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 'drilling'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:25:26 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813615&cid=t_207075_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2011%2F05%2F10%2Fscientific-study-links-flammable-drinking-water-to-fracking%2F This study provides eye-opening scientific evidence about methane contamination and the risks that irresponsible natural gas drilling poses for drinking water supplies,” said Congressman Maurice Hinchey, D-NY. “It provides yet another reason why more study of the environmental and health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing is needed.” Hinchey is one of several Democratic members of Congress who recently re-introduced the FRAC Act [12], which calls for public disclosure of the chemicals used underground. The bill, which is currently languishing in the House, would remove an exemption in federal law that prohibits the EPA from regulating hydraulic fracturing. May 9: This story has been updated to include information from John Conrad that was received after publication. Follo... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813615 Tue, 10 May 2011 15:57:28 +0100 4813615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670091&cid=t_207075_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FTpfGnYThmvk%2F By Richard L. GordonWhen Barack Obama emerged as a serious contender for the presidency, he offered a core menu of curing everything by increased federal intervention in health care, education, and energy. Whenever new problems arose that lessened the urgency of earlier concerns, Obama has crafted assertions that his original prescriptions will also resolve the new difficulties. In energy, this has involved extending his program to new, even more dubious projects. He also has a habit of incessantly repeating the same tired arguments in the vain hope that his skill at persuasion will win the day. His March 30, 2011 energy speech and accompanying Blueprint are typical. About the only differences between these and his June 15, 2010 speech on energy were more bad ideas. He added to the panic... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670091 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:24:37 +0100 4670091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615185&cid=t_207075_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F21%2Fthe-surprising-history-of-the-lobotomy%2F This article lists the “top 10 fascinating and notable lobotomies,” including an American actor, a renowned pianist, the sister of an American president and the sister of a prominent playwright. What have you heard about lobotomies? Are you surprised by the history of the procedure? Photo by frostnova, available under a Creative Commons attribution license. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615185 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:30:14 +0100 4615185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933068&cid=t_207075_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Freusable-stainless-steel-water-bottle-with-filter-get-it-now-for-41%2F If you’ve seen Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox’s new HBO documentary about the dangers of natural gas drilling in the U.S., you know that your tap water can be less than safe to drink. Anyone see the guy lighting his tap water on fire? Not so appealing. That’s why the Water Geeks stainless-steel bottle with an advanced filter is so terrific. It’s got everything we like about our stainless-steel BPA-free bottles, plus a filter that eliminates lead, heavy metals, chlorine, bacteria, and groundwater contaminants. And even if you already have a fancy water-filtration system at home, chances are you’ll have to refill on-the-go at some point. And the greatest part about this green grab? You can order a Water Geeks bottle directly from us for $41, thanks to OpenSky, our ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933068 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:30:32 +0100 3933068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929200&cid=t_207075_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F198404%2F Update on Oil Rig Explosion: There is now a mile-long oil sheen showing up on the water in the Gulf of Mexico where an oil rig exploded this morning. (via CBS News) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929200 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:25:37 +0100 3929200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687078&cid=t_207075_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FeUiH-GddpHc%2F By Roger PilonThe New York Times is reporting that U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman this afternoon issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the Obama administration’s May 28 order imposing a six-month moratorium on all floating offshore drilling projects in more than 500 feet of water and preventing the government from issuing new permits for such activity. The injunction was sought by numerous businesses affected by the order. And the office of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal filed a brief in support of blocking the moratorium. A quick review of Judge Feldman’s 22-page opinion indicates that the injunction was granted, under the Administrative Procedures Act, because the plaintiffs “would likely succeed in showing that the [Interior Department’s] decision was arbitrar... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687078 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:15:36 +0100 3687078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687068&cid=t_207075_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F184511%2F Obama To Appeal Drilling Ruling: After the New Orleans federal courts denied a six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling, the Obama administration promised to appeal it. (Huffington Post) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687068 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:45:30 +0100 3687068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662636&cid=t_207075_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgasland-documentary-reveals-risks-of-natural-gas-drilling%2F Natural gas drilling is happening across the country right now. It’s a process that’s dangerous to the environment and water supplies, as well as people in the affected communities, although the government hasn’t done anything to protect any of these things from gas drilling (which, by the way, can be even less environmentally-friendly than oil drilling). When filmmaker Josh Fox was offered the chance to sell his land for drilling rights, he decided to investigate, Erin Brockovich-style, the devastating impact that this “fracking” process has on the residents surrounding the drilling sites. What he finds is terrifying, and that’s putting it lightly. He captured his investigation on film, and the result is the documentary Gasland. It’ll premiere on ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662636 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:59 +0100 3662636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3534062&cid=t_207075_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2010%2F05%2F04%2Foil-spill-we-get-it-were-on-it%2F New cartoon by Trussell & Trussell on AOL’s Politics Daily. Oil Spill: We Get It. We’re On It. Filed under: Politics Daily Tagged: bp, chaos theory, gulf of mexico, offshore drilling, oil spill, political cartoon, robert donna trussell (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3534062 Tue, 04 May 2010 16:27:19 +0100 3534062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471967&cid=t_207075_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FX7m28P4JGHk%2F "Sarah Palin's Alaska", set to air on TLC, is getting lots of attention, but not in a good way. Remember “Drill, Baby, Drill!”? We’re guessing that The Discovery Network (which owns TLC, Planet Green, and the Discovery Channel) would like you to forget about it, given its recent $2 million contract with Alaska’s former Governor Sarah Palin. The rogue politician will host a reality TV series, Sarah Palin’s Alaska, about her home state, but it’s stirring up considerable controversy among animal rights and environmental groups. Many activists disapprove of Palin, who is well-known for her pro-oil-drilling slogans and staunch support of aerial wolf hunting, being featured on a network known for health, wellness, and nature programming. The netw... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471967 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:23:26 +0100 3471967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3145955&cid=t_207075_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F7xnM2SXf290%2F By Chris EdwardsThe Wall Street Journal has an article today for people who think that we need government to thrust itself into the economy because major projects, like energy and technology projects, are too big or risky for private businesses. The article focuses on Chevron’s offshore oil development: Chevron is leasing the Clear Leader, which floats in 4,300 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico, to drill for oil through nearly five miles of rock. Big Oil never wanted to be here, in 4,300 feet of water far out in the Gulf of Mexico, drilling through nearly five miles of rock… It is an expensive way to look for oil. Chevron Corp. is paying nearly $500,000 a day to the owner of the Clear Leader, one of the world’s newest and most powerful drilling rigs. The new well off ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3145955 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:12:09 +0100 3145955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916396&cid=t_207075_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4122 I mean that literally than metaphorically, and I’m talking about my mouth. In addition, I should probably be transparent and give a warning that  I am indeed writing under the influence of painkillers. It’s been a couple months that I had my tooth yanked. The one that has already had a crown, one root canal, some other thing where the gum is cut and nasty stuff happens, then the gum down again, ending with a tooth extraction. I had opted for the “conscious sedation” where I got an IV of nice drugs. I figured it’s legal, and I’d rather be so f.ed up that I didn’t give a shit that someone was taking a pair of pliers to my tooth as the surgeon yanked it out. All geared up, the IV went in, and the next thing I remember was waking up. For just over 300... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916396 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:14:01 +0100 2916396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2295063&cid=t_207075_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fstem-cell-research-back-in-the-spotlight%2F A blog posting about multiple sclerosis and stem cell research is always a hot-button issue; however, with the signing of a new Executive Order this month, I thought it appropriate to bring up again. When we’ve discussed stem cell research before there hasn’t been much doubt as to which side of the discussion I’m on.  There are many simple, scientific facts and many complicated ethical issues in this debate.  I don’t think that any of us are going to change anyone’s mind on the topic at this point. I’d like us to take a moment today and do something for which I have little affinity: looking backward. My biggest issue (and trust me it’s not easy to choose from the many I have on the topic) with the two thousand, seven hundred and sixty eight days our best minds were stopped ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2295063 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:57:17 +0100 2295063