Tuberculosis: Mining Plays Bigger Role in TB in Africa Than Had Been Realized, Study Finds
Rates of tuberculosis have doubled in Africa over the past two decades.
Skin Appendage Tumors Seem on the Rise in U.S.
MONDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) -- Tumors of skin appendages, such as sweat glands, mammary glands, hair and nails, appear to be increasing in the United States, says a new study.
The Kindles Newest Feature to Combat iPad And Nook: A $189 Price Nearly 30% Off
Earlier today, Barnes & Noble announced a new WiFi-only Nook eReader at $149, and that it was slashing the price of its 3G version to $199. Amazon had to answer. And it just did. The new price of the Kindle is a svelte $189 -- down from $259. Yes, it just happens to be $10 cheaper than the 3G version of the Nook (all Kindles come with 3G connectivity built-in). It's also now more than $300 ...
Bigger role, duties for government: Pimco manager
The financial and political fallout from the recent financial crisis has changed the nature of U.S. economy to operating under the visible fist of government, according to a prominent analyst at bond fund giant Pimco.
S.Korea to boost role in anti-arms trafficking club
SEOUL South Korea wants a bigger role in the global effort to stop the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction, a news report said Sunday amid mounting tension with the North over the sinking of a Seoul warship.