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Is nicotine all bad?

Is nicotine all bad?

Since he ditched Marlboro Lights five years ago, Daniel's fix is fruit-flavored nicotine gum that comes in neat, pop-out strips.…
Bullied kids have higher risk of adult obesity and heart disease

Bullied kids have higher risk of adult obesity and heart disease

Victims of childhood bullying are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults and have a higher risk of…
OIE: Bird flu epidemic hits 35 countries since early 2014

OIE: Bird flu epidemic hits 35 countries since early 2014

More than 35 countries have been hit in a surge in bird flu outbreaks since early last year, killing tens…
SmartPlate, a connected plate to help your diet

SmartPlate, a connected plate to help your diet

This intelligent plate, currently in development, does the calorie counting for its users, analyses how quickly they are eating and…
Getting enough sleep could counteract negative effects of shift work

Getting enough sleep could counteract negative effects of shift work

A study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has found that while it may not…
Need a ride in busy Beijing? Dial-a-chopper takes off

Need a ride in busy Beijing? Dial-a-chopper takes off

A trial helicopter hailing service jointly launched by Chinese general aviation operator Reignwood Star Co Ltd and China's biggest taxi…
Tweeter-in-chief Obama gets own account

Tweeter-in-chief Obama gets own account

"Hello, Twitter! It's Barack. Really! Six years in, they're finally giving me my own account."
British public asked what creative person should be on next 20 pound note

British public asked what creative person should be on next 20 pound note

The British public will for the first time be able to help decide which historic figure - in this case…
Photo essay: A look from the niqab, worn by some Muslim women

Photo essay: A look from the niqab, worn by some Muslim women

Across the Middle East and elsewhere, some conservative Muslim women only look out at the world around them from behind…
Regulator: Online dating scams top Australian financial fraud

Regulator: Online dating scams top Australian financial fraud

Australians were tricked out of Aus$82 million (US$66 million) last year, with online dating scams accounting for the biggest losses,…
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