Rare, deadly lung disease hits microwave popcorn lover.
Archive for October 2nd, 2007
Microwave Popcorn Linked to Lung Harm
October 2, 2007Economist: The Pros and Cons of User Generated Health Content
October 2, 2007“Millions are now logging on to contribute information about topics stretching from avian-flu pandemics to the extraction of wisdom teeth or the use of acupuncture to overcome infertility. You could call it user-generated health care, or Health 2.0.” The title of the article is lame, but the subject matter is relevant and interesting.
Girls’ Suicide Rates Rise Dramatically
October 2, 2007The suicide rate among preteen and teenage girls rose to its highest level in 15 years and hanging surpassed guns as the preferred method, federal health officials reported Thursday.
Visualization: How China’s Population Will Unfold [1950 - 2050]
October 2, 2007In this animated population pyramid one can watch population change in China unfold over a 100 year period – between 1950 and 2050.
‘Push-up bra’ breast implants coming soon
October 2, 2007In the not-too-distant-future, you’ll be able to have your sagging breasts lifted on your lunch hour! An Israeli company has developed a two-hole breast lift procedure to insert what amounts to a permanent push-up bra under your breasts. It’s attached to the ribs and connective tissue with a few small screws and some surgical thread.
Turn Off Cell Phones in Hospital Rooms
October 2, 2007In the tests, the cell phones caused 48 “incidents” in 26 devices. A third of those incidents were hazardous, such as totally switching off and restarting a mechanical ventilator, completely stopping syringe pumps without setting off an alarm, and causing incorrect pulses in an external pacemaker.
13 Tricks to Motivate Yourself
October 2, 2007Just because it’s good to have a library of motivational boosters to move us along…
Scientists cure cancer, but no one takes notice
October 2, 2007Researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada found a cheap and easy to produce drug that kills almost all cancers. The drug is dichloroacetate, and since it is already used to treat metabolic disorders, we know it should be no problem to use it for other purposes.
How Much Booze Is Good For You?
October 2, 2007Light drinking helps heart health. But more than one drink a day for women and more than two daily drinks for men are harmful.
The Playing Card Workout
October 2, 2007I learned about this little workout trick from a friend who is an officer in the U.S. Navy. All you need is a deck of playing cards.
