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Apnea treatment = Golfer’s glory?

Disturbed breathing wrecks sleep.

Golfer-doctor finds that treating apnea cuts golf scores; sees new motivator for wearing nighttime masks. ...more

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Tar sands

Heavy oil has heavy environmental price

Canada's oil-drenched sands give it the second-largest oil reserves in the world. Using the "tar sands" pollutes air and water, destroys forests and could cause cancer. Should we leave oil sands alone? ...more

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Shooting rampage at Ft. Hood kills 12, wounds 31.

Take a peek into the brain of a mass murderer. ...more

Obama touts smart grid

Plug-in hybrid car, a key element, nears the market! ...more

Fort Hood slaughter: Evidence of PTSD?

Army study finds 1 in 5 Vietnam vets had PTSD at some point... ...more



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