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- December 15, 2010
Could the type of bacteria in the mouth be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer? There are different kinds of bacteria in the mouth– certain strains could present more of a health risk than others. Findings from a new study highlight the importance of oral hygiene, at a time when there is a spotlight
READ MOREThrough Design for America, college students apply their skills to real-world problems. Design for America, a grassroots initiative started in 2009 at Northwestern University, encourages problem-solving design students to apply their skills to real-world issues. Their can-do approach is catching on, as seven more universities plan to launch their own DFA studios this fall. The Cornell
READ MOREThese days, going online to help process your grief is a perfectly acceptable step. Here are a few do's and don'ts for supporting a friend who's lost someone he or she loved. Give them the chance to deal in their own way, gently remind them that you're there, and don't expect a response. Remember that
READ MOREFrom California to Missouri, Megan Mettler has travelled the country donating and delivering. TakePart.com, 10/11/2011
READ MORESinger Kid Rock is showing support for cities in need by assembling a team of Detroit titans to show that Detroit, while experiencing its own financial difficulties, still has the power to unite and help others around the country. Kid Rock will donate money at each stop of the tour to local charities, causes and
READ MOREU.K.-based non-profit education group Magnificent Revolution has introduced bike-powered movie theaters, where the electricity for the screenings is produced by the bicycling audience. Says a representative, "Audiences also learn about energy consumption along the way using a unique display system that shows how much power they are producing." Just ride to the screening on your two-wheeler,
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