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Pot & Schizophrenia linked, Study

Pot & schizophrenia linked

Scientists from the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London have found common genes in people who smoke pot regularly and those with schizophrenia. Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the study monitored 2,082 people who smoke pot and their genetic profiles, particularly genes that are related to schizophrenia. People who had the schizophrenia genes were more likely to smoke pot—and more frequently—compared …

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USA fan falls out of window

A United States soccer fan, who has been involved in the effort to have a soccer stadium in Miami, was so excited during a game, he fell from a second-story at a bar in Miami’s Brickell Sunday. Eric Corey, who is now known among friends as the “Flying Yank,” fell at Fado Irish Pub, 900 S. Miami Ave. Emotions were …

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Riot Games : Company pays workers to quit

Riot Games : Company pays workers to quit

An American video games company pays unhappy employees up to $25,000 to quit – even if they’ve only just been recruited. Riot Games, makers of the smash-hit PC game “League of Legends”, wants to cut ties with newly-appointed staff members if it’s immediately clear they’re inappropriate for the role.

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Hantavirus causes death of Saskatchewan resident, Report

Hantavirus causes death of Saskatchewan resident, Report

A southern Saskatchewan adult is dead after contracting antavirus, the health ministry announced Tuesday. A rare, yet potentially fatal illness, the hantavirus is transmitted by breathing in contaminated airborne particles from the urine, saliva and droppings of infected deer mice.

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Debate continues over Vitamin D screening (Video)

Debate continues over Vitamin D screening

Experts don’t have enough information to recommend for or against Vitamin D screening for the general public. Vitamin “D” deficiency has been linked to several health conditions, leading some doctors to recommend universal screening. However, the US Preventive Services Task Force said they don’t have enough information to determine whether screening will provide a health benefit.

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KFC little Girl – a Hoax? – Report

Girl getting tossed from KFC a hoax, Report

JACKSON, Miss. – It was the story that captured the attention of millions: a little girl injured in a dog attack was asked to leave a KFC after customers complained about looking at her injuries while they ate. Or at least that was the original story. Now there’s a report that says it was a hoax.

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World Cup 2014 – Group D : Italy vs Uruguay

World Cup 2014 - Group D : Italy vs Uruguay

After their surprising defeat against Costa Rica (1-3), Uruguay showed a completely different attitude in beating England, thanks to a brace of goals by Suarez. Against Italy, who missed out on a great opportunity to make it into the last 16 by losing to the “Ticos” (0-1), the Celestes know they must win to reach the knockout stage.

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2 illegal dental clinics in Vancouver shut down, Report

2 illegal dental clinics in Vancouver shut down, Report

Authorities have shut down two suspected illegal dentistry clinics operating out of East Vancouver. Investigators from the B.C. College of Dental Surgeons raided one home on East 38th Avenue Monday morning after receiving a tip from the public. A full-sized dental examination chair was removed from the first floor as the home, as well as computer equipment and an air …

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Pesticides ‘pose serious risk’ to wildlife, Study

Pesticides 'pose serious risk' to wildlife, Study

A class of pesticides linked to the decline of honeybees is also affecting a wide variety of other beneficial organisms such as earthworms and butterflies, according to a major study that directly contradicts the Government’s relaxed stance on the use of neonicotinoids. A group of 29 Researchers from four continents found unequivocal evidence from hundreds of published studies to claim …

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