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Cancer Medication Is Grossly Overpriced In The U.S.
Consumer surveys illustrate a serious and widespread concern, presidential candidates push health care reform in their political platforms and the media continues to publicize drug makers putting profits over people.The unreasonably high cost of pharma...
Product Safety Recall: Polaris RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Leak Fuel
Polaris is recalling about 53,000 RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV) with leaking fuel.The fuel vent line is a misrouted and becomes pinched and spills fuel. Free-flowing fuel is a dangerous fire hazard.
Recall DetailsThis recall includ...
Not All Fruits And Vegetables Aid In Weight Loss
Health professionals have made it clear that eating more fruits and vegetables, in conjunction with daily exercise, is the key to weight loss.However, researchers have discovered that picking and choosing the kinds of fruits and vegetables to eat is cr...
The Effects Of Undergoing Cancer Treatment While Pregnant
Cancer treatments are taxing on the body, and it seems like it would be nearly impossible to grow and nurture a life while receiving weekly doses of chemotherapy.
Deciding how to deal with a cancer diagnosis while pregnant is one of the most difficult choic...
Marijuana Use Hinders School Success Despite Social Class
Researchers from Arizona State University conducted a study to determine if the link between smoking marijuana and poor performance in school was affected by the social class of the student.The data showed that cannabis users in both lower and upper ec...
Shell Puts An End To Alaskan Oil Chase
Multinational oil and gas provider Royal Dutch Shell plans to stop hunting for new sources of oil in Alaskan waters. After a failed attempt that cost the company billions of dollars, Shell will no longer search for spots to set up Arctic drilling.As us...
Textile And Plastic Pollution Found Inside Pacific Seafood
An investigation into the quality of fish in California and Indonesia has shown that prominent species in the seafood chain are contaminated with plastic and textile fibers.Researchers analyzed the contents of two fish markets and found human-derived d...
First Women’s Libido Pill Available Soon
Sexual dysfunction isn't just a man's problem. Lots of ladies deal with a low libido.Medical professionals and gender equality advocates are making sure the female sex life is finally being addressed. Addyi, a pink pill created by Sprout Pharmaceutical...
Volkswagen Under Fire For Falsifying Vehicle Emissions Tests
Volkswagen admitted to falsifying vehicle emission tests for diesel-powered engines, leaving an estimated 11 million cars under scrutiny.
Affected Volkswagen owners who have been mislead may be entitled to compensation. Click here to find ou...