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Unethical use of humans as research guinea pigs has long darkened medicine’s history. Most famous are the experiments carried out on large numbers of prisoners by the German Nazi regime in extermination camps during World War II. Sadly, a new example has recently come to light – the deliberate infection of hundreds of people in Guatemala with sexual diseases like gonorrhoea and syphilis in medical tests that started the year after the war ended. Evidence of the programme  was unearthed by Professor Susan Reverby at Wellesley College, reports the  Journal of the American Medical Association . Its aim was to find a better treatment for venereal diseases. With troops having returned from the war field incapacitated by venereal diseases rather than battle-wounds, the US government was acutely aware of the dangers of soldiers indulging in sex with prostitutes. Although they had the drug penicillin to fight syphilis – as well as the calomel-sulpha-thiazole ointment provided in...

When if comes to hydration there are many more facts to report than fiction. The most important thing to remember about proper hydration is that, not all hydration is created equal. For example; one cup of coffee is not equal to one cup of water. That’s because coffee is a diuretic – so are many other beverages, such as tea and soda. Proper hydration is essential to good health, and necessary for the prevention of dehydration… Signs and symptoms of dehydration include: Mild to excessive thirst Fatigue Headache Dry mouth Little or no urination Muscle weakness Dizziness Lightheadedness Mild dehydration rarely results in complications – as long as the fluid is replaced quickly – but more-severe cases can be life-threatening, especially in the very young and the elderly. In extreme situations, fluids or electrolytes may need to be delivered intravenously. Obviously, staying hydrated is essential to any good exercise program…I found an interesting recipe for making your own spo...

The Government warns that amalgam dental fillings color containing mercury may pose a safety concern for pregnant women and young children . The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this caution on its website earlier this month after settling a lawsuit. The warning is directed at two groups, which are already urged to limit mercury seafood over concerns that too much mercury can damage the developing brain. The FDA said that publish dental amalgam, "containing mercury, which can have neurotoxic effects on the developing nervous system of children and fetuses." The FDA is also determine whether the mercury vapor released when chewing and brushing can also cause neurological disorders or other problems in children. This spring, the FDA alerted dentists who is considering additional controls, which include requiring warnings to alert consumers of mercury in amalgam before having cavities or restriction filling containing mercury in amalgam fillings young children and ...