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...been shown to protect against infection and bruises, while vitamin E improves circulation and helps lower blood pressure. But megadoses of many nutrients can have dangerous side effects. Overuse of vitamin D, a substance that promotes the growth of bone and teeth in children, can be particularly toxic, as can overuse of the mineral iron by older adults...
After Johnson left the scene, his "throat was really starting to clench, my eyes were starting to burn, and my skin was really starting to itch." Johnson later learned that the cloud was a witches' brew of toxic chemicals: ethylene dichloride, vinyl-chloride monomer and hydrogen chloride...
When tested on diabetic animals, the researchers found the inhibitor to be effective and non-toxic. These results were successful enough to warrant an initial ophthalmologic clinical trial, the results of which were first announced at last month's symposium honoring the 100th birthday of the Joslin Diabetes Center...
ADDRESS UNKNOWN In 1986 the Khian Sea picked up a cargo of toxic incinerator ash from Philadelphia. The ship plied the seas for 18 months, and it was turned away by seven nations before dumping 4,000 tons of ash on a Haitian beach. Now, a decade later, Haiti will load the cinders onto another boat and stamp the poisonous pile Return to Sender. The cleanup was delayed by the cost--up to $1 million--and denials of responsibility. A waste hauler with links to the original dumper has offered $200,000, and Philadelphia will chip in only...
Lyman Physics LaboratoryCould you guys please stop spilling toxic chemicals? We mean it. It's just not funny anymore. Men in drag Adams House event kicks off a weekend sure to bring scores of hairy legs in stockings. Where are the women in Speedos? Frosh Parents Weekend They'll want to meet your boyfriend. They'll want to hang around your room. By Friday night, you'll want them to go home. Movies in The Square With the closing of the Sony Janus, it's now even tougher to catch mainstream fare. Even smart folk want dumb flicks. Jesse...