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Obese Kids Taken Away From Their Parents By the Government

Obese Kids Taken Away From Their Parents By the Government

Childhood obesity is a real problem, but taking kids out of their homes is a stupid idea.

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7 Genetically Modified Animals That Now Glow in the Dark Thanks to Science!

7 Genetically Modified Animals That Now Glow in the Dark Thanks to Science!

These seven genetically modified animals glow in the dark thanks to science. But what are the implications of the proliferation of such genetic experiments?

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Can iPhones Help Millennials Practice Safer Sex?

Can iPhones Help Millennials Practice Safer Sex?

Two new smartphone apps, MedXCom Patient and iCondom, claim to help millennials practice safer sex. Do they succeed?

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Sexting on the Rise for Millennials: Why We Need to Get Beyond OMG and WTF in Research

Sexting on the Rise for Millennials: Why We Need to Get Beyond OMG and WTF in Research

A new study confirms that teens are still sexting —and we might have to deal with what this means about millennials' attitudes towards sex, sexuality, and technology.

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NYC Soda Ban is A Ridiculous Prohibition: Why the Obscene New Law Will Not Fight Obesity

NYC Soda Ban is A Ridiculous Prohibition: Why the Obscene New Law Will Not Fight Obesity

Open up the speakeasies, because the bubbly is now illegal. After a unanimous vote from the city's Board of Health, the ban on all sugary beverages over 16 ounces in New York is now official.

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ADHD Is a Fake Disorder Designed To Excuse Bullying and Recklessness

ADHD Is a Fake Disorder Designed To Excuse Bullying and Recklessness

Those diagnosed with an alleged disorder have been given a "Get Out of Trouble Free" card.

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Should I Drink Coffee? Health Risks Associated With Caffeine Addiction

Should I Drink Coffee? Health Risks Associated With Caffeine Addiction

Research shows that over half of American adults have at least one cup o’ joe a day. But is all this Joe a no-no?

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Flawed Studies Link Diet Soda To Weight Gain, Heart Attacks

Flawed Studies Link Diet Soda To Weight Gain, Heart Attacks

Two bad studies and shrill media coverage wrongly linked diet soda to weight gain and poor cardiovascular health.

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