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Cancer-cure conman cheats wealthy widow The New Zealand Herald Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:30 AM PDT A charity worker told a wealthy woman he was a cancer-cure guinea pig in a bid to scam millions of dollars from her.Paul Tuba Mika said he had lost everything. His wife and son had died, so he was donating his body to science... Bowl For Kids Sake WHIZ News Zanesville Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:27 AM PDT We slip on or lace up our shoes everyday. But do you ever think about how the type of shoe your wearing can affect your entire body? Licensed Pedorthist David Games deals with feet everyday. Miller still day-to-day, will make road trip The Buffalo News Blogs Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:08 AM PDT Ryan Miller skipped today's practice but he will join the Sabres on their flight to Washington this afternoon. The injured Buffalo goalie is still listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, though it's highly unlikely he'll play against the Capitals on Saturday or at Carolina on Sunday. Sabres G Miller missing at practice Washington Examiner Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:07 AM PDT JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. Sabres goalie Ryan Miller is absent from practice, leaving the Buffalo starter's status uncertain for the team's two-game weekend road trip. Miller is recovering from what the team is only referring to as an upper body injury that forced him to miss a scheduled start in a 1-0 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday. General manager Darcy Regier has ... Sweet! Candy eaters surprisingly slimmer MSNBC Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:44 AM PDT Those with a sweet tooth might not need to feel so guilty about admitting it. People who eat candy and chocolate tend to have smaller waists, weigh less and have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who don't indulge in these treats, a new study says. In the absence of vitamin A, the body loses immune cells that put the brakes on the earliest stages of infection PhysOrg Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:23 AM PDT Scientists have recognized the immune-boosting capabilities of vitamin A for the better part of a century, even without fully understanding how it helps the body fight off bacteria and viruses. "Soon after its discovery, vitamin A was termed ‘the anti-infective vitamin’ and was widely used to enhance recovery; but with the introduction of antibiotics, the therapeutic use of vitamin A diminished ... Play Space Request for Proposals Released redOrbit Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:17 AM PDT RESTON, Va., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play (HSBS) today announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) to Head Start centers nationwide. Approximately $2 million is available through the HSBS Play Space Grant Awards to improve Head Start centers' outdoor play spaces with an emphasis on creating an environment ... Bravery medals for 31 real-life heroes Stuff Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:11 AM PDT Engulfed in flames with crippling burns to more than 70 per cent of his body, Merv Neil quietly led those in danger away to safety. Body of SD man sent to ND for autopsy Devils Lake Journal Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:59 AM PDT ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) â€" The body of a South Dakota man whose death is being investigated by police has been sent to the University of North Dakota for an autopsy. Toxics: Hazardous chemicals pervade everyday products and Americans' bodies The Burlington Free Press Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:43 AM PDT David Zuckerman of Full Moon Farm in Hinesburg now drinks from metal water bottles after his participation in a "body-burden study" taught him he had high levels of BPA in his body, which often leaches from plastics that store our food, including water.

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