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NARAL says crisis pregnancy centers abuse ultrasound law

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Some crisis pregnancy centers are using Virginia's law that requires doctors to tell patients where they can get a free ultrasound to try to discourage women from getting abortions, an abortion-rights group said Monday, the one-year anniversary of the …
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Study links eating high-GI carbs to stimulation of addiction center in brain

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Foods high on the glycemic index, such as highly processed carbohydrates found in white flour, can cause excess hunger and stimulate brain regions involved in reward and cravings, according to research conducted by a team at Boston Children's Hospital.
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Carbs Make You Crazy: Foods with High Glycemic-Index Activate Addiction …

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We love our carbs, and when it comes specifically to refined starches and sugar, check the label on your products. They're in just about,oh, everything. Well, according to a recent study discussing highly refined carbs and the brain, it shows that the …
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