NSW Pool Safety Laws to Tighten: How to Prevent Children from Drowning
It’s that time of the year again when families spend long hours in the pool, but the dangers that swimming for children presents are apparent. With these dangers, the New South Wales implemented new safety laws. But aside from stringent policies, what can families do to prevent children from drowning?
Demi Moore ‘Smoked Something’: The Dangers of Nitrous Oxide
With the release of the 911 call that was placed just before the actress Demi Moore was hospitalized, different speculations have risen as to why she experienced seizures. From the emergency call, Moore’s friend reported that the actress “smoked something,” which is now believed to be nitrous oxide, commercially known as “Whip-It.”
Demi Moore ‘Anorexic’ and ‘Exhausted’: How People Can Recover from Them
The award-winning actress, Demi Moore, best known for gracing the cover of various magazines and her role in the movie “Ghost,” was reportedly hospitalized due to anorexic-related seizures and has sought professional assistance to treat her exhaustion. Amidst the stress and the pressure that people go through each day, how do people recover from them?
Viral Video of Woman Giving Birth in Car: Tips for an Emergency Childbirth
From the time that a mother says “My water just broke,” to the trip going to the hospital, the whole situation could be a blur what with the rush, adrenaline, and panic that comes with childbirth. But fact of the matter is, not everyone makes it to the hospital to give birth; and that’s where emergency births come in, are the moms-to-be prepared for that scenario?
Pharmasset’s Hepatitis C Drug: How it Could Change Australia
Finding cures for diseases is always a tall order to take up on, but to have a drug that can cure a disease without fail is almost too good to be true. That is why when the news that Pharmasset Inc. is working on a drug that can cure hepatitis C without fail, people started buzzing, and wondered how a sure fire drug could affect the world, but more importantly, Australia.
Emma Stone Stays Pretty with Cooking Oil: How Grapeseed Oil Helps
Every star has a secret as to how they stay the way they are, and for the “Easy A” star Emma Stone, staying pretty is as easy as applying cooking oil on her. Yes, cooking oil, more specifically, grape seed oil. But is there proof as to why grapeseed oil is doing wonders on Stone’s skin?
Depression and Diabetes Combo: Why Treating Both is Better
As if those suffering from diabetes don’t already have their hands full, depression apparently goes hand in hand with the disease, but despite their tandem, new study finds that treating both at the same time showed more improvements than treating just one of them.
Kevin Federline’s ‘Minor Heart Attack’: How it Could be Angina
Britney Spears’ ex-husband Kevin Federline, known for making his own name as a rapper and a dancer, has been hospitalized in Australia after suffering from chest pains and a quick pulse. After being tested clear of a minor heart attack, K-Fed’s condition could have easily been angina what with its similarities, so with that said, how would people know if it is angina?
Mica Paris Began Career with Smoking and Coffee Diet: What are its Dangers?
British soul singer Mica Paris, who came in the spotlight in the 80s, revealed that she started her career out by living only on a diet of “coffee and cigarettes,” after her weight was criticized. With a lot of people getting hooked on the combination of caffeine and nicotine nowadays, what dangers does the combo present?
Daniel Radcliffe Making Ladies Faint: What Fans Could do to Avoid Fainting
People react differently to celebrities: some may shriek, become speechless, while some miss out on the star-striking event and faint. Just like in the case of meeting the “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe, where ladies swoon and pass out. But is that really the way to end an encounter with a celebrity? What can fans do to stop from fainting?
Crocodile Swallows Girl in Indonesia: Could Similar Incident Happen in Australia?
Recent news of a girl from Indonesia getting swallowed by a crocodile shocked the world as the predator once again proved what they are capable of. With Australia having their share of crocodile attacks, people are wondering if the country could face a similar dreadful event as well.
Australia’s Growing Problem with Energy Drinks: What are the Risks?
Energy drinks are what people go to when they need recharging what with the fast-paced world people live in nowadays. However, a new study found that more and more teenagers and adults in Australia are chugging down the energy drinks for recreational use. With energy drink now becoming one of the country’s choice of beverage, it begs the question: what are the risks of drinking energy drinks?
Matt Damon Covered in Bees for Movie: Bee Sting Risks and Treatment Tips
The screenwriter, philanthropist, and all-around actor Matt Damon, being involved as he is with all of his films, got covered with bees while shooting for the movie “We Bought a Zoo.” Unfazed by the swarm, what exactly are the dangers Damon could have faced having been buzzed by bees?
Celebrity Support Puts Same-Sex Marriage Issues in the Spotlight
Amidst the talks of same-sex marriage bill in Australia getting introduced, three well-known and well-loved Australian celebrities – Hugh Jackman, David Stratton, and Oscar-winner Lizzy Gardiner – gave their support to the cause by signing a marriage equality declaration that has been warmly received by same-sex marriage advocates.
Renal Diet: What 'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon Should Know
After getting hospitalized because of a mild kidney failure, “America’s Got Talent” host and comedian Nick Cannon will have to completely change his diet after being placed on a strict renal diet. With human kidneys being fragile as they are, what should people on the path of a renal diet know?
Newcastle Surfer Suffers from Shark Attack: Tips to Survive a Shark Attack
Shark attacks would seem like the most random encounter a person can ever get, with the threat only being on water, people brush the possibility off aside and throw caution to the waters. But shark attacks are real and they happen; just like in the case of the Glen Folkard who was surfing south of Newcastle.
Sativex Talks: Could New Study Push Cannabis Legalization?
The study on the mouth spray Sativex has been the talk of the town most recently as it can possibly change how withdrawals from marijuana are treated. And with all the buzz going about the prospects of the medicine, can this be the very thing that can push the legalization of cannabis?
Alice Springs Woman’s Close Encounter with Snake: How to Prevent Snake Invasions
Having to wake up to the sound of a potentially venomous snake is one of the worst case scenarios people can think of when they are in the comforts of their home. But that’s what happened to a woman from Alice Springs who woke up from the rustling sound of the snake in her bed room. With snakes freely slithering inside homes, what can people do to prevent their invasion?
What’s it Going to Take?: Rodney Croome Talks Same-Sex Marriage in Australia
Same-sex marriage is a hot topic that everyone has an opinion on. While some people wanting to legalize same-sex marriage in Australia, others don’t even want to hear from it. With a gay union bill in the works of being introduced, what does it actually take to have it passed?
What’s it Going to Take?: Rodney Croome Talks Same-Sex Marriage in Australia
Same-sex marriage is a hot topic that everyone has an opinion on. While some people wanting to legalize same-sex marriage in Australia, others don’t even want to hear from it. With a gay union bill in the works of being introduced, what does it actually take to have it passed?
Australia Hits Record Number of Organ Donors: Risks of Living Organ Donation
Deceases organ donations have reached a record high in Australia with 337 Aussies who have died in 2011 donating their organs that saved more than a thousand lives. With the country's donor rate still very low, what are the risks of a living organ donor might face in doing the generous deed?
Kelsey Grammar Expecting Twins: What to Expect in Twin Pregnancy
Amidst Golden Globe action buzzing around in the whole entertainment industry, Kelsey Grammer, aside from winning Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Drama for Boss, has another reason to celebrate because he and his wife Kayte Walsh are now expecting twins. With such good news, what could Walsh expect in a twin pregnancy?
Sativex Maybe Key to Cannabis Withdrawal: The Director of the NCPIC Weighs in
Marijuana use has always been tainted with issues as dependence to it is almost sure to happen. Being a problem all over the world, arguably more so in Australia where marijuana use is widespread, a new study may change the face of cannabis withdrawal treatment for the better.
Sativex Maybe Key to Cannabis Withdrawal: The Director of the NCPIC Weighs in
Marijuana use has always been tainted with issues as dependence to it is almost sure to happen. Being a problem all over the world, arguably more so in Australia where marijuana use is widespread, a new study may change the face of cannabis withdrawal treatment for the better.
Khloe Kardashian ‘Adopted’ Talks: Steps to Find Out if You’re Adopted
Despite the Kardashians being such a tight-knit family, suspicions of Khloe Kardashian Odom being adopted arose. With even the closest of families having to deal with issues like being adopted, how can a person find out if he or she is truly part of the family?
Heather Locklear ‘Out of Control’: Effects of Mixing Alcohol and Medication
The fifty year old actress, Heather Locklear, who made people’s head turn playing as “Amanda” in the 1992 run of the hit soap Melrose Place, reportedly “spun out of control,” binging on alcohol and medication at the same time. It is common knowledge that binging plus meds equal to trouble, but what exactly are the adverse effects of the equation?
Smoking Marijuana vs. Smoking Cigarettes: Is There Any Difference?
Marijuana use has long been heatedly debated on by people around the world; from politicians not wanting to legalize it, to a couple of teenagers in a basement lighting a joint up, everyone has their opinion. But when it comes to pitting marijuana smoking against cigarette smoking, do they have any differences?
How to Survive a Fall: Australian Woman Erin Langworthy Survives 111-Meter Bungee Jump Accident
It’s the worst fear of bungee jumpers everywhere – the cord snapping leaving the jumper falling to his death. That is what happened to 22-year old Erin Langworthy as she bungee jumped 111 meters down from the Victoria Falls bridge only to drop to a croc infested river – and survive. With that in mind, is there anything anyone can do when they’re plunging to their deaths?
Iranian Scientist Killed: How to Check for Car Bombs
Neutron generator and laser Doppler vibrometry, sound familiar? These are the technology used to detect car bombs. The threat of car bombs is real, and whether a person is paranoid or just plain staying safe, how can people check if their automobiles have been rigged to blow up?
Jay-Z Reveals Miscarriage Before Blue Ivy: Tips to Avoid Miscarriage
Amidst the great news of celebrity power couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z having successfully conceived their first baby, Blue Ivy, Beyonce’s hubby comes out with his newest song “Glory,” which revealed shocking news of a miscarriage. With this latest bombshell making noise, people are left to wonder: “Could they have done something to prevent the miscarriage?”