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Paralysis of more than 100 children could be EV-D68, CDC says

By Staff Reporter - Jan 30, 2015 06:17 AM EST

Researchers have discovered a leading suspect for what may have caused the paralysis of more than 100 children in the United States since August 2014-but definitive evidence eludes them.

Playboy model finds dad dead after he learnt she was a nude model

By Staff Reporter - Jan 30, 2015 06:04 AM EST

Romanian Playboy model Loredana Chivu discovered her father had killed himself after seeing she had become a nude model at the age of 18, according to reports.

New California bill seeks to raise legal smoking age from 18 to 21

By Staff Reporter - Jan 30, 2015 05:45 AM EST

Lawmakers in the state of California have proposed a new bill which seeks to raise the legal age of smoking from its current 18 to 21, hoping it will bring down the overall smoking rates and also health care costs associated with the usage of tobacco.

Middle-age drinkers who consume more than two drinks have higher risk of stroke: Study

By Staff Reporter - Jan 30, 2015 05:18 AM EST

A new study regarding alcohol may put a damper on your mood as researchers found that people in their 50s and 60s who consumed more than two alcoholic beverages daily have a 34 percent higher risk of stroke compared to lighter drinkers.

Playing tackle football before 12 years old may lead to cognitive development problems: Study

By Staff Reporter - Jan 30, 2015 04:59 AM EST

What is the ideal age for a child to begin playing tackle football? A new study suggests children should wait until at least 12 years of age as they may be more susceptible to cognitive development and memory impairment issues later in life if they start at an earlier age.

Sam Smith leads the Grammy nominations, but hopes he doesn't beat out Beyonce

By Staff Reporter - Jan 30, 2015 04:43 AM EST

Sam Smith has had such an epic year with his record scoring the number one spot across the world. However, the British crooner has said that if he wins the Grammy for Album of the Year, he would give it away to Beyonce.

Justin Bieber apologizes for acting 'arrogant' and 'conceited' (VIDEO)

By Staff Reporter - Jan 29, 2015 04:09 PM EST

After releasing an emotional video apologizing for acting 'arrogant' and 'conceited', the singer appeared on Thursday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he surprised the host.

Fifty Shades Of Grey' Valentine's Day Petition: Mommy Porn Movie Promotes "Abuse"

By Staff Reporter - Jan 29, 2015 03:42 PM EST

Is 'Fifty Shades of Grey' just a book and movie masquerading as pornography? One group believes so is petitioning for 'Fifty Shades of Grey' to not be released nationwide in cinemas on Valentine's Day.

How to unboil an egg? Not science fiction anymore, researchers have figured it out

By Staff Reporter - Jan 29, 2015 02:42 PM EST

Despite sounding like something that cannot be done, scientists have devised a way to unboil egg whites.

New eye tracking technology may help measure severity of concussions

By Staff Reporter - Jan 29, 2015 02:11 PM EST

Researchers have discovered a new eye-tracking technology could help doctors measure the severity of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

Is the GoDaddy ad offensive and displays cruelty against animals? You decide (VIDEO)

By Staff Reporter - Jan 28, 2015 07:04 PM EST

Super Bowl is just around the corner and with that, come the highly anticipated Super Bowl ads that viewers enjoy during halftime. This year, however, GoDaddy does not have much to laugh at after their ad has been deemed too contentious and has been pulled off the air.

Parents should limit screen time, caffeine to ensure children get enough sleep: Study

By Staff Reporter - Jan 28, 2015 01:31 PM EST

Getting children to bed at night may sometimes feel like a daunting experience for some parents. A new study offers some key advice on how to make the experience more pleasant: limit screen time and caffeine for children at bedtime if you want them to get quality sleep.

Dr. Oz 'miracle green coffee diet pills' pulled, marketer fined $9 million

By Staff Reporter - Jan 28, 2015 01:20 PM EST

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against the manufacturer of a green coffee bean extract heavily promoted by Dr. Oz on his popular television show.

FCC warns hotels to ban Wi-Fi hotspot blocking, fines Marriott International $600,000 for 'unlawful interference'

By Staff Reporter - Jan 28, 2015 11:04 AM EST

The Federal Communications Commission issued an enforcement advisory on Tuesday which ban hotels from blocking personal Wi-Fi hotspots.

Twitter expands current offerings: Users can now post videos and host private group chats

By Staff Reporter - Jan 28, 2015 10:50 AM EST

Twitter is expanding from its current offering of 140 characters to allow users of the popular microblogging site to use group private messaging and native video.

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