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TB Prehistoric?and Getting Worse NOW

September 26, 2006
Scientists now think it was tuberculosis that killed off the herds of mastodons in prehistoric times. Researchers who have examined the skeletons of these gigantic beasts have found a type of bone damage that is unique to TB. What about... continued

Why Hand Washing is So Important

September 26, 2006
The cold and flu season is arriving fast, and with it comes the usual fears, of toilet seats and dirty kitchens. As we see people coughing and sneezing all around us, we often forget that the simplest remedies are often... continued

Biofuel Crops Could Become Superweeds

September 25, 2006
Special crops that are planted to be turned into ethanol?which work better than corn?could become a generation of invasive superweeds if we're not careful. As the United States looks to crops as possible future sources of energy, researcher Robert N.... continued

More on Bosnian Pyramids

September 25, 2006
Around a year ago, we reported on the discovery that two ancient pyramids may exist in Europe, but there was also some speculation that they may have been a hoax.Limited excavation of the sites has already been done by volunteers,... continued

Race

September 25, 2006
Despite the fact that many sociologists say there is no such thing as race, many people are looking for their roots. An Indian tribe in California just got some amazing DNA evidence about where they came from. Medical researchers think... continued

Can We Really Move the Mississippi?

September 22, 2006
It's an emergency situation, so we have to try. The Mississippi is eating away at the eating away at the coastline of Louisiana, making it even more vulnerable to future hurricanes. The amount of land being lost is huge and... continued

Wal-Mart: Good or Bad?

September 22, 2006
Around a year ago we asked the question, is Wal-Mart evil? This goes along with a more recent question: are we getting poorer or does it just FEEL that way? A recent study shows that if there?s a Wal-Mart nearby,... continued

State Fights Global Warming With No Help From the Feds

September 22, 2006
If the Federal government won't take a stand against global warming, individual states will have to do it alone. California has filed a lawsuit against six leading car manufacturers, saying that the emissions from the cars they produce are changing... continued

Important News for Women

September 21, 2006
When it comes to women's health, we try to keep you informed about the basics. A new 15-year study reveals that women who get breast implants to increase the size of their breasts have a significantly higher suicide rate. Meanwhile,... continued

More Dalai Lama Science

September 21, 2006
Researcher Kevin Tracy has discovered a key mind/body link which explains why meditation and biofeedback works?why you can sometimes "think" yourself to health. He recently gave a paper on his discoveries at a conference honoring the Dalai Lama. Through years... continued