5% of American students may have attempted suicide

Avatar Posted by Ben 12 days ago (http://afp.google.com)
Category: health | Tags: mental health world news
A new study surveying 26,000 US students has found 15% have entertained suicidal thoughts, while a staggering 5% have tried to take their own life. 5% of American students may have attempted suicide
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Moisturiser: cancer risk

Avatar Posted by Ben 22 days ago (http://afp.google.com)
Category: health | Tags: hidden dangers world news
A new study has found moisturisers containing “suspect ingredients” like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) can increase skin cancer risk in mice by up to 95%. Ironically, SLS dries the skin; it’s used to thicken. Moisturiser: cancer risk
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Smell ya later!

Avatar Posted by Ben 24 days ago (http://www.theage.com.au)
Category: health | Tags: new research science world news
Natural scent is believed to play an important role in partner selection, but a new study has found The Pill appears to disrupt this system, which could lead to incompatibility and health issues in offspring. Smell ya later!
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Granite counter: like smoking 12 packs of cigarettes a day

Avatar Posted by Ben 35 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: health | Tags: hidden dangers world news
Granite counters can contain high levels of radiation and emit dangerous radon gas. One counter was found to be releasing radon gas equivalent in cancer risk to smoking 12 packets of cigarettes a day. Granite counter: like smoking 12 packs of cigarettes a day
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Rentachook - Chicken rental in Australia

Avatar Posted by god 43 days ago (http://www.rentachook.com.au)
Category: health
How the world has changed huh? The owner even has a blackberry. Rentachook - Chicken rental in Australia
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Nursing Assistant

Avatar Posted by gildz2008 43 days ago (http://www.nursing-assistant.info)
Category: health | Tags: nursing assistant nurse nurse assistan
A great blog discussing information, tips, and guides for nursing assistant. Nursing Assistant
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Tobacco Used to Fight Cancer

Avatar Posted by Ben 45 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Category: health | Tags: bizarre innovation world news
US scientists are using the tobacco plant to grow a vaccine for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The irony isn’t lost on them... Tobacco Used to Fight Cancer
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