Articles by Angela Laguipo
Military Veterans At Greater Risk For Motor Neurone Disease
Veterans who served in the military are twice as likely to develop Motor Neurone Disease than civilians. This is according to a new study by researchers from the University of Glasgow.
British Government Extends Boundaries Of Lake District And Yorkshire Dales National Parks
Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, two of the most renowned national parks in England, are to be extended to create a vast continuous land protected by the government. The move aims to boost tourism and generate profit for the country.
Salmonella Outbreak Sends 34 To Hospital, Spreads Across Eight Provinces In Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada has launched a probe to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak in eight provinces in Canada. Though there were no reported fatalities, 34 people were hospitalized.
Seven-Year-Old British Boy Crushed By Tree Branch Makes Miracle Recovery
Sacha Saucek, a 7-year-old schoolboy in the UK, was hit by a falling branch during a school trip. He suffered severe fractures from his skull to his legs.
Do Antioxidants Really Help Fight Cancer? Study Reveals Pro-Oxidants May Be Better For Cancer Patients
Antioxidants have long been dubbed as cancer-fighting compounds but a new study shows that they actually accelerate the spread of tumor cells. Scientists recommend using pro-oxidants instead.
How To Quit Smoking? Talking To Your Kids About The Dangers Can Help You Ditch The Habit
A new study has discovered parents who quit smoking and engaged in anti-smoking socialization with their children were at least 50 percent less likely to go back to smoking. Their discussion mostly revolved around the bad effects of smoking on one's health.
Malaria Vaccine Could Help Fight Cancers: Study
Scientists Ali Salanti and Mads Daugaard were in the process of developing a malaria vaccine when they stumbled upon one astonishing fact. They discovered that malaria proteins attach to the placenta in the same way they attach to cancer cells, paving the way for another promising cure for cancer.
Swedish Researchers Say New Drug For Alcohol Addiction One Step Closer To Reality
Swedish researchers are developing a new drug designed to curb alcoholism. Based on separate studies on humans and rats, they found that a component they discovered can reduce alcohol cravings and normalize dopamine levels in the brain.
Population Of Grizzlies In Alberta Foothills Doubled In Last 10 Years: Study
The population of grizzly bears have been declining in their natural habitats due to developments, mining and hunting. However, a population survey shows that the population of grizzly bears in Alberta, Canada has increased in the last 10 years as a result of efforts by the government and other wildlife agencies.
Canadians Open To Debate On Legalizing Marijuana
In the latest federal election campaign, party representatives aired their stand on legalizing and regulating marijuana or cannabis in Canada. Candidates from the Liberal, New Democratic and Conservative Party opened the issue for debate.
Two-Year-Old Boy Dies After Choking On Grape From Pizza Hut
Jacob Jenkins choked on a grape while dining at Pizza Hut on Friday and succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday. Hundreds of neighbors and friends gathered to release balloons on his honor.
Poor Infant Sleep Could Spell Future Developmental Problems For Children: Study
Infants with poor sleep habits, fragmented sleep and frequent awakenings at night will display problematic behavior like tantrums, restlessness and inattention when they grow up into toddlers.
Justice For Haiti Cholera Victims, Activists Demand UN
Amnesty International, Institute for Justice and Democracy In Haiti and other human rights activists are demanding that the United Nations provide justice via compensation to the victims of the cholera outbreak that ravaged Haiti in 2010. The epidemic resulted in thousands of fatalities.
Blind Woman In Australia Can 'See Through' Walls Using Echolocation
Julee-Anne Bell, an Australian blind woman, can see through walls and tell the location, shape or distance of objects through echolocation. She learned her ability from American expert, Daniel Kish.
One-Year-Old Baby In Britain Suffers Serious Burns And Kidney Problems After Drinking Oven Cleaner
After pressing a bottle of oven cleaner to his mouth, Elijah Mole sustained severe burns on his face, mouth, neck and tongue. The accident happened when his dad was cleaning the oven.
Michigan State Officials Face Mounting Public Scrutiny For Water Crisis In Flint
The water supply in Flint, Michigan is believed to be contaminated with lead as blood tests of children show increased levels of the harmful substance. State officials are in hot water after changing sources of water supply because of cost cutting.
10-Year-Old Girl In Britain Shaves Off Hair To Raise Funds For Hospice That Cared For Her Dying Dad
Tallulah Lewis-Schulz bravely shaved her head in support of the hospice that took care of her father in the last days of his life. A fundraising page in his memory has been set up on JustGiving.com.
