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidates Jeb Bush and Donald Trump scored highest in a recent CNN poll, but Clinton remains in the lead.
E-Cigarettes healthy or bad for you? FDA wants more warnings on various risks
The popular use of e-cigarettes has increased trips to hospitals and calls to the poison control center.
Original Mouseketeers to have reunion at D23 Expo 2015
The official Disney Fan Club announces that the Mickey Mouse Club wil be celebrating 60 years of magic at the D23 Expo 2015.
Multiple antibiotic use linked to increased bone growth, rapid weight gain in Kids
Children exposed to multiple antibiotics at an early age were found to have suffered from increased bone growth, rapid weight gain and disruption of gut bacteria, a new study shows.
Light-colored eyes linked to alcoholism, claims study
People with light eye colors are more prone to becoming alcoholics, suggesting that the problem may be associated with genetics.
West Nile Virus in New York City
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has announced that mosquitoes at two sites in its area were found to be infected with the West Nile Virus. The sites are Glen Oaks, Queens and New Dorp Beach, Staten Island.
Great Wall of China crumbling slowly
The Great Wall of China may not be doing great after all after new figures supplied by the Chinese government revealed that the heritage site was slowly crumbling.
Australian prison riot 2015: Nine hurt in 15-hour riot
A prison riot broke out in Melbourne, Australia last Wednesday, and authorities had to break up the 15-hour commotion that involved 300 inmates. According to reports, the riot may have been triggered by a smoking ban.
Post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) increases heart disease risk for women
A new study suggests that post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) in women can increase their risk of incurring heart disease.
US gun ownership 2015: One-third of Americans are gun owners, claims study
A recent study on gun ownership in the United States revealed that about a third of Americans own at least one gun. The study, published in the journal Injury Prevention, also specified the number and profile of gun owners in the country.
Eating barracuda can make you sick, says study
Whether barracuda is prepared by grilling, boiling or frying, the popular sport fish is proving to be dangerous to more people in Florida than initially thought, says a new study on the subject.
Genetic alterations of human embryos news: NIH bans research funding
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has confirmed it would ban funding for research projects involving genetical alterations of human embryos
Ben Carson 2016 presidential straw poll result: Carson wins poll but admits it was never his first intention to run for president
Ben Carson, the renowned neurosurgeon and presidential candidate from Florida, is receiving a lot of support from conservatives, and this places him in some states alongside top Republican contenders for the 2016 presidential elections.