Human Nose Proves To Be Helpful In Detecting Danger
March 31, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - According to a new report, the human nose can actually be a tool to help keep us protected. Researchers have found that the human nose can actually detect danger, on top of the normal tasks such as taking a good whiff of fresh air.
The report appeared in Friday’s edition of the journal Science. Read more
FDA Warns About Recalled Total Body Dietary Supplements
March 31, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - The distributor of Total Body Formula as well as Total Body Mega Formula has begun a voluntary recall of its dietary supplements. This comes as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has put out a warning to consumers, stating that the dietary supplements are now known to cause major side effects.
The FDA stated that the adverse side effects which have taken place in patients include muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain, fatigue, as well as significant hair loss. The dietary supplements come from the Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta. Read more
Alamosa Reopens Schools Following Water System Flush
March 31, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Since last Tuesday, city schools in Alamosa, Colorado have been closed. This was to give Alamosa officials the chance to begin the process of flushing out the city water system, which was contaminated with salmonella bacteria. The city has stated they will reopen schools starting today.
The schools, which were closed on Tuesday, are now set to reopen. Read more
Bird Flu Kills 2 Adolescents In Indonesia
March 31, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Two more people have died from the H5N1 bird flu virus in Indonesia. The latest two victims include a 12-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy. This brings the death toll up to 107 in the country, which has been hit the hardest out of any other country in the world.
The deaths were confirmed on Monday by Indonesia officials. Read more
Windows Vista Crashes Blamed On Nvidia
March 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to a 158-page pack of e-mails released as part of the Windows Vista Capable lawsuit, 30% of Vista crashed were caused by problems with Nvidia drivers.
The report in regards to Nvidia drivers on Vista comes from Ars Technica. Read more
Vytorin and Zetia No Better Than Cheaper Statin Drugs
March 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to the results of a clinical study, the popular cholesterol-lowing drugs Vytorin and Zetia are no better than less expensive statin drugs to help with the arteries of patients.
Vytorin is a very popular cholesterol-lowering drug. It is a combination of Merck & Co.’s Zocor as well as Schering-Plough Corp.’s Zetia. Read more
Study Shows Drug-Coated Stents Safe Following Heart Attack
March 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to a new study, drug-coated stents are safe for heart attack patients. Researchers revealed that the coated stents, which are used to keep diseased coronary arteries open, are far safer than bare-metal stents.
The study looked at data over the course of 2 years from 7,000 patients in the state of Massachusetts. They all had stents placed in them following heart attacks. Read more
Hannaford Supermarket Data Breach Caused By Malware
March 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - It is now believed that malware is to blame for the security breach at Hannaford supermarket stores. This comes following a letter that Hannaford sent out on Friday.
Hannaford sent out a letter to Massachusetts regulators late last week. The letter, according to reports, stated that malicious software is to blame for the security breach. Read more
Verizon Wireless Lets Users Find Friends With Loopt
March 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Verizon Wireless has come out with the announcement of a new location service. The new service comes from social mapping provider Loopt. This new service will be offered to Verizon Wireless customers, and is expected to work on most phones. It will allow users to track down their friends, locating them via GPS at all times.
The new service, Loopt, will be offered at the price point of $3.99 per month. Read more
Report Says Medicare, Social Security Face Gloomy Future
March 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - According to a new report released by the board of trustees for Medicare and Social Security, the two face a very gloomy future. The report states that by the year 2019, the Medicare hospital insurance trust fund will be depleted.
The report states that Medicare is in a vast decline. This is due to the fact that it will be spending more than it actually brings in from taxes this year. This will cause the fund overall to be depleted. Read more
