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Study: Even occasional smoking can impair arteries
Oct 07, 2008 |
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Even occasional cigarette smoking can impair the functioning of your arteries, according to a new University of Georgia study that used ultrasound to measure how the arteries of young, healthy adults respond to changes in ...
Smokers make poorer workers
Mar 29, 2007 |
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Smokers perform worse at work than non-smokers, finds a study of US navy female service members published in Tobacco Control.
Occasional memory loss tied to lower brain volume
Oct 06, 2008 |
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People who occasionally forget an appointment or a friend's name may have a loss of brain volume, even though they don't have memory deficits on regular tests of memory or dementia, according to a study published in the October ...
Nicotine dependence remains prevalent despite recent declines in cigarette use
Jun 24, 2009 |
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Despite recent declines in cigarette use in the U.S., nicotine dependence has remained steady among adults and has actually increased among some groups. The finding by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of ...
Nicotine Dependence Remains Prevalent Despite Recent Declines in Cigarette Use
Jul 03, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Despite recent declines in cigarette use in the U.S., nicotine dependence has remained steady among adults and has actually increased among some groups. The finding by researchers at Columbia University Mailman ...
Brisk workout needed to cut cancer risk
Sep 29, 2006 |
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At least half an hour of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity five or more days a week is needed to reduce cancer risk, the American Cancer Society says.
Rates of secondhand smoke exposure high among college students
Jul 21, 2009 |
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Secondhand smoke (SHS) is not only a nuisance, but a potential health concern for many college students, and administrators should be taking steps to reduce students' exposure, according to a new study by researchers at Wake ...
Oregon moose herd thriving in winter
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Feb 19, 2008 |
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Oregon's only moose herd appears to be thriving in the northeast mountains this winter, state wildlife biologist Pat Matthews said.
Gmail knocked offline for 'majority' of users
Sep 01, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Google Inc.'s Gmail service was knocked offline Tuesday in a severe outage that the company said affected a "majority" of users.
Should real profits in virtual worlds be taxed? ISU professors say there's a way to do it
Apr 03, 2008 |
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Ben Franklin's astute observation -- "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes" -- has stood the test of time fairly well over the past 219 years. Until now.
No link between acid reflux and survival
Jan 04, 2008 |
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), often known as acid reflux, is a common problem that has been associated with cancers, asthma, recurrent aspiration and pulmonary fibrosis. A new study published in The American Journal ...
Romantic, candle-lit dinners: An unrecognized source of indoor air pollution
Aug 19, 2009 |
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Burning candles made from paraffin wax -- the most common kind used to infuse rooms with romantic ambiance, warmth, light, and fragrance -- is an unrecognized source of exposure to indoor air pollution, including ...
Are tumors causing stricture of bile duct always malignant?
Feb 22, 2008 |
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The benign biliary tract tumor is rarely found in clinical practice. One case of bile duct adenomyoma was recently reported in the January 28 issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology. This paper cited studies on how ...
First direct evidence of substantial fish consumption by early modern humans in China
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jul 06, 2009 |
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Freshwater fish are an important part of the diet of many peoples around the world, but it has been unclear when fish became an important part of the year-round diet for early humans.
EBay cuts auction listing fees for casual sellers
May 12, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The online marketplace eBay is eliminating some upfront fees to attract more sellers who occasionally auction off items.
