Month: March 2015

In Nigeria, a surprising new treatment for uterine fibroids is becoming increasingly popular. Nigeria’s online news platform Pulse reports that the use of a vegetable-based diet rich in fiber is becoming increasingly attractive as fibroid patients testify of surprising changes. Fibroids are noncancerous growths that commonly develop in the uterus during a woman’s 30s and […]

A group of scientists released an open letter March 24 urging the Smithsonian museums of science and natural history to cut ties with corporate donors who have a history of denying climate change, in particular David Koch. “We are deeply concerned by the links between museums of science and natural history with those who profit […]

For many adults, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration isn’t complete without a trip to the dentist, and as NBC News has reported, this year’s holiday was no exception. According to data collected by Sikka Software, emergency dental visits “skyrocket” by an average of 64% between March 17th and 18th. In some states, including Delaware, Mississippi, […]

Police have arrested and charged two 30-year-old men who allegedly forced entry into a Burbank home and stole more than $1 million. One of the two men pleaded not guilty to felony charges in court on March 16, authorities said. According to NBC Los Angeles, Siavash Razaghi of Oak Park and Travis Kennedy of Newhall […]

Weight-loss drugs that work by suppressing appetite are still facing resistance from healthcare practitioners and consumers alike, even though the newest options on the market are safe, according to the Food and Drug Administration. “It’s going to be a challenge because of bad safety experiences with previous weight-loss medications,” Kaare Schultz, deputy chief executive of […]