Thank Congress for Ryan Braun's Steroid Suspension
… for the remainder of the season for using steroids. And although few people will draw this connection, Braun's suspension and the dozens more that may soon be coming (*cough*A-Rod*cough*) have their roots in actions that Congress took eight years ago.
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The Low-Tech Revolution to Health Care Reform
Sandy is a 46-year-old grade school teacher who has been feeling unwell for a couple of months: She's short of breath, feels tired all the time, and has a cough that wouldn't go away. She goes to her doctor, who tells her it's just a cold. Her symptoms …
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Menthol May Boost Cigarettes' Addictive Properties: Study
Menthol, a derivative from the peppermint plant, may be best known as an ingredient in medicines such as cough drops. But many smokers are familiar with its use in cigarettes. According to the American Legacy Foundation, which advocates against tobacco …
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