December 8, 2014

Is Man’s Best Friend really hearing what we say? New research has found that a dog’s brain processes human speech much like we do, gauging emotional tone with the right side and evaluating the meaning of words with the left side of the brain. But experts cannot prove that dogs understand everything that we say. Source Link

It may be a tough pill to swallow, but parents need to get over their fear of a young child’s cough. The FDA says you should avoid over-the-counter cold medicines for children under two because they aren’t effective and carry a risk of serious side effects. Usually that cough you hear is a good thing because it helps to clear mucus and protect the lungs. Source Link

The writing’s on the wall-mounted TVs in many American homes where more people are watching shows that stream online. A Nielsen report says 45-percent of Americans get some of their TV from streaming services like, Netflix, Hulu or Amazon. That viewership is growing, while live TV viewing from cable and satellite is beginning to shrink. Source Link