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Psy and Swoon Over Gangnum Style: Breaking Records
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 25, 2012 09:20 AM EDTThe popularity of South Korean rapper PSY and his unbelievably catchy "Gangnam Style" video and dance, are sure to break all records. So far, his video have been viewed by over 270 million people.
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Japan, Taiwan and China at Odds Over Territory, U.S. not Exactly in the Middle
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 25, 2012 09:06 AM EDTAs things heat up among Japan China Taiwan, the first shots were fired over disputed land and natural resources.
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Voter ID Laws Disenfranchises Latino Communities
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 25, 2012 08:49 AM EDTVoter fraud and disenfranchisement has been a staple of American politics since there were, well, American politics. Who and when people could vote have been used as a means to bolster support for one candidate and suppress the numbers of voters for one's opponent.
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Human Eye Contains Key to Developing Advanced Antimicrobial Drugs
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 25, 2012 08:24 AM EDTResearchers note that proteins in the eye have the ability to keep harmful bacterias at bay, and to harvest this protein can lead to new advances in the development of inexpensive antimicrobial drugs.
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Zit Killing Virus Strain on the Prowl: Doctors Find New Way to Combat Acne
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 25, 2012 06:54 AM EDTPainful zit-popping, burning face creams and dry acne wash may be a thing of the past as doctors may soon have a new weapon to use against to use against the dreaded marks and scars of puberty, periods and stress...
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Benefits of Fish Outweigh Dangers, But Consume with Caution
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 24, 2012 04:44 PM EDTRecent reports warning against methyl mercury and harmful bacteria laden fish have confused the masses as to whether or not fish is in fact healthy or harmful. . But from the researchers at Umeå University in Sweden conclude that the benefits of eating fish far outweigh the consequences, stating simply, "Eat fish, but avoid fish with the most pollutants ."
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Vitamin-D Deficiency Linked to Heart Disease
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 24, 2012 10:21 AM EDTA new study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, reveals that low levels of Vitamin D is associated with a significantly higher risk for heart disease.
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Chocolate Similar to Morphine in Addictive Properties, Chocoholics Beware
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 24, 2012 09:24 AM EDTA new study in Current Biology has determined that the compulsive overconsumption of reward characterizes disorders ranging from binge eating to drug addiction. The evidence showed that enkephalin surges in the brain and contributes to generating intense consumption of palatable food.
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Emergency Contraception in Homeroom? High School Offers Young Teens 'Moring After' Pills
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 24, 2012 08:33 AM EDTThe New York City Department of Education is making the morning-after-pill available to high school girls at 13 public schools.The DOE says girls as young as 14 will be able to get the Plan B emergency contraception without parental consent.
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New SARS-like Virus, Not Emmy Winners, Takes Center Stage
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 24, 2012 08:20 AM EDTIt was reported today, that while the world watched the EMMY Awards, a new respiratory illness similar to the SARS virus that spread globally in 2002 and killed hundreds of people has been identified in a man who is being treated in Britain. This new virus is different from any coronaviruses that have previously been identified in humans.
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Trader Joe's Recalls Salmonella Contaminated Peanut Butter
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 24, 2012 07:54 AM EDTTrader Joe's Markets are voluntarily recalling its house brand of peanut butter or "Trader Joe's Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter" due to worries over salmonella contamination.
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Study Finds Link Between Breast and Ovarian Cancers
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 24, 2012 07:27 AM EDTFindings from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) funded by the National Cancer institute (NIH) reveal that there exists a genetic link between 'Basel-like' breast cancer and a serous ovarian cancer.
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Genetic Risk of Obesity
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 21, 2012 07:05 PM EDTWhile American's debate over what is exactly is causing the obesity epidemic, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health have found a solid link between the regular consumption of sugar sweetened beverages and a greater genetic susceptibility to increased obesity risk
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Pre-term Babies Learn to Latch and Have Better Cognitive Function Using Special Method
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 21, 2012 01:41 PM EDTNew research published in the October issue of Acta Paediatrica reveals the benefits of unsing technique known as 'Kangaroo Mother Care,' where infants remain attached to the mother, skin to skin, instead of being placed in the incubator.
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Miracle of Life on War-torn Soil: UK Soldier Gives Birth in Afghanistan
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 21, 2012 12:22 PM EDTOne other concern is what to do if the female soldier is pregnant or becomes pregnant during her time in service. A female British solider gave birth to a baby boy this week, hours after complaining of stomach problems. The solider, a Royal Artillery Gunner is the first British soldier to give birth while on active duty.
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