The Health Benefits Of Barley

September 22nd, 2008

Barley grain is as ancient as the human civilization but sadly overlooked as far as the health benefits we can derived.

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Is Pocahontas A Myth?

September 20th, 2008

Pocahontas is difficult to separate from the myth perpetrated everywhere from a painting in the halls of US Congress, a statue in Jamestown, Virginia to a Disney feature film.

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What You should Know About Antibiotics

September 18th, 2008

Antibiotics have been used to fight bacterial infections for over seventy years. Almost everyone has come into contact with antibiotics whether in tablet, syrup or ointment form.

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Older Children More At Risk Of Drowning Than Toddlers

September 16th, 2008

Older children between five and twelve are most at risk of drowning, not toddlers as commonly thought, a Singapore study said.

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More TV Viewing Than Reading Noted Among Children

September 14th, 2008

It has been reported that among children of school age, 50 percent read 4 minutes a day or less; 30 percent read 2 minutes a day or less and 10 percent read nothing. The same group of children watches an average of 130 minutes of television per day.

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Counterfeit Consumer Goods Pose Health And Safety Hazards

September 12th, 2008

Counterfeiting of consumer goods has gone beyond the leading brands of bags or sneakers and now includes batteries, light bulbs and extension cords.

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Marine Turtle Conservation, Fight Against Poaching Is Addressed

September 10th, 2008

An accord with twenty seven countries in a collaborative effort against poaching of endangered marine turtles which has to be stop due to its dwindling population, sea resources destruction and illegal fishing operations.

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Errors In Eyesight Hamper Learning Of Children

September 8th, 2008

An eyeopener to parents that good vision is vital to learning process of school age children. It is also noted that kids are most prone to refractive errors in eyesight which most usually originate during childhood because it is during this phase that children’s eyes grow and develop.

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Condom Lubricant Popular Acne Cure In Cambodia

September 6th, 2008

A condom lubricant designed for sex workers and gay men has become popular acne cure among female Cambodians, women in the capital and local media have reported.

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Do People With A Vegetarian Diet Live Longer?

September 4th, 2008

The evidence is not that conclusive, however, results of studies suggest that it is so. People whose nutritional regimen consists only of foods derived from plants, have a longer life expectancy and enjoy a better quality of life than people who eat both animal and plant products (omnivores).

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