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Going Gluten-Free: Science or Fiction?
Gluten-free food is crowding the grocery shelves, and food companies are raking in billions of dollars. Many consumers insist it makes them feel better. But what's replacing the gluten? We separate fact from fiction.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenGluten-free food is crowding the grocery shelves, and food companies are raking in billions of dollars. Many consumers insist it makes them feel better. But what's replacing the gluten? We separate fact from fiction. Also, why are our batteries stuck in the 1990s? On today's Talking Point, asset forfeiture by local police. Is it highway robbery?
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3 storiesWhy Are Our Batteries Stuck in the 1990s?
Millions of Americans this holiday season are buying new smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. But the batteries that power those devices aren't keeping up. Ian Sherr is News Editor at CNET magazine. When we spoke with his late last month, he'd been looking into why our batteries are stuck in the '90s.
Read the story7 minThe Crusade against Gluten: Health, Hype and Big Money
Gluten is a protein, which humans have been consuming for some 10,000 years, mainly as a component of wheat. For about one percent of the population, gluten causes celiac disease, which involves stomach problems.
Read the story34 minWidespread Abuse of Police "Stop and Seize" Power
Since September 11, 2001, the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security have spent big money training local police, sheriffs and state troopers to be more aggressive in searching for suspicious people, illegal drugs and other possible contraband. The Washington Post reports they may have learned their all lessons too well.
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