Recent data shows that more than 500,000 women in the U.S. report drinking during pregnancy, with about 20 percent of this population admitting to binge drinking. Even one episode of heavy drinking can lead to the collection of birth ...
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An enduring mystery of archaeology involving a well-known historical site in ancient Rome is being quietly unraveled in Indiana, thanks to a sophisticated computer simulation created by Ball State University digital artists. The ...
Global average temperatures will rise at least 4°C by 2100 and potentially more than 8°C by 2200 if carbon dioxide emissions are not reduced according to new research published in Nature. Scientists found global climate is more ...
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More than three-fourths of the honey sold in U.S. grocery stores isn't exactly what the bees produce, according to testing done exclusively for Food Safety News. The results show that the pollen frequently has been filtered out of ...
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Women who eat nuts during pregnancy -- and who aren't allergic themselves -- are less likely to have kids with nut allergies, a new study suggests. Dr. Michael Young, an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical ...
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Late this month, ESA's Mars Express will make the closest flyby yet of the Red Planet's largest moon Phobos, skimming past at only 45 km above its surface. The flyby on 29 December will be so close and fast that Mars Express will not be ...
Marks and Spencer will market all toys as gender neutral by spring 2014 Let Toys Be Toys are celebrating today after Marks and Spencer stated it is to market all toys as gender neutral by spring 2014. The group started putting pressure ...
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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: E-Cigarettes Added to NYC's Smoking Ban Electronic cigarettes have been added to the ban on smoking in New York City offices, parks, ...
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During the holidays, Hydro-Quebec's Electricity Interpretation Centre welcomes your family and lets young explorers discover the world of science, and you can admire a Christmas tree lit up with electricity made by the utility's electric ...
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The Mazda CX-3 is further down the track than expected, with the company’s smallest SUV now tipped to launch in 2015. Mazda has still to officially confirm the model (illustrated above), which CarAdvice exclusively revealed to be in ...
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Podcasting is the term describing the creation and consumption of on-demand video and especially audio. It was the “next big thing” — about six or seven years ago. And today? Not so much. That doesn’t mean there ...
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The mystery surrounding essential oils and their therapeutic value in both physical and emotional healing is truly astonishing, as these 100 percent natural plant and herb extracts have been shown to be highly effective medicines when taken ...
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For those who study stained glass windows, reveling in the parables of faith and sunlight crafted by master artisans, the art form is full of unanswered questions. For example, the information Barbara Johnson could gather listed the ...
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Spangler Candy, a US-based candy manufacturer, is set to introduce new limited edition, holiday flavors in Dum Dums and Circus Peanuts brands. According to the company, Dum Dums Holiday Pops will feature eight festive flavors including ...
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The weather might have been a bit dreary, but the glass industry turned out for the opening of the 18th Glass Expo Midwest, being held today and tomorrow at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill. Seminars were held ...
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