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EU opens legal action against Hungary over new laws

Source: BBC News The European Commission – the EU’s executive arm – has opened legal proceedings against Hungary over reforms to its central bank, data protection and judiciary. PM Viktor Orban was given a month to respond to the Commission’s … Continue reading

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Obese Mothers 67% More Likely to Have a Child with Autism

Anthony Gucciardi Natural Society New research has drawn a direct link between obese mothers and autistic babies, finding that overweight pregnant women have a startling 67% higher chance of having an autistic child than those who are not. In the … Continue reading

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$28 billion health fund backed by Bill Gates and Bono is investigated for fraud

Daily Mail Reporter Daily Mail A multi billion dollar global health fund backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is being probed for widespread fraud after it emerged grant money to developing countries had been ‘eaten up by corruption.’ … Continue reading

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Will TPP open the door to Frankenstein food in Japan?

Hugh Ashton Majirox News TOKYO (majirox news) — Genetically modified crops and organisms (GM and GMOs), according to their promoters, offer greater efficiency in production, resistance against disease and pests, and overall greater profitability for all. On the face of … Continue reading

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The Changing Face of Beauty

Source: PR Newswire Merz Aesthetics today releases further intriguing insights uncovered by its ‘Face Value’ Beauty Report. Four out of five surveyed European women think that it’s ‘the norm’ to spend money on aesthetic procedures like dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, … Continue reading

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Cancer Among Minorities with HIV/AIDS

Source: PR Newswire Racial and ethnic minorities in America have been hit harder than white Americans by the HIV/AIDS epidemic–they make up about one-third of the population but two-thirds of all cases. In 2009, African Americans made up 14 percent … Continue reading

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Cancer Costs Forecast To Rise 62% By 2021

Source: Sky News The cost of diagnosing and treating cancer patients could rise by two-thirds over the next decade, according to a report. Healthcare analysts Laing and Buisson warned diagnosis and treatment costs are set to increase by 62% from … Continue reading

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Corruption index 2011 from Transparency International: find out how countries compare

Source: Guardian Corruption around the world remains a deeply entrenched, global concern according to Transparency International’s 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) – the world’s most credible measure of of domestic, public sector corruption. This year, two thirds of countries covered … Continue reading

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Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog

Source: Reuters When it comes to getting fit a person’s best friend just might be a four-legged one. Experts say studies show dog owners walk more, walk faster, and are more likely to enjoy an active lifestyle because of their … Continue reading

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New emotion detector can see when we’re lying

Source: BBC A sophisticated new camera system can detect lies just by watching our faces as we talk, experts say. The computerised system uses a simple video camera, a high-resolution thermal imaging sensor and a suite of algorithms. Researchers say … Continue reading

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