Cutting Edge
AEDs - The Truth and the Fiction
Dec 11, 2008 - Few innovations have had such immediate and sweeping popularity as Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). However, there is no centralized registry to collect data on the use and effectiveness of AEDs.
Heads or Tails
Genetically Modified Food: The Benefits and Risks
Dec 3, 2008 - GM Foods seem to be in the best position to address the world's food shortages but the long-term benefits and adverse effects remain speculative. Don't you want to know what's in your food?
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Suicide: Do You Know What to Look For?
Nov 21, 2008 - Despite the widespread use of antidepressants, the worldwide rate of suicide has not changed, which reinforces the importance of recognizing who's at risk. You may save a life - HWN
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HPV - The Cancer Virus
Nov 12, 2008 - In the 70's, HPV received a great deal of media attention when Harald zur Hausen first postulated its ability to cause cervical cancer. Now, who gets the HPV vaccine has become the overriding issue, especially if its your kid!
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Partner with Your Physician
Nov 12, 2008 - Getting married is easy, finding a good doctor isn't. Learn the strategies on how to find and keep one. No guarantees, but your life will probably be healthier!
Heads or Tails
Medical Marijuana: The Debate Rages On
Nov 2, 2008 - Some countries have legalized the therapeutic use of marijuana under strict prescription control. So why not the United States?
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Gene Testing OnLine – Do You Really Want to Know?
Oct 16, 2008 - Genetic testing is emerging as a new trend in personal healthcare, where people can order the test online, know about their propensity for various diseases, and prepare for disease prevention. Then, again, maybe you don't want to know!
Heads or Tails
Mobile Phone Use and Cancer: Searching for Answers
Oct 15, 2008 - It is perhaps the most controversial scientific question of the last two decades. Does mobile phone use cause cancer?
