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Apr 11 2008
Tests on a father diagnosed with bird flu in China show he probably caught the disease from his dying son. Scientists are concerned that if the virus evolves to pass easily from human to human millions could be at risk. A genetic analysis of the...
Apr 11 2008
Working up a sweat while performing household chores may not just improve the cleanliness of your home, but your mental health too, a survey suggests. Just 20 minutes of sustained exercise a week - from cleaning to jogging - can impact upon depression,...
Apr 11 2008
People searching the web for information on suicide are more likely to find sites encouraging the act than offering support, a study says. Researchers used four search engines to look for suicide-related sites, the British Medical Journal said. The...
Apr 11 2008
Women from ethnic minorities are more likely to smoke or drink during pregnancy the longer they have lived in the UK, researchers have found. The British Medical Journal study also showed they were more likely to stop breastfeeding sooner. The...
Apr 11 2008
A drug which may protect the body against damage from radiation has been developed by US scientists. It is hoped it could make radiotherapy safer for people with cancer and could also be used in the event of a “dirty bomb” or nuclear...
Apr 11 2008
As the Philippines seeks better ways to use its resources in combating climate change, a new discovery by a Filipino biotechnology company based in the U.S. has tapped a wonder plant in the country as a source of biofuel. Malunggay, scientifically...
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Apr 10 2008
The illicit steady growth of opium production in India is alarming. The question lies of whether who is behind these hectares of lands where plantations of illegal opium are cultivated. It is possible that there is a syndicate behind this financing the...
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Apr 10 2008
As a means to raise awareness on environmental issues and concerns on the global problems that we are facing, the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) will soon incorporate basic lessons on climate change in the curriculum of the Filipino public...
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Apr 9 2008
The hungry stomachs of the masses due to surging food prices in all parts of the world will trigger unrest and threaten global security. This is a reality that anyone who seems hopeless and could not afford to eat three times a day will find any way...
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Apr 9 2008
Pete Doherty may have escaped the bars for four years and has taken the restrictions of the probation order with a smile, but this time he has to face the court’s decision because of his ongoing demeanor. But this hard-headed singer needs to learn...