“It’s no mystery that publications have been taking a beating as more and more people read their news on the Net. But there’s a catch. The online info may be instant and abundant — and in many cases free — but it may come at a cost, says a new study published in the Journal […]
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Ginkgo biloba not useful in preventing dementia
“NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Although often billed as a memory and cognition enhancing product, the medicinal herb Ginkgo biloba does not stave off cognitive decline or help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association this week. [More] “Ginkgo biloba not useful in preventing dementia”, […]
Paracetamol linked to childhood asthma
“THE use of paracetamol for babies and young children could be one of the driving forces behind an epidemic of childhood asthma, a study has revealed.” “Paracetamol linked to childhood asthma”, NEWS.com.au | Top Stories
Speed of email replies reveals stress levels
HOW fast you reply to an email could reveal whether you are stressed, driven or relaxed. Speed of email replies reveals stress levels | NEWS.com.au
Old woman heads down baggage chute
“AN elderly woman misunderstood instructions while checking in at Sweden’s main airport and was whisked down a baggage shoot after she placed herself instead of her luggage on the belt.” “Old woman heads down baggage chute”, NEWS.com.au | Top Stories
Life’s Little Mysteries – Why Are ‘Mama’ and ‘Dada’ a Baby’s First Words?
A baby’s first words are often “mama” and “dada,” much to the delight of parents. Now scientists think they know why. LiveScience.com: Life’s Little Mysteries – Why Are ‘Mama’ and ‘Dada’ a Baby’s First Words?
Woman gives birth to seven babies
“AN Egyptian woman gave birth to septuplets in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria yesterday.” “Woman gives birth to seven babies”, NEWS.com.au | Top Stories
Canadian Woman Gives Birth to 18th Child
“A Romanian immigrant has given birth to her 18th child in British Columbia, making her the province’s most prolific mother in 20 years.” “Canadian Woman Gives Birth to 18th Child”, LiveScience.com As some of you know, I’m working on our family tree. I found out that our grandmother had about 15 children (8 of them […]
I have joined facebook
Well, it had to happen… I have finally succumbed to pressure and joined Facebook. I must admit that it is quite overwhelming to find out how many friends I have been ignoring, and some of them for so long. I really must make an effort, hey. It is interesting that quite a few of my […]
Baby’s smile ‘like an addictive drug’
“A BABY’S smile gives a new mother a high like a drug hit and is equally addictive, a study of the female brain shows.” “Baby’s smile ‘like an addictive drug’”, NEWS.com.au | Top Stories