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Morning Links: Regulations Limit Organic Wine Production


It’s Hard to Find a Good Wine – Ever wondered why more wine isn’t organic? The USDA forbids sulfites from anything labelled organic, but winemakers say sulfites are what make a good wine. (LA Times)

Cancel Your Tickets to London – Hospitals in England are canceling operations to make room for flu patients in their intensive care units, and there’s a shortage of vaccines and medicines in many clinics and hospitals. (The Telegraph)

Yoga Makes Everything Better, Including Sex – If sex toys aren’t your bag, try these yoga tips for better sex. Mind over, er, dildos? (Elephant Journal) … More »

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Morning Links: Regulations Limit Organic Wine Production

Morning Links: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Doesn’t Lower Cancer Risk


An Apple a Day Won’t Keep Cancer Away – According to Oxford University researchers, eating fruits and vegetables won’t cut cancer risk, but don’t go pig out on pizza and beer just yet: Obesity and alcohol are still closely related to cancer, according to the same study. (Science Daily)

Low-Sugar Cereals Are Healthier – A Yale University study compared low-sugar to sugary brands, and found that kids who were given low-sugar bowls ended up eating a healthier breakfast. Duh. (New York Times)

Getting Over Last Night’s Egg Nog – There’s no official doctor’s hangover cure, but here are some physician recommended remedies for the morning after your holiday party. (Telegraph)

FDA Warns Against Sex Enhancement Drugs – The FDA warned consumers to stop taking herbal supplement “Man Up Now,” due to lowered blood pressure. (TIME) … More »

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Morning Links: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Doesn’t Lower Cancer Risk

Smarter People Drink More and American Women Are Getting Sicker: Smarter People Morning News Roundup


Urbanites Just Think They’re Smarter – Harvard researchers find that city living changes the brain (and not for the better, mostly). (Yoga Journal)

American Women Are Becoming Less Healthy – Recent study points to setbacks in women’s health, including worsening obesity, more drinking, and higher STD rates. (New York Times)

Does Alcohol Make You Smarter, Happier? – The correlation between binge drinking and intelligence is more complicated than you’d think. (CNN Health) … More »

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Smarter People Drink More and American Women Are Getting Sicker: Smarter People Morning News Roundup

5-Star Dog Dining and 10 Shots of Espresso: Morning News Roundup


Have S#*! Your Way — Employees at a California Burger King were fired after writing a profanity-filled note on a customer’s receipt. (via UPI)

Pilgrim Pale Ale — A case for serving beer instead of wine on Thanksgiving. (via The Miami Herald)

Got the Shakes — A New York coffee shop just introduced a drink that has ten shots of espresso. (via Newslite)

Pampered Pet — Would you bring your pooch to a dog restaurant? (via Asylum)
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5-Star Dog Dining and 10 Shots of Espresso: Morning News Roundup

The Moon Makes You Crazy and Your Doctor Makes a House Call: Morning News Round-Up


Moon Madness — Could a full moon really be responsible for bad behavior? (via The Independent)

Ding Dong Doc — House calls might be the best solution for expensive health care. (via The Globe and Mail)

No Loko — Several states might ban alcoholic energy drinks. (via NPR)

The Daily Grind — One in five people grind their teeth, but what can they do about it? (via The Guardian) … More »

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The Moon Makes You Crazy and Your Doctor Makes a House Call: Morning News Round-Up

The Gum in Your Stomach and the Carbon Footprint of Your Wine: Morning News Round-Up


This Wine Tastes Great — But what’s its carbon footprint? (via The Guardian)

I’m On a Diet — I’ll take the Double Down. (via AOL Health)

British People Die Faster Than Americans — Even though we’re sicker. (via Reuters)

I Swallowed My Gum — Will it be in my stomach for eight years? (via The Straight Dope) … More »

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The Gum in Your Stomach and the Carbon Footprint of Your Wine: Morning News Round-Up

Use a Gel for Birth Control and Eat Candy for Your Brain: Morning News Round-Up


You Could Replace the Pill — With a gel. (via The Guardian)

Just In Time for Halloween — Get over your fear of spiders. (via The Globe and Mail)

Shockingly, Alcohol and Caffeine — Just don’t mix. (via SlashFood)

Eating Candy — Actually has some benefits. (via Psychology Today) … More »

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Use a Gel for Birth Control and Eat Candy for Your Brain: Morning News Round-Up