Posted on July 07, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
Millions of Australians were utterly astounded this week to learn that the American government asked for permission to drop deadly nerve gas on 200 unsuspecting Australian soldiers [Allies of the USA] so they could ‘study the effects’ Truly – the mind boggles! The secret US plan to test the effectiveness of nerve gas agents, including [...]
Posted on July 06, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
First came word that popular antibacterial hand soaps are not only unnecessary (old fashioned soap and water is the best way to keep germs from spreading) but the chemicals in them can harm your health and environment. Now a new study says instead of killing potentially dangerous infections, disinfectant wipes may actually spread drug-resistant and [...]
Posted on July 06, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
The standard weapons in the fight against cancer—surgery, chemotherapy and radiation—may soon be joined by something far simpler: exercise. New research shows that regular physical activity helps reduce the risk of recurrence of breast cancer and slows the advance of prostate cancer. Read More
Posted on July 05, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
If you’re searching for a snack food that can help you lose weight and boost your health, perhaps you should consider almonds. For years, many dieters have shied away from nuts, largely because of their high fat and calorie content. But a new study could change that… The study published in the International Journal of [...]
Posted on July 05, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
Office-based weight-loss programs are at least partially effective at helping workers drop extra pounds, said a University of Cincinnati researcher. Such programs have “enormous potential” to make a dent in America’s obesity epidemic, said Michael Benedict, a pediatrics and internal medicine specialist at UC. “Work sites have the advantage in many ways,” Benedict said. “You’ve [...]
Posted on July 04, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
If preliminary research by scientists from Mumbai is an indicator, men could instead get a vaccine shot once every few months to prevent unwanted pregnancies in their spouses or partners. While experiments on developing male contraceptives — be it hormonal pills or vaccines — is on at a hectic pace throughout the world, scientists from [...]
