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In an Ohio case involving the termination of one's parental rights, Judge Kinsley of the First District Court of Appeals ...

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History shows we often dismiss what we don’t yet understand. Here’s why stigmatizing today’s uncomfortable questions may be holding humanity back.

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After 85 years of research, scientists have reached a clear and surprisingly consistent conclusion: staying socially connected is one of the strongest predictors of a longer, happier life.