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Artificial Tissue Promotes Skin Growth in Wounds
Victims of third-degree burns and other traumatic injuries endure pain, disfigurement, invasive surgeries and a long time waiting for skin to grow back. Improved tissue grafts designed by Cornell scientists that promote vascular growth could hasten healing,...
Witchcraft Charges Against Samoan Traditional Healer Dismissed
The Samoan Supreme Court has dismissed charges of practicing witchcraft against a Samoan couple. In dismissing the charges, His Honour Lesatele Rapi Va’ai, said witchcraft may mean a spirit or power that can cure sicknesses. However the defendant...
School Governing Bodies Reminded of Dangers of Using Hazardous Substances After a Student Was Left with Only Two Fingers
The U.K. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning school governing bodies to ensure that correct risk assessments are undertaken and precautionary advice is issued when pupils are using hazardous substances. The advice comes after a 6th form student...
Mauritius Institute of Consumer Protection Appeals for a Ban on Chinese Shoe And Furniture Imports
The Mauritius Institute of Consumer Protection (ICP) has appealed to the government to ban the importation of shoes and furniture from the China. ICP spokesman Mosadeq Sahebdin said on Monday that research carried out by different foreign consumer protection...
Starbucks Recalls Coffee Mugs Due To Burn Hazard
Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash. has recalled about 167,00 Starbucks Fusion Coffee Mugs made by lab921, Seattle, Wash. The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
