February 5, 2015

An investigation by New York’s Attorney General found that four out of five storebrand herbal supplements did not contain any of the herbs on their labels.  The probe of Target, Walgreens, GNC and Walmart stores showed the pills contained fillers such as powdered rice, asparagus and houseplants, and some had wheat products that could cause allergic reactions. Source Link

That third cocktail or beer could put you on the path to an early stroke. That’s according to a long-term study looking at drinking habits and stroke. Researchers said three alcoholic drinks a day was a higher risk factor for stroke than high blood pressure or diabetes for people in their 50s and 60s. Source Link

Samsung’s next version of its flagship smartphone may buck the trend of bigger is better. Reports say the Galaxy S6 could have a 5-inch screen that’s a tenth of an inch smaller than the current S5 model, but the phone itself won’t shrink in size. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S6 next month. Source Link