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High schools should provide voluntary STD testing.

Drinking in moderation is not a viable treatment for alcoholism. I think its a slippery slope

I do not worry about growing older. I will always be 18 til I die :)

Media coverage of the swine flu outbreak has been overblown. 1400 people in the world I have been diagnosed, out of the billions that inhabit it

Organic food is safer than conventionally grown food. What's "conventional" these days?

Medicaid coverage should be provided for low-income individuals infected with HIV.

The U.S. should expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Healthy children, can bring a healthy future

Obesity is not socially contagious. No, and neither is motivation.

There should not be a "fat tax" on foods deemed unhealthy. If the gov't tells us what is "healthy" and what isn't, than what's the difference between what we are doing here, and the "communists" elsewhere in the world

Television ads do not contribute to childhood obesity. Bad eating habits do

Obesity should not be classified as a disability. Only if McDonalds is classified as a drug dealer, and then maybe we can start a "War on Fat"

Addiction is not a disease.

The FDA's drug approval process is not effective. But its the best one we've got. The rest of the world turns to FDA's judgement.

The use of Bisphenol A in plastic bottles does not pose a risk to human health. From what I've read, there is not enough scientific and investigative research to suggest so (to the majority of people anyway). I think with all chemicals there is a chance that it may have an adverse effect, however with this product I don't think ther

Organic milk is not safer than regular milk. I think the safety of the product depends on whose handling/processing it and not necessarily where it comes from.

Viagra should be available over-the-counter. I guess it depends on whether or not you believe erectile dysfunction is a real disease or a sign that your just not that into the person your about to have sex with.

The FDA should not prohibit gay and bisexual men from donating blood. They should test it and make sure its safe to use like everybody else's.

Health insurance pricing should favor those who meet physical standards. I just don't see why a person who works hard to take care of themself, has to pay more because someone else chooses not to.

Doctors should be prosecuted for the overprescription of addictive drugs. There's no question that they have a responsibility in limiting the amount of exposure to addictive medicine to their patients

The government should regulate the cost of healthcare. Maybe it will be the only way everyone can get proper treatment.

Life begins at birth.

Plan B should be available over-the-counter to women under the age of 18.

The use of birth control is not equivalent to abortion.

There are persuasive reasons why people should not eat meat. non-violence

Contraceptives should be covered by health insurance plans.

The FDA should not regulate tobacco products.

Positive thinking can improve your health. Wholeheartedly agree

The government should negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. At least on the commonly used medications

HIV tests should not be mandatory. I thought there was such thing as privacy in this world.

The U.S. should permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada. When your health is on the line, you gotta do what you can within your limits.

The identity of sperm donors should not remain anonymous. I think people have a right to know if there is any inherited health concerns they should know about.

Abstinence-only sex education is not effective. I think its crazy to think that just because we tell a teenager not to do something, that they will not try it. Especially with the availability of information today.

People do have a right to affordable healthcare. This is the heart of the healthcare issue. I happen to believe everyone deserves health care. Maybe its a Kant-ian perspective but I believe if we're a nation that claims to be a democracy of the people for the people, than inherntly we're obligated to

Congress should strengthen regulations on direct-to-consumer advertising. Perhaps a warning saying "Hey consumer, you are not the doctor so don't act like one after seeing this commercial" might be in order. I just can't imagine what its like being a doctor these days, and having patients tell you what they need. Shouldn't it

Restless Leg Syndrome is a legitimate medical condition. At first I too was a skeptic, however I think that different generations deal with different diseases. RLS is definately a condition unique to this generation.

The U.S. government should provide universal healthcare. Honestly, there are enough problems in life, where the last thing you want to worry about is your health. I would definately be up for a system where I knew I was taken care of no matter what, and pay for that peace of mind.

Children with ADHD should not be treated with medications. Well, I personally think that any condition should be assessed and attempted to be treated without medication. I think training one's body to fight off and adapt to conditions such as ADHD without medication is always the best option. However, if the co

The vaccine for human papillomavirus should be mandatory. To be honest I didn't know much about this topic until I read this article http://www.cdc.gov/STD/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm After seeing this article, I would suggest that the vaccine become mandatory because I think its only in everyone's best interest.

The vaccine for human papillomavirus should be mandatory. To be honest I didn't know much about this topic until I read this article http://www.cdc.gov/STD/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm After seeing this article, I would suggest that the vaccine become mandatory because I think its only in everyone's best interest.

Children with ADHD should not be treated with medications. Well, I personally think that any condition should be assessed and attempted to be treated without medication. I think training one's body to fight off and adapt to conditions such as ADHD without medication is always the best option. However, if the co