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Even though she can afford a squad of elite nannies and an army of caretakers, socialite Kim Kardashian likes to have a more personal touch when it comes to parenting, preferring to take care of her first born daughter North herself. Though she may be new at the whole "mom" thing, Kardashian is learning the ropes rather quickly, it seems, and even has a neat little trick to conk baby North out when she needs to go to sleep. "[I give her] a bottle at night with some cereal in it," explained Kardashian. "I put in the milk, and then the rice cereal, and then you have to cut the nipple a little bit more to let it pass through, and it fills North's tummy and she'll pass out." Though the technique might seem unorthodox to say the least (and perhaps downright weird to say the most) it actually ...

Most Americans have been raised to believe that U.S. law enforcement organizations are on their side, and that government agencies exist to protect them. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is no exception to this assumption. It exists to protect innocent citizens from injuries caused by illegal drug use, and DEA agents are given a fair amount of leverage, as far as privacy policies go, in order to track down criminals. But when news leaked that the DEA had been impersonating a real woman on Facebook -- had been communicating with Sondra Arquiett's friends and pretending to be her, and had hacked into her phone for her private photos, which were posted on the fake profile -- Americans were outraged. It's a well-known fact that social media platforms are breeding grounds for fake profil...

One of the best things about Halloween is the socially acceptable chance to dress your doggy or kitty up as a little devil, pumpkin, witch, princess or hot dog. Though you might find them to be utterly adorable and a bit comical, your four-legged friend may not think the joke is all that funny. In fact, the costume may make them anxious, or even hurt them."In general, tolerance of costumes is pet dependent," said Dr. Stacy Eckman from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. "Some pets will tolerate them, and others will not."Though some pets are fine with getting dressed as a banana or lobster, others may be thoroughly bothered by their costumes. The only way to know, though, is to have your pet try the costume on. If he or she doesn't like it, you'll quic...

Human hair is weak and therefore vulnerable to damage and breakage if not well managed. You should ensure that your hair stylist uses hair products and tools meant for hair thinning to avoid injury. Some hair salon hair products could make your hair heavy and unmanageable. They also leave a sticky feeling on hair, making it appear unhealthy. You should adopt the use of advanced hair products to help with thinning hair. Hair loss treatment products are aimed at making the hair appear thick and full. These products are gentle on thinning hair and are ideal for color or chemical treated hair. Hair experts recommend using hair products that improve the resilience and strength of thinning hair by cleansing and conditioning. They include stimulating shampoo with vitamins that help in boosting t...

Cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever, with almost 1.9 million procedures performed in 2013 alone, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Today, racial and ethnic minorities comprise 22% of all patients, but this trend worries some, who fear that their racial identity will be obscured by these surgeries. One such patient is Kendra Elia, a young, biracial medical student who identifies herself as African-American. She flew all the way from Fresno, California to New York City to get her fourth rhinoplasty procedure. When asked by ABC News why she chose rhinoplasty, she said it came down to her appearance. "I just looked in the mirror one day and just maybe, you know makeup's not changing anything. Not helping. Maybe it's my nose," she explained. Her fo...

This Halloween, a number of orthodontists across the United States won't be giving candy to trick-or-treaters -- they'll be taking it away.It's part of an increasingly popular practice in which orthodontists give children $1 per pound of Halloween candy -- up to five pounds.The Halloween candy buybacks help kids recognize National Orthodontic Health Month, support overseas troops, and teach children about eating habits that keep teeth healthy. Feil Orthodontics in Bismarck, ND is one of the many orthodontic practices taking part in the Halloween candy buyback, according to the Bismarck Tribune. The children who sell their candy can choose to either keep the money or donate it to Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends care packages to U.S. troops and veterans. Another key com...

Prostate cancer affects one in seven men at some point of their lives, with over 3 million in the United States affected today. In contrast, around half of all men will experience some form of hair loss by the age of 50, often beginning with a receding hairline. But what do these conditions have in common? According to a new study, they might be linked. A connection between prostate cancer and baldness has been suspected for some time. Not only are both conditions often associated with aging, but patients also typically have a family history of the condition. Furthermore, a hormone derived from testosterone affects the development of both. To test the connection, a research team tested 39,070 men with no history of cancer beyond non-melanoma skin cancer. More than half of the participan...

Kris Sanchez's story is the American Dream narrative. Writers like Horatio Alger would tell tales of protagonists like Sanchez, who through hard work and savvy strategies could rise to a place of prosperity and prestige in the United States. After starting a little Twitter account in 2009, Sanchez is now one of the most influential presences on social media, and makes hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Over the past few years, Sanchez's UberFacts has sent thousands of the most "unimportant things you’ll never need to know" into the Twittersphere. The brand tweets weird facts like, "Connect 4 is a mathematically solved game -- The first player can always win," and "Rapper Busta Rhymes did the voice of Reptar in the Rugrats movie." Now, UberFacts has accumulated more than 7.28 millio...

Americans may feel hesitant to accept this news as good news -- and they certainly can't be blamed -- but gas prices are reportedly at the record lows for the 2014 calendar year, and they're expecting to keep falling across the country. AAA reported on October 6th that the national average price per gallon was $3.29, and the same article lists some interesting price comparisons to explain the gravity of this situation: just a week earlier, the national average was five cents more, and less than a month ago, the average was 15 cents more. After 11 consecutive days of decreasing national prices, experts predict that the national average cost of gas could go as low as $3.10 before the year is up. The best part about this national average, as Time reporter Brad Tuttle notes, is that many...

If you have ever heard of omega-3 fatty acids, you are likely aware of its benefits as a healthy fat with a number of potential benefits for the body. Like other important substances, such as Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids can not be produced by the body and are therefore an integral part of a wholesome diet. For this reason, most physicians recommend that patients consume fish, nuts and other omega-3-rich products, or fish oil supplements if their diet alone isn't sufficient. Patients who regularly eat this essential fat have been shown to lower their inflammation levels, reduce symptoms of ADHD, and promote a healthy heart. Now, researchers have revealed yet another reason to take your daily fish oil capsule or cook salmon for dinner: omega-3 fatty acid can have a significant and benefic...