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Preliminary Jackson Autopsy Shows Propofol May Have Killed Singer
Source: CBS News

A toxicology report determining cause of Michael Jackson's death is expected next week. A preliminary autopsy points to a powerful drug (propofol) Jackson never should have had access to may have been what killed him. And abuse of this drug is a growing problem.

Was Michael Jackson's Death A Murder? (POLL)

Michael Jackson's sister Latoya Jackson has publicly claimed that his death was really a murder that was concocted by those close to him in his final days and that their motive was a for-profit venture to split up the windfall profits that Jackson's death has generated from rekin …

Artificial sweeteners can make you sick and fat
Source: Black Listed News

This report from black listed news is about artificial sweeteners. Take it from me, you are better off drinking bottled water, or looking for complete natural ingredients.

Drug analysis a multistep process (Why Jackson's cause of death won't come fast)
Source: CNN

Story Highlights Toxicology screening identifies substances in a person's body Drug compounds must be extracted, then purified from blood, urine, tissue samples Toxicologists have to analyze results, then verify findings

Michael Jackson's Fans Aren't Ready To Say Goodbye

A day after his death, Michael Jackson is getting the outpouring of attention he craved so much as his career sputtered in the later part of his life. He died just weeks before he was to start a comeback tour to help resurrect his career and pay his bills.

Pa. man shot by cop after housemates lock him out
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

An armed man who was locked out by angry housemates after he passed out while cooking and almost caused a fire was shot and killed early Tuesday by a police officer called to an ensuing disturbance, authorities said.

Dr. Dre's 20 year-old son found dead
Source: Yahoo! News

The 20-year-old son of Grammy award-winning rapper and producer Dr. Dre was found dead over the weekend at his home in Woodland Hills, California, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

Why Carbon Monoxide is So Dangerous in the Bloodstream

Carbon monoxide remains a deadly threat every winter, especially in northern climes where people of limited means try to keep warm by using unvented kerosene heaters or similar heating elements.

New Chemical Testing Program Drastically Lessens Animal Testing
Source: pubs.acs.org

The effort represents a major step toward moving the field of toxicology from traditional studies on laboratory animals—which are expensive and take years to complete—to rapid, automated testing using cultured human cells.

Ryan Gracie Dies in Police Custody
Source: Yahoo! Sports

It's amazing how young he was. I wonder if this is all there was too it??

Chip implants linked to animal tumors
Source: The Boston Globe

When the US Food and Drug Administration approved implanting microchips in humans, the manufacturer said it would save lives, letting doctors scan the tiny transponders to access patients' medical records almost instantly.

Study fails to show dangers of marijuana
Source: media.thetriangle.org

Recently the media has been buzzing about the new research that links marijuana use with an increased risk of psychotic disorders. This research has reignited the debate over whether or not marijuana use is safe.

Should we worry about soya in our food?
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Whether you know it or not, you'll probably be eating soya today. It's in 60% of all processed food, from cheese to ice cream, baby formula to biscuits. But should it carry a health warning?

Hair Soy Sauce ... Yes, That's HAIR Soy Sauce
Source: ispub.com

Recent reports of problem foods in Mainland China have raised global concerns about the safety of Chinese food products.

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