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*There are numerous skeptics that believe Earvin “Magic” Johnson was never infected with the HIV virus. But, it is probably more accurate that, with his level of wealth, he could afford to keep himself symptom-free with the newest medications. But now there may be a new drug on the horizon that will prevent people from [...]
*It seems strange that the FDA would approve drinks to be sold in stores that are so lethal they could claim the lives of loved ones. The alcohol-caffeine induced drinks like Joose and Four Loko claimed the lives of teenagers, but now we have an energy drink that is doing the same. According to the [...]
*If you haven’t heard the news by now, the orange juice in your refrigerator may be contaminated with a fungicide that is used to kill “black spot” mold that grows on oranges. But, officials are already saying that it is safe for you to consume because the amount in the orange juice is allegedly minuscule. [...]
*Would you take a job that underpays just to have health care benefits? Millions of Americans are doing so, because it helps them to afford the rising costs of medical coverage. Although some employers claim to offset lower wages with a healthcare package, the numbers show that more companies are shifting the burden of insurance [...]
The people out there who are still smoking cigarettes have to be addicted to the stuff. How else do you explain the fact that half of them are on some kind of assistance and the other half between jobs, yet they still make a way to pay for them? And not only are they enjoyed [...]
*Once a niche product smoked mainly by women, menthols became the cigarette of choice for black smokers thanks in part to targeted marketing in urban centers and in publications aimed at black readers. Now the Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on menthol cigarettes, fueling a debate about how such a move would [...]
*The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on caffeinated alcoholic beverages like it’s the Prohibition era. These drinks have an effect on their main fan base (young people) that have been proven to be lethal. A 21-year old Maryland woman lost her life to the substance after consuming two cans. But, that wasn’t enough [...]
*Diseased lungs, dead bodies, a man on a ventilator and mothers blowing smoke in their children’s faces are among the images U.S. health officials are considering in their effort to revamp tobacco warning labels. The “graphic health warnings,” unveiled on Wednesday, aim to depict the negative effects of smoking, and they will be required on [...]
*We may not be aware of all of the genetically engineered food we have been consuming already, but the reports are available anytime you’d like to know. According to CNN they reported that numbers from the Center for Food Safety show that approximately ”45 percent of the corn and 85 percent of the soybeans grown in the United States [...]
*Try this: genetically altered salmon. Sounds delish eh? Well, that’s what the FDA has approved to put into grocery stores near you. The story from AOL news claims that in order to keep up with rising demand for products such as fish, the U.S. is going to begin manufacturing our salmon, bred from several species. [...]
*There are a lot of topics Christians have an opinion on and embryonic research is one of ‘em. From its introduction to its inception, God fearing people concerned for the life of an unborn, undeveloped human being has been top concern. But with the official approval of the scientific research being approved some time ago, [...]
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