Gene map shows what makes us different from chimps
A range of researches was done in order to compare human and chimps’ genes and the results gave proof that evolution was real and that indeed works through natural selection. When the genes were compared, it turned out that humans and chimps were 96 percent genetically identical. DNA of a...
Plastic Surgery Not Just for Wealthy Anymore
A poll conducted over the internet included 644 people who were considering a plastic surgery within the next two years. The poll showed that plastic surgeries were no longer just a wealthy privilege and that patients undergoing surgeries come from all income levels. It seems as if people are...
World's oldest person dies at 115
A report from Amsterdam has arrived that the world’s oldest person had died at the age of 115. Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper was born on June 29, 1890, and she weighted only 3 pounds when she was born. Who would have thought that such a small person will live up to the age of 115? Hennie was a...
Danny
Can Home Remedy For Stomachache Work?
New researches showed that more and more people are coming back to natural remedies in order to improve their health. It was found that certain herbs and dietary supplements can actually relieve the children from nausea, constipation and some other gastrointestinal problems. Chamomile is one of the...
Danny
Medical pot allowed on California highways
"Individuals are to be released and the marijuana is not to be seized if the person qualifies under state law to possess marijuana for medicinal purposes. It is also said that officers shall not conduct traffic enforcement stops for the primary purpose of drug interdiction involving the authorized...
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Fix for broken vertebrae in demand, and unproven
The only possible solution for those people with broken vertebra was wearing a back brace and waiting to heal. In order to relieve pain, narcotics were used. In the past couple of years a new approach to this problem was created, an approach that was not proven and with success guaranties. A new...
Mick
Another Coffee Perk: Antioxidants
More than half of Americans drink coffee every day, making it the most popular beverage in the country. For a very long time, it was thought that the coffee was bad news because of its links with cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. A new study shows differently. It shows that coffee...
Mick
Warning Labels on Fries
It may happen that potato chips and french fries will soon come with a warning label. A lawsuit was filed against nine fast food chains and snack-food makers. The main request is made for McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Frito Lay and other companies to warn consumers that their fries and chips...
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Medical Management Now Available For Miscarriage
Miscarriage occurs in at least 10 percent of pregnancies, often between seven and 12 weeks of gestation. After each miscarriage a surgery was needed in order to remove the remaining of the fetal tissue. Now, women have an opportunity to choose between a surgery and a new medication called...
Homeopathy 'nothing more than a placebo'
Even though millions people are turning to homeopathical remedies in treating their problems and illnesses, some researchers report that homeopathy is nothing more than a placebo effect. The research covered a range of illnesses and treatments from respiratory infections to surgery and...