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A What Transplant?  Would You Do This?
A What Transplant? Would You Do This?
A What Transplant? Would You Do This?
In a study that is certain to make you suddenly feel sick, the New England Journal of Medicine has announced that a fecal transplant can cure diarrhea better than antibiotics.  The basic idea is to put the material from a healthy person into the intestines of a person having problems...
Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
As the surgeon general helpfully details on every pack of cigarettes, there are many health problems associated with smoking. But here's a new one: Smoking can cause restless nights. German researchers surveyed the sleep habits of 1,100 smokers and 1,200 non-smokers...
Research Reveals Disturbing New Side Effect of Secondhand Smoke
Research Reveals Disturbing New Side Effect of Secondhand Smoke
Research Reveals Disturbing New Side Effect of Secondhand Smoke
Most of us are aware by now that not only is smoking detrimental to the health who do it, but also to everyone in their vicinity, as secondhand smoke has been labeled a culprit in diseases like respiratory infections, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and lung cancer. Oops -- and we almost forgot memory loss.
Obesity Increases Risk of Car Accidents – Do You Agree?
Obesity Increases Risk of Car Accidents – Do You Agree?
Obesity Increases Risk of Car Accidents – Do You Agree?
A recent study indicates more bad news for those that are obese.  It says that those who are overweight are more likely to get into an accident and are more likely to have more severe injuries.  The study noted that car designs are less forgiving for those that are obese and that contributes to people in more critical condition because of an accident...
Spanking … Right or Wrong?
Spanking … Right or Wrong?
Spanking … Right or Wrong?
A new study has shown that some kids are more predisposed to violence when spanking is used as discipline. Do you think that is true or false and what do you think about spanking in general?  Is it good or bad?