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    chekyoself: i'm a psychiatrist, and this tech is amazing. there is no shocking of the patient at all. while the absolute mechanism involved for helping depression... more »
    Curves: I thought shock therapy went out in the 50s. #neurostar more »
    ShadowX: I suffer from severe depession and am on a prety high dose of a drug that boosts seratonin. I get very few side effects but would welcome an alternati... more »
    yogibimbi: great! Now we have one more option to get rid of the symptoms of depression without even having a passing glance at the reasons. Nothing better than a... more »
    duck: Smells like placebo to me, but do correct me if this is properly scientifically supported. #neurostar more »
    Jacubious: Apparently dentists have an abnormally high suicide rate compared to other professions, so that chair might be quite soothing for those who need it. #... more »
    Applejackson: It all comes down to this: Some people look at this product as a method to quit smoking (and some are successful, depending on their definition), but... more »
    bustedchain: Let's review: the device that's supposed to help you get healthier and save money by quitting smoking is more likely to worsen your addiction, be more... more »
    RhodaHaloo: I have absolutely NEVER seen e-cigarettes/pipes/cigars marketed towards a younger audience. In fact, I have yet to see real cigarettes marketed toward... more »
    AnonJr: Lets all remember, anything good in life falls into one of three catagories: 1) Illegal 2) Immoral 3) Fattening If it doesn't fit into one of these ... more »
    BathshebaAthos: This article boiled down to 'there is poor quality control in this brand spanking new market'. Nowhere in there does it say that e-cigs are more harmf... more »
    OMG! Ponies!: There is only one person that looks good chomping on a stogie: Katee Sackhoff. You, Mark, are not her. more »
    Nick: isn't this just like those fat free foods that contain . . . fat. more »
    notaverage2: I tried one of these e-cigarettes, and I think one of the most important thing it does compared to cigarettes is that there is no tar when inhaling. ... more »
    Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Everything causes cancer.. more »
    Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Anyone else felt from the beginning that a mix of electronic components and smoking couldn't end right? It's like, unholy matrimony. more »
    strider_mt2k: Someone tell Jackson Publick! WAIT! I WILL! more »
    Kaiser-Machead: So I guess Cigar Aficionado Hero is not a possibility.....:( more »
    macpatrik: If I get to look as badass as Mark does there, I don't care how much it costs or how much it destroys my body. more »
    nameSpencer: About time! I always feel a dark feeling when I see them smoking those in the mall. more »
  • #thiscyborglife

    NeuroStar TMS Depression Therapy System First To Be Given FDA Approval

    Last year, Neuronetics' NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy system became the first device of its kind to be cleared by the FDA for treating depression. Although, the similarity to a dentist chair was probably not a great idea. More »
  • #health

    FDA Deems E-Cigs As Bad As The Real Thing

    Put down that e-cigar, Mark! The FDA has ruled that electronic cigarettes, cigars, and similar devices contain known carcinogens and slammed them for being marketed to younger age groups. More »
  • #medicalgadgets

    MedEx1000 Packs All Your Intensive Care Needs Into a Suitcase

  • #nsfwgadgets

    Sexual Gadgets Can Now Be Seized at US Borders Too

    First it was liquid bottles. Then laptops. And now they are seizing our penis extensors, penis pumpers, and other sexual gadgets. The FDA is saying that they represent a real risk and federal border agents have now a guideline to confiscate them at US territory entry points. The list would be hilarious if it weren't so surreal and stupid: More »