Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Breast Cancer Seen in Younger Women

Studies show that the number is younger women, ages 25 to 39, who get breast cancer has incresed in the last 30 years. It has only increased slightly but researchers say the increase is considerably significant. Most women will be scared because of this increase, even though they don't necessarily have anything to feel. The risk is higher for women getting breast if it runs in the family. Doctors and researchers tell women to go see a doctor if they feel any pain or lumps, but just because it doesn't run in the family, doesn't mean a woman can't get it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/health/advanced-breast-cancer-may-be-rising-among-young-women-study-finds.html?_r=0

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Body Found Under Explosion

JJ's Restaurant, in Kansas City, exploded February 19th around 6:00 p.m. because of natural gases and fire, causing 15 people to be injured and possibly some dead. Firefighters found a body of a women in the ruins of the restaurant Wednesday morning, the day after the explosion. Kansas City's mayor said "We can't be 100 percent sure we can account for every single person who might have been at JJ's last night," The explosion was so powerful that it busted out windows of neighboring buildings and could be sensed for over 100 meters away.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/20/us-usa-blast-kansascity-idUSBRE91J03020130220

Monday, February 11, 2013

More benefits for military partners

Even though housing for same-sex partners in the military will still not be offered, more benefits will be. The Pentagon got rid of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law about 17 months ago. Now, the spouses of openly gay military fighters are allowed to visit the fighters in the hospital, get military I.D. cards, and more, but the U.S. Law is limiting rights. It will take time, but eventually, same-sex partners will have the same benefits as all other military fighters. Officials think this will be August of this year. President Obama is very happy about this announcement because he wants progress on LGTB rights.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/11/us-usa-military-gays-idUSBRE91A0XZ20130211

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Play-Doh Becoming Gluten-Free

More and more young children are becoming gluten-free or are allergic to gluten and schools are working on getting more gluten-free lunch and snack options. Parents are becoming concerned with Play-Doh because it's not gluten-free kids are having allergic reactions to it. One of the main ingredients in Play-Doh is wheat however, but companies are working to find other ingredients for it. Preschools are buying gluten-free dough for children to plat with and sales have increased 67% and last year, over 50,000 containers were sold. Kids get rashes as well as bloodshot eyes when playing with gluten Play-Doh, so this new dough will be much better for them.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/even-toys-are-going-gluten-free-2013-02-05?link=MW_latest_news