Archives for April 24, 2007

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Sugar-free gum fails to fight plaque, study

By  Catherine Boal

Gum-chewers hoping their habit will protect them from dental plaque and tooth decay would be better sticking to brushing as scientists reveal the preventative effects of sugar-free gum may have been overstated.

WTO opens inquiry on India's spirit tariffs

By  Chris Mercer

European wine and spirits firms saw the door to India open a little wider Tuesday, after the World Trade Organisation agreed to investigate the country's high import tariffs.