A 55-year-old motorcyclist named Philip A. Contos was pronounced dead at a hospital last Saturday afternoon in Onondaga, New York City. Contos was one of the bikers who were allegedly participating in a protest ride against helmet laws in New York City which was organized by the Onondaga chapter of American Bikers Aimed Towards Education, or […]
This weekend marks the commencement of newly enforceable laws making it a requirement for many single family homes to install carbon monoxide detectors. As of July 1, single family homes with a fossil fuel source or attached garage must install a carbon monoxide detector or risk hefty fines and penalties. Owners of apartment buildings have […]
Provenge, the innovative new drug treatment for prostate cancer, will be paid for by Medicare according to health officials. Costing $93,000, Provenge has been proven in studies to prolong the survival rate of prostate cancer sufferers by as much as four months. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid has concluded that the drug made by […]
Texting is dangerous for drivers but they may be beneficial to smokers who want to quit, a new study published June 30 in The Lancet showed. Researchers said that smokers are twice more likely to quit smoking permanently if they receive text messages that motivate them to kick the habit compared to another set of […]
The recent cholera outbreak in Haiti which has claimed the lives of thousands was most likely triggered when the deadly strain was brought by United Nations peacekeepers to the impoverished Caribbean nation. Health investigators have made a study that points to the conclusion that Nepalese troops that were part of the U.N force brought the […]
Tanning beds will be illegal for use by teenagers in California if a proposed measure is passed by lawmakers. “The Golden State” is just one of 21 states which are currently contemplating about prohibiting the use of said devices which some studies show could cause cancer. California already has a ban in place against teens […]
Hong Kong residents are dealing with a lethal outbreak of drug-resistant scarlet fever that already killed a 7-year-old girl and a 5-year old boy. The two children died from a scarlet fever complication called toxic shock syndrome. They were the first fatalities from the said disease in a decade in Hong Kong. Health officials in […]
Anemia treatment using three widely-used medications have been found to increase the risk of strokes and heart disease by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Yesterday, health officials said that Procrit, Epogen and Aranesp should be considered for anemia treatment only of those patient with severe cases. The three drugs are prescribed for kidney disease […]
Potato chips are a favorite snack among many Americans but also identified as one of the worst junk foods available. In fact, among foods that cause weight gain, a new study has concluded that potato chips are worse than even soda and ice cream. The reason is that you just can’t seem to get enough […]
City living can trigger brain changes in the brain that can later lead to mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, a German study published in the journal Nature revealed Thursday. Researchers said that the stress in city living can also increase the likelihood of developing mood and anxiety disorders and that those who grew up in […]
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