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“Cocktail Effect” in consumer products may be harmful E-mail
by William Atkins   
Thursday, 27 December 2007
Scientists are studying just how harmful artificially produced chemicals within common consumer products are to human health. Such products usually contain a mixture of chemicals that together are rarely tested for safety; thus, could be harmful to consumers and nature.
 
Reprogramming cells may be as effective as stem cells E-mail
by William Atkins   
Thursday, 27 December 2007
U.S. researchers have found that mature but defective skin cells in mice can be reprogrammed to eliminate sickle-cell anemia. The process may in the future be used to cure diseases in humans instead of using immature stem cells.
 
Have we located the human “soul”? E-mail
by William Atkins   
Tuesday, 25 December 2007
Chinese researchers measured activity within the pineal gland as subjects performed religious meditation. Heightened activity within the pineal gland was discovered.       
 
Tooth loss and gum disease linked to fatness E-mail
by William Atkins   
Tuesday, 25 December 2007
Boston researchers find that obese people have less immune cells to fight tooth loss and gum disease, which is also linked to increased incidences of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
 
Cannabis smoke found to be just as dangerous as tobacco smoke E-mail
by William Atkins   
Tuesday, 25 December 2007
Canadian researchers found that the smoking of cannabis contains similar chemicals and carcinogens as the smoking of tobacco. However, they found that the levels of such toxic ingredients were many times higher in cannabis smoke than in tobacco smoke.
 
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