Special Reports

Today's a new day. It's your day. You shape it. Don't let it be shaped by someone else's ignorance or fear - Steve Maraboli

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Chia Seeds - 'Ancient' Super Food Makes a Comeback

Chia Seeds - 'Ancient' Super Food Makes a Comeback

June 26, 2011 | Chia seeds are not just for pets. Chia is one of nature’s ancient and real super-foods; high in essential fatty acids, protein, soluble fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. So why aren't you taking them?

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Fukushima Fallout: It's No Chernobyl, We Hope!

Fukushima Fallout: It's No Chernobyl, We Hope!

May 31, 2011 | Time will tell how the long term effects of Fukushima will ‘fall out’. The stark reality is what occurred in Japan could happen anywhere! So, be ready for the next one

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M.A.S.H. - Martinis, Medicine, and Madness

M.A.S.H. - Martinis, Medicine, and Madness

May 02, 2011 | The popularity and social impact of MASH can’t be denied. It is one of the most widely syndicated TV series in the world

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STEM CELLS...It's Our Future

STEM CELLS...It's Our Future

May 02, 2011 | Stem cell therapy is probably one of the most promising medical advancements this century. Yet the politically charged embryonic stem cell issue has stymied research. But there is good news for your future!

Heads or Tails
Bottled Water, Nothing is Really Clear or Pure

Bottled Water, Nothing is Really Clear or Pure

May 01, 2011 | Besides cluttering up the planet, bottled water may not be as healthy as you think!

Cutting Edge
The Latest STD... Head and Neck Cancer

The Latest STD... Head and Neck Cancer

April 29, 2011 | The incidence of head and neck cancers is going down. The bad news is another type of head and neck cancer is on the rise and is related to a common STI...HPV the same virus implicated in cervical cancer. Could oral sex play a role?

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Cool the Body, Save the Brain

Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Cool the Body, Save the Brain

April 03, 2011 | Evidence suggests that the number of people resuscitated from SCA without significant brain damage may double simply by using hypothermia. Yet most hospitals and EMS systems have not embraced it. Why?

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Medical Helicopters - Are They Worth the Risk?

Medical Helicopters - Are They Worth the Risk?

March 25, 2011 | Medical transport by air remains controversial primarily because of its cost and safety record. Do medical helos really make a difference?

Heads or Tails
Water Fluoridation, Has It Outlived Its Usefulness?

Water Fluoridation, Has It Outlived Its Usefulness?

March 18, 2011 | Tap water fluoridation has been around for over 65 years. But is it more harmful than beneficial? Many countries have already banned its use, so why hasn't the United States?

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Thalidomide - The Real Story & The First Seal Baby

Thalidomide - The Real Story & The First Seal Baby

March 11, 2011 | Thalidomide, despite its sordid past is undergoing a sort of renaissance and is being manufactured and used worldwide for a variety of illnesses including leprosy