News that Vexes: 02/01/2005 - 03/01/2005

News that Vexes

It's so tiresome to read 'new studies' that reveal Smoking, Stress or Obesity are Bad for you. Yet these studies appear all the time. It's time to take back the newswire from so-called Scientists!

Thursday, February 10, 2005

Yahoo! News - Parkinson's Disease Can Impair Driving: "The major effects include tremor, muscle rigidity, slowed movement and problems with balance and coordination. "

This non-rocket-science brought to you by: researcher Dr. Joanne M. Wood of Queensland University of Technology, who report the findings in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

Tuesday, February 08, 2005

Yahoo! News - Sweet Drinks Help Some Preschoolers Pack on Pounds: "Based on the current study, parents who are concerned about their preschoolers' weight would do well to 'limit the consumption of sweet drinks to less than one per day,' " the scientists said.

It actually goes on to recommend something called 'water' for a thirsty child. WOW!

Wednesday, February 02, 2005

Yahoo! News - Age, Frailty, Parkinson's Complicate Pope's Health: "He is expected to remain in hospital for a few more days.
'It is (due) to a combination of his age, his general frailty and the quite severe Parkinson's that he has,' said Duncan Forsyth, a geriatrician and Parkinson's expert at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, England. "

Being 84, frail and having severe Parkinson's can 'complicate' your health. Thanks Doc!