February 4, 2011

There’s a high-tech alternative being tested that could defuse the anger over those revealing full-body scans at airport security stations. The Transportation Security Administration says three major airports are using a new form of software that would only show a generic body outline. Some travelers have objected to the scans that show detailed body contours under clothing. Source Link

Need another good reason to have your children vaccinated? A new study says it could help protect them against some forms of childhood cancer. Researchers say they found that children vaccinated for polio and hepatitis B had 20% less risk of developing a form of leukemia by preventing infections that can adversely affect the developing immune system. Source Link

This year’s Super Bowl  advertisers will pay up to $3 million for a 30-second commercial in Sunday’s telecast. In addition to beermakers and plenty of movie ads, the auto industry is well represented in the Super Bowl commercial line-up, with the return of Chevrolet along with Chrysler, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes Benz and BMW making the pricey pitches. Source Link