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Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Now Being Linked to Sleep Disorder

New research has linked a little-known sleep disorder with the later onset of degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Forbes magazine reports. “Rapid-eye-movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is not just a precursor but also a critical warning sign of neurodegeneration that can lead to brain disease,” said John Peever, MD, associate professor at the University […]

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Appeals Court Halts Ruling, Fearing It May Inadvertently Legalize Same Sex Marriage in Texas

In a historic ruling, Texas District Judge Barbara Hanson Nellermoe upheld a federal decision in favor of same sex marriage and same sex divorce. Nellermoe described the ban as unconstitutional. “Judge Barbara Nellermoe of the 45th District Court ruled that she would recognize the 2010 Washington D.C. marriage of two women –-Kristi and Allison Flood Lesh […]

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Dental Emergencies Stretching ER Budgets and Abilities

Going to the dentist, as it turns out, is good for the economy. And could help save other people’s lives. Recently released findings from a 2011 study of Michigan emergency rooms show that about 7,000 people visited the ER with what turned out to be wholly preventable dental problems. Alex Rosaen, of the Anderson Economic Group, […]

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Warmer Weather Brings Higher Fashion Sales, UK Experts Say

This past winter may go down as one of the nastiest in history. Polar vortexes and superstorms plagued parts of the U.S., while the U.K. experienced its wettest winter ever recorded, according to BBC News. That’s why experts weren’t feeling particularly generous when they made their predictions for consumers’ spending habits during the blooming springtime’s shopping […]

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South Korean President: Actions of sunken ferry captain ‘akin to murder’

The President of South Korea Park Geun-hye has categorically linked the sunken ferry incident as a murder. She said in her press briefing that crew members and captain were responsible for the lives lost in the sunken Sewol. Besides, Lee Joon-seok the captain of this ship is already facing the premeditated murder charges. It goes […]

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New Export Agreements Could Open Up Trading Frontiers for American Businesses

New plans between the U.S. and Asian trade partners could have a profound impact on the ability for American small businesses to export their goods overseas, according to The Washington Post. There are two vital partnerships in the works: The Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is currently stuck in several […]

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Handcuffed captain defends delay in evacuating sinking South Korean ferry

The South Korean Captain defended his stance before the media for delaying the evacuation of sinking ferry. Actually, he  has been arrested for leaving the people in the lurch and put the life 300 people in the jeopardy. South Korean Coast Guard has confirmed to media that 29 dead bodies have been recovered by the […]

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New Course At George Washington’s Law Schools Addresses Spike In Sports-Related Concussions

George Washington’s Law School is re-evaluating its law program, adding a new course that specifically addresses all “legal implications of traumatic brain injuries,” The New York Times reported Sunday. The addition of the new program follows “the revelations that hits to the head may lead to long-term brain damage,” The New York Times continued. The dangers “have rocked the football world […]

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Former San Diego Policeman to Go Before Jury in Sexual Assault Case

Federal judge Michael Anello ruled last week that an ongoing sexual assault case against former San Diego policeman Anthony Arevalos would move forward. After hearing evidence from both the victim and from Arevalos’ attorneys, the judge decided that the case should be heard by a jury. The trial is slated to begin in July. A […]

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Droughts, Public Transport Woes Give Sao Paulo a Challenge as World Cup Match Approaches

Water is the elixir of life. We simply can’t live without it, and not in that I can’t live without my smartphone kind of way, either. Humans physically cannot exist without water, but that’s exactly what residents of Sao Paulo, Brazil might have to do later in the year. That’s because officials at the city’s […]