Moviegoers, beware. Cloverfield is a newly released horror film that has caught much attention. Despite good ratings (nearly 8 out of 10 stars on IMDb.com) and reviews, there has been not-so-good news coming from the theaters.
Reportedly, the horror film has been making some people sick. The underlying reason to this is not gory content, but rather the filming style. Cloverfield is filmed entirely by handheld video cameras. Due to this, much of the film is shaky. The effect is intended, by the producers, to give viewers the feeling that they are part of the movie. But, the effect is giving
Is Your Dentist Rich?
by Editorial Team February 8th, 2008 | Dental Health
The common perception is that dentists are wealthy. Well, according to a recent survey conducted by the Wealthy Dentist, 2 out of 3 dentists would disagree with that perception.
Even though the average dentist in the United States makes ~$180, 000 per year (which puts them in the top 5% for income earners in the U.S.) , many dentists felt that the public did not understand the costs associated with being a dentist. The survey cited many anecdotal tales from dentists about high education costs and expensive private practice expenses.
But the real culprit may be the perception of what
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Even though the average dentist in the United States makes ~$180, 000 per year (which puts them in the top 5% for income earners in the U.S.) , many dentists felt that the public did not understand the costs associated with being a dentist. The survey cited many anecdotal tales from dentists about high education costs and expensive private practice expenses.
But the real culprit may be the perception of what
Drugs and Pharmaceutical Industry Products Online Databases
by Bea February 1st, 2008 | Medication
Drugs-about.com is an independent pharmaceutical online resource that provides full prescription information about drugs registered in the USA, Canada, EU, Japan, and other countries to consumers and health-care professionals. They offer quality online services that will answer any of your questions about drugs. Best of all, you can get all the information from the site for free!
On Drugs-about.com, everything is made easier because you can search by medical condition or by drug. Most search engines cover all of the Internet, so many of your results may not answer the question that you have. Searching the
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On Drugs-about.com, everything is made easier because you can search by medical condition or by drug. Most search engines cover all of the Internet, so many of your results may not answer the question that you have. Searching the
Rosacea
by Editorial Team January 27th, 2008 | Dermatology
Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness and swelling on the face. The beginning stages of Rosacea are blushing easily, redness in the center of the face and can gradually include cheeks, forehead, chin and nose. Small blood vessels can be seen when the disease progresses. Also, tiny pimples begin to appear which is commonly known as "adult acne" but there are no blackheads.Fair-skinned adults, especially women between the ages of 30 and 50 are at risk of developing Rosacea. Women especially get Rosacea more often than men because numerous cases have been associated with menopause. However, Rosacea can
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More Data on Dieting
by MPK January 21st, 2008 | Diet, Nutrition
With the start of a new year, many Americans have started a new diet and workout regimen (perhaps using weight benches or a Needak mini trampoline). Halfway through winter, many are starting to think of warmer weather and more revealing clothing items. A new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has data that should help dieters.
In this study, the level of ghrelin, an appetite stimulating hormone, was measured in participants. The participants were given three beverages. Each of these drinks had a differing amount of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Blood
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In this study, the level of ghrelin, an appetite stimulating hormone, was measured in participants. The participants were given three beverages. Each of these drinks had a differing amount of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Blood