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September 8, 2010 headlines
Record Hong Kong air pollution sparks protest
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Roadside air pollution in Hong Kong hit record highs in the first six months of the year, hurting public health and economic competitiveness compared with Asian rivals, activists and lawmakers said on Tuesday.
Mystery eye problem at dairy show caused by cow urine
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - The cause of a mystery eye ailment that struck about 50 visitors to a dairy pavilion at an agricultural show in Australia has been traced -- to cow urine.
September 7, 2010 headlines
Pneumococcal shots give space for new strains-study
LONDON (Reuters) - Fighting pneumococcal disease with immunisations is like trying to hit a moving target because vaccines that zero in on certain strains also make space for new types to develop and dominate, Dutch scientists said on Tuesday.
Quality ratings may channel funds from the poor
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Physician performance programs, which reward top-tier doctors, could widen healthcare disparities, researchers warned on Tuesday.
BPA-laden dental materials prompt caution: doctors
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Just had a dental filling? You might be chewing on bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastics ingredient that could have harmful effects on your health.
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