I hadn’t heard of artificial eyes, but not only are those being studied, it looks like an electronic retinal implant is making news. It’s designed for the treatment of blindness due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, a type of inherited eye disease which affects the retina. The FDA has approved clinical trials of the retinal implant [...]

First we heard it does cause cancer. Then we all heard that it doesn’t and that we can stop worrying and keep using it.
However, this site claims that antiperspirant is harmful and shouldn’t be used. It states that aluminum (as well as cadmium) bind to estrogen receptors in your breasts and that abnormal estrogen metabolism [...]

This site seems to say that there is a correlation between media reports of epidemics and the selling of vaccinations by major pharmaceutical companies. For example, it says that the flu was usually seen to be a rather innocuous communicable disease, until the influenza vaccine was developed. Then suddenly, it became one of the major [...]

Personally, I don’t like to beat people over the head for their addictions and vices. I figure most smokers already do a good enough job of feeling bad about the habit that they don’t need me to add to the guilt. However, I do like to present information and resources for those that want to [...]

This site has an eye opening map that shows the increase in BMI (Body Mass Index) from 1985 to 2003. I was shocked to see the statistics for California, for example. For some reason, I always picture California to be populated with blonde, lean and tan actors skating on the beach between gigs. But according [...]

I admire the point of view this writer takes about milk and how it’s “advantages” appear to be shoved down the public’s throats. They describe some of the diseases and illnesses linked to consumption of milk. They also describe why milk may not be the best way to obtain the nutrients it touts. The site [...]

Wow, am I old or what? I just had a flashback of a doctor making a house call to visit my sister when she was sick. We lived in a small town, but still, a house call sounds like ancient history doesn’t it?
If you want to get information from a doctor while in the comfort [...]

According to the results of a recent 15 year study, scientists have proven that a person can reduce their chance of having a stroke or heart attack by cutting back on their salt intake. The results of the study were published in the prestigious British Medical Journal, and they found that people who ate [...]

Sometimes, the best way to make lifelong dietary changes is to implement them one by one. For example, if you enjoy Mexican food, don’t stop eating all Mexican food because you’ve heard that it’s all high-calorie. If you enjoy a delicious side of frijoles, don’t stop eating them entirely. Beans can be very nutritious and [...]