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New Recognition for Chronic Fatigue A major shift is underway as far as how to approach treatment of a condition once met with skepticism. Read More…

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They Took On the Food Giants — and Won For decades, the Center for Science in the Public Interest has worked to influence public policy on nutrition. Read More…

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Why All the New Terms of Service? With less than a month to go before the European Union enacts new consumer privacy laws for its citizens, companies around the world are updating their terms of service agreements to comply. Read More…

Clearing Up the Confusion About Salt Excess sodium is responsible for most cases of hypertension, a leading risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Read More…