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Cell Damage Caused By Brushing May Help Keep Gums Healthy
One way regular brushing may help keep gums firm and pink is, paradoxically, by tearing open cells, researchers have found. Bristles wielded with even gentle force tear holes in the epithelial cells that line the gums and tongue, causing a momentary rupture, researchers found. DHS Passenger Scoring Illegal?
A government program that's automatically flagged nearly 5,000 U.S. travelers as "suspected terrorists" appears to defy a congressional prohibition against computerized risk ranking of ordinary Americans. Ryan Singel reports from Washington. CALIPSO Monitors Pulse Of Soufriere Hills Volcano
A unique monitoring system in place on the island of Montserrat can record the everyday changes beneath the Soufriere Hills volcano and throughout the island, according to an international team of volcanologists. 'Umbrella' Valve Provides A Potential Alternative To Lung Surgery
A new umbrella-like valve is shown to be a safe and effective substitute for lung surgery in COPD patients with emphysema, shows new research presented at CHEST 2006, the 72nd annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... Holy Land Maps
Collection of over 1,000 maps of the Holy Land in Israel from the 15th century through the 1920s. Browsable by author, year, or by location, such as Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Tel Aviv. Also includes links to related sites. In English and Hebrew. From the Eran Laor Cartographic Collection, Jewish National and University Library. Note: detailed views may not be available in all browsers. Kentucky Bacon Oral History Project
"In Kentucky, curing bacon and hams has been a necessity of life for generations. In more recent years, this tradition has been in retreat. ... There remain, however, a select few artisans who cling faithfully to family traditions."This site provides audio clips and edited transcripts of oral histories of some of these artisans. Transcripts include photos. From the Southern Foodways Alliance. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Investigative Assistance: The Whis
Resources for employees who wish to report unlawful treatment resulting from their reporting violations of worker health and safety law as provided in the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other statutes related to transportation, the environment, and corporate fraud. Includes the text of the whistleblower protection provisions for the acts, instructions for filing a complaint, and informational brochures for protections related to industries such as trucking and the airlines. From the U.S. Department of Labor. Scientists Reveal Molecular Secrets Of The Malaria Parasite
In an innovative project with implications for malaria vaccine development, scientists have used genomics, proteomics and gene expression studies to trace how malaria parasites evolve on a molecular level as they move between their hosts and insect vectors. It's Not Too Late To Change: Lowering Cardiac Risk Later In Life
Can adopting a healthier lifestyle later in life help -- or is it too late? In a study published in the July 2007 issue of the American Journal of Medicine, researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston found that people 45 to 64 years of age who added healthy lifestyle behaviors could substantially reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease and reduce their death rate.
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