Hacking Your Body's Bacteria for Better Health

Modern humans are bacteria-killing machines. We assassinate microbes with hand soap, mouthwash and bathroom cleaners. It feels clean and right.

But some scientists say we're overdoing it. All this killing may actually cause diseases like eczema, irritable bowel syndrome and even diabetes. The answer, they say, is counterintuitive: Feed patients bacteria.

"Probiotics (pills containing bacteria) have resulted in complete elimination of eczema in 80 percent of the people we've treated," says Dr. Joseph E. Pizzorno Jr., a practicing physician and former member of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. Pizzorno says he's used probiotics to treat irritable bowel disease, acne and even premenstrual syndrome. "It's unusual for me to see a patient with a chronic disease that doesn't respond to probiotics."

Hybrid LF-A Confirmed by Lexus – 'will Be Something Entirely Different'

Lexus U.K. director, Steve Settle, has confirmed that LF-A (Lexus' first supercar) is set to go hybrid. In an interview with MotorTrader, he was quoted:

From Geek to Freak: How I Gained 34 lbs. of Muscle in 4 Weeks 

After holding off for nearly two years, I'm posting this because too many people have asked for it. The lasses should read it, too, as the same principles can be applied to bodyfat loss.

What I Learned From Friendster: Jonathan Abrams' New Startup

The entire Socializr team -- Tim Denike, Toni Graham and Jonathan Abrams -- across the street from their San Francisco offices. Photo: Dylan Tweney