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CRE Superbug 2013: CDC Says Half Of Patients Infected Die

CRE Superbug 2013: CDC Says Half Of Patients Infected Die

The CRE superbug has the ability to develop as a dangerous epidemic that may be extremely difficult to contain.

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Meet the 15-Year-Old Girl Who Will Probably Be the First Astronaut On Mars

Meet the 15-Year-Old Girl Who Will Probably Be the First Astronaut On Mars

Abigail Harrison uses social media to achieve her goal of becoming the first astronaut on Mars, and PolicyMic recently chatted with her about it.

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Adairsville Tornado: Tornadoes Touch Down in Georgia (VIDEO)

Adairsville Tornado: Tornadoes Touch Down in Georgia (VIDEO)

A tornado touched down Wednesday morning in Adairsville, GA, at 11:19 a.m. More tornadoes are touching down in Georgia.

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Soda Is Not the #1 Cause of Obesity

Soda Is Not the #1 Cause of Obesity

There's no doubt that soda makes us fat, but treating it as the primary cause of obesity could actually exacerbate the problem.

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National Institute Of Mental Health Forsakes the DSM, the Bible Of Psychiatry

National Institute Of Mental Health Forsakes the DSM, the Bible Of Psychiatry

Researchers are letting go of imprecise categories like depression. What could this mean for millions of Americans with depression or ADHD? Or the future of our over-medicated society?

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How Israel Will Become Oil-Free Through an Electric Car Grid

How Israel Will Become Oil-Free Through an Electric Car Grid

Israel has bought into a plan to became the first nation in the world to commit to the implementation of an all-electric car infrastructure.

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Meteor Shower November 2012: Where to Watch Leonids Light Up Sky in Rare Cosmic Event

Meteor Shower November 2012: Where to Watch Leonids Light Up Sky in Rare Cosmic Event

Barring inclimate weather, the Leonid meteor shower is set to briefly light up the sky in the wee early hours of Sunday, with up to 20 bright streaks per hour. Here is how and what to watch for.

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French GMO Research Finds Monsanto Corn Causes Cancer: America Should Pay Attention

French GMO Research Finds Monsanto Corn Causes Cancer: America Should Pay Attention

Research in France reveals that GMOs have devastating health effects and can lead to cancer. Prop. 37, California's GMO labeling bill, is an opportunity that should not be wasted.

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