Drinking Hand Sanitizers and Using Hemorrhoid Cream on Your Face

I am a little dumbfounded as to how some professors or professoras can say that exams will be "fun" or an "enjoyable learning experience". Do they not remember what medical school was like? Or maybe they do....

What type/flavor of cheese is "string cheese"? It seems to be a mutt.

Energy drinks vs. Coffee. You make the call.

Here is a good learning opportunity: http://www.internationalgme.org/

Here is a good website about how things work: http://www.howstuffworks.com

More Medical Schools, Hospitals Ban Meals, Gifts From Pharm Companies......

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Here are Five GREAT News Stories

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1. U.S. doctors warn: Don't drink hand sanitizers!

"At least two people have become intoxicated by drinking hand-sanitizing gels, a potentially deadly habit, doctors reported Wednesday."

2.Oils in shampoos, lotions tied to boys' breast growth
"Lavender and tea tree oils found in some shampoos, soaps and lotions can temporarily leave boys with enlarged breasts in rare cases, apparently by disrupting their hormonal balance, a preliminary study suggests."

3.The French may soon be sleeping on the job
"The French already enjoy a 35-hour work week and generous vacation. Now the health minister wants to look into whether workers should be allowed to sleep on the job."

4. Be advised, hemorrhoid cream not for the face
"German drugmaker Schering warned consumers on Thursday not to use hemorrhoid cream on their faces. The warning came after a male stylist said on Norwegian television that many photo models used the cream in the morning to get rid of puffy eyes, which the drug company said seemed to have boosted demand for such products at pharmacies. Beauty magazines in the U.S. have been advising the same for years."

5. Raising spirits to combat alchoholism
"Problem drinkers attending the faith-based Alcoholics Anonymous groups are 30% more likely than others to remain sober for at least two years, according to research published this month."