Cuba’s ‘sonic attacks’ may have been a side-effect of spying

Remember those ‘sonic attacks’ against the American and Canadian embassies last summer, making staff queasy and raising all kinds of questions as to what happened? There might have an answer. University of Michigan researchers have theorized that the incidents were really the result of ultrasonic signals from poorly functioning surveillance equipment. While individual ultrasonic signals […]

Menopause symptoms: Oestrogen levels falling can cause THIS nasty but common side-effect

The menopause is something every woman has to tackle – with hot flushes and mood swings galore it’s never a pleasant experience.  As the trend towards a longer and healthier lifespan continues, women are increasingly spending up to half their years in the post-menopausal phase of life. A recent survey revealed over three quarters of […]

Zimbabwe’s instability had a bizarre side-effect: the nation’s bitcoin market went bonkers

The highest price paid on a cryptocurrency exchange in Zimbabwe overnight was $ 13,499 — almost double prices in the US. The price action comes amid a military invention in the African country, which doesn’t have a currency of its own. Despite wild swings in prices on the local exchanges, peer-to-peer transactions appeared to be […]

Stroke warning: Overdosing on THIS popular supplement could cause this side-effect

Omega-3 are a type of essential fatty acids, which are essential for brain health and can prevent many conditions. According to the University of Maryland Medical Centre they reduce inflammation and lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Research has also found them to be helpful for memory and performance, […]