February 13, 2014

Lawmakers in California are now considering a measure to make it mandatory to equip new cell phones with  a “kill switch” to make a stolen phone inoperable. If passed, the law would likely mean that all cell phones sold in the United States would have the feature. Cell phone theft is one of the most common crimes in America. Source Link

Upping your intake of yogurt could lower your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. A new study found that yogurt eaters were less likely to become diabetic. Experts say foods with live active cultures like yogurt, cottage cheese, or low-fat cheese may interact with the gut microbes that play a role in the development of type-2 diabetes. Source Link

A new report says one-in-three Americans has taken sun worshipping indoors to a tanning bed. The same study says six out of ten university students have used indoor tanning. The pursuit of that bronze look can come at a high price, since ultraviolet light exposure from indoor tanning is known to cause skin cancer. Source Link