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WHO Accuses Tobacco Manufacturers of Targeting Females

WHO Accuses Tobacco Manufacturers of Targeting Females

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29 May 2010
The World Health Organization is asking for more action to be taken against tobacco manufacturers who target females. Tobacco manufacturers are accused of launching aggressive ...

California close to being the first state to legalize online poker

California close to being the first state to legalize online poker

Sci/Tech

29 May 2010
For the past decade, the rate of people who gamble online has increased dramatically. While it has remained very popular, it is in fact illegal ...

Two year old smokes two packs a day

Two year old smokes two packs a day

Sci/Tech

28 May 2010
A shocking video showing a toddler smoking is causing a stir all over the world. The most surprising aspect is that the boy, at just ...

 
Google says Facebook is the top searched site

Google says Facebook is the top searched site

Sci/Tech

28 May 2010
On May 28, 2010, Google has named Facebook, a popular social networking site, as the number one Internet site that is most visited. This accolade ...

iPad Debuts Around the World

iPad Debuts Around the World

Sci/Tech

28 May 2010
The Apple iPad has finally been released in the U.K. and has stirred up a frenzy. The limited quantities are part of the frenzy. Apple ...

Barnes & Noble releases eReader application for iPad

Barnes & Noble releases eReader application for iPad

Sci/Tech

28 May 2010
Barnes & Noble is catching up to rival Amazon by finally launching it's free electronic-reader application for Apple's iPad. In a March blog posting, Paul ...

 
Theratechnologies’ Tesamorelin HIV Drug On the Road to FDA Approval

Theratechnologies’ Tesamorelin HIV Drug On the Road to FDA Approval

Sci/Tech

28 May 2010
The FDA advisory panel has unanimously agreed that a drug designed to reduce belly fat in HIV patients is safe to distribute. The FDA will ...

H1N1 Vaccine With Adjuvant Gets Good Ratings

H1N1 Vaccine With Adjuvant Gets Good Ratings

Sci/Tech

28 May 2010
A study comparing the top two H1N1 vaccines has just wrapped up and the results show that GlaxoSmithKline’s version has better resistance qualities. However, the ...

Brush Your Way to a Healthier Heart

Brush Your Way to a Healthier Heart

Sci/Tech

28 May 2010
Brushing teeth is not only good for maintaining your pearly whites. According to a new study, regular teeth brushing can help a person maintain a ...

 
Antiretroviral Drugs May Help Reduce the Spread Of HIV

Antiretroviral Drugs May Help Reduce the Spread Of HIV

Sci/Tech

27 May 2010
New research provides hope for couples in which one partner has HIV. Taking an antiretroviral drug can help reduce the risk of spreading the virus ...

Tylenol Manufacturer May Face Criminal Charges

Tylenol Manufacturer May Face Criminal Charges

Sci/Tech

27 May 2010
A congressional hearing has begun looking into the events surrounding the massive children’s Tylenol recalls that have occurred in the last seven months. The hearing ...

Air Force Scramjet Reaches Mach 5 In Trial Run

Air Force Scramjet Reaches Mach 5 In Trial Run

Sci/Tech

27 May 2010
The Air Force has announced the successful trial run of the hypersonic Scramjet. Scramjet is the shortened version of supersonic combustion ramjet engine. The official ...

 
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