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4 Reasons Why Artificial Sweeteners Lead to Diabetes and Poor Health
Charis Stanek in Food 10 months ago
Artificial sweeteners might appear to be an easy way to save calories, but if you look at the big picture, the risks outweigh the rewards.
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FDA Approves Stribild, an Advancement in HIV Treatment if You Can Afford It
Mia Pskowski in Health 9 months ago
While medical advancements in HIV treatment are always promising, due to cost the effects on populations most in need will change very little.
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Post-Fukushima, 80% of Japanese Are Against Nuclear Energy: Should Japan Shut Down its Reactors?
Ben Goldfarb in Energy 1 year ago
Japan's last nuclear reactor closed this week, touching off nation-wide celebrations. But if that means increased reliance on fossil fuel imports, should the Japanese really be rejoicing?
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DEA Drug War Stupidity: Heroin Not as Bad as Marijuana, Apparently
Michael Suede in Public Health 11 months ago
DEA Administrator Michelle Leonhart was recently grilled by Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) on the differences between marijuana and hard drugs.
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WTO Wages War on Consumers With COOL Law, With the Help of ALEC
Rebekah Wilce in Food 11 months ago
The World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a final ruling today against the U.S. country-of-origin labeling (COOL) law.
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Scott Harrington: Tulsa Dentist Might Have Exposed 7,000+ Patients to HIV, Hepatitis
Tom McKay in Health 2 months ago
Tulsa authorities announced that Dr. Scott W. Harrington, a Tulsa dentist, might have exposed scores of patients to deadly diseases through unsafe practices.
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Parents Are Responsible, Accountable for Child Obesity
Camira Powell in Obesity 1 year ago
An overweight child in Ohio was put into foster care and his parents appropriately charged with neglect, since they are responsible for his food habits and well being.
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Winter Storm Saturn Heads to Washington: Updates, Snowfall Totals, and Weather Predictions
Tom McKay in Weather 3 months ago
Winter isn't over yet as Winter Storm Saturn pummels D.C., closing federal offices, canceling thousands of flights, and closing schools in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
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