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It is appropriate to prescribe cholesterol-reducing medicines for children. The American Heart Association statement recommends statins as first-line treatment for children who meet criteria for starting lipid-lowering drug therapy

Pets do improve their owners' health. Provide an important source of emotional support

Chain restaurants should be required to display calorie counts on their menus. Supports the New York City's Board of Health ruling

The FDA should not ban aspartame. "Extensive investigation hasn't shown any serious side effects from aspartame."

Women should abstain from drinking alcohol during pregnancy. "Pregnant women shouldn't drink alcohol in any form."

There are no potential benefits to drinking red wine. "American Heart Association does not recommend drinking wine"

Positive thinking can improve your health. Red Dress Campaign promotes Positivity as health benefit

Governments should ban trans fats in commercially-prepared foods. Supports regulatory efforts to ban trans fats

The government should impose smoking bans. Important step in protecting public health

The FDA should regulate tobacco products. AHA supports legislation granting FDA control to regulate tobacco

EVIDENCE: Are low-carb diets an effective method of losing weight? No

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. government provide universal healthcare?

UNKNOWN: Should the government regulate the cost of healthcare?

UNKNOWN: Is abstinence-only sex education effective?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)?

UNKNOWN: Should the government negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada?

UNKNOWN: Do people have a right to affordable healthcare?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. implement a single-payer health care system?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. do more to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa?

UNKNOWN: Do you use lip balm regularly?

UNKNOWN: Would a universal healthcare system require a tax increase?

UNKNOWN: Is the use of birth control equivalent to abortion?

UNKNOWN: Should physician-assisted suicide be legal?

UNKNOWN: Should contraceptives be covered by health insurance plans?

UNKNOWN: Is the FDA's drug approval process effective?

UNKNOWN: Should health insurance pricing favor those who meet physical standards?

UNKNOWN: Should adults be required by law to purchase health insurance?

UNKNOWN: When does life begin?

UNKNOWN: Should medical providers have the right to refuse medical care they find morally objectionable?

UNKNOWN: Should healthcare reform include a government-sponsored health insurance option?

UNKNOWN: Should employers be required to offer health insurance to full-time employees?

UNKNOWN: Should the government require labeling of genetically modified food?

UNKNOWN: Is "third-hand smoke" a viable concern?

UNKNOWN: Should a legal guardian be able to make life and death medical decisions for an individual in a persistant vegetative state if there is no living will?

UNKNOWN: Do humans have souls?

UNKNOWN: Should employers offer health savings accounts?

UNKNOWN: Is Cuba's healthcare system effective?

UNKNOWN: Should insurance premiums be tax-deductible?

UNKNOWN: Should employer health care plans offer equivalent benefits for both mental health and physical conditions?