Disinfectants may promote growth of superbugs

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Disinfectants may promote growth of superbugs.

At first blush, it seems this article may be telling us a couple things we already know. Most people are aware of the superbug concept- that bacteria can become resistant to things that are supposed to kill them, because of the overuse of things [...]

Observations: Government panel recommends fewer and later mammograms, no self-exams

I find it interesting that this new recommendation is coming from a government panel. In any case, self-checks are quick and easy and most insurance companies continue to cover mammograms. Ladies- keep checking. Better safe than sorry.

Observations: Government panel recommends fewer and later mammograms, no self-exams.

Observations: Hair dye will soon debut in U.S. that has the power of ammonia without the smell

Have you ever tried to dye your hair in the bathroom, and had to open a window because of the smell? Or maybe you can’t dye your hair because your skin is sensitive to the chemicals. Or maybe when you dye your hair, you get the motherload of split ends all at once.

If any of [...]

Disruption Of Circadian Rhythms Affects Both Brain And Body, Mouse Study Finds

Disruption Of Circadian Rhythms Affects Both Brain And Body, Mouse Study Finds.

It’s 2 am and I can’t sleep. What better way to spend this time than to figure out how this sleeplessness is going to mess me up worse than I already am? According to this research, if I continue to miss out on sleep [...]