Health & Science Update

Fish is not only good for your cardiovascular health, but also very good for the brain. No, not the 'makes you smart' thing; rather, lowering your chances of dementia. So cut out the meat and introduce the fish. Your only worry, then, should be mercury poisoning.

While reminding you of the ever-expanding list of benefits from aspirin, doctors would like to remind you of its adverse effects, as well. Fair enough.

For women that don't like condoms, a spermicidal and microbicidal gel is available. It has been shown to block, among others, HIV. Still not finely tuned, though.

And for those ladies who find themselves in a family way, a good advice is to breast-feed their baby. Not only is it good for its health, but it also lowers the mother's risk of breast cancer.