While raising kids on video games is likely a road to ruin, there are some researchers who believe that these games could help the elderly stave off some of the degenerative effects of aging on the brain.
Archives for July 2009
Dirty sand: No day at the beach
I know it’s summertime, and I hate to turn anyone off to sand and surf, but I feel compelled to pass on this warning about the cleanliness – or lack thereof – on beaches.
Obama administration takes aim at overuse of antibiotics in livestock
So in the spirit of giving credit where credit is due, I’m going to praise the Obama Administration for launching an effort to ban the use of antibiotics in farm animals.
Obamacare: no money saver
So will universal coverage at least cut medical costs? Don’t bet on it.
The truth about Obamacare
Comrade Obama is in a panic to ram through the catastrophic healthcare plan before Congress’s summer recess.
Can swearing reduce the perception of pain?
A new British study claims that this explosion of four-letter words just might have helped increase your tolerance to pain.
Congress looks to improve FDA’s food safety standards
Looks like the U.S. Congress is finally going to start paying attention to the issue of food safety.
Vegetarians get salty surprise in meatless burgers
The sodium levels in vegetarian hot dogs and burgers are through the roof.
Congress finally takes a hard look at FDA’s slipshod device approvals
Well it’s about time: there are actually some members of the government in our esteemed Congress that are turning their attention to the FDA’s incredibly sketchy and suspect approval process on medical devices.
Green tea blunts growth of prostate cancers
There’s news that suggests one more green tea plus: it could even slow the growth of prostate cancer.

