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Canada opposition boss was part of separatist group

Canada opposition boss was part of separatist group

Canada's main opposition New Democratic Party, already hobbled by the sickness of leader Jack Layton, hit more problems on Tuesday when it emerged his interim successor had belonged to a Quebec separatist party.

Toxic Child Car Seats Found, Chemicals Marked 'Hazardous'

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Parents beware! The car seat that you purchase for your child may contain 60 percent of toxic chemicals, according to a study published Wednesday. Although, the good news is that some seats were found to be almost toxic-free. Here's a list of the most and least toxic child car seats to buy for your children.
3D High Speed Imaging Tech To Screen Cancer

New 3D High Speed Imaging to Screen Cancer

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has extended the use of 3D imaging technology to screen oesophageal and colon cancer. The new imaging system is based on Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and has the advantage of detecting underlying microscopic pre-cancerous tissues.
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More Wine Please! Scientists Say a Glass Can Prevent Sunburns, Skin Damage

No need to feel ashamed about having a glass of wine during dinner. While physicians deem red wine to be healthy for the heart, a recent study from the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council concludes that a compound found in grapes or grape derivatives may actually protect skin cells from skin-damaging ultraviolet radiation.
The Cure For Cancer

Cancerous Tumors are Parasitic Organisms, Says New Study

Parasites are living species detrimental to the existence of its host organism, which while depending on the host for survival, also function independently without paying heed to the host's bodily commands. In a metaphorical level, it definitely makes sense to compare cancerous tumors to parasites. But according to a recent study published by the University of California, Berkeley, "the generation of cancer is just another form of speciation, the evolution of new species."
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Hot Dogs, Other Processed Meat Increase Cancer Risk

Studies show a strong link between different types of cancer and processed meats. Eating 50-grams of processed meat, or one hot dog a day, could give you a 21% risk of colorectal cancer, according to studies at the American Institute of Cancer Research.
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Tall Women More Prone to Cancer?

If you are short, you might envy a tall person but a study published in the Lancet Oncology shows that tall people are more prone to cancers.
A huge billboard near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway warns consuming hot dogs could damage health.

Wreck Your Health: A Hot Dog A Day As Bad As Cigarettes

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a health group that promotes preventive medicine and conducts clinical research, released a provocative warning message through a huge billboard near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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No aliens, no superheroes, just "Life in a Day"

It isn't among the most-hyped movies in theaters and won't win the battle of the weekend box office, but "Life in a Day" may just be the most unusual film playing in theaters this weekend.

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