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"Cellphone use decreases men's fertility"
By Rob Winters - Published on Saturday, 21 May 2011 11:51
"Men who want kids may want to switch off their cellphones or let their partners do all the talking.
Results of a study led by a researcher at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., suggest the electromagnetic waves emitted by cellphones can lead to low sperm quality and decreased fertility in men.
"Our study is an eye-opener that electromagnetic waves may have an effect on fertility," says Dr. Rany Shamloul, a researcher in sexual medicine who led the study. "It's not a done deal, but it's a red flag that more research needs to be done."
"BE AWARE OF THREAT FROM LYME DISEASE"
By Rob Winters - Published on Saturday, 21 May 2011 11:47
"I have Lyme disease and I contracted it in my backyard. The tips and information in the recent article were good, but it is important that people realize you can be bit by a tick anywhere.
The article also did not mention the early signs of Lyme disease. Some people get a rash. It may look like a bullseye or it may not. Usually a person will develop flu-like symptoms, often in the summer or early fall when the flu is not typical."
Read more: http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3133954
"Good deeds improve happiness, self-esteem"
By Rob Winters - Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2011 13:15
"TORONTO, On. - A new study on kindness suggests that the old adage do unto others as you would have them do unto you might actually pay off.
Researchers at York University found that performing small acts of kindness for 15 minutes everyday makes people happier and increases self-esteem.
Seven hundred people took part in the study.
Most of the participants were depressed when they began the exercise, but doing nice things for someone, like talking to a homeless person, had a positive effect."
Read more: http://www.680news.com/news/local/article/228028--good-deeds-improve-happiness-self-esteem-study
"At-home test could save thousands of lives"
By Rob Winters - Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2011 12:58
"TORONTO — An at-home screening test for colorectal cancer could save up to 15,000 lives in the next decade, but few Canadians are aware of the simple test, says the Canadian Cancer Society.
In its annual report released Wednesday, the cancer society says only 32 per cent of Canadians say they have taken the simple stool test, which is to be conducted every two years.
The society's annual survey of Canadians found that 81 per cent are aware that screening tests exist, but most were not familiar with the at-home test.
The test traces the amount of blood in stool samples, which can be a sign of colorectal cancer, the society said."
Read more: http://www.canada.com/health/index.html
"Harper unveils his biggest cabinet ever"
By Rob Winters - Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2011 12:50
"OTTAWA — Stephen Harper unveiled the first cabinet of his majority government today, sticking mainly with familiar faces and promising to make the economy his No. 1 priority.
The prime minister increased the size of the country's board of directors by one member to 39, tying it with the cabinets of Brian Mulroney and Paul Martin as the biggest ever.
That brought immediate cries of hypocrisy from critics who slammed Harper for boosting the size of cabinet while moving forward with an austerity program to cut billions of dollars in government spending.
But Harper dismissed the criticism.
"I think it's important to know when you're talking about austerity, that this government has reduced ministerial budgets significantly," he said."
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