America Unguarded

NIA2002012113 - NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK, Jan. 21, (UPI) -- U.S. Coast Guard Boatswain's Mate Third Class David Jenkins scans the Canadian border for any suspicious activity while on patrol along the Niagara River in Niagara, New York, Jan. 21, 2002. Jenkins' is working on a Border Patrol boat with two other Border Patrol agents in an effort to increase border security between the U.S./ Canada border since the events of Sept. 11th. cc/cc/Chris Corder UPI

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Fish oil may help some, but harm others

TORONTO, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Fish oil supplements, helpful for some cardiac patients, may harm others, suggests a review of studies by researchers in Canada.

Study finds diet reduces cholesterol

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Homeland security: Parts 1 through 5

President Bush, in his budget released this week, calls for $38 billion to protect homeland security--an issue that was literally not on the radar until four hijacked airplanes changed America's priorities forever on Sept. 11. But where are the real gaps