By Emily Murray The disaster currently wrecking havoc in Japan is hard for many of us to fully imagine. When the updated death tolls and devastation statistics are reported solemnly on the nightly news following in the wake of the double disaster of the earthquake and tsunami which all began on March 11,  it’s hard for … Continue reading Radiation Concerns Continue, But if You Are in The U.S. You are Not at Risk →

By Emily Murray No one likes going to the emergency room. Think about your last trip there, whether it was for you or a loved one you most likely experience a long wait, grouchy people, general chaos, germ spreading…okay you get the idea, it was likely not a pleasant experience to say the least. One … Continue reading Seniors-Only Emergency Rooms On The Rise →

By Emily Murray Since the days of childhood we have long associated the pleasant  melody of the ice cream truck with happiness, summer time, vacation and overall joy. But for those living in certain Staten Island neighborhoods it was actually the sound of their drug dealer in disguise. As reported by CBS New York, 31 … Continue reading I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for…a Drug Ring? →

Guest Post by Thomas Egbert Cleansing herbal teas are becoming increasingly popular for their aromatic flavors and healthful benefits. These teas are designed to cleanse the body of harmful toxins produced by free radicals and pollutants. Sipping a relaxing, soothing cup of tea can be even more enjoyable when the tea becomes part of a … Continue reading Herbal Teas That Cleanse The Body Of Harmful Toxins →

By Emily Murray As the  first few days of the work week pass with the new daylight saving time in place, many people are still stuck somewhere between the old time and the new. Perhaps one hour doesn’t feel like a lot, but for many it might be enough to throw their internal clock out … Continue reading 5 Tips for Counteracting The Effects of Daylight Saving Time →

Guest Post by John Most of us know that fast food is not healthy…but why do we still line up at the nearest fast food outlet? Read on to find out just how much you didn’t know about the fast food industry.   1. Fast food manufacturers don’t list all the ingredients. Fast foods are … Continue reading 12 Things You Don’t Know About the Fast Food Industry and Junk Food →

By Emily Murray For many adults, daily aspirin use is part of a preventive plan to help lower heart attack and stroke risk. While there is evidence that proves this is a good practice for many, new evidence shows that it may also contribute to erectile dysfunction in some men. According to recent research from … Continue reading Aspirin Use May Contribute to Erectile Dysfunction →

By Emily Murray Arachnophobes beware! While most people dread being bit by a spider, new research shows that perhaps men suffering from erectile dysfunction could welcome the venomous bite…well that is before the overall pain sets in of course. Ever hear about the mysterious 4 hour erection that may be a side effect of PDE-5 … Continue reading Natural Viagra: Brazilian Spider Bite Causes Multi-Hour Erection →

By Lauren Cooperman Over the past two weeks we have been bombarded with updates on the Charlie Sheen saga.  People are hooked on the idiosyncratic rants that Charlie Sheen has lambasted throughout the media waves, and everyone is hoping to snag their own “winning” quotes.  The media is not only seeking out the star, but … Continue reading The Mental State of Charlie Sheen →

By Emily Murray While most of us (hopefully all of us) have heard of the traditional male condom, perhaps there is another form of birth control we are overlooking. Watch out boys, here comes the safe sex diva, the female condom. Okay, I’ll give you a second to think that concept over… This seemingly different … Continue reading Female Condoms (Yes There is Such a Thing!) →