Bioterrorism is terrorism by intentional release or dissemination of biological agents (bacteria, viruses, or toxins); these may be in a naturally-occurring or in a human-modified form.
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According to the US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
A bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs (agents) used to cause illness or death in [...]
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February 10th, 2010
smriti Vitamin D May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
January 25th, 2010
smriti High levels of vitamin D in the blood appear to be linked to lower risks of colorectal cancer, although it’s not clear if higher intake of the vitamin actually prevents the disease, researchers say.
Still, the findings are food for thought: Scientists found that those with the highest levels of vitamin D in their blood had as [...]
Smokers with cancer could quit and double survival
January 23rd, 2010
smriti LONDON – People with early lung cancer who quit smoking could double their chances of surviving, a new study says.
Until now, there has been little proof that quitting smoking after developing lung cancer makes any difference to survival.
British researchers analyzed previous data from 10 studies examining how long smokers survived after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
People [...]

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