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Food manufacturers are slow to change practices regarding antibiotic use in food.
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From Engadget: Double amputee Oscar Pistorius will race in the London Olympic games
Four years ago, double amputee Oscar Pistorius — aka the Blade Runner — was battling bureaucracy (and his own ability) for the chance to compete in the Beijing Olympics. He might not have made the cut for China, but this time around he’s secured his ticket to London. The South African athlete was already penned in for the 4 x 400 meters relay, and will now also compete in the singles 400 meters — said to be his favorite distance. The South African Olympic committee made a last-minute decision to include Pisterous in the team, making him the first amputee track athlete to compete in the full Olympic games. An amazing achievement in its own right, but a race victory on top of the bureaucratic one would surely be the ultimate finish.
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From Wired Top Stories: Exposure to Dogs Could Protect Kids From Asthma
Babies exposed to certain microbes carried by dogs may build up immunity against asthma, according to research by a team of biologists from the University of California.
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From News: Synthetic ‘Bath Salts’ An Evolving Problem For DEA
Use of the street drug known as “bath salts,” sold legally in head shops and gas stations, has quickly spread across the country. The problem is that these new drugs are made up of substances that are generally legal, making it difficult for the Drug Enforcement Agency to prosecute producers and users.
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