News tagged with herb


Some health products paring back on claims they boost the immune system

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Airborne, the popular dietary supplement created by a germ-averse schoolteacher, no longer boasts that it can prevent your cold or ease the aggravating symptoms. Instead, the packaging says the effervescent pill helps "support ...


It's time to green this old (White) House - again (AP)

It's time to green this old (White) House - again

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 29, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (21) | comments 2

(AP) -- President Barack Obama will find out two things as he studies how to make the White House more environmentally friendly:





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FDA warns: Swine flu scams lurk on the Internet (AP)

FDA warns: Swine flu scams lurk on the Internet

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(AP) -- Air "sterilizers." A photon machine. Supplement pills to boost the immune system. Protective shampoos and face masks. Even fake Tamiflu.


Federal program misses problem nursing homes

Medicine & Health / Other

created Sep 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- A government program that brings extra scrutiny to poorly performing nursing homes leaves out hundreds of troubled facilities, investigators report.


Study examines use of toad venom in cancer treatment

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Huachansu, a Chinese medicine that comes from the dried venom secreted by the skin glands of toads, has tolerable toxicity levels, even at doses eight times those normally administered, and may slow disease progression in ...


FCC inquiries could spawn new wireless regulations

Technology / Telecom

created Aug 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The Federal Communications Commission is taking a closer look at the practices of the wireless industry, potentially the first step toward more regulations intended to push down prices and increase choices for consumers.


New data: Mega-quake could strike near Seattle

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Aug 16, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (13) | comments 2

Using sophisticated seismometers and GPS devices, scientists have been able to track minute movements along two massive tectonic plates colliding 25 miles or so underneath Washington state's Puget Sound basin. Their early ...


White tea could keep you healthy and looking young

White tea could keep you healthy and looking young

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 11, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (29) | comments 7

Next time you’re making a cuppa, new research shows it might be wise to opt for a white tea if you want to reduce your risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or even just age-associated wrinkles. Researchers ...


Microsoft and Yahoo challenge Google: Bing it on (AP)

Microsoft-Yahoo deal to face tough antitrust probe

Technology / Internet

created Jul 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The Internet search partnership between Microsoft and Yahoo faces a tough antitrust review in the U.S. and overseas, with approval likely hinging on whether the marriage would foster more competition ...


Microsoft, Yahoo team up to ding Google with Bing (AP)

Microsoft, Yahoo team up to ding Google with Bing

Technology / Internet

created Jul 29, 2009 | popularity 2.1 / 5 (10) | comments 3

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. has finally roped Yahoo Inc. into an Internet search partnership, capping a convoluted pursuit that dragged on for years and finally setting the stage for them to make a joint assault ...


California sprouts 'green rush' from marijuana (AP)

California sprouts marijuana 'green rush'

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jul 18, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (20) | comments 25

(AP) -- A drug deal plays out, California-style: A conservatively dressed courier drives a company-leased Smart Car to an apartment on a weekday afternoon. Erick Alvaro hands over a white paper bag to his ...


Scientists: Silent tremors may foretell next Big One

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Jul 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The seismometer is snugged in its hole and tamped over with dirt. Now it's time for the stomp test.



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