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A new supernatural thriller comes to UK network ITV1 on Saturday 3 January, conjuring the legacy of Bram Stoker's Dracula above and below the streets of modern-day London

Depleted uranium in ammunition rounds and missiles used by the US in Iraq has been linked to health risks including cancers, tumours, birth defects and Gulf War Syndrome.

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Lead poisoning is a major health problem in the United States. The symptoms are hard to detect, and exposure to lead causes developmental issues in children.

ITV1's big new supernatural drama pitches Philip Glenister and young stars Christian Cooke and Zoe Tapper against London's hidden vampires and monsters.

Offering 11 days of movies, performances, panels and parties, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival invites visitors to paint the town pink.

In the fall of 1997, Eric Peterson played Jack in The Designated Mourner by Wallace Shawn at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre - a role he will never forget.

Frequent panic attacks can be very frightening for patients with Panic Disorder, but can be effectively treated with anti-anxiety medications called benzodiazepines.

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Left 4 Dead from Valve is an utterly complete tribute to b-movie horror in the form of a unique cooperative experience.

Psychiatric illness by itself can cause problems in the bed, but the medications used in their treatment can make the problem even worse. Is there anything that can help?

The introduction of radiocarbon (C14) dating in the 1950s led to a dramatic change in the way we view prehistory. New developments are providing more surprises.

Nuclear medicine includes technology for rapid diagnosis and targeted treatment of cancers. When there is a shortage of isotopes, patients lose advanced medical care.

Worldwide, anti-thyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil (PTU), methimazole, and carbimazole are the most common therapies for hyperthyroidism.

Imogen Heap's release "Ellipse" represents a solid effort by the British-born artist, full of many textured melodies that put a new spin on human emotion.

Ambien is a widely used, and widely controversial, prescribed sleeping pill. Plagued with side effects, is it right for anyone?

Medications to treat depression can be taken by a breastfeeding mother. Some antidepressants are safer than others for parent and child when taken by a nursing mother.

For some expectant mothers not taking antidepressants during pregnancy is not an option. There are some depression medications that are fairly safe for mother and baby.

When diagnosed with breast cancer, activist Barabara Ehrenreich led by example. She continues to write and assist her fellow men and women.

A recent review of research papers indicates some human impacted environments may quickly return to their pre-impact state. But are there biases in the papers reviewed?

A Look Back at the Last Nine Years of Canada's Most Prestigious Literature Award, the Governor General Award.

Methadone is a drug treatment available to help eliminate opiate addiction by relieving withdrawal symptoms.

If the original version of the game was a role playing game, why did Microsoft present the fans with a first person shooter?

Allegedly the final bit of downloadable content from Bethesda, the Fallout 3 saga drops curtain at the final frontier. Reminiscent of Anchorage / Pitt gameplay.

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Steam offers thousands of PC games for purchase and download along with free access to play purchased games from any PC with an internet connection.

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This feature-length, computer-generated science fiction action-adventure expands on the multiple award-winning 2003 short film Terra.

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"Cloud Atlas" is a masterful series of six inter-related tales that span generations and continents to illustrate the basic human condition.

Capitalism is a worldwide system of never-ending growth and profits, but at what cost to the environment? Can Capitalism and Conservation ever co-exist?

Rebellin tested positive for an advanced version of a blood-boosting drug. New tests were able to detect the substance from retroactive samples.

The adverse effects of lead exposure have been recognized for generations. Lead poisoning is far from being merely an item of historical interest.

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The Roger's Chocolate Factory - tour, a chocolate lion's head, brief history and the industry.

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A lot of parents and government officials are worried about the impact that violence in video games have on children.

Doctor and scientist Richard Kent conducted an in-depth study of the Turin Shroud. He claims he has evidence to support the genuineness of this amazing artifact.

As if the bastardization of the story elements weren't bad enough, Zemeckis undermines the drama in A Christmas Carol with his preferred medium: motion capture animation.

Thomas Jefferson's 'All Men are Created Equal' in the Declaration of Independence is full of irony. It has been subjected to numerous debates since he uttered them.