Don't inhale that new car smell

"(AOL Autos) -- Ah, that new car smell, that eau de car-logne; it does an ego good while it does a wallet bad. And now it turns out, it can do bad things to your health, too. ...

The livin' is easy

Here is a refreshing perspective from Garrison Keillor ~ the Mark Twain of our times.–"In the sweetness of July, nothing seems to matter -- not high gas prices, the dumb New Yorker cover, nor the...

David Blaine breaks world record for holding one's breath

In a strange event that happened during Oprah Winfrey show, David Blaine could beat the previous record and achieve a new one for holding one's breath as he could hold his breath for 17 minutes and 4...

The upside of used cars

"The North American International Auto Show opens to the public on Jan. 19 in Detroit, showcasing luxury sedans, shiny sports cars, and roomy SUVs that rival some of the city's single-family homes in price. But while there's nothing like being the first to nestle in a new...

Smokers Butt Out in Germany and France

Wow I never thought I'd see the day when France banned public smoking. "For years, anyone needing a nicotine fix in a German pub or French cafe didn't even have to light up -- the air was already so full of smoke...

It's the most wonderful (stressful) time of the year

"Millions dread the holiday season's stressful annual mix of family spats, broken diets, overspending and sad memories. Don't fret, though. It's manageable. Sing, and sing early, said Andra Medea, the Chicago-based...

Gulf Veterans Have Fathered Offspring With Serious Birth Defects

At a rate FOUR TIMES higher than the non-veteran population.

Children Born Of Female Military Veterans

Study reveals that U.S. Gulf War veterans' children have a much higher likelihood of having three specific types of birth defects: Children born of male veterans -Two types of heart valve abnormality. Children born of female veterans - Genital-urinary defects. Study...

Fastest Growing Leukemia Cluster In The U.S. Over The Past Decade

"Thousands of tons of DU weapons tested for decades by the Navy on four bombing and gunnery ranges around Fallon, Nevada, is no doubt the cause of the fastest growing leukemia cluster in the U.S. over the past decade. The military denies that DU is the cause."

Babies Born To 251 Veterans

"67 per cent of the babies were reported to have serious illnesses or serious birth defects. They were born without eyes, ears, had missing organs, fused fingers, thyroid or other malfunctions. Depleted uranium in the semen of the soldiers internally contaminated...

He Was Exposed To Depleted Uranium

He was sent home from Iraq, stricken by a sudden illness. One side of his face would swell up each morning. He had constant migraine headaches, blurred vision, blackouts and a burning sensation whenever he urinated.

Tests On Returning Troops Suggest DU Health Consequences

"immediately urged his wife to get an ultrasound check of their unborn baby. They discovered the fetus had a condition common to those with radioactive exposure: atypical syndactyly. The right hand had only two digits/angry at a government that never warned him about...

Born in Afghanistan

Breathing uranium oxide dust in Afghanistan is not healthy.  Need to watch the future births to the non-civilians who might have visited this uranium contaminated country. 

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