Health & Science

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No More Empty Arms: I'm Finally A Mom At 41

 by Jamie Wyrick-Rosa
Posted: October 10, 2008
When I was 19 years old I saw my first reproductive endocrinologist. He told me that I'd probably have problems getting pregnant... Full story »
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Almost There: Suicide

 by Scott Cooper
Posted: September 25, 2008
The moment I awoke from my alcohol and Valium induced nap, my mind began its assault. "You need to get out. It will never get... Full story »
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We're Not Ready For Genetically Modified Alfalfa

 by Kevin Bartoy
Posted: September 12, 2008
On September 2, a federal appeals court in San Francisco Full story »
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Immunization Killed My Infant Son

 by Clodagh Foelster
Posted: September 5, 2008
To be honest, I don’t remember all the details of those 24 hours, seven years ago. The ambulance taking my son Toby away. Driving... Full story »
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5.

My Last Day As A Junkie

 by Nicole guice
Posted: August 12, 2008
Some days I simply roll over, grab my rig, and in almost no time I can be anywhere, from blissful to somewhat functional. I don't... Full story »
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6.

Is Your Third Eye Open?

 by Robin Roychaudhuri
Posted: August 6, 2008
Everything we do and achieve in our life begins on the canvas of our mind. But while we use our 'mental resource' to create today... Full story »
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Would You Like Some Mercury With That?

 by Kevin Bartoy
Posted: August 6, 2008
You see, our waters are polluted. Our air is polluted. Even our most... Full story »
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The Orgasmic Birth

 by Laura Shanley
Posted: August 5, 2008
Every pregnancy is the result of one orgasm, and hopefully two. Yet for most women, the pleasure ends there. Pregnancy is a... Full story »
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Self-Cutting: The Wound That Will Not Heal

 by Scott Cooper
Posted: July 30, 2008
Self-injury is nothing new. From the hardcore 13th and 14th century Christian flagellators to Sid Vicious carving "Nancy" into... Full story »
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10.

To Choose or Not: The Act of Change

 by Alysen Cameron
Posted: July 28, 2008
The Canadian policies on child welfare are founded in the concept of children being free to express their imaginations in joyful playfulness. The advertising... Full story »
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Assplode Therapy

 by Zoe Blunt
Posted: July 24, 2008
My friend wouldn’t take no for an answer. He paid the hydrotherapy clinic in advance for six sessions. At first I told myself,... Full story »
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Anorexia: Just In My Head

 by Traci Seelye
Posted: July 21, 2008
Grandma is visiting. She lives close by and visits regularly. I’m seven years old. I am “the healthy one.” I hear it all... Full story »
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Be Careful While Exercising in Summers

 by Miss X
Posted: July 13, 2008
Rehydrate your body While exercising in hot weather you can easily lose up to a quart of water an hour. Drink water before, during... Full story »
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14.

Love Grows Wherever He Goes

 by Regina Spano
Posted: July 5, 2008
"Roses are red, violets are blue...." Pretty simple observation. But some of the most simple things are the prettiest. When I was growing up, my... Full story »
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I'm Not Fat; I Have A 30-Pound Tumor!

 by Pat Jacobs
Posted: June 27, 2008
For several summers, my left leg would swell up like crazy; I always attributed this to the heat or "that time of month." One... Full story »
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A Broken Food System By The Numbers

 by Kevin Bartoy
Posted: June 19, 2008
I suppose it is my inner scientist that truly loves to look at things by the numbers. And, today, I have some numbers that will truly shock you. They... Full story »
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17.

Expelled: The Intelligent Design School Of Thought

 by Heather Wallace
Posted: June 16, 2008
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18.

Beluga Birth Caught On Camera: It's A Girl!

 by Staff at the Vancouver Aquarium
Posted: June 12, 2008
Qila was born at the Vancouver Aquarium on July 23, 1995, and is now a mom herself. Her newborn beluga is: * about 1.5... Full story »
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19.

Antarctic Humpback Songs

 by Heath Hanson
Posted: June 12, 2008
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20.

Do You Know A Psychopath?

 by River Starke
Posted: June 10, 2008
The study of the psychopath reveals an individual who is incapable of feeling guilt, remorse or empathy for their actions. They... Full story »
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21.

The Dirty Lie Of "Clean Coal"

 by Kevin Bartoy
Posted: June 9, 2008
Over the past few months, a new phrase has entered the English language: "clean coal." Ol' GW mentioned "clean coal" in his most... Full story »
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Corporate Agriculture: Empty Calories

 by Kevin Bartoy
Posted: June 6, 2008
After nearly five years of research, an... Full story »
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23.

The United States Government Protects Who?

 by Kevin Bartoy
Posted: June 5, 2008
I would say that the United States government protects corporations first and people second. That is, if the public outcry isn't... Full story »
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24.

Institutionalized Idiocy

 by Bud Oracle
Posted: June 1, 2008
To still have religious morality based laws governing what we purport to be a “free society” in the year 2008 is the height of idiocy. Our “learned”... Full story »
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25.

Are We A Society Of Fatists?

 by Stacey P
Posted: May 29, 2008
For a huge majority of the population our weight is a constant battle. We battle if we're skinny and want to stay skinny. We battle... Full story »
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