Despite the well-known dangers of first- and secondhand smoke, an estimated ten percent of pregnant…
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A Little Wine Boosts Omega-3 In The Body: Novel Mechanism For A Healthier Heart Found
Moderate alcohol intake is associated with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in plasma and…
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Flesh-eating Bacteria: Blood Tests Can Help Detect Presence Of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
A quick surgical reaction to ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ reduces mortality. With less than half of patients…
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Ancient Climate Cycles Recorded In Mars Rocks
The ancient climate change on Mars was caused by regular variation in the planet’s tilt,…
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Climate bill ‘could lead world’
A new Scottish bill to help tackle climate change could be a “world leader”, environmental…
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Koobface Worm Is Targeting Facebook Users
A new virus is spreading through Facebook. The Koobface — a worm designed specifically to…
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Opera Previews Next-Generation Browser
Opera Software has just unleashed the first public preview of its next-generation browser for personal…
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Microsoft Hires Yahoo Architect To Guide Search Team
Microsoft may not have acquired Yahoo’s search business, but it has acquired what some may…
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Open-Source Symbian Has Caught AT&T’s Eye
The world has been waiting for an open-source Symbian mobile operating system, but it won’t…
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Apple iPhone Users Download 300 Million Apps
Apple iPhone owners have downloaded 300 million applications through the App Store. The news came…