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June 17, 2015 HEALTH (MSM)

Study links pesticide DDT to higher breast cancer risk

A five-decade study of US women has found that those exposed to high levels of the pesticide DDT in the womb were four times as likely to get breast cancer. The study is the first of its kind to directly link breast cancer in humans to DDT, which was banned in many countries decades ago but continues to be used widely in Africa and Asia. “Environmental chemicals have long been

June 17, 2015 TECH (MSM)

buying guide: 6 best over-ear headphones available today

Best over-ear headphones Update: We’ve added some new contenders to the list that will satisfy both budget-minded listeners as well as those will a little more cash to spend: the Sony MDR-ZX770BT and the Parrot Zik 2.0, respectively. Compared to on-ear and in-ear headphones, which are loved for their portability and generally low asking-price, over-ear headphones tend to be the best option to get if you’re looking for the most

June 17, 2015 TECH (MSM)

Virtual reality dominates floor at E3 gaming show

Virtual reality gaming, once a distant concept, became the new battleground at this year’s E3 industry convention, with developers seeking to win over fans with their immersive headsets and accessories. Microsoft, Sony and virtual reality company Oculus are squaring off at the June 16-18 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, promoting their virtual reality accessories. Dan Ackerman, a senior editor at online technology and consumer electronics review site CNET,