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Health Archive

Archives for October 2017

Science
The science behind why fake news is so hard to wipe outThe science behind why fake news is so hard to wipe out
Science

It’s time for Facebook and Google to pay attention to the psychology of the illusory truth effect.

By Brian Resnick
Science
Scotland may ban spanking. Decades of research suggests that’s a good idea.Scotland may ban spanking. Decades of research suggests that’s a good idea.
Science

The research isn’t perfect. But it finds spanking doesn’t do much good.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
Trump’s wall won’t stop heroin from coming into the USTrump’s wall won’t stop heroin from coming into the US
Politics

The research and experts are clear: Tougher border security measures don’t stop drug trafficking.

By German Lopez
Culture
Sesame Street is teaching kids of all ages how to cope with traumatic experiencesSesame Street is teaching kids of all ages how to cope with traumatic experiences
Culture

Big Bird has big feelings.

By Aja Romano

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