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[Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Use Of Diabetes Medication By Older Adults Linked With Increased Risk
Older patients treated with the diabetes medications known as thiazolidinediones (which include rosiglitazone) had a significantly increased risk of heart attack, congestive heart failure and death, compared with the use of other hypoglycemic drugs, according to a study in the Dec. 12 issue of JAMA. The authors suggest that these results provide further evidence that this class of medication may cause more harm than good. File Sharing Growing Like a Weed
Contrary to messages from the music industry, not all file sharing rips off artists. Weed, a peer-to-peer song-sharing program, provides a way for people to share music and pay artists. By Katie Dean. See What You're Spewing As You Speed Along
In the future, drivers may only have to glance at the dashboard to see the pollution spewing out of their vehicle's exhausts. Scientists have constructed a laser measuring device capable of recording levels of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane from directly inside an exhaust. Vegetable Research &Information Center: Carrots
This collection of documents on carrots includes details about carrot production in California (also available in Spanish), carrot production costs, carrots in the home garden, integrated pest management, and post-harvest handling of the vegetable. From the University of California Cooperative Extension. Reading Ability Protects Brain From Lead Exposure
Lead smelter workers who are better readers have more protection against the effect of lead exposure on the brain than those who do not read as well, according to a study on the impact of cognitive reserve. Maritime Safety, Science &Environmental Protection, Including Famous S
This collection of research materials covers topics related to the U.S. Coast Guard and maritime safety, the environment, merchant and fishing vessel casualties, shipwrecks, oceanography, and marine inspection. Highlights include a page on lost cutters, the accident report on the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, and an oral history from a whaling inspector. Include bibliographies, research guides, photos, government documents, and more. From the U.S. Coast Guard. Of Stem Cells and Flying Pigs
President Bush ignores stem-cell research in his State of the Union address, leaving future research murky. Commentary by Steven Edwards. 'Swish-and-spit'Test Accurate For Cancer
A morning gargle could someday be more than a breath freshener -- it could spot head and neck cancer, say scientists. Their new study of a mouth rinse that captures genetic signatures common to the disease holds promise for screening those at high risk, including heavy smokers and alcohol drinkers. Two-slice-touch Rule Reliable When Diagnosing Meniscal Tears
The two-slice-touch rule increased the accuracy of diagnosing meniscal tears, according to a study conducted by the Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin Medical School and Hospital, in Madison, Wis.
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