Linda Formichelli

Focuses on a program of the cable network Comedy Central and the University of California in Los Angeles Jonsson Cancer Center which aim to study the healing effects of humor. Three parts of the program called 'Rx Laughter'; Persons spearheading the project. INSET: The Nose Knows by Linda Formichelli.

A study challenges the efficacy of the once-hallowed herbal supplement St. John's wort utility as an antidepressant. Hypericin, hyperforin.

Focuses on the results of a preliminary research conducted at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, on the health aspects of the milk thistle herb. Comparison with the effects of Saint John's wort, ginger, echinacea and green tea; Combined spending of U.S. residents on Saint John's wort and echinacea in 2000.

Can you blame your bad memory on butter and bacon?

Reports on the passage of a legislative bill by the United States Senate Commerce Committee that may restrict violent television programming during hours when children are watching. Correlation between increased violence and images seen by children; Investigation by the cable industry on the connection between television and real-world violence.