Americans are not getting more tolerant of those who suffer mental illness, according to a new report comparing national surveys from 1996 to 2006. Both the government and medical community have tried to reduce the social stigma associated with mental illness in recent decades but those efforts appear to have failed. “Americans continue to get [ Read More ]
Five manufacturers of electronic cigarettes have received warnings from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing them illegally as stop-smoking aids. The FDA intends to regulate the products as drugs in to assert its jurisdiction over electronic or e-cigarettes, battery-powered devices that enable users to inhale a vaporized liquid nicotine solution rather than [ Read More ]
An antidepressant drug delivered through a skin patch is no better than placebo for helping people to quit smoking according to a new study. The drug, Eldepryl (which has the generic name selegiline), is used in pill and patch form to treat Parkinson’s disease, depression, and dementia. Selegiline can help maintain keep levels of brain [ Read More ]
Jonathan Woodgate was the most high profile victim of the Premier League’s new 25-man rule after being left out of Tottenham Hotspur’s squad. The 30-year-old defender made only three appearances last season and has not featured since November 2009 due to a long-standing groin problem. There is speculation the former Real Madrid defender may even [ Read More ]
Margarine enriched with omega-3 oils make no difference to having a repeat heart attack in patients with a history of heart problems. More than 4,800 patients across a 40-month study showed taking low doses of omega-3 fatty acids in margarine did not significantly reduce rates of serious heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. Previous studies [ Read More ]
Apple Inc plans to rent TV shows to viewers for 99 cents through iTunes and is in talks with News Corp, Walt Disney and other media conglomerates, according to sources. The industry sources, who will remain anonymous because negotiations were private, claimed the discussions were aimed at enabling viewers to rent network programing for 48 [ Read More ]
Dell Inc and Hewlett-Packard Co reported strength from corporate customers and only slight weakness from consumers, dismissing worries about a weakening demand for technology. Fears persisted concerning the strength of any consumer spending recovery, as growth moderates in Europe and China as well as in the United States according to analysts. But, even as shares [ Read More ]
Music group EMI warned it needs to raise more capital to pay off debts despite reporting a large reduction in annual losses. Losses of £1.75 billion were improved with a pre-tax loss of £624 million up until the end of March 2010. A rise in revenue of 5% to £1.65 billion is partly attributed to [ Read More ]
Six UK airports are in danger of being closed later this month if talks to avert a strike are unsuccessful. A 1.5% pay offer has been rejected by security staff, engineers, and firefighters who have all colluded to strike. BAA has warned that Heathrow, Stansted, Southampton, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen airports could all be closed [ Read More ]
Wigan Athletic 0 Blackpool 4 Premier League new boys Blackpool had a dream debut in the top flight as they hammered Wigan Athletic on their home turf. The Tangerines, overwhelming bookmakers favourites for the drop this season, found themselves 3-0 ahead at the break. A goal from Gary Taylor-Fletcher was followed up by a brace [ Read More ]
Consumer Reports said recently that anti-depressant medications are the preferred ...
