September 3, 2010

Legionella Risk With Gardening

People who are fond of gardening are at a risk of getting infected with one of the rarest forms of bacteria which could prove to be fatal, the UK Royal Horticultural Society has warned.

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Study Finds Why Walking Flat-footed Hurts Habitual High-heel Wearers

Eearing a pair of high-heeled Jimmy Choos may be painful for your ankles, but it has emerged that habitual stiletto wearers feel discomfort while walking flat footed.

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Ceasing Smoking Therapy Sooner Actually Reduces Chances of Success

A study has analyzed whether stopping smoking cessation treatments too soon may reduce odds of success for patients. The study was led by researchers

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Indonesia’s Two-year-old Chain Smoker Kicks Habit

A two-year-old Indonesian boy who smoked about 40 cigarettes a day has kicked the habit after receiving intensive specialist care, a child welfare official said Thursday.

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Cure for a Hangover may Just Depend on the ‘Size of the Glass’

London, Sep 02 (ANI): Scientists have concluded that the cure for hangover depends on the size of the glass.

People who pour drinks into tall glasses

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September 2, 2010

TV Couch Potatoes Become History As Online Viewing Takes Over

The days of the couch potato seem numbered as as large numbers of TV viewers are now taking to the internet to watch their favourite shows online without

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Albanians Use Teddy Bears to Ward Off ‘evil Eye’

A weather-beaten teddy bear hangs from the front of Izet Sina’s home. But this tattered old toy is no abandoned play thing. It is designed to protect

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Music Played Through Headphones can Damage the Hearing Mechanism

Hearing music played through headphones either too loud or too long is certainly harmful to hearing, according to a 24-year study of adolescent girls.

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The Population of Singapore Has Crossed Five Million

Singapore’s population is much more than five million this year with more than one-third of them being foreigners, revealed the statistics department.

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Australian Baby Saved by Kangaroo Cuddle

The skin-to-skin “kangaroo” cuddle they gave their newborn baby saved the infant’s life after their doctor had given him up for dead, an Australian couple has said.

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