Since these orphan baby sloths are growing up without their mother’s antibody-filled milk, they’re much more prone to infection. In this case, the two suffer from a nasty case of mange — a skin infection caused by parasitic mites. Not to worry though, as sloth sanctuary owner Judy Avey-Arroyo has developed an effective — and […]

A staple of the ancient Incas who revered it as sacred, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is not a true grain, but a seed. Surprisingly, it is related to spinach and Swiss chard. If you’re not already enjoying this delicious food, here are 7 reasons to start. 1. Unlike most grains quinoa is a complete protein. Most

They’re an odd couple, but Samantha the gorilla and Panda the rabbit are making the relationship work. The two were introduced by Erie Zoo officials who felt the elderly gorilla needed a companion. Samantha, a 47 year-old western lowland gorilla has lived without a buddy since the death of her mate Rudy, in 2005. Officials

We’ve all read the signs of a heart attack listed on posters in the hospital waiting room. But what if there were other, earlier signs that could alert you ahead of time that your heart was in trouble? It turns out there are. Researchers have done a lot of work in recent years looking at

Russian bear shows off impressive Kung Fu skills in YouTube video Step aside Kung Fu Panda, there’s a new film star in town. Meet Pamir the bear, the internet sensation whose martial arts skills have drawn comparison with Hollywood icon Bruce Lee. Fascinating. Watch videos.

Although certain painkillers, like aspirin, can have other health benefits other than alleviating pain, as they have been proven to help heart attack victims prevent their chances of further heart problems – increasing numbers of people are becoming addicted to painkillers each year. According to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), over 30,000