Can You Catch OCD?

According to a study at New York University, OCD could be a physical problem rather than a psychological issue.

Celebrities like David Beckham, Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer and Winona Ryder are all known to suffer from OCD, as well as 3% of the population of the United States.

But is this purely a psychological problem. In the study at New York University, it is believed that in some cases of OCD the body’s attack on the bugs that cause strep throat goes wrong and instead, the antibodies made to attack the bacteria also focus on the brain and cause changes in behavior.

Ashley Fulwood, of charity OCD-UK, told the Daily Mail: “There are a whole host of theories. Is it biological or is it lack of serotonin in the brain, or is it psychological, learned behaviour? The strep throat theory is another one. We need to research the causes to find better treatments.”

Russians are Drinking and Smoking Themselves to Death

Due to a lack of taxes on booze and cigarettes in Russia, you can buy a beer for less than a bottled water. Cigarettes are only .30 cents a pack. And Russians are taking advantage of these cheap prices at the cost of their health.

As a matter of fact 1 million Russians die every year from alcohol and tobacco abuse, and are now seeing their population shrink due to the abuse. Russia has 12 million less people than it did 15 years ago. It’s not surprising that Russian men are only living to an average of 60 years old.

The Russian government is hesitant to impose taxes, which could curtail the problem, because they fear unrest and a society intoxicated is easier to control. However, TV spots on the danger of drinking have begun in Russia, but it is not believed to be good enough to stop the problem. See more on the problem in a video below from Fox News.

More People Choose Alternative Medicine

There are many reasons Americans are choosing alternative medicine over regular health care, including costs and disillusionment with traditional medicine. But is alternative medicine for you? Four out 10 Americans believe so.

Most people who practice Complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, do the following: Alternative medical systems such as homeopathic medicine, meditation, prayer, biofeedback and hypnosis. Some use herbs, supplements and aromatherapy, or even acupuncture and chiropractic care.

What many people don’t know however is that alternative medicine can have side effects like traditional medicine. Peppermint oil is taken to relieve abdominal cramps, but a side effect of peppermint is acid reflux.

And now traditional medicine is embracing alternative medicine because of how it is used to combat stress. Irritable bowel syndrome and high blood pressure are caused by stress. Anything that can lower stress levels is good for the body and cheaper in the long run if treated now.

UFO’s in Australia’s Northern Territory?

Alan Ferguson of the Northern Territory of AU claims that UFO’s are buzzing his town and he has the video to prove it.

In a video he has posted to his website, Ferguson shows a video of a nice blue sky when suddenly something “Black, long skinny things just appear and then disappear.”

Ferguson and others claim the area is a hotspot for UFO’s. The area is attracting attention from all over and officials hope tourists will line up to get a glimpse of something otherwordly.

The footage of the UFO’s can be found on his website UFO Territory.

Awesome Video of Eve

Nice video from Wired.com of Eve being tested in the Mojave Desert.