Posted on Friday, 3rd September 2010 by Jake Clutterbuck
When a woman is carrying three or more children, a medical argument can be made in favor of selective reduction. STORY HIGHLIGHTS For women carrying multiple fetuses, a medical argument for selective reduction is clear The risks of selective reduction have declined since it was introduced 26 years ago After a reduction, pregnancies tend to [...]
Posted on Wednesday, 1st September 2010 by Jake Clutterbuck
Don’t let your mother tell you differently — voluntarily crossing your eyes will do you no harm. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Some adages — about nutrition, home remedies, and more — need an update Cancer-fighting antioxidants are eight times more abundant in bread’s crust Voluntarily crossing your eyes will do you no harm A handful of blueberries [...]
Posted on Saturday, 28th August 2010 by Jake Clutterbuck
Amputee gets new hands, has regretsSTORY HIGHLIGHTS A year after becoming first to receive a double hand transplant in U.S., man ponders his decision Man requires 50 pills a day and six hours of therapy to regain some function of his hands Transplant was just the beginning of recovery Hashmark scars line his lower arm. [...]
Tags: Hands, New Hands
No Comments »
Posted on Wednesday, 25th August 2010 by Jake Clutterbuck
Experts say that psychedlic drugs, when taken under professional supervision and combined with therapy, can help patients experience therapeutic breakthroughs. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Researchers are exploring whether psychedelic drugs can treat mental-health problems Studies have been published on the benefits of Ecstasy in people with PTSD When taken under professional supervision, one or two doses can [...]
Tags: Drugs, Psychedelic Drugs
No Comments »
Posted on Tuesday, 24th August 2010 by Jake Clutterbuck
Are organic cage-free eggs safer?STORY HIGHLIGHTS Wright County Egg issues statement mentioning outside vendors Testing showed contamination in food mill, in manure samples New egg rules are the key to prevention, federal officials say The Egg Safety Center has a complete list of recalled eggs, their expiration dates, and brands. Here are safety tips and [...]