Health
Hexavalent chromium found in tap water from 31 U.S. cities
Hexavalent chromium, the carcinogen that made Erin Brockovich famous, contaminates tap water in 31 U.S. cities tested in a recent study ...
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Kroger recalls pet food for aflatoxin risk
Three brands of pet food sold in Kroger and Kroger-owned stores in 19 states have been recalled for a toxin that can cause liver failure...
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Saccharin not a health threat but may still cause weight gain
The EPA has removed saccharin from the list of products that require documentation for disposal. This doesn't mean saccharin's totally safe.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Did CDC food-borne illness estimate undercut food safety bill?
Some think the timing of a CDC report revising foodborne illness cases downward from earlier estimates was influenced by politics. ...
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Swine flu making a comeback in Britain
After a pandemic and panic last year, the swine flu is starting to make a comeback. Many new cases are starting to occur in Great Britain...
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Drop-side cribs banned by U.S. government
Drop-side cribs, once a staple in the U.S., have been officially banned by the CPSC because of infant strangulation and suffocation hazards.
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Beauty sleep is not a myth, according to new scientific study
A Swedish sleep study conducted recently found that well-rested people were judged as more attractive than those who were sleep deprived ...
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Stem cell transplant accidentally cures a case of HIV
German scientists made an accidental breakthrough. An HIV positive man got a stem cell transplant to treat his leukemia and it cured his HIV.
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
President Obama signs child nutrition bill into law
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 has been signed into law. What some call a healthy move for American kids, others call socialism.
Monday, December 13th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Twitter attack acainews drowns service in berry spam
Acainews is the latest Twitter attack spreading advertising spam with robots. It capitalizes on interest in the so-called miracle açaí berry.
Monday, December 13th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Judge rules new health care laws unconstitutional
Henry Hudson, a Federal District Court Judge in Virginia, has ruled new health care laws unconstitutional. The fate of the laws is unknown.
Monday, December 13th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Scientists find possible cure for type 1 diabetes in men
A cure for male diabetes via testicular tissue may be just five years away, thanks to a breakthrough study at Georgetown University.
Monday, December 13th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
CDC report: US life expectancy drops for first time in 25 years
A CDC report showed a slight decline in U.S. life expectancy between 2007 and 2008, but infant mortality has reached an all-time low. ...
Friday, December 10th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
BPA chemical found on money possibly transferred from receipts
A new study has found that not only is a low dose of BPA absorbed when you handle thermal receipts, but money may also carry the chemical...
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Contrave weight loss drug | Modest effectiveness with high risks
A panel of FDA experts has voted for approval of the weight-loss drug Contrave, but the panel also asked for more research on how safe it is.
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Court rules that electronic cigarettes are not drugs
The U.S. Court of Appeals has officially ruled that electronic cigarettes are not drug delivery devices and should be regulated like tobacco.
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Study links aspirin and cancer survival – don’t start pills yet
A study has found that taking low-dose aspirin for five years or more may reduce risk of dying from cancer, but the research is inconclusive.
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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