How Much Poop is in Your Drinking Water?
planetgreen.discovery.com — Sewage, including human excrement and dangerous industrial chemicals is spilling into waterways across America. The word is being heard: bottled water is not all it's cracked up to be. This message arrives just in time for us to learn sewage, "including human excrement and dangerous industrial chemicals" is spilling into waterways across America. (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More…
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Northern Ireland - 50% rise in new HIV cases in year
news.bbc.co.uk — The number of new cases of HIV in Northern Ireland rose by more than 50% in 2008, compared to the previous year. Latest figures from the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre show there were 92 HIV diagnoses during 2008, compared to 61 in 2007. (Submitted by SirPopper) More…
Scientists Found New Approach to Combat Obesity
sciencedaily.com — Scientists at the University of Bonn, Germany, have found a new signaling pathway which stimulates the production and function of so-called brown fat cells. They propose using these cells that serve as a "natural heating system" in order to just 'burn' unwanted excess fat. (Submitted by meloon) More…
Kangaroos Hold Cure for Skin Cancer
treehugger.com — Scientists at the Melbourne University are studying a DNA repair enzyme produced by kangaroos. This enzyme helps protect them from skin cancer, and it could eventually lead to some sort of 'DNA repair cream' that you could simply apply to your skin after a day in the sun. (Submitted by avizaaj) More…
Male circumcision helps Africa fight AIDS (with Video)
globalpost.com — Africa has the world's largest number of HIV infections and AIDS cases. Across the continent the disease is being battled with public education and antiretroviral drugs. A new additional strategy is male circumcision. Several tests show that circumcised men have substantially reduced risks of contracting HIV. (Submitted by amprather) More…
History of the AIDS Epidemic (Slideshow)
ngpharma.eu.com — Since AIDS was first recognized in the US in 1981, the epidemic has become a global issue. Today is World AIDS Day, a worldwide event aimed at raising awareness about the disease (can be removed depending on sub time). But what is the true status of the epidemic and what impact is the disease having on people today? (Submitted by kylescousin) More…
Mist of pig brain tissue sickened slaughterhouse workers
blogs.citypages.com — The workers were stationed near a high-powered air compressor used to blow the brains out of pig heads. Researchers say that when workers inhaled the mist, it triggered their immune systems to attack their own nervous systems: (Submitted by 0bamaclintobush) More…
With parents involved, overweight kids can keep weight off?
articles.baltimoresun.com — Almost 20 yrs. later... even more kids are overweight. The study was optimistic that parents could make a difference in getting their children healthy. What happened? Did parents drop the ball? Whatever happened or whoever you blame... the fact is, obesity is a serious problem among our children. (Submitted by BeShirtHappy) More…
Drug Users Know Their Stuff
physorg.com — Drug users are well informed about the harms associated with the drugs they use, and perceive alcohol and tobacco to be amongst the most dangerous substances, according to a survey by UCL (University College London) and Imperial College London researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, suggest that the current... (Submitted by legofanboy) More…
10 Secrets Your Doctor Wants You to Know
living.health.com — Get a second opinion—but not from your mom -- “Please don’t shop around for a second or third or fourth opinion until you hear the answer you want. I’ve had patients call and ask for my advice. Then they call back to say they talked to two or three other people, who may or may not be doctors, and those people said something else." (Submitted by diggleague) More…
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