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Non-stick pan 'cholesterol link'
Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link.
UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind'
Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.
Cancer treatment
Experts warn that radiotherapy is wrongly perceived as 'second best'
Bipolar 'not linked to violence'
People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests.
How insect brains could be used to fight MRSA
Cockroach and locust brains are a rich source of antibiotics powerful enough to tackle MRSA, researchers say.
Junior medics 'leaving training'
Nearly one in four junior doctors drop out of their NHS training after two years, figures show.
Transfer of D.C. teacher Erich Martel seems like administrators' revenge
My nominee for most effective whistleblower in the D.C. school system, Erich Martel, has finally gone too far in the eyes of some school administrators.
Teacher - Education - K through 12 - Educators - New and Prospective Teachers
Teacher - Education - K through 12 - Educators - New and Prospective Teachers
Montgomery County schools posting calorie counts in cafeterias
Brianna Lattanzio wound her way through the bustling cafeteria line at her Silver Spring middle school one recent morning, weighing her options. Nutritional information was listed for each of the choices: an Asian-inspired chicken and rice dish (352 calories), vegetarian "chik'n" nuggets (190 cal...
United States - Montgomery - Counties - Maryland - Montgomery County
United States - Montgomery - Counties - Maryland - Montgomery County
Parents use 'digital' grounding as a 21st century disciplinary tool
Not so long ago, teenagers in trouble got grounded. They lost their evenings out, maybe the keys to the family car. But lately the art of family discipline has begun to reflect our digital age.
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Business - Home - Support Groups - Twitter - Cricket
Gum and heart link 'breakthrough'
Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease.