(Best Syndication News) - Researchers found that people who drank sweetened beverages had an increased risk for depression. The risk was especially elevated with those who drank diet drinks. However, people who drank coffee had a slightly reduced risk for depression. The study results will be shared at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, which is scheduled to be held March 16-23, 2013.

The study author, Honglei Chen, MD, PhD, a member of the American Academy of Neurology, along with the National Institutes of Health in Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, explained that drinking sweetened beverages versus coffee and tea might affect mental health in addition to physical health.

(Best Syndication News) Advancing benchmarks continued to push interest rates higher today despite a drop in the secondary lending market (see the mortgage rate charts below). SunTrust bucked the trend and lowered their mortgage loan rates; however JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup raised their mortgage products.

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Stock prices were higher for the second-straight day as U.S. President Barack Obama nominated Jacob Lew. The optimism was sustained after last week’s agreement on taxes and a positive earnings report registered by Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) on Tuesday. Lew will be the point-man in President Obama’s debt-ceiling negotiations with Republicans in Congress.

(Best Syndication News) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall of John Deere Gator™ RSX850i Base, Sport, and Trail model utility vehicles because the fuel line could come apart and become a potential fire danger. John Deere dealers will be offering a free inspection and repair to remedy this problem.

Around 4,650 of the John Deere Gator Utility vehicles are involved in the recall. Deere and Company (NYSE:DE) received three reports of the fuel line separating, with no injuries involved. The vehicles were sold between August 2012 and October 2012 by John Deere dealers at a cost between $12,900 and $15,500.

(Best Syndication News) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed concern for consumers who take certain medications containing zolpidem to treat insomnia. The medication could cause the user to be less capable at completing activities that require full attention, such as driving a vehicle.

Because of this concern, the FDA has notified the manufacturers of the sleep drugs containing zolpidem to lower the recommended dose. Zolpidem is marketed as a generic or under the brand names of Ambien (oral tablet), Edluar (tablet placed under the tongue), and Zolpimist (oral spray). Additionally, the FDA is currently trying to determine the risk of next-morning impairment in other sleep drugs and OTC products.

(Best Syndication News) - Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) introduced a new Latitude 10 tablet with essential configurations that run on Windows 8. The new tablet was designed for schools and small businesses in mind. The first Latitude 10 launched in October 2012, but today the company announced the Latitude 10 tablet configured as an enterprise-ready solution priced below $500.

The Dell Latitude 10 tablet was designed for entertainment as well as work. The Intel Atom powered device uses the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system and is compatible with Adobe Flash. Multiple users can share the same tablet and configure it the way they like. The tablet case is made of magnesium alloy and has soft-touch paint to improve grip and toughness. The display is made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass, which is designed for intensive use.