• As a strong willed child, Gabby Douglas charted her own destiny0

    At a young age, Gabby Douglas took it upon herself to make her own dreams come true, and she succeeded, due largely to an enormous amount of willpower, dedication, and hard work. She decided she had to train with Shawn Johnson's coach, Liang Chow, even if it meant leaving her family in Virginia, and she

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  • Arsenic in juice: new study prompts action0

    An investigation into trace amounts of arsenic found in bottled juice has prompted Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, to push for the Food and Drug Administration to lower the standards for arsenic in juice drinks. While further investigations continue, the advocacy group is recommending avoiding giving infants under 6 months any type

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  • Are U.S. jobs vulnerable to workers with H-1B visas?

    Are U.S. jobs vulnerable to workers with H-1B visas?0

    “We are sorry to inform you that as of Feb. 28, you will no longer have a job. We’re going to outsource your position to this company in India.” That’s what Robert Harrison, a senior telecom engineer with the University of San Francisco Medical Center, said happened to him.

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  • Are smartphones giving you popcorn brain?

    Are smartphones giving you popcorn brain?0

    “It’s because the content on these platforms is so addictive, and every like, comment, and share triggers dopamine release in the brain. This constant stimulation trains the brain to crave instant rewards. Hence, the slower tasks feel dull, leading to popcorn brain.”

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  • Are Pesticides the Greatest Threat to Your Kids’ Health?0

    Are organic foods healthier for you? In this episode of the Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Oz agrees with guest Dr. Alan Green, a well-known pediatrician and author, that a headline-grabbing recent study- stating that organic foods are no healthier than non-organic foods- was misleading. Dr. Green explains that organic foods are grown without hormones, anitbiotics

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  • Are dental X-rays dangerous?0

    Fear of small amounts of radiation? But this is an accumulation of radiation over a lifetime, says one mom. It's an important question, since dental X-rays are the only form of medical radiation received on a regular basis by large numbers of American men, women, and children. It’s an experiment on a vast number of

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