Human-to-Human Transmission of H5N1 Confirmed

Reuters reports that matematical analysis has confirmed that the deadly bird flu virus was spread from human to human in Indonesia in 2006.

A mathematical analysis has confirmed that H5N1 avian influenza spread from person to person in Indonesia in April, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

They said they had developed a tool to run quick tests […]



List of Risks Posed by Fad Diets

The American Heart Association has provided (via Forbes) the following list of possible risks posed by fad diets.

Nutritional deficiencies caused by a lack of a balanced diet.
Lack of physical activity from emphasis on diet only can increase the risk of heart disease.
Lack of variety in foods can cause boredom and frustration, and make it difficult […]



Writers Write, Inc. Launches Fantasy and Science Fiction Blog

Writers Write, Inc. has added a new blog to its blog network called FantasySFBlog.com. Fantasy/SF Blog is a daily blog covering what’s new and interesting in the worlds of fantasy, SF, and horror, including books, movies, TV and gaming.

Recent posts include:

Lost: The Orchid Orientation Video
Is Peter Jackson Back on Board for The Hobbit?
Finalists Announced For […]



New Technology Kills Tumors With Electric Fields

Technology Review reports that an Isreali company called NovoCure is testing a new cancer fighting weapon that uses a weak electric fields to destroy cancer cells. The article says the process has destroyed every type of cancer cell in animal tests. Studies are being done on breast cancer in Europe and on glioblastoma, a deadly […]



Publix Won’t Charge For Seven Popular Prescription Antiobiotics

The Sun-Sentinel reports that the Publix grocery store chain will be giving away several popular prescription antiobiotics as a way to lure customers to stores. The drugstore will give away the following drugs: amoxicillin, cephalexin, penicillin VK, erythromycin, ampicillin, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, and ciprofoxacin.

The oral antibiotics, representing the most commonly filled at the chain’s pharmacies, will be […]



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