October 11, 2013

Doctors aren’t getting the message that antibiotics won’t help common ailments like a sore throat or bronchitis. A new study found that physicians still prescribe an antibiotic in three out of four cases. Experts say it’s often easier to write a prescription, but antibiotics don’t work and can have side effects or increase the risk of drug-resistant germs. Source Link 

If the computer in your home is getting old, you’re not alone.  New figures show that personal computer sales have continued to drop in a trend that began more than a year ago as tablet sales took off. Experts say consumers won’t abandon PCs, but are waiting longer to replace them and spending money on other tech gadgets. Source Link

Fans of food photos on social media might want to lose your taste for that habit. A new study found that people who looked at lots of Instagram photos of food had less enjoyment while eating. Researchers think the overexposure to food images turns down the natural feeling of satisfaction that comes when you eat. Source Link