08.24
Bitch about Headline News on Health, Environment, Internet, Politics and other Issues
BBC News reports here: A protein produced in rheumatoid arthritis appears to protect against the development of Alzheimer’s disease, US scientists say.
BBC News reports here: A diet rich in green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, say researchers.
CNN reports here: Hundreds of Americans have likely become ill from tainted eggs, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC spokeswoman Lola Russell said Thursday.
The Egg Safety Center has a complete list here of recalled eggs, their expiration dates, and brands.
BBC News reports here: Women who drink five glasses of beer a week are increasing their risk of developing the skin disease psoriasis.
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CNN reports here: Embattled radio talk-show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger announced Tuesday she will not renew her contract that is up at the end of the year, telling CNN’s “Larry King Live” she wants to “regain my First Amendment rights.”
BBC News reports here: Mr Schmidt told the Wall Street Journal he feared they did not understand the consequences of having so much personal information about them online.
BBC News reports here: Eating small amounts of dark chocolate now and again can lower the risk of heart failure, a study shows.