New iPhone app could delay need for reading glasses

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New Study Implicates Environmental Factors in Autism
“A new study of  twins suggests that environmental factors, including conditions in the womb, may be at least as important as genes in causing autism.”

When Food Kills
“The deaths of 31 people in Europe from a little-known strain of E. coli have raised alarms  worldwide, but we shouldn’t be surprised. Our food often betrays us.”

Research suggests basis for red wine heart benefits
“A new study suggests red wine polyphenols may protect omega-3 fatty acids from breaking down in the body, offering a possible mechanism for the cardiovascular benefits associated with red wine consumption.”

New iPhone app could delay need for reading glasses
“A smart phone app could delay the need for reading glasses in older people by teaching the brain to process blurred images.”

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Find out if your doctor is in a relationship with a Drug Company

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Rising Reports Of Bad Reactions to Drugs
“Official reports of negative reactions to prescription drugs have increased dramatically over the last decade, according to a new study.”

How to Find Out If Your Doctor And Drugmakers Are In A Relationship
“If your mother says she loves you, check it out.” So what about your doctor?”

A Little Deception Helps Push Athletes To The Limit
“The trained bicyclists thought they had ridden as fast as they possibly could. But Kevin Thompson, head of sport and exercise science at Northumbrian University in England, wondered if they go could even faster.”

In Study, Fatherhood Leads To Drop In Testosterone
“Testosterone, that most male of hormones, takes a dive after a man becomes a parent.”

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New Study No Reason to Ditch Dietary Supplements

An observational study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that women using multivitamins or certain other common vitamin and mineral supplements had higher mortality risk over 22 years. However, while it achieved widespread media coverage, it did not provide any convincing evidence that nutritional supplements are harmful.