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...article. Is the answer to this disease's increasing incidence in developing countries really more mammograms and breast health centers? The article presented compelling evidence that breast cancer is primarily a consequence of a First-World lifestyle. It is not inevitable, even in the West, that all women must accept a 1 in 10 lifetime risk of the disease. In light of increasing evidence that the risk of breast cancer can be significantly reduced by simple dietary changes, regular vigorous exercise and reduced alcohol consumption, we as a society owe it to our daughters to alter our lifestyles. We should...
...However, the very suggestion that sports are somehow above vice is flawed. It seems odd that many sports fans can’t seem to accept PEDs, but are perfectly willing to turn a blind eye to the corrupting influence of gambling, collegiate athletics scandals, the business-first nature of most professional franchises, and the myriad of other problems that plague sports. Sports are not and have never been pure. Even regarding Bonds’ “asterisked” home-run record, too many baseball fans forget that the old home run king himself admitted to using PEDs...
Bloomberg, who will accept the award here on Monday, said in a statement, “I’m flattered by this honor, but really it’s a tribute to everything we’ve done to help New Yorkers and people around the world live longer, better, and healthier lives...
...role in starting the war makes America somewhat responsible for the large-scale displacement, but even if we don’t accept the blame and ensure the resettlement of all Iraqis, it seems morally obvious that we should look out for those employed by the U.S. government. Iraqis working for the U.S. face increased risk of attack according to Ryan C. Crocker, U.S. ambassador in Baghdad. He warned of the dangers Iraqi staff face, and of the likelihood that they would be forced to flee the country. His warnings echo truth, as nine Iraqis have died working...
...receives public subsidy from viewers and Thompson said it could not fund the change to digital, anticipated to cost $5.7 billion, on public funding alone. Earlier this year the British government forced the BBC to accept less money in viewer fees than the BBC asked...