California state officials have counted over 3,000 confirmed and suspected cases of pertussis which is commonly called Whooping Cough. California’s public health spokesman, Ken August, says that if your child has not been vaccinated, that child will be required to stay home if an outbreak occurs. Whooping cough is rarely fatal in adults, but can [...]
For the first time in nearly 30 years Social Security will pay out more in benefits than it takes in. While it will go back into the black for a few years, after 2015, it will stay in the red, according to the annual report by the trustees. “The improving economy is expected to result [...]
The Boston Celtics have Re-loaded by signing future Hall Of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. This will be O’Neal’s sixth team as he has played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and now the Boston Celtics. O’Neal hopes to add to his four NBA Championships by drawing the double teams [...]
Consumer Reports and researchers from Natural Medicines comprehensive Database identified 12 ingredients in supplements that may have health risk. One of the supplements is Collodial Silver which is also known as ionic silver and native silver. Allegedly it can help address Fungal and other infections, Lyme disease, rosaccea, psoriasis, food poisoning, chronic fatigue syndrome, and [...]
According to a report released on Tuesday by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the obesity rate for the year 2009 was 27%. This is up from approximately 25.5% in 2007. When one has a Body Mass Index of greater than or equal to 30%, then the person is considered obese by the [...]
