Study Links Diabetes and Sodas sweeteners

A new study released Thursday suggests sodas sweetened with high fructose corn syrup may contribute to the development of diabetes.

The study from researchers at Rutgers University, shows sodas sweetened with high fructose corn syrup contain high levels of compounds that previous research suggests may play a role in the development of diabetes. Especially when consumed in large amounts.

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Antioxidant vitamins may do little to protect your heart

According to a study released in the Archives of Internal Medicine, contrary to popular belief, taking antioxidant vitamins such as C, E and antioxidants such as beta carotene may do little to protect your heart against heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular events.


These results "add to the body of evidence that antioxidants do not add to the prevention of heart disease."

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Mobile Web Content is on the Rise

Of the 76% of consumers in the U.S. and Western Europe who own mobile phones with Web access, about one-third are currently using it, according to a survey conducted by the Online Publishers Association and TNS Media and Entertainment.

The U.K. leads in mobile Web usage (54%), followed by the U.S. and Italy (41%).

The survey also found that 34% of mobile Web users internationally say they will watch ads in exchange for free mobile content, and nearly one-in-ten have actually made a purchased based on a mobile Web ad.

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Implant to 'cure' blindness within 2 years

An implant that restores partial sight to the blind could be commercially available in just two years.

Trials are soon to begin on the latest version of the Argus retinal prosthesis system which allows patients to distinguish different shapes and detect movement.

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