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China vaccines: Authorities probe babies' deaths -- "The number of babies who have died in China after being vaccinated against hepatitis B has risen to eight, state news agency Xinhua reports."

Testosterone May Weaken Vaccine Response -- "In a study of 53 women and 34 men of various ages, [researchers] analyzed the neutralizing antibody response to a trivalent inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine (TIV) as well as immune system components . . . . They found elevated antibody responses to TIV and expression of inflammatory cytokines in the serum of women compared with men regardless of age[.]"

Limes Blamed for Girls' Second-Degree Burns -- "'We never thought lime can burn our skin like acid,' said Jewels, whose sister Jazmyn was also suffered second-degree burns." Well, lime juice is an acid. Though I did not know UV light transformed it into such a danger.

McDonald's employee resource site - they're shutting it | McDonald's tells workers not to eat at McDonald's

Why Yaron Brook likes Christmas consumerism: 'Consumerism,' says Ayn Rand Institute director, 'is exactly what Christmas is all about'

Not really a surprise: Baby Boomers Still Doing Drugs as Seniors

Cue Sir Mix-a-Lot: Fat Butts May Be Healthy

Study: Running Shoes Could Cause Joint Strain

Claire's, joining Wal-Mart, pulls cadmium-tainted kids' jewelry -- Because lead is so last year

New child in hospital over GHB

Health authorities have appealed to people not to experiment with the beads in the hope of getting a chemical high.

[...] The appeal from the authorities comes shortly before Schoolies Week, in which tens of thousands of newly-graduated school students travel to Queensland's Gold Coast for end of term celebrations.

There is concern that a black market in the beads could emerge, with people attempting to get a chemical high similar to that caused by the GHD drug, also known as fantasy.

Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young is reportedly very concerned that young people will experiment with the beads.

However The Age newspaper reports that Fair Trading Minister Linda Burney has called this fear 'bizarre', saying she had no information from the police to back up the claim.

. . . I don't know. It's certainly a thought that's crossed my mind.

At least the dots don't dissolve in alcoholic drinks. :|

New test twice as accurate as Pap smear: Screening for cervical cancer could replace traditional exam, experts say

Surprise, surprise: Most consumers plan to shun China-made toys: Three-quarters of Americans polled express distrust after safety recalls -- I wonder what this will do for the dollar.

Life was a beach for early humans: Archaeologists see signs of clambake and makeup from 164,000 years ago

UCSB researchers discover the dawn of animal vision -- Hydras! (thanks, dsgood)

Edwards rolls out education plan -- I love this man. Universal preschool.

Baby deaths spark US recall of million Chinese-made cribs -- At this point, I am adamantly not buying anything that is made in China, if I can help it.

US, Israel shared intel before Syria raid: report -- But catch this: "'I think I know when to follow the lead of the boss and I think when he says "no comment" it means "no comment,"' said spokesman Tony Fratto. 'There are lots of things that we know about and learn about in this building that we don't share with you from this podium,' he added." Who is this guy?

Editorial: Jena offers lessons, if we'll look