MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dangers,'. Tue, 04 May 2010 18:25:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200406&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006891.html Chump change. WASHINGTON -- A new report from the National Research Council lays out options NASA could follow to detect more near-Earth objects (NEOs) – asteroids and comets that could pose a hazard if they cross Earth's orbit. The report says the $4 million the U.S. spends annually to search for NEOs is insufficient to meet a congressionally mandated requirement to detect NEOs that could threaten Earth. An asteroid could wipe out human civilization. Surely the threat warrants more than $4 million per year to detect a large asteroid or comet on a collision course with Earth. Congress said go find potential threats. But didn't legislate the money to do the job. Congress mandated in 2005 that NASA discover 90... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200406 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3200406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096811&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006796.html Former astronaut Rusty Schweickart’s group for promoting the development of asteroid defenses points out a curious problem: While an asteroid would be in the process of getting deflected its aim would shift across the planet Earth. Countries would oppose an asteroid's collision path cross over their territory while it was in the process of being re-aimed to miss Earth entirely. Schweickart’s group, The B612 Foundation, has advocated a different approach to asteroid deflection, but one that will require an equally difficult international negotiation. They propose to bump or tow an asteroid “in a controlled manner” so that it misses Earth. The only problem is that such a process would take time and as the asteroid’s trajectory changed, it would be... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096811 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3096811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044710&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fdrink-can-tabs-choking-hazard-for-teens%2F I’m not quite sure where this would fit, after all, we’d like to think that people should know better. Baby boomers and older people may remember the pull tabs on drink cans. We used to pick up the edge of the tab, a circle usually, pull up and the tab would pull off. Most people would throw them away and then drink out of the can, but some people would push the tab into the can or it some how ended up in there. The result was some people would end up swallowing the tab and choke on it. To counter this, the tab system was changed and the tab is no longer immediately removable. The problem is though, sometimes the tab comes off anyway, deliberately or not, and choking is still happening. And, while choking on foreign objects is usually a problem reserved for babies and toddlers,... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044710 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:30:56 +0100 3044710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023079&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006735.html About 73,000 years ago (74,000 by some estimates) a massive volcano on the Indonesia island of Sumatra erupted with a volcanic explosivity index (VEI) of 8. Such an eruption is so severe in its effects it basically would cause the deaths of billions of people today. New evidence finds that Toba's eruption caused deforestation in what is now central India. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new study provides "incontrovertible evidence" that the volcanic super-eruption of Toba on the island of Sumatra about 73,000 years ago deforested much of central India, some 3,000 miles from the epicenter, researchers report. The 800 cubic kilometers of ash ejected by Toba compares with the mere 160 cubic kilometers ejected by the 1815 Tambora eruption. The... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023079 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3023079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2930936&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006658.html An asteroid over Indonesia exploded too high up to cause ground damage but with enormous force. On 8 October an asteroid detonated high in the atmosphere above South Sulawesi, Indonesia, releasing about as much energy as 50,000 tons of TNT, according to a NASA estimate released on Friday. That's about three times more powerful than the atomic bomb that levelled Hiroshima, making it one of the largest asteroid explosions ever observed. No telescope spotted it before it entered Earth's atmosphere. Rather than try to return to the Moon or go to Mars I would rather build an asteroid defense system. My motto: First, don't die.... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2930936 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2930936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2902768&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006638.html We remember the 20th century because we've all lived in some part of it (unless of course a 9 year older is reading this) and seen lots of video about it. The century was well covered by modern media. We know less of the 19th century and some of its major natural events are not widely known. As compared to the 19th century the 20th century was pretty calm from the standpoint of big natural changes. What I'm going to do with this post: Imagine that the 21st century turns out to be like the 19th century in terms of the severity of climate, volcanic, and other natural events. How do we start out? Well, I'm going to ignore the... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2902768 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2902768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871853&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fmedical-device-safety-questioned.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs.Visit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on healing.WHO CHECKS MEDICAL DEVICE... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871853 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:48:00 +0100 2871853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862450&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006594.html At the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K-T) boundary of mass species extinctions the microorganisms bounced back sooner than previously thought. In 1980, Luis Alvarez and his collaborators stunned the world with their discovery... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862450 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2862450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855719&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fdangers-of-vigorous-exercise.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs.Visit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on controversial medical topics.THE ... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855719 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2855719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851725&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006585.html Live near a major fault? When you read about distant earthquakes brace for the possibility of big local one as a result. HOUSTON -- (Sept. 30, 2009) -- U.S. seismologists... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851725 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2851725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828331&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fhidden-world-of-making-vaccines.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs. http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/pingVisit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information o... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828331 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:04:00 +0100 2828331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2823937&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006564.html If we could even detect the black hole's approach is there any way to divert it from hitting our Sun? Black holes are invading stars, providing a radical explanation to... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2823937 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2823937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809758&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fdynamics-of-sauna.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs. Visit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on healingGETTING HOT MAY BE DANGER... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809758 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:28:00 +0100 2809758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2789060&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FrUQmgU86UQk%2F Pass the salt! Or rather, don’t. A new study says that if Americans were to simply cut their salt intake back they could “save billions of dollars in health care costs.” The recommended amount is supposed to be 2,300 mg per day, and Americans get 3,300 mg. The study suggests that if Americans consumed less sodium, eleven million people would not get high blood pressure – which would save on costs for medication, treatments for heart disease, fallout from stroke, and other related issues. Where does all the salt come from? Surprisingly, the largest amounts come not from our own salt shakes, but from packaged foods and from eating out. Fast food is a big culprit in this. The study advises us to read packages, avoid the higher salted foods when eating out, and of cou... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2789060 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:52:55 +0100 2789060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778694&cid=t_299647_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2F9H6AxbmyZ40%2F After reading a post over at TDA about Lame PSA's Blamed For Drug Use, I got to thinking about how we tell young people about the dangers of addiction. The answer...we don't really do that at all. We tell them that if they use too many drugs they will lose their personality. We tell them not to drink and drive. We tell them that Oxycontin ruined our lives. We even go so far as to tell them that if they smoke pot while babysitting the child will drown in the pool (seriously, have you seen this one?). What we don't do is explain the true reasons why for some people drinking and drugging becomes an addiction that can take over their entire life and sometimes lead them so far down that they never come back up. But how do you explain the dangers and warning signs of addiction to young people? I... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778694 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:26:45 +0100 2778694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751981&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FcdTHdUjmbRQ%2F We know that being obese cuts your life span, but now researchers have actually put a number on just what the term “shortened life span” really means. A new study says that “extremely obese people” (which is defined as being more than 80 pounds overweight) die as little as three years and as much as twelve years sooner than normal weight individuals. There could be a lot of reasons for this. The more obese a person becomes, the less they are probably moving around, exercising, and taking care of themselves. It’s like a snowball effect on your health. The study also said “66% of adults in the USA are either overweight or obese.” Interestingly enough, this study found that just being a little overweight didn’t seem to affect your life span ver... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751981 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:49:33 +0100 2751981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745524&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FcdTHdUjmbRQ%2F We know that being obese cuts your life span, but now researchers have actually put a number on just what the term “shortened life span” really means. A new study says that “extremely obese people” (which is defined as being more than 80 pounds overweight) die as little as three years and as much as twelve years sooner than normal weight individuals. There could be a lot of reasons for this. The more obese a person becomes, the less they are probably moving around, exercising, and taking care of themselves. It’s like a snowball effect on your health. The study also said “66% of adults in the USA are either overweight or obese.” Interestingly enough, this study found that just being a little overweight didn’t seem to affect your life span ver... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745524 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:49:33 +0100 2745524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737799&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fev-dzIDanz0%2F Do we need yet another reason to lose weight? A new study reveals that obesity is linked to GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. The appearance of GERD has increased steadily over the last few years, just like obesity. Now, almost “1 in 5 people have the disease.” This research makes sense when you consider that the same types of eating contribute to obesity and GERD both. Here’s the kicker, however. Even if you lose weight, it won’t help GERD unless you’re in the earliest stages of the disease. The only true prevention is to not become obese in the first place. However, there are plenty of ways to treat GERD once you have it. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Obesity Linked to Reflux Disease (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737799 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:51:03 +0100 2737799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737801&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FYQgUPUZg3KY%2F As if we needed any more information on why we should get to a healthy weight, here’s yet one more reason. Your brain depends on it. That’s right, new evidence suggests that obesity can adversely affect your brain. A recent study found that “obese people have 8 percent less brain tissue than normal-weight individuals.” This translates to brains being effectually 16 years older than brains of normal weight people. You don’t have to be out and out obese to have this negative brain affect, however. Even if you’re considered overweight, your brain could have four percent less issue and be eight years older than it should be. Experts say about 300 million people all over the world are now obese. Image: sxc.hu Post from: Blisstree Br... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737801 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:55:02 +0100 2737801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2703868&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F9NMnRQm3hts%2F The story of 48-year old Andy Kessler really caught my attention this week. He died of an allergic reaction to an insect bite. Apparently “at least 40 people in the United States die each year as the result of insect stings,” and while that number may not sound huge right now, I can tell you that if it’s your loved one you would wonder why modern medicine can’t do something about a severe allergic reaction. Many people have the potential to have an allergic reaction but either avoid insects to the extend they can, or get lucky. Some don’t ever know they are allergic until it’s too late. People will generally have redness or shortness of breath when a reaction occurs. But I can already tell you from having an allergic reaction once myself, doctors DO NOT... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2703868 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:54:36 +0100 2703868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695442&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FMjDnCUQInBo%2F A recent article pointed out several ways to become healthier, and one of those ways has nothing to do with diet and exercise. It has to do with cleaning and furniture. Specifically: a cluttered bedroom. Now, I don’t know about you, but I love piles of books in my bedroom. There’s something very comforting about looking over at a shelf full of literature, or checking out a pile I might have on the nightstand. I’m a bit of a bookaholic, truth be told. But one article says that too much “stuff” in your bedroom (like books, magazines, and even piles of pillows) can attract dust mites and make your bedroom a place that might even make you sick. Allergies aren’t the same as colds, but there are times when they certainly feel very similar. So if allergies a... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695442 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:42:21 +0100 2695442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695443&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FKnDMvrbXh4E%2F The Web was buzzing after Billy Mays was found to have a mix of drugs in his system that included three different pain killers and cocaine. Because cocaine was in this mix, it led many to wonder if perhaps Mays was abusing prescription drugs, as well as the illegal drug of cocaine. So would a doctor really prescribe hydrocodone, oxycodone, and tramadol to one patient? In a word, yes. It can happen with chronic pain. One source says that a: “doctor might prescribe one medication to treat chronic, baseline pain and another one for a more acute pain that the first drug couldn’t prevent. In unusual circumstances, a third medication might be used to treat another “breakthrough” pain.” The issue of three medications in Mays’ system probably would not have bee... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695443 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:50:08 +0100 2695443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674330&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FNhyUZ7hnq2I%2F This news shouldn’t be surprising. A new report says that people involved in or exposed to the collapse of the Twin Towers have a greater chance of developing asthma. With all the dust and debris that flew during that event, it makes sense that there would be some lasting health effects. About “1 in 7, or 13.5 percent of adults who encountered intense dust clouds after the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11 were later found to have asthma.” Those with no dust exposure came in at 8.4 percent with asthma. This was true of those in buildings who were rescued and the rescue workers themselves. In fact, rescue workers had the highest rates of asthma. All the more reason we appreciate their brave efforts. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674330 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:53:07 +0100 2674330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2660789&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F82K8UGxYpQQ%2F Fans of the fabulous writer E. Lynn Harris were saddened to learn that he had passed away last week. Now, a coroner’s report confirms that he died of heart disease combined with high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. He was only 54. At first the official report was that he died of natural causes. But natural causes at 54? I’m glad they did an autopsy and found the real reason. Harris, for those of you that don’t know, was a pioneer in writing. He had ten New York Times best sellers, and over four million books in print. Amazing. We will miss him. Image: Zuma Press Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree E. Lynn Harris Died of Heart Disease (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2660789 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:00:20 +0100 2660789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2641283&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006396.html John Markoff of the New York Times reports on a recent scientific conference in Monterey California where dangers of artificial intelligence were discussed. Impressed and alarmed by advances in artificial... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2641283 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2641283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593133&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FeUwaBd_AtBg%2F New research has determined that diets high in fermentable carbohydrates can cause poor dental health. We always think of carbs as adding to health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but rarely does the subject of dental health arise. Until now. A new article in this month’s Dental Research magazine says that “poor dental health has been linked to a number of chronic diseases.” The article argues that dentists should be asking their patients about their nutritional habits as part of their regular care. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Carbs Bad for Dental Health (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593133 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:44 +0100 2593133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570430&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fcasino-workers-and-second-hand-smoke%2F Despite all the smoking bans in place, there are still some places, such as casinos, where workers are still consistently exposed to second hand smoke. A new study, funded by the Flight Attendent Medical Institute, finds that casino workers face higher risks of heart disease and lung disease because a smoke filled work environment. In the study, the air quality in three Pennsylvania casinos was tested for levels of two indicators of tobacco smoke - cancer-causing chemicals and particles small enough to inhale.  At the same time, eight volunteers, each of whom spent four hours in the casinos, provided urine samples which were measured for levels of a tobacco smoke byproduct. Measuring the air quality revealed that the tobacco smoke indicators inside the casino was four to six times higher ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570430 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:15:53 +0100 2570430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477580&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006290.html Maybe Mt. St. Helens connects to a common hot zone that it shares with Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams. Graham Hill of GNS Science, an earth and nuclear science institute... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477580 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2477580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464267&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fis-fluoride-slowly-killing-you.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs. Visit http;//www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on healing.IS FLUORIDE SLOWLY KILLI... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464267 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:48:00 +0100 2464267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452871&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fkiller-cortisone-turns-60.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs.Visit http;//www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on healing.KILLER CORTISONE TURNS 60... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452871 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:29:00 +0100 2452871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442049&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fare-statins-in-your-future.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs. Visit http;//www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on healing.ARE  STATINS IN YOUR FU... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442049 Tue, 26 May 2009 20:21:00 +0100 2442049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2389972&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FllrpUsWi3c0%2F We’ve all done it. Some of us try to hold it back, others do it so loudly that it can be heard down the hall. Some are delicate about it, others sound like Canada geese migrating in the fall. Some people even describe it as being something close to having an orgasm. Seriously. What is it? Sneezing. Why do we sneeze? It’s a physiological (biological) response to the nose’s lining getting irritated. Regardless of what causes the irritation (allergies, irritation from a powder, etc), the nerve endings are stimulated and this causes an impulse that travels along the nerves responsible for the sensation (the sensory nerves), as well as the muscles that control the head and neck. While this is happening, your vocal cords have closed and there’s pressure building up inside... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2389972 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:05:07 +0100 2389972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353792&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Ftwin-home-births-some-fascinating-legal.html Some fascinating legal and moral issues arise from this story, sent to me by an NHS BLOG DOCTOR reader:A COUPLE are facing a bill of thousands to have their twins born at home after being told NHS midwives were not experienced enough to handle the birth.Parents-to-be Neil Harrison and Joanne Morris want their children to arrive at home in Stone in four weeks' time. But Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust has told them it does not support the home delivery of twins, as its midwives are not experienced in that field. The trust says staff will only be sent to the Pembroke Drive home on an "on-call" emergency basis. The couple say they are being denied their rightful choice and feel they are being pushed into having a hospital birth. Instead, they intend to take a bank loan to pay for the t... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353792 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +0100 2353792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347987&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fmadwives-are-back.html Virginia HowesAn NHS BLOG DOCTOR reader emails to draw my attention to this:WOMEN could soon get the services of a private midwife on the NHS. Talks are going on between local health authorities and midwives to buy in their services for health service patients.Private midwives face extinction because new laws will eventually make it compulsory for them to have health insurance in case of birth complications. No priv­ate midwife has been able to obtain insurance since 2002 because they were seen as too high a risk to insure. But now the Government has come up with a solution. Midwives who sell their services to the NHS on a contract will be protected by the NHS’s insurance.Just think about that. There is no reputable insurance company in the world that is prepared to provide indemnity in... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347987 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:20:00 +0100 2347987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313777&cid=t_299647_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FdHisEd6QAzA%2F Dealing with insomnia each night may cause you more harm than just a groggy morning after. Two new studies point to a “rise in blood pressure” and an “increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior” as part of the possible outcomes that can occur when you don’t get enough sleep. People that had insomnia for a year or longer and slept less than five hours a night were “five times as likely to have high blood pressure.” This confirms that the power is sleep is important. If you are having trouble that you think might be insomnia, seek medical attention. Image: sxc.hu. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313777 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:04:09 +0100 2313777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200625&cid=t_299647_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F6hZf_SGbMRc%2F The potential and safety of using stem cells to treat diseases suffered a setback with the news of a botched experimental treatment of a human being. A teenage boy who received fetal stem cells developed brain cancer four years after the transplant, reports PLoS Medicine this week. The patient suffered from a recessive genetic disorder called ataxia telangiectasia (AT), an incurable rare disease that causes degeneration of the part of the brain that controls movement and speech. When the boy was 9 years old, his parents took him to Moscow to have experimental stem cell therapy. Russian researchers injected the boy with transplants of neural stem cells taken from the brains of aborted fetuses. Four years later, the donor stem cells inside the boy’s brain differentiated into a cancerous... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200625 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:57:22 +0100 2200625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192563&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fnatural-supplements-can-be-dangerous.html NATURAL DRUGS DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN SAFE DRUGSHalf of Americans take some form of dietary supplement, from energy builders to mood escalators to libido enhancers.  Whether it's a tonic a pill or a tea, even if it's all natural, supplements can still pose a great risk.We have a love affair with pills, powders, potions, and teas that are based on natural occurring substance. Annual sales of dietary supplements in the United States are approaching $16 billion.  The health and fitness crowd provide a huge market for diet supplements. An average of 1,000 new products are developed each year.  REGULATION Since naturally occurring substances are not Big Pharma drugs, they are not regulated.  The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) established in 1994 that dietary supplements a... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192563 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:26:00 +0100 2192563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2172866&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F2009%2F02%2Flbc-mmr-jeni-barnett-an-early-day-motion-the-times-and-er-a-bit-of-stephen-fry%2F I thought since a few days have passed that I should let you know what’s happening with the slightly ridiculous LBC situation. If you skip to the bottom you will find a discussion on some mischievous activism which I think has great potential. Since LBC unwisely threw their legal weight around to prevent you from being [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2172866 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:48:37 +0100 2172866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169058&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fto-douche-or-not-to-douche.html TO DOUCHE OR NOT TO DOUCHE!It is estimated that 20% to 40% of American women aged 15 to 44 years douche regularly.   About half of these women douche every week.  Over 50% of sexually active teen agers douche after sex.  Sexually transmitted infections are also more common in these girls.   A discussion of douching and vaginal cleansing is in order. Research shows that women who douche regularly have more health problems than women who do not.  Women douche for a lot of reasons, but we doctors do not recommend douching.   Douching can change the vaginal flora, and predispose  to vaginal infections as bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, infertility and even ectopic pregnancy. The vagina is self-cleansing and doesn’t need any treatment.  The vulva and vagina have friendly ... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169058 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:20:00 +0100 2169058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132292&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F005906.html Sooner or later southern California will get hit by a massive damaging earthquake. It will not only kill people in the initial event but also so damage infrastructure that electric... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132292 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2132292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132291&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F005909.html Homemade do-it-yourselfer genetically engineered organisms are still pretty difficult for hobbyists. But some people are already fiddling with the genetics of organisms at home. Using homemade lab equipment and the... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132291 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2132291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2102554&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fdangers-of-mri.html Your comments are always appreciated.Visit http:\\www.drneedles.com for more information on controversial medical subjects. Visit htttp:\\americanacupuncture.com for alternative medical information about american medical acupuncture and realted subjects. MRI DANGERS Have you ever had an MRI this year?  Well you are one of 75,000 who were tested with this high magnetic imaging test to find your problem? You are first given a dye, gadolinium, that is injected before the MRI is done.   Then you are place in chamber with a strong magnet 50,00 times the gravitational force of the earth’s magnetic energy.  The magnet sends stimuli to the center of every cell of your body. The cells send a signal to create an image that is picked up by a computer.  It is a highly sophisticated test.  But... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2102554 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:42:00 +0100 2102554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2090925&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fc-sections-increase-breathing-risks-to.html C-SECTION INCREASE  BREATHNG RISKS TO NEWBORN Women who choose a cesarean will place the fetus is at a higher risk for respiratory disorders. Breathing problems occur in 5% of those delivered at 38 weeks, and over 8% in those born at 37 weeks In the past, C-sections were done only in the presence of impending fetal distress, preclampsia, or failure to progress in labor.  Caesarean sections often are medically necessary. They are done if the baby’s heart beats abnormally, or the baby is just too big. Labor can slow or stop. The placenta can be in the wrong place, or the umbilical cord can slip out first. They increase their risk of mortality by 400 percent of the rate of mortality for a natural birth Yet, thirty one percent of all deliveries are now C-sections. Today 8 % of deliveries a... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2090925 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:01:00 +0100 2090925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074148&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F005844.html A mere 12,900 years ago Clovis civilization in North America got brought down by an asteroid. Abundant tiny particles of diamond dust exist in sediments dating to 12,900 years ago... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074148 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2074148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2054907&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fbig-bellies-lead-to-early-deaths.html DANGERS OF MIDDLE AGE BELLY SPREAD After 40 your waist tends to have a middle age spread.  Your belly will get hard like a summa wrestler or soft like jelly. The jelly fat under the abdominal skin only sits in storage waiting to be burned for energy.  Not all fat cells work alike.  The hard belly fat is under the abdominal muscle and is much more dangerous than soft jelly fat under the skin.  Fat accumulation inside the abdomen is more dangerous to your health than fat anywhere else in your body It is very biologically active and doubles your risk of an early death.   This fat produces more inflammation than fat found in other areas of the body.  Inflammation is thought to play a key role in heart disease and a host of other chronic diseases. Visceral fat wraps around your inner ... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2054907 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:16:00 +0100 2054907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040326&cid=t_299647_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FIdqIEryPMNY%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,631,351899,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Every once in a while you hear some odd medical news that just doesn’t seem to make sense on the surface. This news falls into that category: people with psoriasis may face of higher risk of obesity. Apparently high-levels of a fat hormone leptin are to blame. Leptin is the hormone that manages metabolism, weight, and could also put people at risk to develop diabetes. So there’s yet one more reason to lose weight! Tags: dangers in obesity, Diabetes, fat hormone, health benefits, leptin, losing weight, psoriasis, risk of obesity, treatmentShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040326 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:01:46 +0100 2040326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019504&cid=t_299647_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fdangers-of-bpa-plastics-to-you-and-your.html DANGERS OF BPA PLASTICS TO YOUR BABY Plastic is convenient and used in much of our food storage and cooking, but may be costly to your health. Some petroleum-based plastics leach harmful chemicals into your food and your drinks.  This is especially so,when the plastic is in contact with oily or fatty foods, during heating and microwaving, when exposed to excessive moisture,.or when harsh cleaners are used. DANGERS OF PLASTIC IN BABY BOTTLES Many parents have thrown out their plastic baby bottles over concerns about bilsphenol A, or BPA, an estrogen-like chemical used in polycarbonate plastic.   BILSPHENOL  A , (BPA), is a chemical produced in large quantities for us primarily in the production of poly carbonate plastics.  The chemical is most commonly found in water bottles, baby bo... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019504 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:17:00 +0100 2019504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1794550&cid=t_299647_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2FFUGmKKpWnd4%2F The “lust” of my life sent me this email and I thought I’d share it with you. It sounds sooo typical of us… Dear friends, I just read an article on the dangers of heavy drinking…. Scared the sh** out of me. So that’s it! After today, no more reading. Share This (Source: A Dozen Steps) A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1794550 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:15:53 +0100 1794550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1700661&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Fare-you-a-sneeze-holder-hope-not%2F When I saw a recent blurb on holding sneezes, I immediately thought “Guilty as charged!” Because, yes, I indeed hold my sneezes in. Not always, but certainly often. Unfortunately, that is a very bad thing to do. Here’s why: * A human sneeze clocks in at 103 mph - that’s a whole lot of force going nowhere! * It may be rare, but you can rupture and eardrum, damage membranes in your inner ear, or cause small capillaries in your eyes to burst. Eep. * By holding it in, the very cause of the sneeze is still in tact. I suppose you can add the occasional leaking issue from having a full bladder while a sneeze attack comes on to the list above - not that that’s ever happened to me, mind you, but to some poor schmucks, I’m sure it has… Anyhoo, long story sho... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1700661 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:52:22 +0100 1700661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655414&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F2008%2F07%2Fblame-everyone-but-yourselves%2F Ben Goldacre The Guardian, Saturday July 26 2008 Like many professions who kill people with some regularity, doctors have elaborate systems for seeing what went wrong afterwards, and the answer is rarely “Brian did it”. This week the papers have been alive with criticism for quack nutritionism after the case of Dawn Page, a 52 year old [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655414 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:05:49 +0100 1655414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1637778&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F005370.html One thing strikes me about the world's history of huge volcanic eruptions: Another one is probably inevitable. 93 million years ago a volcanic eruption might have caused a worldwide massive... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1637778 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1637778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560846&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F005328.html Asteroids are like cancer. Early detection is the key to effective treatment. An asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs. A big enough asteroid could wipe out humanity if we do not... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560846 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1560846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1375087&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F005139.html The next big earthquake in California might not come until after the singularity or the robot take-over. So we might not still be around to deal with it. The odds... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1375087 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1375087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1335293&cid=t_299647_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2F260244804%2F After reading a post over at TDA about Lame PSA’s Blamed For Drug Use, I got to thinking about how we tell young people about the dangers of addiction. The answer…we don’t really do that at all. We tell them that if they use too many drugs they will lose their personality. We tell them not to drink and drive. We tell them that Oxycontin ruined our lives. We even go so far as to tell them that if they smoke pot while babysitting the child will drown in the pool (seriously, have you seen this one?). What we don’t do is explain the true reasons why for some people drinking and drugging becomes an addiction that can take over their entire life and sometimes lead them so far down that they never come back up. But how do you explain the dangers and warning signs of addict... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1335293 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:19:47 +0100 1335293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1259949&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F005033.html Do you see Terminators threatening all of humanity in the future? A robotics expert at the University of Sheffield will today (27 February 2008) issue stark warnings over the threat... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1259949 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1259949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1179730&cid=t_299647_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F223521772%2Fgrowing_dangers_from_rejected.html According to this study … any reminder of one's strengths or close relationships appear to reduce negative effects of negativity that comes from  appearance. Seems like a strong case for a boost from  smart skills propelled into action. What do you think?    (Source: BrainBasedBusiness) BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1179730 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:34:28 +0100 1179730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1107001&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004874.html Weird wild stuff. The idea that time itself could cease to be in billions of years - and everything will grind to a halt - has been set out by... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1107001 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1107001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974233&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004708.html The US West might be facing long massive droughts and the megafire problem now plaguing Southern California might portend even worse problems to come. Longer term, climate change across the... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974233 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=925280&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004647.html A nuclear war between Pakistan and India would kill over a billion people just from starvation. "An Assessment of the Extent of Projected Global Famine Resulting from Limited, Regional Nuclear... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=925280 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 925280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838802&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F04%2Fwhen-a-child-cant-remember%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Research, Opinion, Allie Beatty, Retro Review, PersonalitiesIn the fall of 1985, a very scary thing happened shortly after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. One morning I woke up and I couldn't remember things I would normally remember. I couldn't remember the name of my neighbor's dog. I had a fanatical love for Cookie. Of course I would remember Cookie! A diabetic child would never forget such a sweet name for such an adorable dog! One more thing -- I had a pounding headache. My mom brought me to the hospital, where my endocrinologist met us. They ran test after test and nary could an expert explain my memory loss. They confirmed I was experiencing amnesia, which turned out to be temporary because I was back to normal the next day. How many people hav... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838802 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 838802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=808641&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004500.html If rich people are so smart why do they sit in the front? Those first class seats in the front are relatively dangerous. To maximize your chance of survival sit... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=808641 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 808641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=699227&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D441 Not sure if there are many Millecam articles around in English, this translation emailed in to me, so I’m bunging it up here for archive/interest really, let me know if there are more? Not that I’m a professional translater by any means, but I’d like to think I’ve done a better job than babel fish [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=699227 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:44:15 +0100 699227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=692324&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D439 Ben Goldacre Saturday June 23, 2007 The Guardian I’m dispatching this column to you from the frontline of the healing fields at Glastonbury festival, where I can cheerfully offer aura reading, structural integrative massage, soul therapy in the pyramid healing space, happy footbaths, crystal magick, positive thinking yoga and angel therapy. In an angelically charged dome. There are no [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=692324 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:14:02 +0100 692324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682754&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F18%2Fbeware-the-wrath-of-alli%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Drugs, Research, Products, SupportIt's here and you should know all about the first over the counter FDA approved weight loss pill, alli. A word of caution: if you're a cheater on your diets - it seems like Glaxo is raising red flags before things get messy. No seriously, read on to find out what I'm talking about. Alli works by preventing your body from absorbing some of the fat you eat. It attaches to natural enzymes in the digestive system and prevents absorption of fat from the foods you eat. Undigested fat cannot be absorbed and passes through the body naturally. I know you're wondering about side effects, so here you go: the most common treatment effects (as they're eloquently called) come from eating meals with too much fat. The unabsorbed ex... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682754 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=611584&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D411 Ben Goldacre Saturday May 12, 2007 The Guardian So normally you just wouldn’t bother with the New Age stuff. The people are pretty friendly and harmless, and they tend not to make too many scientific claims. But Tony Blair stepped over some pretty significant lines. In 2002 he refused to say whether his son Leo had received the [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=611584 Sat, 12 May 2007 02:10:35 +0100 611584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=577031&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004216.html The creation of the North Atlantic Ocean might have spewed so much carbon dioxide that it toasted the Arctic ice covering. Michael Storey at Roskilde University in Denmark and colleagues... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=577031 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 577031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=505829&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004152.html Julian Simon and others (myself included) have argued we do not have to worry about near to medium term future shortages of natural resources because technological advances create access to... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=505829 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 505829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=481014&cid=t_299647_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004129.html Benny Peiser (and Wikipedia), a social anthropologist at Liverpool John Moores University in England, writes on catastrophism and large scale threats both natural and man-made. On his CCNet list (which... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=481014 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 481014