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URGENT FIRE HAZARD PROMPTS MASSIVE PONTIAC, BUICK RECALL
2008-03-15 06:44:00
Cars can catch fire even when parked and idle, automaker warnsDon't park them in your garage!General Motors Corp. is recalling more than 207,000 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix sedans and urgently warning owners not to park them in garages or other structures because they can catch fire.The fire-prone vehicles are the 1997-2003 Buick Regal GS and Grand Prix GDP models with 3.8-liter supercharged V-6 engines.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported on its Web site that, “Fire s may be caused by drops of engine oil being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.”A fire can start if the oil gets hot enough, NHTSA warned. The safety agency said that if the exhaust manifold is hot enough and the oil gets below a heat shield, "it may ignite into a small flame and in some cases fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel."Both NHTSA and GM strongly warned owners of the Pontiac and Buick vehicles not to park them in garages or other...
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RECALLS
2008-03-13 13:32:00
X Force, Super Famous Toy Cars, Motorcycles, AirplanesS. U. Wholesale Inc. is recalling about 5,000 X Force Commander and and Super Famous toy sets because they contain excessive amounts of lead.The “X Force Commander” is a set of six plastic jet airplanes. Item number 5689 is printed on the front of the packaging. The airplanes are painted green, red, blue, silver, black and yellow. The “Super Famous” is a set of a plastic toy car and a motorcycle. The car is yellow or red and the motorcycle is gray.The toys were sold at Dollar Stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2007 for about $1. They were made in China.Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return to them to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact S.U. Wholesale toll-free at (877) 580-8883 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/rec alls04/2008/x_force.htmlEllaroo Recalls Infant S...

DANGERS OF DENTURE CLEANSERS
2008-03-11 21:48:00
FDA warns of harm from allergic reactions, miseuseThe Food and Drug Administration has received at least 73 reports of adverse reactions, including at least one death, related to the use of denture cleansers.Problems have occurred with both proper and improper use of these products, the agency said.FDA is asking manufacturers of denture cleansers to include a warning in the label about persulfates, which are known to cause allergic reactions in some people.Persulfates are used in most denture cleansers as part of the cleaning and bleaching process. The agency is also recommending that manufacturers consider appropriate alternatives to persulfates.An allergic reaction to persulfates may not occur after the first use or even until after many years of use. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may not appear for several minutes or even hours after actual use. Symptoms may include irritation, tissue damage, rash, hives, gum tenderness, breathing problems, and low blood pressure.Link to compl...

CRIBS RECALLED BECAUSE OF FALL HAZARD
2008-03-10 13:37:00
Majestic, Essex, Brighton/Sussex, Captiva Cribs About 24,000 cribs imported and distributed by Munire Furniture Inc. are being recalled because of a fall hazard. The cribs were sold under several brand names, including Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs.The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.The cribs are wooden. The recalled cribs include: Majestic Curved Top cribs with model number 9500; Majestic Flat Top cribs with model number 9000; Essex cribs with model number 7100; Brighton/Sussex cribs with model number 9100 and Captiva cribs with model number 5100. Only cribs with manufacture dates between November 1, 2005 and November 1, 2007 are included in the rec...
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HIT-MAN SCAM: YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE
2008-03-10 13:10:00
A virtual stick-up rattles recipientsHere's a scam that's guaranteed to get your attention: an e-mail from a hit man who says he's been hired to kill you.Police in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Fairfax County, Va., say the scammer is primarily interested in getting bank account numbers. So far, no one has been shot for refusing to comply, at least as far as we know.Here's how it works, according to police and The Washington Post: The scam artist sends an email that says, "I've been hired to kill you ... I don't believe you did what they said and I'm going to give you a chance to pay me, and I won't kill you."Forward the supposed hit man your checking account number and he'll go away, is the gist of it.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/200 8/02/hit_man.html~Sandy G.
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STUDY RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT ANEMIA DRUGS
2008-03-10 12:58:00
Increased risk of blood clots in the legs and lungsA new study has raised concerns about a class of drugs known as erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), widely taken by cancer patients. Researchers say the drugs are associated with an increased risk of blood clots in the deep veins of the legs or in the lungs, leading to death among patients with cancer.The findings are published in the February 27 issue of JAMA.The ESAs erythropoietin and darbepoetin are widely used to treat anemia in patients with cancer. Some studies have indicated that there may be a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) with these medications, but it has not been known if there is an associated increased risk of death, according to background information in the article.Charles L. Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, and colleagues examined the rate of VTE and death associated with ESA administration for treatment of anemia among patients with cance...
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RECALLS
2008-03-10 00:12:00
Limited Recall to Repair Jeep Stalling Epidemic - But consumers say the problem is more widespread than Jeep admitsChrysler is recalling 1,338 of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUVs to repair a stalling problem in the vehicles.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the “the front control module may have been incorrectly manufactured. This could cause the engine to stall while driving or nor to start.”The safety agency also reported that the windshield wipers on the vehicle may fail. “Engine stalling or inoperative wipers could cause a crash without warning,” NHTSA said on its web site.ConsumerAffairs.Com readers report that the stalling problem is far more widespread than just a handful of 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commanders.In Arlington, Texas, Joanna said her 2006 Jeep Commander stalls without warning “during turns which are both from moving and stopped positions. ”It occurs during cold and hot weather, with electrical ...

TELEVISION HAS BIGGEST EFFECT ON DAYLIGHT TIME ADJUSTMENT
2008-03-08 14:50:00
Where you live helps determine your sleep scheduleResearch on the effects of 'spring ahead' across the country shows that television, not the sun, determines sleep schedule.Most of the nation is once again readying itself for losing an hour of sleep with the arrival of Daylight Saving Time . This is a “shock” not only to those of us who value our sleep, but also (very temporarily) to all levels of the economy, from the individual to the world.In a forthcoming article for the Journal of Labor Economics, researchers look at the brief fight between American’s natural timing cues -- the circadian rhythms determined by the sun -- and the man-made cues brought on within the last century, mainly by the creation of time zones and the television broadcast schedule.In this relatively brief time, they find, the markers for how we structure our day have been dramatically altered.How did these man-made cues come about? Daylight Saving Time has its roots in the Standard Time Act of 1918; t...
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RECALLS
2008-03-08 04:36:00
Ford F-250, F-350 Super Duty Trucks Recalled for Driver Seat FlawFord Motor Co. is recalling more than 100,000 2008 F-Series trucks to repair the front driver’s seat that does not conform with federal safety standards.Ford reported that the weld connecting the driver’s front seat back with a bracket can crack. Because of the faulty weld, the vehicles do not comply with federal rules for seat back strength, according to the automaker.The recall covers F-250 through F-550 Super Duty trucks. More than 87,000 of the trucks are in the U.S. and 14,000 are in Canada.No injuries have been reported because of the faulty seat, according to Ford. The automaker discovered the issue after receiving reports of the weld cracking.Owners will be notified of the recall later in March and can contact Ford at (800) 392-3673.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/n ews04/2008/03/nhtsa_fordf350.htmlThomas Built School Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift ProblemsDaimler Trucks is recalling 760 Thomas Built scho...

RECALLS
2008-03-07 05:20:00
Hamilton Beach, Proctor-Silex Recall Fire-Prone ToastersNearly half a million Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex toasters are being recalled. The toasters can remain 'on' (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.Hamilton Beach has received at least 63 reports of toasters that remained 'on' despite being in the 'up' position. There are no reports of injuries or fires.The recalled Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex toasters are black, red, white, chrome or brushed chrome with 2-slice or 4-slice openings. Hamilton Beach or Proctor-Silex is printed on the side of the toasters. Only specific series codes of each model are included in this recall. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toasters.The toasters were sold at department stores, mass merchandisers, grocery stores, home center stores, and other stores retail stores nationwide, and various online retailers from August 200...

SENATE PASSES TOUGH NEW CONSUMER SAFETY BILL
2008-03-07 05:08:00
Lobbyists wage fierce behind-the-scenes battle to weaken measureThe Senate today passed the strongest consumer safety legislation since the creation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in 1972.The bill, which passed by a vote of 79-13, overhauls the CPSC and its guiding document, the Consumer Product Safety Act.The CPSC Reform Act would gradually increase the agency's funding to $155.9 million by 2015 and includes many clauses that would make it harder for companies to get away with making dangerous products. The agency was slated to have a $63 million budget this year, but Congress bumped that up to $80 million.A similar bill unanimously passed the House of Representatives in December, but is considered by many consumer advocates to be inadequate compared to the Senate version, written by Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.).The most notable difference is that the House version only provides $100 million by 2011 for the agency, which dropped from 480 to 420 full-time employees un...
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TESTS FIND TOXIC CHEMICALS IN FURNITURE
2008-03-05 12:38:00
Toxins found in most Americans; highest levels in children(ABOVE PHOTO NOT CONNECTED TO THIS STORY)A high percentage of California furniture contains toxic chemicals that have been linked to cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption, and reproductive and neurological dysfunction, a study finds. These toxins are particularly dangerous to infants and children.The study, “Killer Couches,” was conducted by Friends of the Earth, an environmental group.It tested a sample of 350 pieces of household furniture in stores and domestic residences and found that most of the furniture had high levels of toxic halogenated fire retardants. This analysis suggests that product contamination is widespread in California, exposing the state’s population to a significant and unnecessary risk.Friends of the Earth is co-sponsoring a bill in California's General Assembly (AB706-Leno) that will mandate the phase-out of halogenated fire retardants in all residential furniture products, while promoting ...
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LESS SALT, FEWER SOFT DRINKS?
2008-03-05 06:09:00
Reducing kids' salt intake could help them cut back on sugary sodasChildren who eat less salt drink fewer sugar-sweetened soft drinks and may significantly lower their risks for obesity, elevated blood pressure and later-in-life heart attack and stroke, researchers reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.Previous studies have shown that dietary salt intake increases fluid consumption in adults. But researchers at St. George’s University of London, England, are the first to examine whether the same is true in children.“Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a significant source of calorie intake in children,” said Feng J. He, M.D., lead author of the study. “It has been shown that sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption is related to obesity in young people. However, it is unclear whether there is a link between salt intake and sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption.”Dr. He and colleagues analyzed data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) ...
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SAFETY OF MULTIVITAMINS QUESTIONED
2008-03-04 17:46:00
High levels of folic acid may be harmfulThe use of some vitamin supplements can be controversial, with scientists and manufacturers arguing over their usefulness. But they don't spend much time arguing about the lowly and somewhat boring multivitamin.No one has ever argued that multivitamins might not be good for you. Until now.The Harvard Men's Health Watch, which once endorsed these popular supplements, now says that a reappraisal of that advice is in order.The publication, in its March 2008 issue, notes that some recent studies have linked multivitamin use to prostate cancer. More convincingly, it says studies have linked high intakes of folic acid to colon polyps, the precursors of colorectal cancer.Researchers speculate that high intakes of folic acid, which was first added to grain products in the 1990s, may have contributed to an increase in colorectal cancers in the mid-1990s.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/200 8/03/multivitamins.html~Sandy G.
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STUDY SUGGESTS CELL PHONE-SALIVARY GLAND CANCER LINK
2008-03-04 01:52:00
First study to look at long-term cell phone usersIt's the question that won't go away. Does heavy cell phone use increase the risk of cancer? A new study, appearing in the American Journal of Epidemiology, suggests that it does.The latest study found focused on cancer of the salivary gland, looking at 500 Israeli citizens who had developed the disease and 1,300 healthy subjects.Researchers concluded that those who had held a mobile handset against one side of their head for several hours a day were 50 percent more likely to have a tumor in the salivary gland.Since cell phones were introduced in the 1980s, there has been speculation of a heightened risk of cancer, caused by holding an electronic device against the head. There have been a number of studies, but no conclusive evidence one way or the other.This latest study is different because it has focused on long-term users. Also, researchers say, previous studies have looked for tumor formation exclusively in the brain, not other...
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23 MILLION TV SETS MAY GO DARK IN DTV SWITCHOVER
2008-03-04 01:38:00
Midwest and West may be hardest hitIf the government and electronics industry don't work harder to educate consumers about the impending switchover from analog television signals to digital on February 17, 2009, 11 percent of American households, or 23 million people, may not have any television service at all after the transition.That's the conclusion of a new report by Consumers' Union, which studied the different regions that will be affected by the DTV transition, as well as the results of efforts to educate consumers about the switch.According to the consumer group, Western and Midwest states such as Texas and California will be hit especially hard by the switchover, as they have large population groups that are reliant on over-the-air television signals via "rabbit ear" antennae.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/200 8/02/dtv_switchover.html~Sandy G.
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NEWS ITEM FROM KOMANDO.COM - DIGITAL FRAMES HIDE TROJANS
2008-03-03 18:04:00
Researchers have discovered Mocmex, a sophisticated new Trojan, on digital photo frames. Mocmex can block more than 100 antivirus programs and circumvent the Windows firewall. It downloads files and hides them on an infected computer.Four other older, less dangerous Trojans , have also been found.So far, Mocmex is being used to steal gaming passwords. But experts are worried about future attacks. For example, it could be used to download more powerful Trojans.If you connect an infected frame, your machine will likely be compromised. Current security software won’t protect you. Mac and Linux machines are not affected.Sam’s Club, Costco, Best Buy and Target have reportedly sold the frames. They were distributed or manufactured by Advanced Design Systems, Uniek and Insignia.If you think you own an infected frame, call the retailer.Sam’s Club: 888-746-7726Costco: 800-955-2292Best Buy: 877-467-4289Target: 800-591-3869Click here to check out Komando.com~Sandy G.
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TENET HEALTHCARE WARNS 37,000 PATIENTS OF DATA COMPROMISE
2008-03-03 17:07:00
A former employee pleaded guilty to fraudulent use of patient informationDallas-based Tenet Healthcare Corp. last week sent out notices to about 37,000 patients informing them about the potential compromise of their personal and financial data.The warning came after Terrence Brooks, a former data processor at a Tenet bill-processing center in Frisco, Texas, was arrested last month and subsequently pleaded guilty to five counts of fraudulent possession and use of identification information stolen from Tenet.Steven Campanini, a spokesman for Tenet, said that Brooks' illegal activity was discovered after the Arlington Police Department in Texas told the company that it was investigating potential consumer fraud involving Tenet data last December. After the problem was traced to Brooks, he was fired and immediately arrested, Campanini said.At the time of his arrest, Brooks had identity information belonging to about 90 patients in his possession, Campanini said. Brooks last month plead...
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VW NEW BEETLE AIR BAGS MAY FAIL
2008-03-02 22:15:00
Feds step up iinvestigation of sensor problemsSome 2003 and 2004 VW new Beetle s may have a front crash sensor that could malfunction and compromise the safety of the front air bags, according to federal safety regulators.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) reports that the “frontal crash sensors may malfunction and can reduce the crash sensing ability in frontal crashes” in the new Beetle.ODI has received 5 complaints from consumers about an air bag warning light illumination. VW has also provided federal safety regulators with “early warning data regarding warranty claims and field reports on the crash sensors within the air bag system.”ODI has opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate the air back sensors failures.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/200 8/02/vw_airbag.html~Sandy G.
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YOU ARE MY FRIEND
2008-03-02 01:13:00
Tammy from Mom Knows Everything passed this award on to me. Thank you Tammy! You are my friend too.I'm short on time at the moment, but I will be back to pass this on soon.~Sandy G.
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POOH AND FRIENDS TAG
2008-03-02 00:33:00
I got this meme from Tammy's site, Mom Knows Everything.Anger is only one letter short of danger. If someone betrays you once, it is his fault; If he betrays you twice, it is your fault. Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. He, who loses money, loses much; He, who loses a friend, loses much more; He, who loses faith, loses all. Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art. Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself. Friends , you and me…You brought another friend…And then there were 3…We started our group…Our circle of friends…And like that circle…There is no beginning or end…Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift.So now, let’s see how many circles of friends we can make by simply adding your link on this Friendship Meme!1. Catsy Carpe Diem 2. Catsy Downloads 3. Out of the Blue 4. A Day to Savor and Relish 5. ...
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GORTON'S RECALLS FROZEN FISH AFTER WOMAN SAYS SHE FOUND PILLS IN DINNER
2008-03-01 23:26:00
Gorton's Inc. recalled about 1,000 cases of frozen fish in 10 states on Friday after confirming items a Pennsylvania woman reported finding in her food were pills. Gorton's voluntarily recalled the product as a precaution while a laboratory conducts further tests to determine the nature of the pills. The results are expected early next week."Obviously, product alteration is a very serious matter," said Jud Reis, vice president of marketing for the Gloucester, Mass.-based company. "We are conducting a full investigation into the source of the problem."Tracy Rowan, of New Freedom, called police after she bit into one of the pills Sunday about the same time her daughter realized one was in her fish, too. On Friday, Reis said the material was some sort of pill, not compressed batter or bread crumbs as suspected."It's kind of frightening to not only find something in your mouth, a foreign object," Rowan said Friday. "But then basically my heart stopped when my daughter said, 'I have ...
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MCAFEE: VIRUS WRITERS GOING LOCAL
2008-02-29 15:36:00
Virus writers are creating malware that is specially designed to infect users in a specific countryThe program is nasty. It deletes pictures and movies from your hard drive and then it teases you: "Even though Mr. Kaneko was found guilty, you are still using Winny. I really hate such people," taunts an animated woman on your screen.Welcome to the age of localized malware.Over the past two years virus writers have increasingly targeted their malicious programs to users in different regions of the globe, creating programs that are specially designed to infect users in countries like Japan, Brazil, China or Germany.Take the taunting Trojan, which goes after users of the Winny file-sharing program. (Winny creator Isamu Kaneko was convicted of abetting copyright violations in late 2006) Winny is file-sharing software that is incredibly popular in Japan, but virtually unknown outside of the region. Still, it's been the target of several malware programs, according to Dave Marcus, securit...
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REPOST OF THE BIG BANG WORLD RECORD
2008-02-28 16:26:00
I'm reposting this so people will see it and hopefully join in if you haven't already done so.Big Bang World Record - Come On And Join In!*Start Copy Here*1. You do not have to be tagged to play along. This game is simple and so are the rules. Copy from *Start Copy Here* through *End Copy Here*2. Add your site(s) to the list. Just be sure to post at each site you add.3. Tag or don't tag, your choice, however, the more tags you create the bigger the list will grow.4. Let me know your blog's name and url by leaving me a comment HERE. I will add you to the master list. (If you would like the scroll box code, leave me your email address and I will email it to you.)5. Come back and copy the master list back to your site, often. This process will allow late-comers to get as much link benefit as the first ones in.1-Attitude, the Ultimate Power 2-Juliana's Site 3-Rusin Roundup 4-Grow Rich Along With Me 5-Comedy Plus 6-lynda's loft 7-Amel's Realm 8-MAX 9-Speedcat Hollydale 10-Mariuca ...
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FORD RECALLS 400,000 MUSTANGS
2008-02-28 15:39:00
Passenger airbags pose risk to small women, large childrenFord Motor Company is recalling more than 400,000 model year 2005 to 2008 Mustangs because the passenger-side airbags may pose the risk of neck injury to small women or large children riding in the seat with the safety belt unattached.“During an air bag deployment, if a small female in the front passenger seat is not wearing the safety belt and has the seat in the full forward position, there may be an increased potential for a neck injury,” according to a summary of the recall order posted on the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) web site.The test dummy in the front passenger seat during a NHTSA test of the Mustang was representing a fifth percentile female or a large child. A fifth percentile female is approximately five feet tall and about 108 pounds but also could represent others, including a larger child.“We use both the fifth percentile and fiftieth percentile male dummies in tests to make sure...

CATARACT SURGERY OPTIONS CAN ELIMINATE BIFOCALS
2008-02-27 13:56:00
New implantable lenses let patients see near, far and in betweenThere's good news for the millions of bifocal-wearing baby boomers and seniors who will eventually need cataract surgery. New types of implantable lenses are now available that allow cataract patients to see near, far, and in between without wearing glasses or contact lenses.Here’s what you should know.Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most successful surgical procedures that has recently gotten better. In a typical cataract surgery, a patient’s aging and cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL) to restore the eye’s focusing power.Until recently, the only option was a fixed-focus lens, typically designed for faraway distances, which left the patient needing bifocals or reading glasses to see up close. But now, there are new multifocal and accommodating lenses that can restore sight at all distances so patients can go glasses-free.New lensesThe new lenses – all FDA appro...
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FORD FIRE LAWSUITS SPREAD
2008-02-26 13:42:00
Ford owners lose vehicles, homes and, sometimes, livesMore than 125 Ford car and truck owners across the country are now suing the Ford Motor Company following fires that erupted in their vehicles.In some of the fires, Ford owners have died in the flames as their homes burned to the ground.The lawsuits grow out of problems with a $21 cruise control switch that was installed in as many as 16 million Ford vehicles. Ford has recalled 10 million of the vehicles in seven recall efforts since 1999.Most recently the automaker recalled 225,000 Fords for a second time because engineers found the wiring harness used to repair the fire hazard to be inadequate. The parts needed to repair the first recall will not be available until June.When taken together, the cruise control recalls constitute the largest vehicle recall in U.S. automotive history.The switch turns off the vehicle cruise control system when the driver touches the brake pedal. The cruise control switch, however, continues to draw...
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RECALLS
2008-02-25 18:12:00
Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart BoardsFamily Dollar is recalling about 250,000 "Fun 'n Safe" magnetic dart boards.Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.The magnetic dart board is about 15 inches wide with a black, white, green, and red bulls eye checkered design and was sold with six 4-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically adhere to the dart board when thrown. 'Made in China' is embossed on the back of the board.The dartboards were sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5.Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the board and all of the darts to a Family Dollar store for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-035...

GLUCOSAMINE DOESN'T WORK, STUDY FINDS
2008-02-24 12:44:00
Popular arthritis treatment has no apparent effectIf you're taking glucosamine sulfate to treat arthritis in your hip, save your money. It doesn't work, according to researchers writing in the February 19 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.People in middle to old age have long taken the dietary supplement in the belief it would ease pain and inflammation in joints. Dr. Rianne M. Rozendaal at the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, headed the research team that concluded the supplement was mostly ineffective as a means to treat hip pain.The study followed more than 200 patients for two years. All were suffering osteoarthritis of the hip. Half the people in the study took 1,500 milligrames of Glucosamine once a day, the others took placebo.The researchers said glucosamine sulfate had no apparent effect on hip arthritis. Those with very mild arthritis noted some slight improvement when taking the glucosamine, but the improvement was very small."The differences...
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ANONYMOUS E-MAILS COULD REDUCE STDS
2008-02-24 01:19:00
Be sure to read morning-after emails"About last night" may have a new meaning when you receive an e-mail with that subject line from a paramour or someone you befriended for a night.A web site based in New York says it has released an e-mail service, similar to an e-greeting, which enables people who may have sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to send anonymous email warnings to their partners so they can get themselves checked.The company says the service could help stem the rising ride of new infections, especially in cosmopolitan cities where e-mail is the preferred form of communication.The website, InSpot.org, uses the e-card model to send messages like "I'm So Sorry" to notify people that they may have been exposed to a disease. It also offers information about getting tested and treatment.The site was developed by Internet Sexuality Information Services, Inc. I.S.I.S. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing and using Internet technologies to prevent d...
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