Health
Omega-3 Fish Oil Don’t Help Alzheimer’s Patients
According to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Omega-3 fat docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) dietary supplements, commonly sold as fish oil capsules, do not slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier test studies suggested that a fish-rich diet might help lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Animal studies of…
Read MoreCalifornia votes on Proposition 19 Marijuana
Medical use of marijuana is legal in the District of Columbia and14 states. On Tuesday, California voters will decide whether their state will be the first to legalize recreational marijuana use. The vote on Proposition 19 is being closely watched as California is often seen as a mother ship,It was the first state to authorize…
Read MoreDangerous Drugs Evaluated
Professor David Nutt former UK drug adviser conducted various tests on the harms of drugs. Alcohol misuse is a problem because it is so widely used .and is even more harmful than heroin or crack cocaine according to a study published in the medical journal the Lancet. When test scores were conducted on the danger…
Read MoreIndonesia tsunami kills 113; many more still missing
The Indonesian islands were pounded by a 10-foot (three-meter) tsunami that swept away homes, killing at least 113 people. Casualties are expected to rise in this sparsely populated surfing destination as more information is coming in slows in the area. More than 4,000 people are expected to spend the night without shelter because tents and…
Read MorePotato growers around the country are fighting ban or limit of potatoes in federal child nutrition programs
Potato growers around the country are fighting back, against the ban or limit of potatoes in federal child nutrition programs, arguing the potatoe is loaded with potassium and vitamin C and shouldn’t be considered junk food. Healthy food advocates said they’re not anti-potato, but they think children need a greater variety of fruits, vegetables and…
Read MoreSmoking affects almost every organ in the body and can cause serious health problems
When someone says smoking is dangerous,Their right and you probably think “lung cancer.” and you would be right, but it doesn’t stop there. Smoking affects almost every organ in the body and can cause serious health problems. There is no wonder that smoking causes so many problems. Tobacco smoke contains 4,000 chemicals, and 60 or…
Read MoreSuperbug a Killer
Most modern antibiotics prove to be ineffective against the bacteria which produce the enzyme Kiebsiella pneumoniae Caebapenemase .Better known as the Superbug. People who are currently taking antibiotics and have weaken weakened immune systems are most at risk .A Brazilian hospital recently reported 18 fatal cases due to this Superbug A study in the United…
Read MoreU.S. Swimmer dies during race
Fran Crippen a 26 years old swimmer from Philadelphia who comes from a family of prominent swimmers and was with the U.S.National team, died during an open water race in the United Arab Emirates. When Crippen failed to finish a search was conducted and they found his body two hours later about 400 meters from…
Read MoreCholera Eruption in Haiti
This tiny island nation in the Caribbean that is the homeland to thousands of people that live in slums and have poor sanitary conditions have fallen prey to this often deadly disease. Diarrhea and vomiting and severe dehydration can kill within 24 hours if left untreated. Antibiotics. are needed to treat this disease. The head…
Read Morerugby players among athletes who have tested positive for a banned stimulant
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority has found four rugby league players are among athletes who have tested positive for a banned stimulant. Nine sports players have returned positive tests for methylhexaneamine, also called dimethylamylamine or DMAA – a substance commonly found in body-building and dieting supplements. All the players that tested positive face a two-year…
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