Health
VIA: CNN.COM Alcohol ranks “most harmful” among a list of 20 drugs — beating out crack and heroin — according to study results released by a British medical journal. A panel of experts weighed the physical, psychological and social problems caused by the drugs and determined that alcohol was the most harmful overall, according to […]
This musty-odor problem is a serious plague on Big Pharma. Pfizer has broadened its recall of the mega-blockbuster cholesterol drug Lipitor, citing new reports of a moldy smell. The new recall covers some 38,000 bottles of the drug, on top of two previous Lipitor recalls over the past few months; all together, the recalls involve […]
Tons of celebrity news outlets and gossip sites have shown confirmed reports of Superstar singer and actress Mariah Carey and her famed husband Nick Cannon are having a baby. Various reports have surfaced about this rumor for many months regarding whether or not she was “with child.” Now we finally have a confirmation!
Oprah Winfrey reached out to USA Today asking several questions about human behavior for her Wednesday show Oct. 13. More than 21,000 people have replied to the survey. For example, about six out of ten admit to checking up on an ex through the internet. usatoday Read More
The children are suffering. Why are the kids being diagnosed with various conditions and allergies at a rapid rate these days? A new study revealed in Business Week stated African-American males are showing the highest rate of food allergies. Over 7 million people have been diagnosed with food allergies. Research was analyzed from eight thousand […]
A diet rich in walnuts and walnut oil may prepare the body to deal better with stress. A team of Penn State researchers looked at how these foods, which contain polyunsaturated fats, influence blood pressure at rest and under stress. latimes Read More
At Pitt County Memorial Hospital, you and your loved ones are our first priority. We feel that it is important to provide you with the information you need when you need it. To get familiar with our facility before you visit, you can download a map of the PCMH campus. Whether you are researching one […]
Forget counting sheep scientists say the best way to get a good night’s sleep is to do some exercise. New research has found that between 20 and 45 minutes of exercise such as walking or cycling can help people drop off to sleep more quickly and have an undisturbed night in bed. msnbc Read More
All across the airwaves, media outlets reported long standing children’s’ show, “Sesame Street” was pulling the skit of singer Katy Perry and Elmo’s remix of “Hot and Cold” off their season premiere episode due to excessive comments from parents complaining about too much cleavage from the “I Kissed A Girl” star. What appeared to be […]
Did you lock the door or, did you just imagine it? Memory isn’t always reliable. Psychological scientists have discovered all sorts of ways that false memories are created, and now there’s another one for the list: watching someone else do an action can make you think you did it yourself. usatoday Read More
People dealing with chronic pain may get some relief by listening to music for an hour a day, new research shows. Read More:
There are foods that play a positive role in overall mind health. Blackberries Whether it’s a new dance or a foreign language, the older you get the harder it is to learn new things. The reason? In order to process new information our brain cells need to “talk” to each another. Yet, as we age […]
