Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
What Is Food Inc.?
June 9th, 2009 |What is Food Inc.?
“Food Inc.” is an upcoming documentary by filmmaker Robert Kenner, probably best known for his film The American Experience, which won an Emmy in 2006.
One of the best reviewed films this year (a quick Google search of the film’s reviews revealed only one negative review, posted by an anonymous blogger), “Food Inc.” promises to be an eye opening experience for Americans, who probably don’t give a second though to exactly what it is they’re eating. Kenner’s goal with “Food Inc.” is to change, or at least slightly alter, that behavior.
You may remember a documentary …
Is There Cocaine in Red Bull Cola?
May 26th, 2009 |Is there cocaine in Red Bull Cola?
Red Bull Cola has recently been released here in the United States — it is not considered purely an “energy drink” like the more familiar Red Bull product, but is sold as a “Cola”. About a year ago, the makers of Red Bull, the famous caffeine and sugar loaded “energy drink” decided to develop a soda. The “Red Bull” brand would hopefully imply the same big kick to drinkers of the cola beverage. But could the cola’s boost, which is advertised on the can and by the makers as “100% natural”, come from …
Who Is Elizabeth Munro?
May 19th, 2009 |Who is Elizabeth Munro?
Elizabeth Munro is a British woman who recently announced she is pregnant. She received successful in vitro fertilization treatments in the Ukraine and plans on raising the child by herself. None of this would be newsworthy if it weren’t for Ms. Munro’s age. She will turn 67 just after delivering her first child.
Needless to say, there is plenty of public outrage. Doctors and clinical professionals worry about the health of the child — it is well known that children born to older mothers are more likely to have health problems. Others worry about the child …
What Is a Heel Stick Test?
May 15th, 2009 |What is a heel stick test?
Before you leave the hospital with a newborn baby, your baby will be given what is commonly known as a “heel stick test”. This newborn screening is a blood test for certain inherited metabolic and endocrine disorders. What your baby is specifically tested for will certainly vary from state to state, but all babies nationwide are screened for at least three disorders — phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism and galactosemia. To find out what your state screens for visit the Natioanl Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center at http://genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu/
Even if you or your family members …
Who Won The Biggest Loser Season 7?
May 13th, 2009 |Who won The Biggest Loser Season 7?
The controversial winner of this past season of The Biggest Loser is Helen Phillips. I saw controversial because fans of the show are lining up to complain about the outcome — most fans, it seems, wanted Tara Costa to win, and don’t mind sharing their feelings about Helen Phillips. One message board is full of terrible insults, from claims that Helen Phillips is “an uncaring mother”, while another fans calls her “selfish” and warns that “what goes around comes around”. Obviously the victory of Helen Phillips was upsetting to many fans.
The Biggest …
Will Cheerios Really Help Lower Your Cholesterol?
May 13th, 2009 |Will Cheerios really help lower your cholesterol?
According to General Mills, the breakfast cereal product known as Cheerios has a significant impact on the cholesterol levels of regular consumers of the popular breakfast cereal. The benefit supposedly comes from the whole grains found in Cheerios. Unfortunately for General Mills, the FDA has some harsh words for any product marketing itself as a drug without proper approval. Does this mean that Cheerios doesn’t lower cholesterol, or is this simply a dispute over language? Is the science behind Cheerios supposed ability to lower your cholesterol still valid?
I hate to be the …
What Is the Skinny Bastard Diet?
May 12th, 2009 |What is the Skinny Bastard diet?
The Skinny Bastard diet can be found in the book “Skinny Bastard”, a foul mouthed companion diet to the popular “Skinny Bitch” series of weight loss books which suggest a vegan diet as a route to weight loss. One difference between “Skinny Bitch” and “Skinny Bastard” — the book aimed at men suggests ways that men can “get ripped”, or add muscle mass.
In an effort to capture the attention of males, the “Skinny” series authors Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin have reclothed their vegan manifesto with terms and concepts aimed at men. Their …
What Is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
May 12th, 2009 |What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific Trash Vortex or the Eastern Garbage Patch, is a massive amount of floating trash in the north central Pacific Ocean that is rumored to be twice the size of the state of Texas. Specifically, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is composed of mostly plastic waste that is held suspended near or on the surface of the Pacific Ocean by currents.
The Patch gained notoriety when it was “discovered” by Charles Moore, an ocean researcher and sea captain who may have been the first …
What Is the “Body Worlds” Exhibit?
May 8th, 2009 |What is the “Body Worlds” exhibit?
Body Worlds is a traveling exhibition by German anatomist Gunther von Hagens in which human and other animal bodies are preserved and displayed through a special process invented by von Hagens known as “plastination”.
The exhibit is controversial for its gruesome display of the deceased, often posed in humorous or even erotic positions. There have been 6 unique Body Worlds presentations since the exhibition’s inception in 1995, and the exhibits have traveled to over 50 museums in America, Europe, and Asia.
Each Body Worlds exhibition contains around 25 full body “plastinates” with special views …
What Is Gonadotropin?
May 8th, 2009 |What is “gonadotropin”?
Gonadotropin, also known as hCG, has been in the news lately as the suspected source of major league baseball star Manny Ramirez’ steroid troubles. The Los Angeles Dodger’s big gun was sidelined for 50 games after testing positive for a “performance enhancing drug”, which authorities refused to outright identify as a “steroid”. Ramirez, who is not planning to appeal, claimed that the substance he tested positive for was administered by a doctor for treatment for a “personal medical issue”, and that neither Ramirez nor the doctor knew the drug was on the league’s “banned substance” list.
Gonadotropin …
What Are The Symptoms of Swine Flu?
May 4th, 2009 |The swine flu has been all over the news lately. There have been many reports on its origins and how it got started in the U.S. Just the word pandemic is scary. It is only natural that many people are worried, especially if you come down sick. All it might take is just one sneeze and soon you are thinking “Is this swine flu”? The first thing you should do is not panic. There are many, many different viruses, bacteria, and bugs that you can get. But if you are worried about catching the swine flu, here is some useful …
Sassy Water Recipe – The Flat Belly Diet’s Sassy Water
May 1st, 2009 |How do you make Sassy Water? Does the Flat Belly Diet work?
The World’s Best Places to Live in 2009
May 1st, 2009 |Looking for a new place to live? Here are some of the best places in the world to live in 2009, along with some details on each city.
Swine Flu School Closings
April 30th, 2009 |Swine Flu School Closings
Over 100 U.S. schools have closed due to concerns about the spread of swine flu. In the case of 74 of these schools, the closings were related to confirmed or probably cases of swine flu at the school. The other thirty schools that have closed did so as a precautionary measure. The swine flu school closings so far affect 8 states and 56,000 people. In related news, the Fort Worth Independent School District (Texas) announced it would close all the schools in the district due to the swine flu scare. These school closings will affect over …
Who Is Dean Ornish?
April 30th, 2009 |Who is Dean Ornish, and how does the Dean Ornish diet plan work?
100 Days, 100 Successes – Obama’s First 100 Days in Office
April 30th, 2009 |100 things Obama has done right in the first 100 days. A response to the New York Post’s 100 Days 100 Mistakes nonsense.
Live Better University – 100 Great Advice Blogs
March 26th, 2009 |by Doug Brinlee
Sometimes we need advice, and the Internet has become the place to get it. Hundreds of blog sites are written by both experts and laymen which offer tips and opinions on any topic imaginable. Here we present 100 of the best blogs offering tips and advice on a wide range of subjects, from love to the Internet, from wine to gardening. Learn from them and live better.
Love Advice Blogs
Whether you’re a lonely single looking for a connection or a social husband/wife looking for fulfillment, a blogger somewhere offers love advice. Here are ten of our …
Is Jello a Good Diet Food?
March 12th, 2009 |Is Jello a good diet food? Looks at the various aspects of what makes a good diet food and whether or not Jello qualifies as a “good diet food”.
How Do I Make My Hair Grow Faster?
March 10th, 2009 |How do you make your hair grow faster? Is there a trick or a medication that will help my hair grow faster?
