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  Controlling Water Pollution By Isolating Urine

  March 8, 2007 — Although urine makes up only 1 percent of the total volume of wastewater, it accounts for 50-80 percent of the nutrient content. Nutrients have to be removed by resource-intensive processes at ... > full story
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  New Genetically Engineered Tomatoes Have Enhanced Folate Content

  March 7, 2007 — Leafy greens and beans aren't the only foods that pack a punch of folate, the vitamin essential for a healthy start to ... > full story
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  Lower Dosing Regimens Of Bisphosphonates Show Antitumor Effects In Mice

  February 21, 2007 — Continuous treatment with low doses of bisphosphonates, a class of drugs used to strengthen bones, has been shown to inhibit the growth of skeletal tumors in mice, researchers report in the Feb. 21 ... > full story
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  Sugar Substitute Xylitol Reduces Risk Of Cavities

  February 15, 2007 — The sugar substitute xylitol affects the bacterial composition of the oral cavity even in low doses. On the other hand, a relatively high intake is needed to counteract the production of acid ... > full story
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  Heartburn Treatment May Increase Bile Reflux

  February 12, 2007 — A new study may explain why individuals treated for acid reflux with proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) still experience reflux ... > full story
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  Drug Used In Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery May Increase Risk Of Death

  February 7, 2007 — Aprotinin, a drug used for limiting blood loss in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, is associated with an increased risk of death during five years following the surgery, according to a new study ... > full story
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  Researchers Discover Master Metabolism Regulator With Profound Effect On Fat Metabolism

  February 6, 2007 — Researchers have discovered an enzyme that has an unexpectedly profound impact on fat metabolism. The enzyme is a master regulator that controls metabolic responses to a deficiency of essential amino ... > full story
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  Obesity Drug Helps Unlock Clues About Cancer

  February 1, 2007 — An approved drug for fighting obesity is helping scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine uncover clues about how to stop the growth of cancerous ... > full story
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  Folic Acid May Prevent Cleft Lip And Palate

  January 25, 2007 — Taking folic acid supplements in early pregnancy seems to substantially reduce the risk of cleft lip, finds a new study published in the online edition of the British Medical ... > full story
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  Aerosol Pollution Slows Down Winds And Reduces Rainfall

  January 22, 2007 — Near-surface winds provide a renewable source of clean energy and evaporate water, helping rain clouds to build up. But aerosolized particles created from vehicle exhaust and other contaminants can ... > full story

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