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David Hilfiker: D.C. Doctor Keeps a Blog to Document Alzheimer's

David Hilfiker: D.C. Doctor Keeps a Blog to Document Alzheimer's

Washington, D.C. doctor David Hilfiker maintains a blog to document his experiences with Alzheimer's, allowing him to open up about his life and beyond.

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How Congress Could Stop 10 Million STDs From Happening Each Year

How Congress Could Stop 10 Million STDs From Happening Each Year

Millennials account for half of the 20 million new cases of STIs that occur each year, but Congress is intent on slashing funding to sex ed programs that could prevent the spread of disease.

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BRAIN Initiative: Mapping the Human Brain Would Be a Triumph For Obama

BRAIN Initiative: Mapping the Human Brain Would Be a Triumph For Obama

President Obama announced a huge scientific proposal to map the human brain. But is the proposal a game changer for science or is it taking away money from other smaller worthwhile projects?

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Why Do Animals Dance to the Backstreet Boys?

Why Do Animals Dance to the Backstreet Boys?

Watch this video of a sea lion bobbing its head to a Backstreet Boys song...you know...for science.

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Do Over 10% Of Children Really Have ADHD? This Massive Overdiagnosis Must End

Do Over 10% Of Children Really Have ADHD? This Massive Overdiagnosis Must End

With recent numbers showing ADHD diagnoses at 16% higher than just 6 years ago, it is imperative that we stop overdiagnosing rowdy children with a very real mental disorder.

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HRT Linked to Breast Cancer

HRT Linked to Breast Cancer

HRT, or Hormone Replacement Therapy, is widely used by women dealing with the symptoms of menopause. After a litany of studies, a link to breast cancer has been confirmed.

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Scott Harrington: Tulsa Dentist Might Have Exposed 7,000+ Patients to HIV, Hepatitis

Scott Harrington: Tulsa Dentist Might Have Exposed 7,000+ Patients to HIV, Hepatitis

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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Sugary Drinks Caused 180,000 Global Deaths

Sugary Drinks Caused 180,000 Global Deaths

Maybe Mayor Bloomberg was onto something with his sugar restriction ban.

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