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'Dad's Campaign 'Project Breastfeeding' Goes Viral

"Project Breastfeeding" is a campaign aimed to help tackle any stigmas related to public breastfeeding.

By Dina Exil

'UN Focuses on Climate Change: New Emphasis on Food Security and Carbon Targets

Climate change is impacting the world, changing environments and threatening nations' food security. Now, though, the UN's new report on climate change reveals that the time for environmental shifts may already be upon us.
''Bean Heads': Coffee Smoking Among Teens is Not a Real 'Trend'

There's a new rumor floating around news stations and on the Internet that teens are smoking coffee beans in order to get a "caffeine high."
'Oregon Drops Ban on Marijuana-Infused Munchies

Oregon officials are backing off on a previous proposal that sought to prohibit sales of pot-infused treats at medical marijuana stores.
'Legalizing Medical Marijuana May Reduce Crime

It turns out that legalizing marijuana may just cut down on crime. A new study reveals that medical marijuana legalization is not associated with an increase in crime.
'Obesity Surgery Combats Type 2 Diabetes: Weight Loss for Patients Helps

Thinking about weight loss surgery? Researchers have found that it may just help patients with type 2 diabetes.
'World's First Synthetic Yeast Chromosome Created by Scientists

You thought yeast was just for making bread rise, didn't you? Scientists have now created a new synthetic yeast chromosome that could lead to dramatic advances in molecular biology.
'Mediterranean Diet May Lower Your Risk of Diabetes

Want to lower your risk of diabetes? Then you might want to try out the Mediterranean diet.
'UN Author Claims New Climate Report 'Alarmist' and Pulls Out of Writing Team

Climate change is threatening the food security of the world. Now, though, one of the authors of a draft of a new UN report has pulled out of the writing team, and has claimed that his colleagues were being "too alarmist."
'Taco Bell Ads Star Real Life Ronald McDonalds to Promote Breakfast

It turns out that McDonald's isn't the only one who likes using Ronald McDonald in their advertisements. Taco Bell has gathered up real people who share a name with the famous clown in order to promote their new breakfast menu.
'How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew

It's a problem that almost everyone faces at least once in their lives. They have a bottle of wine, but no corkscrew to open it. Fortunately if you have a shoe, you may be in luck.
'Autism Linked to Flawed Brain Development During Pregnancy

There's been a lot of debate as to what causes autism to develop in children. Now, though, researchers may have their answer. Scientists have discovered new evidence that shows autism begins during pregnancy.
'Mom Arrested for Breastfeeding While Drinking Beer

Did you know you could be jailed for breastfeeding? That's what happened to one woman who was caught breastfeeding--while drinking.
'Guinea Ebola Outbreak Claims the Lives of 63 People: Deadly Virus Spreads

The Ebola outbreak that has gripped the West African nation of Guinea has now claimed the lives of 63 people.