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November, 2006

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Not only are some scientists worried that Tamiflu is not effective against the Bird Flu virus, but there are now concerns that it can cause hallucinations, self-harm and suicide attempts among users.
Health Canada has asked the Swiss drug maker Roche AG to warn consumers of possible health risks linked to its influenza drug Tamiflu.
References: Globe […]

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Sitting straight up in your chair may not be the best position for your back after all. Researchers have found that leaning slightly back, at about 135 degrees, puts the less stress on your spinal disk.
References: News-Medical.net

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Canadian ISPs are doing the right thing by banning child porn sites from the Web.
References: The Gazette

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If you are from China and thinking of applying to a University or College in Canada, do what every smart student should do upfront: do some research to ensure that the school is a bona fide school allowed to grant degrees.
There seems to be a number of private schools masquerading as colleges but are in […]

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Former U.S. Marine Claudia Mitchell lost her arm at the shoulder in a motorcycle accident in 2004.
Six nerves were transplanted to her chest and her new prosthetic arm has electrodes that detect the muscle activity in her pectoral muscle and respond accordingly, such as open and close the artificial hand.
Now, using thoughts that trigger nerve […]

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