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Singer/Songwriter Terri Clark, and dog Rudy pose backstage at the 17th Annual Country Thunder USA music festival on July 18, 2009 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
FDA approves new drug Sileo to help pets with fireworks anxiety

While humans may enjoy the July 4th celebrations, this day may not bring a lot of happiness to the pets. The sound of the fireworks scares them a lot and the owners often are baffled on July 4. In a desperate measure to help the dogs, this year the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a medication which will bring down the anxiety levels in dogs created by the noise pollution.

Mother Daniele Santos holds her baby Juan Pedro, who has microcephaly, on May 30, 2016 in Recife, Brazil.
Zika virus affecting people’s travel plans; Many may avoid Rio Olympics

The travel industry is concerned as businesses and vacationers are abandoning their travel plans in view of the Zika crisis.

A Chinese tourist poses for a photo of the Sphinx at the Giza Pyramids in Egypt.
Report: Young Chinese Travelers Choose More Upscale Hotels

Young Chinese travelers prefer to travel in high-end style, according to a recent study released by Marriot International and Hurun Research Institute.

Gender neutral signs are posted in the 21C Museum Hotel public restrooms on May 10, 2016 in Durham, North Carolina.
Latest survey shows estimated transgender population doubled in the U.S. in 5 years

The number of transgender population in the United States has doubled since the last survey undertaken almost a five back. A recent survey revealed that about 1.4 million adults in the country or 0.6 percent of the population identify themselves as transgender.

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20 percent of American children on a high risk of heart disease
What kills Americans the most? CDC reveals grim statistics

In 2015, heart disease was identified as the leading cause of death among people in the United States. The scenario is no different in 2016 as well.

A Chinese boy during Spring Festival celebrations.
Parenting in Southwest China Worsens, Urbanization Blamed

Results of a recently conducted survey by On the Way to School, a non-government organization, revealed that there is a growing trend of rural-based children being left at home by parents. These are parents who have to go to urban centers for work. This trend is most prevalent in southwest China.

Leonard Lauder speaks during Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation eighth Annual Connoisseur's Dinner at Sotheby's on May 1, 2014 in New York City.
Alzheimer's disease treatment: Marijuana compounds can help remove toxic protein amyloid beta

Researchers around the world have been trying to figure out some ways to prevent the early onset of Alzheimer's disease. Now, a team from the Salk Institute have discovered that compounds present in marijuana could potentially help remove the toxic protein found in Alzheimer's patients.

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Caitlyn Jenner supports Donald Trump: 'Trump seems to be very much for women, LGBT community'

Caitlyn Jenner has come forward to raise her opinion in the favor of the US Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Talking about the political parties that have been working particularly in the favor of the transgenders, Jenner said that Trump has been particularly supportive of the LGBT community.

More literary works of Chinese authors are being adapted into films and theatrical works.
Cao Wenxuan's Books to Get Movie, Theater Adaptations

Cao Wenxuan's "Iron Mark" and "Bronze and Sunflower" will soon get movie and theater adaptations. The wirter recently awarded the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Prize.

Billboard Magazine Open Letter to Congress
Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, other music stars support Billboard Magazine's letter to congress for gun control

About 200 pop stars, music icons and music executives supported the open letter to Congress of Billboard Magazine calling for action on gun control, after the horrific massive killing of 49 people at the Pulse gay bar in Orlando, Florida.

Arnold Schwarzenegger attends the NBCUniversal 2016 Upfront Presentation on May 16, 2016 in New York, New York.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's advice to Chinese citizens: Cut back on meat, eggs

The Chinese government is making dire attempts to cut back on the consumption of meat and eggs the country. In an attempt to make its 1.3 billion population eat less meat, the government has asked a few Hollywood stars to help, including “Terminator Genisys” actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The photograph illustrates the new smart phone app 'Uber' logo displayed on a mobile phone next to a taxi on July 1, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain.
Uber China launches travel app to expand market share, take on Didi Chuzing

Uber China has introduced a new travel app, dubbed Uber+Travel, with a view to get a larger share of industry in the face of stiff competition from Didi Chuxing.

A birth control pill
New 'Lemonaid App' lessens financial barriers, eases birth control access for women

For women, getting access to birth control methods has been often expensive, time-consuming and surrounded by a number of barriers. It is disheartening to know that doctor visits, co-pays and the cost of the birth control discourage women from using contraceptives at all.

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