A study that was recently released indicated that a huge batch of contaminated butter that was found in Texas was the worst that health officials have seen in a long time, possibly the worse case of PBDE ever in the nation’s history. The contamination is believed to be the direct result of polybrominated diphenyl, which [...]
Most people already know the benefits that Aspirin holds for the heart, but most people don’t realize what it could potentially do to stop cancer. Recent data suggests that Aspirin could become a cancer-fighting agent and therefore prevent many deaths from occurring. There was a study of over 25,000 people which was published in a [...]
In an interesting development, a recent study revealed that tilting your head during a date can in fact make you more attractive to the opposite sex. Research shows that women’s faces are found to be slightly more attractive when viewed from a forward angle, while men’s faces are more attractive from a backwards angle. The [...]
Doctors who have been recommending vitamin D to prevent such illnesses as heart disease or cancer have just received a sobering dose of reality that might have them changing their perspective on this treatment. There is a new report which states that large doses of Vitamin D don’t do all that much to prevent serious [...]
Merck & Co. recently stated that they will put a stop to the daily dosages of their new HIV miracle drug, as it has not been shown to be effective as the alternative regimen which means administering it twice each day instead of only once. The company did express their disappointment that a daily regimen [...]
Wandering Mind & Daydreaming Make You Unhappy – A recent study that was published on Thursday has suggested that the massive amounts of daydreaming that people do, may be less beneficial than was previously thought. Although many people feel like thinking about places they’d rather be isn’t doing them too much harm, psychologists have now [...]
Drowsy Drivers Involved In One In 6 Fatal Crashes – While most people think that being intoxicated while driving is the most destructive thing someone can do behind the wheel, being drowsy is also a significant impairment as well. A recent survey which was done by AAA suggests that over 40 percent of drivers who [...]
Red Meat & Throat, Stomach Cancers Linked – According to a new study released yesterday, those who eat red meats regularly are at more of a risk of developing throat and stomach cancers than those who don’t eat red meat at all, or those who eat very little. The study suggests that only a small [...]
Laptop On Laps & Sperm Quality Linked – According to a new study, using a laptop on the lap may be potentially damaging to sperm cells. Of course, there is not actually a lot that can be done about this, as the whole point of the laptop is so that it can be used on [...]
Dengue Fever Vaccine In Final Phase – A vaccine against the dengue fever created by Sanofi Pasteur’s Sanofi-Aventis has entered the final phase of its development and will be hitting the market very soon. Earlier today the French pharmaceutical group revealed that they have just begun a Phase III clinical trial in Australia in order [...]
Alcohol More Harmful Than Crack & Heroin – According to a study by a former government chief drug adviser, alcohol is more harmful than crack cocaine and heroin. According to reports, the study looks at how harmful a substance is to the individual, and also how harmful it is to society. Overall, alcohol came out [...]
