Heroin is an illegal drug that is taken to produce a "high." Over time, the heroin addict builds up a tolerance for heroin, and more of the drug must be taken to get the same sense of euphoria. The purest form of heroin is a bitter-tasting white powder, and it is an effective painkilling medication....
Setton Pistachio announces a voluntary recall of one million pistachios shipped in the US since September 1, 2008. And it is believed that this recall may even be expanded because some processed foods like ice cream or cake mixes could also be contaminated. There have been no reported illnesses,...
A 1950's brain surgery performed to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may help in the treatment of bipolar disorder and major depression. A neurosurgical department of Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard Medical School found that patients with "severe, chronic, disabling, and treatment...
It is estimated that out of every hundred pregnancies, six go through the vanishing twin syndrome creating a twinless twin. A twinless twin is someone who loses a sibling who was a living or potential twin. The term can even be used for other multiple birth children. There are three ways for...
Blisters are caused by a variety of things, but most often, they result from friction or minor burns. Blisters are formations on the skin wherein the outer layer swells up due to fluid. Oftentimes, these kinds of blisters will heal on their own. A new layer of skin grows underneath the fluid...
Acne is a skin condition often associated with the hormonal imbalances of teenagers, yet twice as many adults suffer from acne as teens. There are a number of commercial or pharmaceutical products for acne, some work better than others. There are also a number of natural remedies that have proven...
A stye is an infection that occurs in the sebaceous glands in the eyelids. A stye can be either internal or external, and is manifested as a small red bump. If a stye is internal, only a slight swelling may be seen on the eyelid. If a stye is external, however, the bump is more pronounced and...
A stye is not a serious problem, but it can be uncomfortable and ungainly. It can also get in the way of one’s daily routine if it gets worse. Normally, a stye goes away on its own within five days or so, but in some cases, it gets even more infected. When this happens, you will have to see a...
Anyone who has had sensitive gums know how much of a hassle it can be. Having sensitive gums can get in the way of eating, and in really bad cases, the gums may even bleed. There is nothing worse than enjoying a good meal with the taste of blood in your mouth, not to mention the pain! What...
Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore arrested in the Bahamas on July 11, 2010. The serial burglar who escaped from a halfway house for young offenders claimed his spot in notriety with his trademark, serial, barefooted burglaries. The troubled 19 year old has gained over 20,000 FaceBook...
