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Middle East Drought Threatens Global Food Prices: Driest Winter in Decades

The Middle East's driest winter in several decades could pose a threat to global food prices, with local crops depleted and farmers' livelihoods blighted, U.N. experts and climatologists say.

By Reuters

High Vitamin D Saves Breast Cancer Patients with Higher Survival Rates

University Study shows that vitamin D may increase chances of survival in women with breast cancer. According to United Press International, a recent study from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine indicates that women with breast cancer who have high levels of vitamin D in their systems double their odds of survival over women with lower levels.
Aaron Carter Lost Love: Singer Admits Hilary Duff Was the 'Love of His Life'

Aaron Carter apparently misses his ex. Aaron Carter apparently misses his ex. People magazine reported that the 26-year-old musician retweeted a photo of Hilary Duff, along with the caption: "Hilary Duff is flawless.
Beer & Buns to Serve NYC Second Most Expensive Burger For $250

Now that a $10 latte exists, it seems only natural that the cost of basic foods be proportionally amplified--so meet the $250 hamburger.
Yoga Mat Compound Not Subway Exclusive: 500 Foods Contain the Chemical

The Subway bread dilemma is not just isolated to sandwiches, but is in over 500 common foods. Wow, foods have chemicals in them. Who would have guessed? A few weeks ago, the nation went ballistic after finding out that Subway was using the chemical azodicarbonamide in their bread, a chemical which is also found in yoga mats.
Isaiah Washington Returning to 'Grey's Anatomy' After Being Fired For Anti-Gay Slurs

Grey's Anatomy is bringing back one of its original and most controversial stars. Paging Dr. Burke. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Isaiah Washington, who infamously parted ways with "Grey's Anatomy" after reportedly making homophobic remarks about one of his co-stars, will be reprising his role as Dr.
Lack of Sleep Linked to Obesity in Teens and Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

A new study reveals that lack of sleep could be linked with obesity in teens--and an increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Cronut Creator Dominique Ansel Introduces Chocolate Chip Cookie Shots at SXSW

And you thought regular shots were good. Cronout creator Dominique Ansel has created chocolate chip cookie milk shots--a sweet pairing if we ever saw one.
Facebook Use Linked to Eating Disorders in College Women

How often are you on Facebook? The social media site could actually be contributing to unhealthy eating habits. A new study reveals that college women who use Facebook are more likely to have disordered eating habits.
California Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Allow Underage Alcohol Tasting on College Campuses

The legal drinking age to consume alcohol in the U.S. is 21, but a newly proposed bill in California is aiming to legalize a sanction to the legal age restriction.
Beer Viz is the Pandora of Alcohol: New System Offers Suggestions

Stanford students seek to pair you with the perfect beer. Selecting the next beer is sometimes a tricky task. Many folks jump for old favorites, while some craft beer enthusiasts enjoy being adventurers, seeking out new tastes and new styles when they talk to local beer sellers.
Vatican City Drinks the Most Wine in the World: Vino Victors

The Vatican has the most wine consumed per person than any other country in the world. Who says that religious types aren't fun? According to the Independent, a recent study by the Wine Institute revealed that more wine is consumed per person in the Vatican City than in any other country in the world.
Asian-Fusion Food Truck Banned For Having Offensive Name

A food truck in Texas, known for serving up hot Korean food, has been blocked. A food truck in Texas, known for serving up hot Korean food, has been blocked.
Vitamin D May Combat Breast Cancer: Increased Patient Survival

Breast cancer still affects women and men across the United States. Now, though, a new study has shown that vitamin D may give those affected by breast cancer a better chance at surviving the disease.
Barkhad Abdi Broke After Being Paid $65,000 for 'Captain Phillips'

Barkhad Abdi, the Oscar-nominated first-time actor who starred in "Captain Phillips," is reportedly broke.