The mere presence of graffiti doubles the number of people littering and stealing in a neighborhood, new research suggests.

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Foodborne diseases appear to be on the rise in both rich and poor countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

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Taking vitamin E supplements does not reduce a woman’s risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an analysis of data from the Women’s Health Study indicates.

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Many women may not be fully aware of the potential consequences of waiting until later in life to have a baby, a UK study suggests.

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Mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are suspending foreclosures for about 16,000 U.S. households during the holiday season.

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Mortgage rates dropped for a third straight week, reflecting the impact the weakening economy is having on financial markets.

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Mini unveiled an all-electric car for lease on a limited basis Tuesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show, as the small-car company tests the waters in the electric vehicle market.

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While U.S. automakers scale back their presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Nissan Motor Co. was determined to make a splash, unveiling three new vehicles Wednesday.

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Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of Nissan Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co., said Wednesday he foresees a big push by automakers to bring pure-electric vehicles to market.

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A look at the political reasoning behind the decision by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to give the Big Three auto makers another shot at a $25 billion loan.

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