A recent salmonella outbreak that has been linked to numerous alfalfa sprouts has sparked quite a bit of health concerns among consumers who have purchased them. So far there have been a total of 89 complaints of salmonella poisoning over 15 states. Those who have gotten sick from the alfalfa sprouts have complained of numerous [...]
ADHD Genetic Faults Link – One child in 50 is suffering from ‘attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), a problem whose causes are not well established and could be partially of genetic origin, according to a study released this week. This condition, which leads to fidgeting, inattention, difficulty concentrating, impulsiveness, causing problems at school and [...]
Marijuana Flavoured Ice Cream In California Jonathan Kolodinski Crème De Canna Shop – Three flavors of ice cream infused with marijuana are being sold in California since last week. The weird dessert was presented at a medical clinic in Santa Cruz as an alternative to smoking medical marijuana. Only patients with prescription of marijuana to [...]
Egg Recall Lawsuits Begin – The fallout from all the salmonella is about to hit the courts, as lawsuits are beginning to be filed. The companies at the center of the scandal are facing lawsuits and scrutiny over a reported history of legal and regulatory violations. 380 million eggs were recalled that came from Wright [...]
Babies with Mom’s Affection Less Stressed Adults – A child brought in mildness is an adult able to confront the harshness of life. The conclusion may seem paradoxical, but it is the result of an analysis published Tuesday in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, an American magazine. For this study of 482 people [...]
The association between excessive consumption of linoleic acid (omega 6) and a deficiency in alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3) promote transgenerational obesity, according to results of a study conducted by researchers at the CNRS, the INRA and the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, published on Friday, July 16. But researchers believe that these two essential fatty acids [...]
To lose weight effectively, you must lose a lot of weight and quickly. Studies presented during the International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm destroyed a myth: “Surprisingly and against current beliefs this study shows rapid weight loss appears to be superior to gradual weight loss in achieving target weight,” said Katrina Purcell, a registered dietitian [...]
Brazilian Woman, 51-Year-Old Surrogate Mother For Daughter, Gives Birth To Own Twin Grandsons A 51-year-old surrogate mother for her daughter has given birth to her own twin grandchildren in northeastern Brazil, the delivery hospital said. Rosinete Palmeira Serrao, a government health worker, gave birth to twin boys by Caesarean section on Thursday at the Santa [...]
A surprising study of elderly people suggests that those who see themselves as self-disciplined, organized achievers have a lower risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease than people who are less conscientious. A purposeful personality may somehow protect the brain, perhaps by increasing neural connections that can act as a reserve against mental decline, said study co-author [...]
(CBS) PHILADELPHIA Doctors in Philadelphia are testing a revolutionary new treatment that is restoring life and bringing people back from the dead. CBS Station KYW-TV in Philadelphia Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl has details. During cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating. It’s a trauma alert and people are often declared dead within minutes. But now doctors [...]
