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Pesticide Residue Common on Kitchen Floors
Study detects hazardous substances underfoot, even some banned decades ago

Health Tip: Have Unused Medications?
Don't flush them away

Bird Flu Virus Can Survive Two Years in Landfill
Carcasses of infected birds continue to be infectious, study finds

Health Tip: Reduce Environmental Waste
Some green suggestions

Researchers Spot Genes Linked to Testicular Cancer
Discovery could help determine which men are at increased risk, scientists say

Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics
Those who don't use alcohol, drugs much less likely to be violent, study finds

Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure May Damage DNA
Gene reprogramming can occur in just 3 days time

Global Warming Biggest Health Threat of 21st Century, Experts Say
Public health officials call on their own to tackle issue

Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers
Longer pollen seasons, more ozone mean more symptoms for those at risk, experts say

Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis
Risk of late-stage cancer greater in city dwellers than in rural residents, study shows