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Can we predict which teens are likely to binge drink? Maybe

It may be possible to predict with about 70 percent accuracy which teens will become binge drinkers, based on their genetics, brain function, personality traits and history, according to a study published Wednesday in Nature.
by Maanvi Singh

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Investigation of Archbishop John Nienstedt surprises priests, parishioners

Investigation of Archbishop John Nienstedt surprises priests, parishioners

Archbishop John Nienstedt, who has led the archdiocese's response to the clergy sexual abuse scandal for nearly a year, confirmed in a statement Tuesday that he ordered a private investigation into unspecified allegations against himself.
by Madeleine Baran

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Supreme Court's contraception decision: What you need to know

Supreme Court's contraception decision: What you need to know

A closer look at the Supreme Court's ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores.

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Lab rats: That unsettling Facebook experiment

Lab rats: That unsettling Facebook experiment

Facebook has allowed researchers both inside and outside the company to manipulate users' news feeds to hide good news or bad news to see whether it affected the emotions of those users themselves.
by Linda Holmes

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Justices: US can't make employers cover contraception

Justices: US can't make employers cover contraception

The court stressed that its ruling applies only to corporations that are under the control of just a few people in which there is no essential difference between the business and its owners.
by The Associated Press

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Drug cuts heroin cravings, but is expanding use worth the risk?

Drug cuts heroin cravings, but is expanding use worth the risk?

Buprenorphine is fairly new and has shown promise helping addicts. But there's a catch: Congress capped the number of patients each doctor can treat with the drug and a doctor must request a waiver to prescribe it. Some doctors and public health officials say it's time to remove the caps.
by Jon Collins

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Rumors, fears keep many Latino immigrants away from food stamps

Rumors, fears keep many Latino immigrants away from food stamps

Latinos are more likely than whites to live in poverty and they have a harder time finding their next good meal, Census and other data show. Many, though, are reluctant to take advantage of food stamps. Stigma, language, and complex eligibility rules all play into historically low participation rates among Latinos in the nation's largest nutrition program.
by Laura Yuen

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Should saying 'off the reservation' be off-limits?

Should saying 'off the reservation' be off-limits?

In its literal and original sense, as you would expect, the term was used in the 19th century to describe the activities of Native Americans. Now, the Oxford English Dictionary defines the term as a metaphor meaning "to deviate from what is expected or customary; to behave unexpectedly or independently." But it's not that simple to a Native American.
by Kee Malesky

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Justices due to deliver birth control ruling

Justices due to deliver birth control ruling

The Obama administration says insurance coverage for birth control is important to women's health and reduces the number of unwanted pregnancies, as well as abortions. Dozens of companies, including the Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby, claim religious objections to covering some or all contraceptives.
by The Associated Press

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