Archive for October, 2008
Bob Barr criticizes McCain, Obama over liberties
Neither of the two major candidates for U.S. president – Republican John McCain nor Democrat Barack Obama – has successfully protected citizens’ personal liberties, Libertarian candidate Bob Barr has claimed.
Survey: Patients think hospitals can do better
Patients asked to rate hospitals across the country believe that the healthcare facilities had room for improvement, a new survey reveals.
Colon Health Affects Total Health
According to well-known researchers, at least 10 of the most serious diseases can be traced back to toxins in the colon. It can affect your total health and the mental well-being of your mind. So death really does begin in the colon!
Fed slashes interest rates due to recession fears
The slowing economy and concerns about the availability of credit were at the heart of the Federal Open Market Committee’s unanimous decision to cut the federal funds rate by half of a percentage point on Wednesday.
Panel: FDA failed in BPA assessment
The Food and Drug Administration did not adequately address the potential risks of bisphenol A when assessing its safety, an independent panel of scientific experts has said.
The safety of I Bonds
Investors who are looking for a low-risk and high-yield place to store their wealth may be interested in exploring opportunities offered by inflation-linked savings bonds (I Bonds).
BPA ‘reduces effect of cancer drugs’
Another health risk connected to bisphenol A (BPA) has been uncovered and described in the most recent issue of Environmental Health Perspectives.
The Health Care System?
It is a system of conflict of interest, tainted research, greed for money, deceived and pretentious doctors and scientists, lying, cheating, invasion by the morally bankrupt marketing automatons of the drug industry, greedy power hungry politicians and federal and state regulators. Whew…
Scientists modify tomato to fight cancer
Science has taken its efforts at developing genetically modified foods one step further, creating a type of tomato that is hoped to help combat cancer.
Arizona to vote on freedom of choice in healthcare
The freedom of Arizonans to make decisions about their own healthcare without consulting with the state is at stake on the November ballot.
Did the bailout increase market volatility?
President Bush and Congress may have attempted to quell the volatility of the stock market by approving the $700 billion bank bailout, but some experts are suggesting the move has had the opposite effect.
Jim Rogers’ quarrel with CNBC
Jim Rogers’ quarrel with CNBC
Is gold still a safe investment?
Gold is traditionally viewed as a safe investment in troubled economic times. However, the price has been falling lately – a trend which has left many experts confused.
Study: Unsuspecting patients prescribed placebos
The majority of American doctors responding to a new survey said they see no ethical problem with the practice of prescribing placebos to patients without their knowledge.
