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Does GMO Corn Really Cause Tumors in Rats0
- Environmental Well-Being
- September 26, 2012
This week, a French research team published a paper in a peer-reviewed US journal showing that rats exposed to low doses of both genetically modified corn and the widely used herbicide Roundup had negative health effects. The results, already generating plenty of debate, are not as clear-cut as they seem at first glance. But they do shine
READ MOREDoes a four-day school week help or harm?0
- Home & Family
- September 1, 2011
The debate over sending kids to school fewer days a week continues, posing the question, "Is less more?" NBC Nightly News, 8/31/2011
READ MOREDocumentary captures pressure on students to succeed0
- Family & Kids
- January 1, 2011
Schools across the country have been holding screenings of “Race to Nowhere,’’ a film that has been inspiring conversations about the effect on children of high expectations to succeed. The documentary seems to suggest that teachers, coaches, and parents should seriously consider refraining from pushing kids too hard to succeed, as the pressure can have
READ MOREDocumentary about five bullied kids launches nationwide crusade0
- Film & Television
- March 23, 2012
This powerful new documentary is drawing strong responses from viewers and those affected by bullying on a daily basis. The filmmaker behind Bully maintains, "Kids that go through bullying are like the unsung heroes, because they're so strong." At the movie's screening, Meryl Streep talked about her own experience being bullied as a a young
READ MOREDoctors’ Lucrative Industry Ties0
- Consumer Alerts
- May 19, 2013
New reporting laws are shining a light on the widespread extent of payments and gifts from drug and device companies to physicians, a practice which has been rampant for decades. Companies often treat doctors to dinner, pay them to attend lectures, and underwrite conferences and continuing medical education courses. This all begs a serious question
READ MOREDoctors’ new advice for joint pain: Get Moving0
- Health & Healing
- April 19, 2011
More middle aged and younger people are experiencing joint problems as a result of sports injuries or being overweight. As these young people are diagnosed with osteoarthritis, doctors are recommending physical activity to help joints over traditional advice to take it easy. The Wall Street Journal, 4/11/2011
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