Gel Manicures Are Not Safe

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In yet another installment of my “believe it or not” series, I was surprised to learn that the drying process used in most gel manicures causes cancer.   I have never had a manicure and have little idea of what a gel manicure is. I have been told that it is the current “best quality” type…

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Honest Hospitals Vs. Dishonest Hospitals

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Apparently, many poor-quality hospital executives are graduates of the “Vladamir Putin School of Propaganda,” where they were taught that if a bad fact isn’t reported, it can be ignored.   So What Facts Are Some Hospitals Conveniently Forgetting To Report?  According to a study by the University of Michigan Medical School, many hospitals routinely underreport strokes…

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Nursing Homes: Who Is Financially Responsible?

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I am willing to bet that everyone receiving this email knows of a family financially obliterated by the cost of nursing home care for a loved one.   But did you know that family members cannot be required to pay for a relative’s nursing home care?   And, did you know that it is illegal for nursing homes…

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DNA Will Be The Key To Personalized Cures For Cancer

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Researchers have a new breakthrough…they now think that they know why we get more colds and flu during the winter.   It’s Cold Outside And the answer is surprisingly simple…there are more colds and flu because it is cold outside, and cold weather makes our nose cold, which in turn hurts our body’s immune response to…

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We Get More Winter Colds Because It Is Cold Outside

Female nurse treating a little boy.

Researchers have a new breakthrough…they now think that they know why we get more colds and flu during the winter.   It’s Cold Outside And the answer is surprisingly simple…there are more colds and flu because it is cold outside, and cold weather makes our nose cold, which in turn hurts our body’s immune response to…

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Science Fiction Meets The US Army

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A few weeks ago I emailed you about an Israeli vehicle-mounted laser system that could shoot down incoming munitions, including mortar shells, drones, and missiles.   Air Defense Systems Well…the United States will not be outdone by the Israelis and now has two laser air defense systems.  The larger and more powerful system is mounted on a…

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The Newest California Craze

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Every few days, I see a newspaper story that I simply can’t believe is true.  And, today is one of those days.    Exercise While High? Apparently, the newest fitness craze in Los Angeles is to exercise after getting high.   I saw this story reported in the Los Angeles Times (link to the story here),…

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