Monthly Archives: April 2011

U.S. envoy: Gaddafi troops raping, issued Viagra (Reuters)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Health News

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The U.S. envoy to the United Nations told the Security Council on Thursday that troops loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi were increasingly engaging in sexual violence and some had been issued the impotency drug Viagra, … Continue reading →

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Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Obesity in Kids (HealthDay)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Health News

FRIDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D deficiency is common in American children and linked with obesity and different types of fat distribution in white and black youngsters, new research shows. Vitamin D is found in certain foods, but … Continue reading →

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Most Cancer Survivors Would Sacrifice Healthy Breast Again: Study (HealthDay)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Health News

FRIDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) — Despite concerns regarding appearance, few breast cancer survivors who opted for a double mastectomy as a precautionary measure regretted their decision decades later, a new study finds. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, … Continue reading →

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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to More Aggressive Breast Cancers (HealthDay)

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FRIDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D have more aggressive tumors and poorer outcomes, a new study finds. Experts say the new findings support what many oncologists have long suspected. “There has … Continue reading →

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Pro golfer targets diabetes in Indian communities (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Health News

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Professional golfer Notah Begay III is fighting the growing problem of diabetes among Native-American youth, saying the disease could ultimately cost tribes their future leaders if nothing is done. Begay took his wellness message to the airwaves … Continue reading →

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Royal Pain: The Republican Case Against Britain’s Monarchy (Time.com)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - World News

During one of the royal pageants that periodically choke the streets of London, a conservatively dressed American approached me. “You must be so proud,” she trilled, and she became quite truculent when I told her I felt nothing but shame. … Continue reading →

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Leftist NDP closes in on Conservatives (Reuters)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - World News

OTTAWA (Reuters) – The left-leaning New Democrats are just five percentage points behind the ruling Conservatives ahead of Monday’s general election, three polls released on Friday showed. The narrow lead makes it unlikely the Conservatives will win the majority they … Continue reading →

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Ding and Trump all-square in thriller (AFP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - World News

SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom (AFP) – Ding Junhui, the first Chinese player to reach the snooker world championships last four, and English giantkiller Judd Trump will go into their final session on Saturday tied at 12-12 in their world championship semi-final. … Continue reading →

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NATO: Gadhafi forces caught mining Misrata port (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - World News

BRUSSELS – NATO warships have intercepted several boats laying anti-shipping mines outside the harbor of the Libyan city of Misrata, military officials said Friday. Alliance air strikes, meanwhile, had also destroyed or damaged 600 targets in Libya since NATO’s aerial … Continue reading →

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Venezuela: Sweden should explain in FARC case (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - World News

CARACAS, Venezuela – Sweden should explain why a Swedish citizen accused of being a FARC rebel agent was allowed to leave the European country even though Colombia had an order out for his arrest, Venezuela’s foreign minister said Friday. The … Continue reading →

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