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In Dairyland, Pollan's 'Food' book sparks debate
MADISON, Wis. - One best-selling book advocating fresh, local foods is shaking up America's Dairyland.
Nations:U.S.
2009-09-23
Jobs' liver transplant shows power of the rich
A celebrity like Apple CEO Steve Jobs scores a rare organ transplant and the world wonders: Did he game the system? The rich have plenty of advantages that others don't. But winning the "transplant lottery" involves more than the size of your wallet -- and true medical need.
Nations:U.S. People:Steve Jobs Source:(AP)
2009-06-28
Jobs' liver transplant shows power of the rich
A celebrity like Apple CEO Steve Jobs scores a rare organ transplant and the world wonders: Did he game the system? The rich have plenty of advantages that others don't. But winning the "transplant lottery" involves more than the size of your wallet -- and true medical need.
Nations:U.S. People:Steve Jobs Source:(AP)
2009-06-26
US-Japanese study finds genes for 1918 'Spanish flu' pandemic
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A US-Japanese research team announced it had isolated three genes that explain why the 1918 Spanish flu, believed to be the deadliest infectious disease in history, was so lethal.
Activities:1918 Spanish Flu Source:(AFP)
2008-12-30
UN sees new peril in Asia's huge brown cloud cover
BEIJING - Thick brown clouds of soot, particles and chemicals stretching from the Persian Gulf to Asia threaten health and food supplies in the world, the U.N. reported Thursday, citing what it called the newest threat to the global environment.
Nations:India China Sweden Thailand U.S. South Africa Source:(AP)
2008-11-13
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