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 […]
Maria Sharapova of Russia had a bit of a rough game but was in control for much of his third round match against Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic. The Russian former world number one defeated the Czech in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday on Court 2 at Wimbledon. Battling windy conditions, Maria Sharapova […]
Peter Falk died at the age of 83 after battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years. The Columbo legend passed away peacefully at his Beverly Hills home on Wednesday evening, according to a statement issued by his wife’s attorney. The actor’s right eye was replaced with a glass eye; it was surgically removed due to a […]
Comedian Jerry Lewis was hospitalized Friday after he was unable to perform at a show in suburban Sydney. He was simply overtired and was released after a few hours. Lewis, 85, who is the longtime chairman of the U.S. Muscular Dystrophy Association, is on a fundraising tour for the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia. He arrived […]
Job satisfaction is a rarity among American workers, a third of whom are wishing to quit their jobs but prevented from doing so simply because jobs are harder to come by in this down economy. In a survey by the human resource group Mercer of 2,400 workers, as much as 32 percent reported that they […]
Kyrie Irving was the consensus number one pick coming into the NBA Draft 2011 event, and the rebuilding Cleveland Cavaliers made it happen. Drafting Kyrie Irving was just about the surest thing in this year’s draft characterized as thin and lacking in high-impact players in years past. But even Irving was picked by the Cavs […]
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 […]
In an interview with People magazine, Country singer Glen Campbell and his wife revealed that he has Alzheimer’s disease. He was diagnosed six month ago and went public with it now because Campbell is scheduled to begin his farewell tour and his family want people to be aware of his condition. “Glen is still an […]
Lady Gaga is in Japan for a charity concert. She praised the country for its beauty and encouraged visitors, whose numbers have dropped in the wake of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, to return. Lady Gaga has been doing fundraising for victims of the March 11 disasters. “I would like to use my position […]
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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