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We Tracked Down Our Biggest Troll…and Kind of Liked Him

Ever wonder what an internet troll is like in person? We met one in his lair.

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| Mon May. 20, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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Which 20 Lipsticks Contain the Most Lead?

And lead isn't the only toxin lurking in your lippy—a new study finds cadmium, aluminum, and other heavy metals, too.

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| Mon May. 6, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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Should You Take a Probiotic?

The popular supplements might be more about marketing than beneficial microbes.

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| Mon Apr. 22, 2013 3:30 AM PDT
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Quaker Apple Walnut Oatmeal Has More Sugar Than a S'mores Pop Tart

And other surprising facts about your favorite breakfast convenience foods.

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| Mon Apr. 15, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

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Kraft Mac & Cheese Is Nutritionally Equivalent to Cheez-Its

The comfort food favorite is "a delivery vehicle for salt and artificial colors and flavors."

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| Mon Mar. 25, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Science: Beef Good, Bacon Not So Bad

A new European study claims an increase in processed-meat consumption raises the risk of early death. But the real news? Red meat won't kill you.

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| Mon Mar. 18, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Is Wheat Gluten Really Bad for Everyone?

Like most dietary fads, the gluten-free craze may be more about marketing than health.

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| Thu Feb. 7, 2013 4:00 AM PST
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Tragedy of the Commune

Author Nathanael Johnson on his "All Natural" upbringing and why you can't flee the world's problems.

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| Mon Jan. 28, 2013 4:00 AM PST

Whole Foods CEO Welcomes Climate Change, Warns of Fascism

"Ethical vegan" John Mackey dishes on Obamacare, labor unions, and government meddling.

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| Fri Jan. 18, 2013 4:00 AM PST

15 Green New Year's Resolutions for 2013

MoJo staffers weigh in.

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| Mon Dec. 31, 2012 1:00 AM PST

Video: Top Chef Traci Des Jardins Thinks You Probably Eat Too Much

A classically trained French chef on rethinking portion size, the beauty of small fish, and what to drink over the holidays.

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| Wed Dec. 26, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Will the New Ethanol Blend Tank My Ride?

The EPA has approved a new gas mix with more ethanol, but it might damage your car.

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| Mon Dec. 24, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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Should I Buy a Fake Christmas Tree or a Real One?

How I tried—and failed—to buy the "greenest" tree possible.

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| Wed Dec. 12, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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Does Costco Destroy Baby Manatees? MoJo's Eco-Doom Headline Generator

When climate change takes over, this little robot will carry on if we cannot.

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| Mon Dec. 10, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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A Chimney Sweep's Top 5 Tips for Ecofriendly (and Cheap!) Fires

Chim-chiminy, chim-chiminy, chim-chim-charee, here's how to reduce the environmental impact of your fireplace. Wheee!

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| Mon Dec. 3, 2012 4:00 AM PST

This Is Your Thanksgiving on Climate Change

How will your turkey-day staples fare in a warming world?

Mon Nov. 19, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Is Romney Using Lyme Disease to Win Swing State Votes?

In Virginia's Loudoun County, the candidate waded into a contentious debate over Lyme disease. But in his bid to court voters, Romney may be playing politics with public health.

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| Mon Oct. 22, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

What's Causing the West Nile Virus Outbreak?

This year is one of the worst ever in the US for this mosquito-borne illness. Here are a few possible explanations.

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| Mon Oct. 15, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Poop Therapy: More Than You Probably Wanted to Know About Fecal Transplants

Gross as it sounds, an infusion of good bacteria—in the form of someone else's excrement—seems to help fight some infections.

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| Mon Oct. 8, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Is Raw Milk Really Good for You?

It might taste great, but pasteurization was invented for a reason.

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| Mon Sep. 24, 2012 3:00 AM PDT