Scientists Make Flu Shots in Tobacco Plants: No More Egg Allergies?

Tobacco plants are being used to make vaccines. Photo by Derek Ramsey.

If you suffer from egg allergies, you may soon have an option for seasonal flu vaccines – a new flu shot made in tobacco plants instead of chicken eggs.

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AMA Declares Obesity a Disease

Americans becoming more overwieght and obese over the years. Image by the CDC

The American Medical Association has declared obesity to be a disease, rather than a symptom; health condition definitions are imprecise at best.

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Nelson Mandela: Reoccurring Lung Infection and TB History

TB from a lung biopsy. Photo by KGH

Nelson Mandela is undergoing treatment again. How does Nelson Mandela’s history of tuberculosis disease affect his ongoing lung infection issues?

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Eyeball Licking: Dangers of Oculolinctus, New Fad Sweeping Japan

Pink eye can be a result of eyeball licking. Photo by:  P33tr

Eyeball licking, also known as ‘worming’ or oculolinctus, is a new fad in Japan can result in pinkeye or even blindness. Why is this trend so dangerous?

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Kate Middleton Hypnobirthing Rumor: Is Hypnosis Effective Pain Relief?

Kate Middleton maybe using HypnoBirthing for when she delivers her baby. Photo by: Carfax2

Kate Middleton pregnancy rumors abound – the latest is that she’s contemplating hypnosis for childbirth. Is there any science behind HypnoBabies?

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