Cell Phones and Cancer

In May 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) labeled radiation emitted from cell phones as “possibly carcinogenic”, and research supporting this conclusion was published subsequently. So, is it time to get rid of your cell phone?

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LifestyleRyan Tait
Internet Addiction: Make the Connection

The Internet has revolutionized such things as shopping, politics and entertainment. But for many people going online is not just about convenience. It's about the need to be online. And it interferes with social, professional and personal activities and obligations. A recent study sheds some light on this under-reported condition.

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LifestyleRyan Tait
Common Prescription Drugs May Increase Risk for Depression

More than one-third of U.S. adults are taking prescription medications that may have depression as a negative side effect, new research finds. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, warns that depression is a potential side effect of more than 200 commonly prescribed medications, including beta blockers for blood pressure, birth control pills, antacids, and painkillers.

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Ryan Tait