Many folks who are forced to multitask on an ongoing basis already understand that multiple demands on attention can slow you down and carry significant switching costs. An article over at the Atlantic looks at this in detail; you can read it [here.][1] [1]: http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200711/multitasking ... Read Full Article

As reported on slashdot: *"The effects of mobile phone radiation on sleep were studied in Sweden in a [laboratory experiment][1] where subjects were exposed either to 884 MHz GSM radiation or placebo. The study finds that compared to placebo, in the radiation-exposed subjects there was a prolonged latency to ... Read Full Article

The hottest holiday gift this year for parents will be a home lead testing kit.  Stock up now before they're gone. ... Read Full Article

"Eating lots of white bread raises the risk of a cancer that kills thousands of Britons every year, according to new research. Those who eat five slices a day are almost twice as likely to develop the most common form of kidney cancer compared to those who have one and a half slices. Scientists put the cause d ... Read Full Article

In the "oh, now this is bad" category: "Bird flu was spread directly between members of an Indonesian family in the first laboratory-confirmed case of human-to-human transmission of the lethal virus, a World Health Organization official said." Full [article at bloomberg.][1] [1]: http:// ... Read Full Article

*"A recently-released study examined the [health implications of living in an overly hygienic environment][1]. According to the 'hygiene hypothesis,' living in such an environment early in life can lead to problems with allergies and autoimmune diseases. The study compared lab rodents with rats and mice living in ... Read Full Article

As reported on slashdot: *"Good news for those who like both coffee and alcohol. In a recent study of more than 125,000 people an Oakland, CA medical team found that consuming coffee seems to help [protect against alcoholic cirrhosis][1]. The study was done based on people enrolled in a private northern Calif ... Read Full Article

A disturbing article from UPI: "The fact the Texas cow showed up fairly clearly implied the existence of other undetected cases," Dr. Paul Brown, former medical director of the National Institutes of Health's Laboratory for Central Nervous System Studies and an expert on mad cow-like diseases, told Unite ... Read Full Article

As reported by that Washington Post: "The virus, closely related to one previously found only in mice, was found in cancerous prostates removed from men with a certain genetic defect. The researchers, with the University of California, San Francisco and the Cleveland Clinic, warn that they have not discovered ... Read Full Article

A very disturbing article from the Washington Post: "Catfish from Maryland's South River have a skin cancer rate as high as any found in the nation and the second-highest liver cancer rate in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and both are probably caused by polluted runoff, a study released yesterday says." ... Read Full Article

So I have been trying to replace the vintage 900mhz analog bagphone I've been using since the late 80's. The general idea is I want to be able to stay on top of the business and servers while I'm out. Over the last 2 weeks I've tried 3 different PDA/Cellphone gadgets including the Cingular HP hw6515, the Verizon ... Read Full Article

As reported by the Washington Post: "Coffee and tea may reduce the risk of serious liver damage in people who drink too much alcohol, are overweight or have too much iron in the blood, researchers reported yesterday." You can read the [full article at the post][1]. [1]: http://www.washingtonpost.c ... Read Full Article

Not that this should be too surprising to those that might have been following this somewhat arcane topic, but: it turns out that antibacterial soaps are no more effective than plain old regular soap and water in removing bacteria from the hands. On top of that, the overuse of the antibacterial chemicals in the s ... Read Full Article

From sciencedaily: "Recent findings show that work-related burnout can lead to inflammatory processes, which plays a key role in the initiation and progression of [cardiovascular disease][1] and other inflammatory-linked illness. Now, researchers find evidence that men and women differ in their inflammatory ... Read Full Article

As reported by ScienceDaily.com: "Researchers at The University of Manchester funded by the Fungal [Research][1] Trust have discovered millions of fungal spores right under our noses -- in our [pillows"][1] Read the [full article here][2]. [1]: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/10/0 ... Read Full Article

According to an article on WashingtonPost.com: "Beyond leaving people bleary-eyed, clutching a Starbucks cup and dozing off at afternoon meetings, failing to get enough sleep or sleeping at odd hours heightens the risk for a variety of major illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity, re ... Read Full Article

A recent study showed that people being treated for bipolar disorders often [did better with "social rythm therapy" than they did with talk therapy.][1] This study is another in an ever increasing line that seems to indicate that bodies heal from mental or physical difficulties much faster and more effi ... Read Full Article

It seems that more and more often these days hard science and new age flakiness seem to be meeting in the middle space between their commonly separate poles of reality. According to theories presented in this [article][1], our internal wiring takes a long time to catch up with our environment. Because of this,  ... Read Full Article

Yet another study showing the health benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. See the [details][1] here. [1]: http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article308784.ece ... Read Full Article

According to an article over at abcnews "Scientists are excited about a vitamin again. But unlike fads that sizzled and fizzled, the evidence this time is strong and keeps growing. If it bears out, it will challenge one of medicine's most fundamental beliefs: that people need to coat themselves with sunscreen ... Read Full Article

From article over at slashdot.org: [http://science.slashdot.org/science/05/03/07/129248.shtml?tid=187&tid=14 ][1] XopherMV writes *"A study by Lai and Singh, published in a 1995 issue of [Bioelectromagnetics][2], found an increase in damaged DNA in the brain cells of rats after a single two-hour exposure ... Read Full Article

An interesting article from google news: BOSTON - Costly illnesses trigger about half of personal bankruptcies, and health insurance offers no protection against ending up penniless, according to findings from a Harvard University study to be released Wednesday. Full article [here.][1] [1]: http://www.sptimes.c ... Read Full Article

More [articles][1] from slashdot: *"WebMD is reporting on a [ new vaccine][2] which has had an incredible effect in clinical trials. The vaccine, composed of human dendrites holding dead HIV viruses, has dropped test patients' viral load by up to 90% in one year. Could this be it?"* [1]: http://science.slashdot.org ... Read Full Article

From an [article][1] over at washingtonpost.com "STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- A new Swedish study suggests that people who use a mobile phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumor along a nerve on the side of the head where they hold the phone." I don't know about you but u ... Read Full Article

I found this article earlier this year, it has some very interesting comments on personal health in a modern society. "What do obesity, the 'time crunch' and buyer's remorse all have in common? Well, they're problems of wealthier societies" Read the [full article at msnbc.com][1]. [1]: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/452 ... Read Full Article