a friend of mine is trying to convince me that using a serrated knife when cutting lettuce is harmful to the plant and will result in a less nutritious salad then if I use a regular knife (not serrated).
is this true? is there any actual research that claims that the serrated knife will reduce...
Ahead of World AIDS Day, the International Federation of the Red Cross on Friday released a report (.pdf) calling for governments around the world to do more to help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS among populations of injecting drug users (IDUs), the Associated Press reports (Heilprin, 11/25)...
I have a 1993 BMW 318IS, and it is a pretty heavy car, around 3300LB stock, and i was curious to find out if there were any significant ways to reduce the weight of it besides the obvious taking the back seats out and getting lighter weight front seats, and taking out the climate control units...
Earlier this year, an outbreak of salmonella caused by infected eggs resulted in thousands of illnesses before a costly recall could be implemented. Now, University of Missouri researchers have created a new test for salmonella in poultry and eggs that will produce faster and more accurate...
A hand-held device that strengthens the muscles involved in swallowing can address a serious symptom of Parkinson's disease, according to a new University of Florida study. In what researchers believe is the largest randomized trial of a behavioral swallowing treatment in patients with...
A comprehensive program combining education and rule enforcement has been effective in reducing the high rate of brain and spinal cord injuries among rugby players, reports the November issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The journal is published by...
Is there any additives that are good for the engine that reduce smoke or certain oils that are better than others to reduce smoke output for my Ariens snow blower?
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As part of her two-week Asia-Pacific tour, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was in Australia on Saturday, where she called for increased cooperation between Australia and the U.S. to help drive down violence against women globally, Bloomberg reports. "Clinton has stressed throughout her...
power in the machine? I've tried to play the game "Rome Total War" on my mac and it has frozen the screen a couple of times already. I'm using a Macbook Pro which should be plenty for an old game.
The truth is...not all pain is created equal. Acute pain is where it all begins. Lasting for several months, acute pain is typically treated with rest, time and medication. For many, that is enough. But if the pain persists, it converts to chronic pain, and new methods must be explored...
In a developing country, a training program for midwives was successful at reducing infant deaths in low-risk births, reports a study in the November issue of Pediatrics. There are 3.7 million neonatal deaths and 3 million stillbirths per year worldwide - with 98 percent of these occurring in...
New research published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology reveals the key risk factors associated with babies being born undernourished or small for gestational age (SGA). Findings reinforce the importance of eating a balanced diet before and during pregnancy, with...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Gilenya capsules (fingolimod) to reduce relapses and delay disability progression in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). "Gilenya is the first oral drug that can slow the progression of disability and reduce the...
The Bone and Joint Decade (BJD) international initiative and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced the launch of the LIBERATE™ joint pain management programme during the BJD's World Conference in Lund, Sweden. The BJD, which is endorsed by the United Nation's World Health Organisation, and GSK have...
After he finds out Ben raped BOTH of his underage, twin daughters? I say it's doubtful, but because he is the Steelers quarterback, the refs will make a strong push for Goodell to shorten the suspension. Their mission failed last season and the Steelers missed the playoffs so this year they...
I realize cartialge piercing take a long time to heal fully. But my ear is swollen about twice the size it is normally...plus the redness and itching. Anyway point is what can I do to reduce the swelling of it?? it looks rediculous. I need something to make it go back to normal size thanks!
in full time education manchester? I am a student who lives in eccles ( salford city council) and schools in altrincham (trafford council) I'm going into a levels and my under 16 card has now expired.