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A Brain Injury May Increase Soldier’s Risk of Epilepsy
Jul. 21 | The findings of a new study indicate a wartime brain injury may increase the risk of a soldier suffering from epilepsy. The researchers found that the epilepsy may not occur for decades following the brain injury. Lead Researcher Jordan Grafman, from...
Protect yourself against the West Nile Virus
Jul. 16 | West Nile Virus was recently located in several areas across the United States and Canada. It is still a threat to North America and people should remain cautious when they go outdoors during the summer. Do not let still water sit near your house and...
Avandia drug under scrutiny by FDA
Jul. 12 | The drug Avandia is again under scrutiny by the FDA. Avandia is an anti-diabetic drug which is known to have serious side effects and it is has become the subject of many lawsuits and controversies recently. In the FDA’s most recent report they claim...
Drink up coffee and tea lovers your heart will thank you
Jun. 19 | A 13 year study in the Netherlands found that drinking several cups of tea and/or coffee a day can reduce the risk of heart disease by a third. This is good news for many people as coffee and tea have become two of the most popular beverages in the world....
Relay for Life: What can you do to help?
Jun. 19 | Each year, the American Cancer Society holds a Relay for Life to raise funds to help fight cancer. This year, forty two teams joined in on the event to raise money for research. Several individuals who joined the Relay for Life are celebrating personal...
Watch and wait method still best for prostate cancer
Jun. 19 | On Friday, Swedish researches reported that only a small number of men who are diagnosed within the early stages of prostate cancer actually die from the disease, even if they have not been treated. This cancer study concluded that even after ten years...
Dennis Hopper dies of prostate cancer
May. 30 | Dennis Hopper died of prostate cancer on Saturday. The legendary actor and director was 74 years old. He died at his home in Venice, California in the presence of family and friends. He rose to fame with the release of the film “Easy Rider”...
Smoking 2-year-old Causes Outrage
May. 29 | There is a new video being circulated across the Internet. Unlike other videos that bring in large crowds, this one is far from humorous. The newest video shows a two-year-old Indonesian boy, named Ardi, puffing away on a cigarette. Unfortunately, this...
Viagra associated with hearing loss
May. 22 | Viagra has been associated with hearing loss according to a new study. Viagra and other similar drugs are classified as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors or simply referred to as PDE-5i. Men over 40 who took these medicines were twice as likely to develop...
