Category: Health & Social Affairs

Morocco in grip of DOG MEAT scandal after police find carcasses of pets destined for restaurants
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Morocco in grip of DOG MEAT scandal after police find carcasses of pets destined for restaurants

By MARTIN JAY and STEVE ROBSON Authorities in Morocco have launched an investigation into the illegal trade of dog meat after 37 carcasses were discovered in the back of a butcher’s van. A man was arrested in the centre of Casablanca after his Honda vehicle was pulled over for a routine traffic offence, it was reported. Officers decided to...

Children who play outside have better eyesight than those who spend more time indoors
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Children who play outside have better eyesight than those who spend more time indoors

By RACHEL REILLY Children who spend more time playing outside are less likely to suffer from short-sightedness. Two new studies have added to the body of evidence that daylight plays an important role in preventing the condition. It is not known why daylight is important but some experts believe levels of the brain chemical  dopamine play...

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Dr. Oz’s Miraculous Medical Advice

Dr. Oz’s Miraculous Medical Advice Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. By Julia Belluz and Steven J. Hoffman _________________ As people were getting ready for the holiday season and its accompanying waist expansion late last year, Dr. Mehmet Oz let viewers of his TV show in on a timely little secret. “Everybody...