Health

Campaign for pacemaker recycling gains momentum

A group at The University of Michigan is undertaking a project it hopes will see thousands of discarded pacemakers sent to needy individuals in the world's poorer countries. In the...

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Safe Cosmetics for Eco-Conscious Consumers

There is little public information available to explain the dangers of some of the ingredients that go into common beauty products. Luckily, a variety of safe cosmetics for eco-conscious consumers...

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Shedding light on an environmental problem

A study by American-based scientists has shown that lighting at night can contribute to air pollution in urban areas. Research by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Cooperative...

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Safe Children's Toys for Eco-Conscious Parents

A great way to encourage the next generation to be aware about their impact on the environment is to start the learning process from an early age. Safe children's toys...

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Fighting meningitis: New low cost solutions

The 25 countries that stretch from Senegal on the Atlantic coast to Ethiopia on the Horn of Africa constitute the infamous meningitis belt of Africa. These countries, at the mercy...

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