Day August 6, 2016

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By Matthew Gault When the United States Air Force tests a new aircraft it needs to make sure it won’t crash should a stray bird slam into the plane’s side. Thankfully, the military has an artillery piece with a 60-foot…

BEIRUT (Reuters) – An airstrike on a hospital in northwestern Syria on Saturday killed 10 people, including children, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The hospital, in the town of Meles, is about 15 km from Idlib city in…

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – On debut day for Olympic boxing, fighters said they were happy to be competing at the first Games since 1980 without protective headgear, welcoming better peripheral vision even if it means more cuts and scrapes.…

(Removes duplicated word in headline) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 6 (Reuters) – On debut day for Olympic boxing, fighters said they were happy to be competing at the first Games since 1980 without protective headgear, welcoming better peripheral vision even…

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Anti-rape activists protested on Saturday as South African President Jacob Zuma delivered his first remarks since local elections gave his African National Congress (ANC) its worst results since 1994. Zuma ignored the protest while his security guards…

But while I may have had a #typical Pokémon evening, some really freaking weird stuff has gone down during the quest to “catch ‘em all.” (Like that time a woman caught her boyfriend cheating through Pokémon Go…) Here are just a…

Their solution to safeguard yourself? Just make sure you stretch. I’m not sure exactly why I got rhabdo. At the time, I was playing in some softball leagues and also coaching. I had been an athlete all my life; I…

RELATED: Eating Fast Food Could Expose You to This Dangerous Chemical The bad news: Those supersize-me calorie counts we’ve come to expect from fast food meals will remain the same. The good news: Eliminating preservatives and high-fructose sweetener is a…

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Dozens of Romanian mothers have gathered at a museum in Bucharest to breastfeed their babies to promote the freedom of mothers to breastfeed in public. Mothers dressed in embroidered traditional peasantaa blouses sat, chatted and fed…

The majority of Americans support late-term abortion if tests show the fetus has Zika, a staggering new poll reveals. Under normal circumstances, two thirds of US citizens oppose terminating a pregnancy after 24 weeks. In fact, 22 states prohibit it.…

There is a way you can burn all the calories of an Olympic athlete from bed  This infographic breaks down the  calorie burning potential of sex moves Two and a half minutes of missionary is the same as a 100…

I’ve been meditating, off and on, for the past 14 years. The technique I learned in meditation class many years ago is old-school and austere: Find a place to sit, close your eyes, feel your feet on the floor, and…

A view of the outdoor business The Wynwood Yard that has been closed since last Aug. 2, due to the cases of Zika in the area, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in the Wynwood area of Miami. Thank goodness it’s the…

Cooking, serving, under arrest? The case of the arrested Quebec waiter has sparked debate about how the restaurant industry grapples the nearly impossible task of safely feeding customers with allergies. Toronto’s Terroni restaurants have an allergy protocol: when a customer says they have an allergy, the waiter tells a…

Acupuncture could be beneficial in improving the memory loss known as mild cognitive impairment, a condition that precedes dementia, according to a review of studies by Chinese researchers. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), when an individual shows a larger deterioration in memory capacity…

RELATED: We Scored an Inside Look at the Olympic Village in Rio Published online Thursday, the investigation found several instances of gymnastics officials being warned about the suspected abuse of young gymnasts by certain coaches. Not only does it claim that…

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by a bad updo. From helmet head to an outrageous salon price tag to it simply falling apart as soon as you hit the dance floor, hair-mergencies happen—a lot. Whether you’re…

Knowing the symptoms of EHI and paying attention to your body are extremely important if you want to run safely in the heat. It’s easy to brush off a headache, or attribute weakness and fatigue during a run to something like not…

New research shows sunscreen is not always effective protection It means it could be unethical to test certain people in scientific trials But the researchers warn health guidelines should still advise wearing it By Reuters Published: 10:15 EST, 5 August…

No matter how many years it’s been, periods never get easier.  At some points in the month, women feel amazing, attractive, strong, able to tackle anything.   Other times – particularly in the days leading up to menstruation – the…

Research showed risk of a fracture soared in those relying on the drugs Pills thought to add to daytime drowsiness in those with sleep problems Scientists have found that elderly people are most at risk By Pat Hagan for the Daily…

August 6, 2016, 7:38 AM|With 15 cases now confirmed in Florida, Gov. Rick Scott is pressuring the federal government for more resources and the CDC is stepping up their efforts to combat the virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr.…

i Bug enthusiast Anna Lindqvist uploads photos like this — of the Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva aurea) to the iNaturalist app. Like a social network for wildlife, her location paired with the photo help both amateur and expert naturalists identify…

/ o comments The FDA has approved field trials of a genetically engineered mosquito designed to combat Zika and other diseases. But there’s strong opposition in Florida where the GMO insects would be tested.

i The Pacific beetle cockroach, which is native to Hawaii, gives birth to live young. Yasu Ueda/Flickr Pour out that almond milk — the ew hip thing cockroach milk. Well, kind of. The female Pacific beetle cockroach is one of…

1. He Thinks Women Should Be Treated “Like Sh*t” The man who’s become famous for referring to women as “dogs” and “fat pigs” also once told a female Celebrity Apprentice contestant that she must make a pretty picture “on her…

Check out Women’s Health’s FitGIF Friday every week for fun and challenging new moves to make your sweat sesh really count. Here’s this week’s exercise: Dumbbell hammer curl to press: Hammer curls and shoulder presses are nice on their own, but…

Photograph courtesy of Kami LingrenKami Lingren, 29, Lyme Disease If you saw Kami in her home state of Oregon, you probably wouldn’t believe she was sick at all. But Kami has been suffering from strange symptoms since she was just…

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LONDON The first new asthma pill in decades has produced promising results in a small clinical trial, potentially paving the way for another treatment option for patients by the end of the decade. Fevipiprant, which is being developed by Novartis,…

Stbhr: killery will say or do anything to get her way: (Now killery is feeding ISIS Recruitment video) killery is a pathological liar. killery is evil. (Killery helped found the Islamic State to kill Americans) *** FACT IS THAT THOSE…

i Veterinarians say that helping suffering animals and stressed-out owners can become grueling. Hero Images/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hero Images/Getty Images Veterinarians say that helping suffering animals and stressed-out owners can become grueling. Hero Images/Getty Images When I…

Before: 203After: 176 Growing up, I didn’t think twice about healthy eating. We ate a lot of greasy Mexican meals, but I stayed pretty slim because I played softball. When I started taking college courses full-time and working on the…

So you’ve had a bunch of eggs chilling in your fridge for the last few weeks, and you want to scramble up a few for breakfast one morning. But…how can you be sure that they’re not totally rotten? RELATED: This…

via GIPHY 1. You’re telling all the lies. Coming up with fresh, creative, and somewhat believable ways to answer the question, “WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING UP THERE?” is a constant challenge. “Folding socks!” only buys you so much time.…