New study finds household plastics linked to heart disease deaths worldwide
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- May 1, 2025
Award-winning musician and songwriter Ed Sheeran says, "Of course you get picked on for certain things, but I think it ends up being a positive. I was quite a weird kid when I was little, I wore big glasses, had hearing problems, had a stutter and I had ginger hair, but I am now a successful
READ MOREThe FDA has issued a health warning for the most widely prescribed antibiotic for bacterial infections (including bronchitis and pneumonia). The drug is sold as Zithromax or Zmax, but it is commonly known as 'Z-Pack.' The FDA says it could trigger potentially irregular heart rhythms and could be deadly for some patients with heart problems. wtnh.com, 3/14/2013
READ MOREThe American Academy of Neurology is telling doctors that they should not prescribe ADHD drugs to help healthy children study. The Academy's official statement covers the ethical, social, legal and developmental issues surrounding prescribing ADHD drugs to children, and warns that doctors need to be sure to educate patients and their parents about what ADHD medications
READ MOREGroundbreaking resuscitation research that is currently going on could change our definition of what dying really is. Dr. Sam Parnia, co-author of "Erasing Death: The Science That Is Rewriting the Boundaries Between Life and Death," says, "For millennia, we couldn't do anything when someone stopped breathing. Now, we're almost having to redefine the way we think
READ MOREThe story of how letters from strangers lifted the spirits of a depressed, suicidal seventh-grader is a testament to how simple, caring words of encouragement and support can truly make a difference when someone is going through a challenging time. The young boy, Noah Brocklebank, had posted a warning on the Internet saying that he planned
READ MOREEver since a devastating sinkhole occurred in Florida last month, people have been raising questions and concerns about this dangerous phenomenon. Approximately 20% of the U.S. lies in areas susceptible to sinkholes; people need to be informed about this hazard, and more research is needed. Science Daily, 3/5/2013
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