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Index finger length gives prostate cancer clue

by Nurses Notes on December 2, 2010

The length of a man’s fingers can provide clues to his risk of prostate cancer, according to new research. A British Journal of Cancer study found men whose index finger was longer than their ring finger were significantly less likely (…)

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How much dark chocolate should you really be eating?

by Nurses Notes on November 22, 2010

By Sara Novak of Planet Green and Jake Richardson of Care2 Green Living . Once in a blue moon, I’ll hear some positive news on the healthy eating front and dark chocolate has time and time again come out on (…)

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Changes to AUSTRALIA’S STUDY TO IMMIGRATE Pathway

by Nurses Notes on November 19, 2010

The Sydney Morning Herald on 23rd June 2010 reported that International students will be better looked after and protected from exploitation by dodgy operators under legislation introduced to parliament. The government has said that it is moving to preserve the (…)

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TB levels off with progress in China, India: WHO

by Nurses Notes on November 11, 2010

GENEVA (AFP) – – The World Health Organisation said on Thursday that the number of cases of tuberculosis worldwide had levelled off last year, with lifesaving inroads against the disease especially in China and India. . An estimated 9.4 million (…)

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New State Board of Nursing Requirements page now on CGFNS website

by Nurses Notes on September 13, 2010

Whether by exam or through an endorsement, the requirements for obtaining a license to practice as a nurse differs in each U.S. state and may change without notice. Therefore, we suggest that you contact the board of nursing in the (…)

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