Archive for February 11th, 2008
Top 10 Worst Drinks-
This is an informative video that lists the Top 10 worst drinks. It is about 15 minutes long but well worth it….
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Scientist States: “Cell Phones Dangerous”–
The Hidden Dangers of Cell Phone Radiation
By Sue KovachEvery day, we’re swimming in a sea of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) produced by electrical appliances, power lines, wiring in buildings, and a slew of other technologies that are part of modern life. From the dishwasher and microwave oven in the kitchen and the clock radio next [...]
Merck to Pay $670 Million for Medicaid Fraud
The drugmaker failed to pay the appropriate rebates to Medicaid and other goverment health care programs, and also paid kickbacks to doctors and hospitals to induce them to prescribe various meds. The allegations were brought in two separate lawsuits filed by whistleblowers under the False Claims Act. Merck has also agreed to a Corporate Integrity [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sweet N’ Low” Makes you Big And Fat?
Researchers think the sweetener blunted lab rats’ ability to burn off calories from their regular food portions.
By Denise Gellene, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Casting doubt on the benefit of low-calorie sweeteners, research released Sunday reported that rats on diets containing saccharin gained more weight than rats given sugary food.
The study in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience [...]
Diet Soda Increases Risk of Overweight and Obesity 41%
Drink More Diet Soda, Gain More Weight?
Overweight Risk Soars 41% With Each Daily Can of Diet Soft Drink
By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD
People who drink diet soft drinks don’t lose weight. In fact, they gain weight, a new study shows.
The findings come from eight years of data collected by [...]
