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New 3D printed heart model to help with heart disorders

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 07:32 PM EST

Patients who are born with complicated heart disorders may soon have the ability to have an experimental 3-dimensional printed model of the heart, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.

Netflix gobbles up one-third of bandwidth in the US

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 07:32 PM EST

Whether it's Orange is the New Black, Breaking Bad or House of Cards, millions of viewers are hooked on Netflix's streaming service. New research found Netflix takes up more than one third of downstream Internet traffic during hours of peak use.

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a slew of diseases including cancer, diabetes

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 01:52 PM EST

Vitamin D deficiency can be detrimental to your bone health and it can also result in various other diseases leading to an early death, according to the latest research.

Bad marriages can lead to heartbreak, especially if you're a woman: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 12:19 PM EST

A "broken heart" is something many people experience after a breakup or divorce. New research suggests now that years of being trapped in a bad marriage can literally break your heart.

Graco recalls 4 million strollers following accidental 'thumb aputation'

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 12:04 PM EST

Baby product manufacturer Graco has released a recall of more than 4.5 million strollers, in response to reports of children getting their fingers amputated. The folding hinge on the sides of the strollers can pinch a child's finger.

Eleven people die in stampede at Zimbabwe church

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 11:07 AM EST

Eleven people have been killed in a stampede after a religious service in a sports stadium in Zimbabwe, according to reports. A pregnant woman and three children are among the dead. Church officials fear the toll may rise.

ISIS Tortures, Publicly Kills Woman Lawyer Activist in Mosul

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 10:54 AM EST

The United Nations Mission in Iraq said that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS, killed a woman activist lawyer in the Iraqi city of Mosul for abandoning her religion.

Study: Majority of heavy drinkers are not alcoholics

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 10:34 AM EST

Despite what many may believe, only 10 percent of U.S. adults who drink more than most are alcoholics, according to a federal study released on Thursday.

Kate and William US Visit: Press Told To Dress Formal

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 10:33 AM EST

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting the United States on December 8 and 9 and the media have been instructed to dress appropriately in their royal presence if they want access.

FSU Library Shooting: Gunman Former Student with Mental Issues

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 10:26 AM EST

The gunman who opened fire in the Florida State University Library injuring three students was a former student, according to officials.

Complex Jobs Protect Mental Health

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 09:13 AM EST

A new research reveals that complex jobs - which require a lot of difficult analysis or social interactions - like management and teaching may help protect the brain from mental decline.

Secret Service Arrests Armed Woman Outside White House

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 09:03 AM EST

Secret Service agents arrested an armed woman outside the White House Thursday night.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe Dissolves Parliament for Snap Election

By Staff Reporter - Nov 21, 2014 09:01 AM EST

Paving the way for a snap election next month, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dissolved the lower house of the parliament Friday.

Polish playground bans Winnie the Pooh for being an 'inappropriate hermaphrodite'

By Staff Reporter - Nov 20, 2014 09:10 PM EST

Sweet and innocent Winnie the Pooh who loves nothing more than honey is just too scandalous for a Polish playground.

Jennifer Aniston gained weight for Cake by not working out for 4 months

By Staff Reporter - Nov 20, 2014 08:49 PM EST

Jennifer Aniston is well known for her toned and stunning physique. The 45-year-old actress underwent a slight transformation for her latest movie Cake and gained weight by not working out for four months while shooting the film.

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