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Toys could put the ‘happy’ back in Happy Meals
For nearly three generations, collectible toys that have accompanied food packages, such as stickers in Cracker Jack, Happy Meals at McDonald’s, and the Club BK Kids Meals, have put smiles on many children’s faces.
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Research shows eating healthy is key for preschoolers
Researchers are proving that making healthy food choices is vital toward long-term health—even for preschoolers. A recent study suggested that child care facilities should look for creative, cost-effective ways to promote healthy eating and physical activity among preschool children.
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Research finds people trade happiness for money
Many economists assume that individuals’ decisions are influenced by a reasoned attempt to maximize their happiness, according to Cornell U. economics Prof. Ori Heffetz.
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Editorial: HPV vaccine is important for both sexes
It has been a controversial topic hanging over the 2012 Republican presidential debates this year, and a significant uproar has surrounded false claims about the human papilloma virus made by U.S. Representative and presidential hopeful, Michele Bachmann.
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Study findings may detect heart problems in newborns
A potential lethal health condition of newborns may now be more preventable, according to a recent Duke U. study. Congenital heart disease is an abnormality of the structure of the heart that occurs in approximately one in every 120 newborns, said Dr.
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Column: The truth about the HPV vaccine
Presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann drew ire last week when she stated that the human papillomavirus vaccine “could potentially be a very dangerous drug” with serious side effects.
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Study finds correlation between belief in God and cognitive style
There exists a correlation between an individual’s belief in God and his or her cognitive style, suggests a study by Harvard researchers published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General on Monday.
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Distributor recalls birth control pills
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharmaceutical company, has recalled eight types of birth control pills after a manufacturing mistake put the pills in the wrong order.
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Study claims fatherhood causes drop in testosterone levels
The male hormone, testosterone, takes a hit once men make the transition to fatherhood, suggesting it may be in a man's biological makeup to provide direct care for his children once they're born, according to a recent Northwestern U.-led study.
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