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Rep. Todd Akin’s ‘legitimate rape’ comment sparks national controversy, GOP disapproval
The remarks of Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., the Republican challenger of Democratic incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., regarding “legitimate rape” on the St. Louis news program “The Jaco Report” have gained national attention.
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Editorial: Akin’s ignorance unacceptable for Missouri
When asked about his stance on abortion when the pregnancy is the result of rape, Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., a state representative running for a state senate spot, dropped this line Sunday: “First of all, from what I understand from doctors, (pregnancy from rape) is really rare.
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Column: Removing the stigma
It has been a bloody couple of weeks: a barrage of bullets at a midnight movie screening, a hate-fueled massacre at a Sikh temple, a shootout on the outskirts of a Texas university and now, most recently, a close call when a security guard thwarted a gunman’s attempt to open fire at a ...
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Vitamin C intake should increase
An article in the scientific journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition has analyzed a set of studies and concluded that the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C should be increased from 90 milligrams to 200 milligrams, and that there is strong evidence from many studies that ...
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Column: HIV vaccine plagued by price
A vaccine to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, stemming from the productivity of Thailand’s ongoing trials, is close to acquiring a license in the U.S.
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Racy scenes encourage greater sexual activity
Children who watch feature films with more racy scenes tend to engage in sex at a younger age, have more sexual partners and participate in more unsafe sex, according to a study by researchers in a Dartmouth College social health psychology lab and at the Geisel School of Medicine.
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Editorial: Use of ‘study drugs’ gives unfair advantage
Pressure. “Pressure” is one word that single-handedly unites college students from all walks of university life. All students have felt it, whether from their parents and peers or within their major.
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Study: Kids who play sports less likely to be obese
Childhood obesity — which has tripled since 1980 and now affects roughly 12.5 million children under 19 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control — has captured the attention of several Dartmouth College faculty members and researchers, including Geisel School o...
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Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea spurs international concerns
Sexually active individuals need to be aware of growing concerns in the medical field. The World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued an alert warning the public of increasing strains of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
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