Legendary Actor Paul Newman Dies At The Age Of 83
September 29, 2008
Hollywood (ChattahBox) – Oscar-winning actor Paul Newman has passed away at the age of 83.
Paul Newman is a cultural icon, and always will be remembered as one of the most iconic actors in history. Read more
Actress Heather Locklear Arrested For DUI In California
September 29, 2008
Hollywood (ChattahBox) – Actress Heather Locklear was arrested over the weekend in California, on suspicion of driving under the influence of some type of prescription medication.
She was pulled over in Santa Barbara, California over the weekend after a civilian called 911 on the actress. Read more
If You Text And Drive In California, You Will Be Fined
September 25, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has managed to sign a new bill into law in the state of California. This bans the reading or typing of text messages while driving.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed this new bill into law which will go into effect at the start of 2009. Read more
CDC Wants Kids Less Than A Year Old To Get Flu Shots
September 25, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put out a new recommendation, stating that kids younger than a year old need to get a flu shot this year.
In the past, the common recommendation was that kids who were 2-years and older should get a flu shot. Read more
American Workers To Pay 5% More For Health Care
September 25, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – According to a new survey from the non-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation, American workers can expect to pay 5% more for health care next year.
The survey was carried out by speaking with 1,927 employees in the U.S. Read more
Energy Drinks Are Dangerous, Cause Caffeine Intoxication
September 25, 2008
Boston (ChattahBox) – A new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence has shown that energy drinks are dangerous, and can cause caffeine intoxication.
The study was led by Roland Griffiths from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, who has come out and recommended warning labels on energy drinks. Read more
Bruce Ivins Knew Who Carried Out Anthrax Mailings
September 25, 2008
Boston (ChattahBox) – Bruce Ivins, the main suspect in the 2001 anthrax mailings, reportedly said he knew who carried out the attacks.
The 2001 anthrax mailings resulted in the deaths of 5 people. Read more
Director Of The NIH, Zerhouni To Step Down Next Month
September 25, 2008
Boston (ChattahBox) – The director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Elias Zerhouni, will step down from his post.
Zerhouni announced yesterday that he will resign as director of the NIH, a position he has held since May 2002. Read more
Young, Old Face Same Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk
September 25, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – A new study shows that young and old women face the same risk in regards to recurrence of early-stage breast cancer.
The study was led by Dr. Aruna Turaka of the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia , and focused on ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Read more
New Spiriva Study Touts Lung Drug Safety, Protects Heart
September 25, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – Data from a new clinical trial has been released early by Pfizer and Boerhinger Ingelheim showing that their lung drug inhaler Spiriva is safe.
Earlyer in the week, a study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and stated that the drug increased the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from heart disease. Read more