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'Beer Brewers Up in Arms Against Newly Proposed FDA Rule

Beer brewers are up in arms against the Food and Drug Administration. Breweries are pushing back against a proposed federal rule that would make it harder for them to sell leftover grains as animal feed instead of throwing it away.

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''Bean Heads': Coffee Smoking Among Teens is Not a Real 'Trend'

There's a new rumor floating around news stations and on the Internet that teens are smoking coffee beans in order to get a "caffeine high."
'Oregon Drops Ban on Marijuana-Infused Munchies

Oregon officials are backing off on a previous proposal that sought to prohibit sales of pot-infused treats at medical marijuana stores.
'Eat Seven Portions of Fruits and Vegetables Per Day to Cut Death Risk

Want to live a longer life? Then you'd better start eating those fruits and veggies.
'Legalizing Medical Marijuana May Reduce Crime

It turns out that legalizing marijuana may just cut down on crime. A new study reveals that medical marijuana legalization is not associated with an increase in crime.
'Obesity Surgery Combats Type 2 Diabetes: Weight Loss for Patients Helps

Thinking about weight loss surgery? Researchers have found that it may just help patients with type 2 diabetes.
'TV Viewing Linked with Poor Snacking Habits and Heart Disease in Children

Researchers found that students who watch at least two hours of television per day are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease than students who spend an equal amount of time surfing the Internet or playing video games.
'Being Underweight Linked to a Higher Risk of Death Than Being Obese

Is it better to be obese, or underweight? Apparently, being underweight may mean a higher risk of death than being overweight.
'Breakfast Cereal Flake Size Impacts How Many Calories You Eat

How much cereal do you eat? If the type of cereal you have for breakfast has smaller flakes, then you may be consuming far more than you intended.
'World's First Synthetic Yeast Chromosome Created by Scientists

You thought yeast was just for making bread rise, didn't you? Scientists have now created a new synthetic yeast chromosome that could lead to dramatic advances in molecular biology.
'Mediterranean Diet May Lower Your Risk of Diabetes

Want to lower your risk of diabetes? Then you might want to try out the Mediterranean diet.
'UN Author Claims New Climate Report 'Alarmist' and Pulls Out of Writing Team

Climate change is threatening the food security of the world. Now, though, one of the authors of a draft of a new UN report has pulled out of the writing team, and has claimed that his colleagues were being "too alarmist."
'Taco Bell Ads Star Real Life Ronald McDonalds to Promote Breakfast

It turns out that McDonald's isn't the only one who likes using Ronald McDonald in their advertisements. Taco Bell has gathered up real people who share a name with the famous clown in order to promote their new breakfast menu.
'How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew

It's a problem that almost everyone faces at least once in their lives. They have a bottle of wine, but no corkscrew to open it. Fortunately if you have a shoe, you may be in luck.
'Autism Linked to Flawed Brain Development During Pregnancy

There's been a lot of debate as to what causes autism to develop in children. Now, though, researchers may have their answer. Scientists have discovered new evidence that shows autism begins during pregnancy.