The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a new rule, which includes changes to the warnings on cigarette packaging; warnings that have remained largely the same for decades. These proposed new warnings are obviously intended to be graphic motivation for smokers to quit and for those who have not yet […]
Author: John Hopkins
There have been numerous studies trying to pinpoint why those with a higher education tend to live longer lives than those who don’t. One possibility is that the more educated you are, the more likely you are able to think for yourself, make healthier, educated choices about what to eat, […]
A superbug is threatening to make germs impervious to many antibiotics. The gene called NDM-1, has caused people to become sick in three states in the U.S. as well as Canada, and the bug is beginning to show itself all over the world. According to the Huffington Post reports: “People […]
We take care of our bodies by watching what we eat and drink and through devoted exercise regimens. Do you know that you also need to take care of the toxins that may be lurking in your home? Research shows that common household products and body-care products are increasingly being […]
A 2009 study published by the New England Journal of Medicine analyzed almost 12 million Medicare beneficiaries and found: 20% of patients were readmitted within 30 days of discharge 34 % of patients were readmitted in 90 days of discharge 67.1% of patients percent were readmitted one year after discharge […]
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more than 90 percent of women had some type of cosmetic procedure and 1.5 million involved surgery. The most popular procedures included breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and abdominoplasty. Psychologist, Vivian Diller, Ph.D., says that women need to ask themselves […]
According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer survival is at the highest it has been in years, with an estimated 12 million survivors living in the United States. As scientists and doctors find more and more ways to improve treatments and ultimately work closer to a cure for the disease, […]
A substance that most of us cannot pronounce, has caused Kellogg’s to recall more than 28 million boxes of its popular cereals such as Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, and Honey Smacks. The recall came from consumers complaining of a funny smell, nausea and diarrhea, and a wax-like taste […]
Do we have the perfect storm for an environmental catastrophe leading to an economic disaster? As the oil spill continues to grab headlines, Gulf coast leaders worry about the jobs and economic stimulus provided by the oil and gas industry. Although releasing their fury on BP over the spill and […]
I used to feel safe when I would see a commercial truck traveling next to me on the road. After reading some statistics comparing airline pilots to truck drivers, I am not so sure I feel that way now. In your mind imagine a truck tractor with two trailers attached […]