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The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years

Your friends could be influencing how much you weigh. This is a paper on the study of how obesity appears to spread through social ties.... More

Laura submitted 446 Days Ago, content.nejm.org
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Be careful when disposing of your low energy light bulbs

Low-e lightbulbs contain small amounts of mercury that could cause big problems if they wind up in landfills.... More

Laura submitted 369 Days Ago, news.bbc.co.uk
2 comments, Tags: recycling, environment, lightbulbs, (More)

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Year in review: AIDS in 2007

A number of regional AIDS conference were held in 2007 giving each region an opportunity to put AIDS high on the agenda and examine their epidemics in depth. These conferences also provided a platform for participants to share ideas and ... More

brooklyn submitted 366 Days Ago, www.unaids.org
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Autism Awareness - Watch this video and earn $1 for the cause

Watch this moving video about a family's struggle with trying to get medical aid for their autistic child. For every viewing, $1 gets donated to the organization "Autism Speaks".... More

Laura submitted 355 Days Ago, www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com
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Probiotics Really Do Affect Metabolism

Probiotics, or foods which contain live bacteria, have been shown to have a definite and tangible effect on your metabolism. There is already evidence which suggests that adding ‘friendly’ bacteria to your gut can help your digestive ... More

Greg submitted 346 Days Ago, v.mercola.com
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