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Clarity needed on use of chemical weapons, says report

A report examining the role of neuroscience research in military and civilian law enforcement contexts, led by a Queen Mary, University of London academic, has called on the government to provide clarity on the use of chemical weapons.
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School closures slow spread of pH1N1

Should be considered as a control measure during pandemic outbreaks...
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World Vision responds to freezing weather needs in Romania, Albania; monitors closely in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bucharest, Romania — As harsh winter conditions continue to choke many parts of Eastern Europe, World Vision is responding to keep vulnerable children and families safe in poverty-affected communities where it serves. World Vision Romania operates in seven counties across the country, five of which are heavily affected by the snow and freezing temperatures. ...
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Comparing yourself to others can have health impacts

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Comparing yourself to others with the same health problem can influence your physical and emotional health, according to researchers who conducted a qualitative synthesis of more than 30 studies focusing on the relationship between social comparisons and health....
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Mexico daycare fire caused by multiple fire safety, building code violations, study finds

Authors urge better prevention strategies to avert future disasters ...
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UF report: 2011 shark attacks remain steady, deaths highest since 1993

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Shark attacks in the U.S. declined in 2011, but worldwide fatalities reached a two-decade high, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File report released today....
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Vitamin D Deficiency High Among Trauma Patients

San Francisco, CA - New research presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that 77 percent of trauma patients had deficient or insufficient levels of vitamin D....
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Nine in 10 U.S. adults get too much sodium every day

Main sources of sodium include many common foods...
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NUI Galway Research Produces Guidelines for Communication between GPs and Migrants

NUI Galway has published guidelines to support communication between general practitioners (GPs) and migrants who have limited English language skills. ...
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