Archives for July 2007

A biotech company is breeding a herd of cows that produce the equivalent of skim milk

In the last 3 years, there have been 13 EEE infections resulting in 6 deaths, with only 9 West Nile infections resulting in 2 deaths.

A growing body of evidence suggests that a “daily dose” of coffee may help to prevent what’s quickly contending for “number one killer” status among Americans: Diabetes.

According to a recent New York Times article, the U.S. is home to more than 140 small specialty hospitals, many of which don’t have an emergency department.

India may NOT be the place you want to go for obstetric care – at least not if you expect it to always come from a licensed physician

India may NOT be the place you want to go for obstetric care – at least not if you expect it to always come from a licensed physician

According to Reuters, a 46-year-old German man driving through Bremen recently turned left when instructed to by his on-board navigation unit – and rolled over a curb to end up stuck on rail-tram tracks!

Researchers from the Leeds University used a high-tech computer and over 50 volunteers in evaluating and testing over 700 variations of bacon for the table.

In a lot of cases, there are ways snorers can curb – or even eliminate – a lot of their night-time “wood-sawing.”

Few people seem to know this, but heavy snoring – especially if related to a disorder called sleep apnea – can cause dangerously low levels of blood oxygen.