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Maryland court declares pit bulls are 'inherently dangerous'
Wed, May 02 2012 at 12:06 PM EST

Lawmakers rule that nature beats out nurture in a case that may have far-reaching implications for the dog breed.

Arsenic in chicken feed affects more than chickens
Tue, Apr 10 2012 at 12:46 PM EST

As Maryland comes close to banning the use of arsenic in chicken feed, the consequences of decades of use are coming to light.

Photo: Michelle Obama and Bo deliver Easter cheer to military families
Thu, Apr 05 2012 at 02:52 PM EST

While on a visit with military families, the first lady and the first dog deliver Easter candies, hang out with children and give away tickets to the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

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I often don't wear sunscreen
Sat, May 26 2012 at 09:48 AM EST

I often don't wear sunscreen during my most frequent outdoor activity, bike riding, because I'm frequently low in Vitamin D on blood tests and I'm usually only out for an hour and there's a lot of shade on the trails I ride.
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The Neanderthal is most
Sat, May 05 2012 at 06:24 PM EST

The Neanderthal is most troubling. Over the last 28,000 years, we humans have developed beliefs that we're "special" because we are so much more mentally and socially advanced than any other animal. But the only reason for that is something (...

Excellent article. I would
Sat, May 05 2012 at 06:03 PM EST

Excellent article. I would add, though, that some of us have joint problems that make frequent long walks painful (both my Achilles tendons are scarred and operated on after years of long-distance running). In that case, do NOT give up:...

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