A team from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported that although cases of hepatitis C – a disease that causes liver failure and cancer – have been dropping across the general population, they started rising in youth aged 15 to 24 between 2002 and 2006, a trend that continued through 2009. "Of cases with available risk data, injection drug use was the most common risk factor for HCV transmission," the team wrote in the U.S.... [read news]
As all Marvel comic fans know by now: It Is On The Big Screen! And by it I mean “Thor” the most unlikely movie to hit box office, a film that surprised fans worldwide and earned a grand total of $66 million, according to an estimate from distributor Paramount Pictures. The 3-D film about a Norse god destroyed the two other films in wide release this weekend, which were both romantic comedies about marriage. "Jumping the Broom," about two... [read news]
None would have thought it possible; however tech-hungry Apple fans started a huge brawl in Beijing on Saturday while waiting in line to get their hands on the new IPAD 2. The Beijing News report that the incident was caused by a foreign state employee. Apparently the man repeatedly pushed and punched people accused of jumping the line. This sparked a melee which lead to four people getting injured and a glass door being shattered, according... [read news]
The Los Angeles Dodgers hope that Andre Ethier will be able to resume his quest for a 30-game hitting streak this evening when they open a three-game series against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Ethier would have been instrumental in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Cubs, but he did not get to play at all due to an elbow inflammation. Because he did not appear at all in the game, his 29-game hitting streak remains the same and he hopes to... [read news]
Uncle Mo, the second morning-line favorite in the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby has been injured and will not run on Saturday at Churchill Downs. His trainer, Todd Pletcher’s decision was widely expected as the colt was diagnosed with more problems such as a gastrointestinal tract infection after his disappointing third-place finish in the Wood Memorial on April 9. Uncle Mo was among the few horses that spiked fans' attention with the... [read news]
Usually during summer one goes to the sea, the mountains or does anything else besides play video games. However this summer proves to be interesting with several interesting games showing their heads. From the return of notable gaming franchises ("inFamous 2," "Dungeon Siege III") to the debut of much-anticipated sequels ("F.E.A.R. III," "Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition"), expect no shortage of surprises this season. They will be... [read news]
