For such a small task, putting on a necklace or bracelet by yourself takes an immense level of coordination. You have to be able to grasp the tiny clasp, reach behind you and find the ring to fasten ...

The federal government brands magnets in toys a deadly hazard to children because the tiny, powerful objects can fall out and cause serious, even fatal, internal injuries when swallowed. Yet the ...

With the alternative medicine industry as popular as ever, it should come as no surprise that some product claims are more than dubious, if not flat out untrue. Popular even in Cleopatra’s time, the ...

Researchers said today that magnetic bracelets, worn by many for their supposed health benefits, do reduce the pain of osteoarthritis. The study focused on 194 patients, aged 45 to 80, who had ...

The patients were given one of three bracelets to wear for 12 weeks - a standard strength magnetic bracelet, a weak magnetic bracelet, or a non-magnetic 'placebo' bracelet. The patients were asked to ...

Whether you don’t have pierced ears or are simply in the mood to try a new look, magnetic piercings are an easy-to-use style accessory to play with. From nose rings to lip rings, septum piercings, and ...

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