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  Dirty Hospitals, Dangerous Infections
  By BestThinking

  It is somewhat surprising to envision someone leaving a hospital less healthy than when they first arrived. The problem is such actions have proven to be true. According to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), hospital infections are far more hazardous to one's health than...

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  Second-Hand Smoke's Effects on Kids
  By BestThinking

  The numerous health risks of smoking cigarettes (cancer, heart disease and emphysema, to name a few) have been well-documented for well over a decade. Nonsmokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke are also susceptible to certain health problems associated with smoking. These risks are even...

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  Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?
  By BestThinking

  According to the World Health Organization, cell phones possess a small possibility of increasing the risk of cancer to its user. Cell phones release a form of radiation, non-ionizing radio waves, which penetrate through the skull and into the brain. However, because cell phones are a...

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  New Cystic Fibrosis Drug
  By BestThinking

  Cystic fibrosis is a chronic illness that affects the lungs and digestive system. It is an inherited disorder in which a defective gene causes the body to produce an extremely thick mucus that clogs the lungs and can lead to severe infections. This mucus also blocks the pancreas, which stops...

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  Predictions for the 2012 Wildfire Season
  By Kate Prengaman

  Last year wildfires engulfed almost 4 million acres across Texas alone, destroying thousands of homes and killing 10 people. Climatologists predict that the extreme drought that created highly flammable conditions will continue in 2012. Texas is not alone. Across the United States, more...

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  The Ongoing Debate of American Education
  By BestThinking

  With the upcoming 2012 Presidential Election drawing closer, candidates are sure to address the U.S. education system. As students in the United States continue to lag behind countries such as India and China in math and science, the issue of American education remains an unsolved problem....

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  The Third Party Problem
  By Carrie Kirby

  Come election time, my husband and I often find ourselves on opposite sides of the voting booth. It's not that our political beliefs differ much -- we're both liberals. The difference is that he believes in voting for the candidate who most closely matches his personal beliefs, which often...

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  Is Sunscreen Safe?
  By BestThinking

  It is well-documented that unprotected exposure to the sun and UV rays can lead to skin cancer. With UV levels reaching all-time highs, it is important that people take preventative measures to protect themselves from UV exposure which can cause damage to their skin, as well as their eyes. ...

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  Acid in the Ocean
  By Harvey K Black

  Mention climate change and people’s thoughts typically turn to changes in the weather. We hear stories of extreme events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, mammoth snow and rain--storms linked to man-made climate change. Another eye-catcher is stories of sea-level rise, and the inundation of...

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