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Health & MedicineSmoking laws limit heart attacks
A county that banned smoking in bars, restaurants and other workplaces saw a one-third decrease, a new study finds.
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EarthLow central pressure among Hurricane Sandy’s unusual features
After slamming the Caribbean, storm approaches landfall in mid-Atlantic states.
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EarthOzone hole at smallest size in decades
Warm Antarctic temperatures help preserve UV-protecting layer.
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Health & MedicineSame neurons at work in sleep and under anesthesia
Drugs boost activity in nerve cells that usually induce a slumber.