‘Extremism could lead youth to atheism’

Source: Arab News JEDDAH: The country’s youth are in danger of becoming atheists or rejecting religion if nothing is done to counter militant and extremist ideas, said Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Saleh Al-Asheikh recently. Speaking during the third meeting of Islamic affairs ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, […]

Mexico easing up on marijuana laws

Source: CNN By Rafael Romo, Senior Latin American Affairs Editor (CNN)Mexico will be taking legislative steps to legalize the use of medicinal marijuana, and its government will consider penal code changes to decriminalize possession of small quantities or cannabis for personal use. The announcement came from President Enrique Peña Nieto, […]

The Cold Medicine That’s Linked to Cognitive Problems

Source: BBC By Mandy Oaklander A common kind of prescription and over-the-counter medication, including some cold medicines, has been linked to cognitive impairment in older adults, finds a new study published in JAMA Neurology. Shannon Risacher, assistant professor of radiology and imaging sciences at Indiana University School of Medicine and first […]