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Archive for January, 2010
iGrow: The Walmart of Weed Now Open
Jan. 31 | iGrow is a brand new megastore opening in East Oakland, California. It is called the Walmart of weed. Full service one stop shop for purchasing your marijuana growing supplies. This 15,000 square foot warehouse carries fans, lights, fertilizer and has...
New US rules set parity for mental health insurance in the work force
Jan. 31 | In March 2006, “PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES” published a research analysis of diagnosed mentally challenged individuals, in the work force. Researched by Dr. Marjorie L. Baldwin, of the Arizona State University School of Health Management and Policy,...
Study Suggest That Overweight Older People Live Longer
Jan. 31 | Though being overweight is unhealthy and harmful for people, a new study completely contradicts that for older people who are over 70 years of age. The study, which was conducted by Australian researchers, suggest that once a person turns 70 years old,...
Five-day limit for new “morning after pill”
Jan. 30 | A new type of emergency contraception pill has reportedly been proven to protect women from pregnancy even when it’s taken five days after. A recent study by Scottish researchers discovered that the pull ulipristal acetate could work well past the...
Chimp Attack Victim, Charla Nash, Denied Hand & Face Transplant
Jan. 30 | Charla Nash, a Connecticut woman who suffered serious injuries at the hands of a chimpanzee, has been denied a face and hand transplant by the Cleveland Clinic, which in 2008 performed the first face transplant in the United States, but which has no experience...
New Version of Morning After Pill Creates Controversy
Jan. 29 | A new version of the morning-after pill called EllaOne, is far better at protecting against pregnancy and can be used up to five days after, longer than any protection against pregnancy developed so far, researchers claim. The new drug, Ulipristal Acetate,...
Maybe Being Overweight Isn’t Unhealthy
Jan. 29 | According to some new studies, being overweight might not be as bad for people as once thought. There has been a push lately to get people to slim down and drop any extra weight they have built over the years. However, it is now thought that skinny people...
To Help Your Memory, Relax and Take a Break
Jan. 29 | A new study, performed by New York University’s department of psychology and Center for Neural Science, shows that a time of rest right after a learning experience or lesson may allow the brain to process this new information and chronicle it for future...
Overweight and old is a good thing
Jan. 29 | New study suggests that elderly people who are moderately overweight may live longer than their “normal weight” counterparts. The study also suggests that being severely overweight or underweight shortened lives. The study was conducted by the University...
