It’s nearly unheard of for a thoroughbred racehorse to still compete at the age of 12. Earlier this month, a 12-year-old boy from a horse racing family used his own savings to claim the older racehorse for the sole...
For years, fierce debate has raged in the the United States and other western countries over whether junk food taxes could be used to reduce the amount of unhealthy foods we eat. Finally, we might have some evidence showing...
Childhood thumb-sucking and nail-biting has long been looked down on as unhygienic. Parents often discourage it, concerned it could expose their child to germs. Turns out, they're right, but not in the way they think.
These childhood practices can indeed...
Turmeric has long held a place of honor in spice cabinets and drawers around the world. Its earthy flavor adds depth to curries and other Indian dishes. Until recently, that’s as far as its usefulness went in American households....
Jam is delicious, but it is usually far from nutritious. All the preservatives and sugar in store-bought jam steal the goodness from what should be a healthy treat. Even most home made jams use pectin and rely on sugar...
Turmeric is touted as one of the most effective nutritional supplements of our time and for good reason. But if you are struggling to include this golden spice into your daily diet, then it’s time you discovered turmeric golden...
When rescuers finally took custody of an elderly 55-year-old elephant named Mohan, he was almost starved to death and his weathered flesh was covered in wounds and sores from being whipped and stabbed to perform. But now the unluckiest...
If your family has a habit of spending downtime draped over the couch, or sinking into armchairs, it could be hurting the health of everyone involved. Not to mention, if everyone is constantly staring at a screen, you're probably...
While the legalization of recreational marijuana is a hotly debated topic, it's difficult to deny the medical benefits that this long-demonized little plant possesses. Now, adding to the list is marijuana’s potential to help prevent, and perhaps even fight,...
Concussion rates of young Americans could be soaring as much as 500 percent nationwide, according to recent findings. The new data comes just days after a separate study found that children across the country are reporting concussions at historically...
