It appears that in early 2007, researchers at the University of Alberta found that a compound called dichloroacetate, or DCA, kills cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. DCA is common, inexpensive, non-toxic, and available at chemistry stores. CTV covered this story in January 2007.

The catch is that DCA isn't patented, so drug companies can't make any money off it. And this makes them reluctant to invest in research, leaving it to universities and private labs. I'm not much for the conspiracy theory, but it is interesting to ask why this hasn't gotten more media play.
(Via Health Salon)

Men's Health has a list of the 20 worst foods in America, and they are staggering. I won't give away #1, but here's their worst dessert (because most health-conscious people would skip dessert anyway):

9. Worst Dessert
Chili's Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

1,600 calories
78 g fat
215 g carbs

Would you eat a Big Mac for dessert? How about three? That's the calorie equivalent of this decadent dish. Clearly, Chili's customers get their money's worth.