News tagged with opponents
High-testosterone competitors more likely to choose red
Why do so many sports players and athletes choose to wear the color red when they compete? A new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that it may ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 16, 2013 |
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The future of Plan B
The Obama administration and federal courts are wrangling over changes to the regulations governing access to emergency contraceptives. The administration supports new rules that would allow girls as young ...
Medications
May 14, 2013 |
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Vermont House passes aid-in-dying bill
The Vermont House has approved a measure that would allow doctors to provide lethal medication to terminally ill patients seeking to end their own lives.
Health
May 14, 2013 |
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Patenting genes: Justices tackle big health issue (Update 2)
The Supreme Court seemed worried Monday about the idea of companies patenting human genes in a case that could profoundly reshape the multibillion-dollar biomedical industry and U.S. research in the fight ...
Genetics
Apr 15, 2013 |
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Oregon lawmakers advance teen tanning ban
(AP)—Oregon lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban minors from using indoor tanning beds.
Health
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Beebe vetoes bill to ban abortions at 12 weeks
(AP)—Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has vetoed legislation that would have banned abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy.
Health
Mar 04, 2013 |
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No immediate ruling on bid to delay NYC soda rule
(AP)—A judge isn't saying how soon he'll decide whether to delay enforcement of New York City's first-of-its-kind effort to limit the size of sugary drinks.
Health
Feb 20, 2013 |
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Messi agility is all in the mind, scientists report
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi may owe his trademark feints and body swerves to the fact his brain is busier than that of a less gifted player, according to a study into footballers' minds.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 05, 2013 |
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Beverage attorney: NYC drinks limit bad for public
(AP)—An industry lawyer calls New York City's limit on the size of sugary drinks an "extraordinary infringement" on consumer choice.
Health
Jan 23, 2013 |
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US Supreme Court leaves stem cell research alone (Update)
The US Supreme Court declined Monday to enter the emotionally-charged debate over stem cell research, refusing to hear an appeal centered on the issue of federal government funding.
Other
Jan 07, 2013 |
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Arkansas court upholds medical marijuana proposal
(AP)—The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a proposed ballot measure Thursday that, if successful, would make the state the first in the more conservative southern U.S. to legalize medical marijuana.
Medications
Sep 27, 2012 |
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Poll: Most see health law being implemented
(AP)—Americans may not be all that crazy about President Barack Obama's health care law, but a new poll shows they don't see it going away.
Health
Sep 26, 2012 |
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Portland, Ore., approves adding fluoride to water
(AP)—The City Council has voted to add fluoride to Portland's water, meaning Oregon's largest city is no longer the biggest holdout in the U.S.
Health
Sep 12, 2012 |
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Weight loss groups back NYC's sugary drinks plan
(AP)—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and other diet groups say they are supporting New York City's proposed crackdown on super-sized, sugary drinks.
Health
Sep 04, 2012 |
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Rats match humans in decision-making that involves combining different sensory cues: study
The next time you set a trap for that rat running around in your basement, here's something to consider: you are going up against an opponent whose ability to assess the situation and make decisions is statistically ...
Neuroscience
Mar 13, 2012 |
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