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Healthy Sun Roundup

July 1, 2005

Sunlight reduces the risk of prostate cancer, and a device that makes airbags safer.

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Secondhand Smoke – rerun of #2813

June 30, 2005

rerun of #2813

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Liquid Calories

June 29, 2005

Excess calories from sugary drinks is contributing to the obesity epidemic.

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Boiling Noise

June 28, 2005

Why does water make noise before it boils? (Collapse of small bubbles that form.)

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Blind Basketball

June 27, 2005

A system that allows blind people to play basketball

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Healthy Snacks

June 24, 2005

Raisins may prevent cavities, and a fermentation process reduces allergens in peanuts.

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Spleen Removal

June 23, 2005

Removing the spleen in mice slowed progression of leukemia.

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Gene Reprogrammers

June 22, 2005

Harmful chemicals can reprogram genes to promote cancer.

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Six-Minute Workout

June 21, 2005

Exercising in intense intervals adding up to six minutes per week doubled endurance.

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Brains in Love

June 20, 2005

Being madly in love activates reward and motivation centers in the brain, just like hunger does.

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Climate Roundup

June 17, 2005

Analyzing oxygen in rocks to understand earth's first atmosphere, and carbon dioxide caused the last …

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Animal Menopause – rerun of #2781

June 16, 2005

rerun of #2781

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