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Tooth loss leads to increased esophageal, head and neck, and lung cancer risk (May 14)
Washington, May 14 : Taking care of your teeth just became imperative, for Japanese researchers have found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of esophageal, head and neck, and lung cancers.


Two get life for drug smuggling (May 14)
Gang leader Katsuhiko Miyata, 60, and South Korean resident of Japan U Si Yun, 61, were involved in a smuggling ring that loaded the drugs onto boats at a North Korean port, dropped the cargo into the...


Japan plans big presence at Taiwan president (May 14)
TAIPEI (Kyodo) Japan will have the second-largest foreign delegation after the United States when Taiwan holds its presidential inauguration next week, according to Taiwan's Foreign Ministry.


Vale signs deals in Tokyo to take on BHP, Rio Tinto in Asia (May 14)
Vale, the world's biggest iron ore producer, will enhance its presence in Japan and other parts of Asia by improving logistics to vie with key rivals BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Ltd., Vale Chief E...


Yashiro reappointed to chair ailing Shinsei Bank (May 14)
Shinsei Bank plans to appoint Masamoto Yashiro, its former chairman and current senior adviser, as chairman again, replacing Junji Sugiyama, sources said Wednesday.


Airplane part lands in Chiba field (May 14)
NARITA, Chiba Pref. (Kyodo) A fiberglass panel thought to have fallen off a commercial airplane was found in a field in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, the Narita airport office of the Land, Infrastructure,...


NPOs aiding foreigners to get metro cash (May 14)
"We hope the projects become the first step to coordinating NPO activities to support foreign residents in Tokyo and filling gaps between areas." As of January, about 390,321 foreign nationals were ...


Antique, commemorative coins sparking collector boom (May 14)
Interest in large, oval Japanese coins and commemorative coins made of gold is deep-rooted among collectors, as exemplified by a recent bid of more than ¥30 million for a ¥2 gold coin issued...


Latest car-nav checks home lights, locks (May 14)
Drivers can check on their pets, turn their home lights off and on and lock the front door — all from inside their cars — with a new car-navigation system from Panasonic.


Devastating quake in China (May 14)
The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit China's Sichuan province Monday has topped 12,000, and more than 20,000 are reportedly still trapped under rubble. This is China's most devastating ...