Mom's shocking viral photo shows "reality of addiction"

Photo of children by their father's open casket illustrates "the cold hard truth ... heroin kills"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/moms-shocking-facebook-instagram-photo-reality-of-addiction/

USDA, DOI, and OMB Urge Congress to Fix the Fire Budget

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2015 - On the heels of a notification Monday from USDA to Congress of the need to transfer an additional $250 million to cover wildfire suppression costs for the remainder of the year, Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, and the White House Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan sent a joint letter to Congress requesting they act to change the way the nation pays for wildfire costs so that we can continue to adequately invest in forest and rangeland restoration, and make lands less vulnerable to catastrophic wildfire and more resilient.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0254.xml&contentidonly=true

Rethink Your Diabetes 'Don't' List

Think sweets and alcohol are off limits when you have diabetes? Think again! WebMD Magazine explains why.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/rethink-diabetes-list?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Feeding Picky Eaters: Mealtime Strategies, Picky Eater Causes, and More

WebMD offers strategies for dealing with your little picky eater. Discover reasons why kids disregard healthy foods and find tips for helping them widen the variety of foods they will eat.

From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/feeding-a-picky-eater?src=RSS_PUBLIC

'How I Took Control of My Diabetes'

Small, manageable goals were the key for this WebMD Community Member.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/took-control-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Panel backs aspirin for heart health in some adults

Government task force says daily low-dose aspirin may also reduce risk of colon cancer, but there are serious risks to consider

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/aspirin-heart-health-cancer-prevention/

USDA Awards $20.5 Million to Advance the Next Generation of Natural Resources Conservation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2015 - U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the award of $20.5 million through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program for 45 projects that will develop and advance the conservation of natural resources.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0253.xml&contentidonly=true

Opening Keynote: Mayo Clinic International Healthcare and Social Media Summit in Australia

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w39BUx_2mkA

Daily Aspirin Benefits Those in 50s Most: Report

Daily Aspirin Benefits Those in 50s Most: Report

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20150915/low-dose-aspirin?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Receives Federal Grant For Clinical Test of Triple-negative Breast Cancer Vaccine

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFc1B91j9WY

Pushing the Limits: Harnessing the power of multiple brains

You know about computer networks linked together. How about brains? Scientists say it is already happening

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/pushing-the-limits-harnessing-the-power-of-multiple-brains/

Michigan confirms state's first case of bubonic plague

Officials say it's the 14th case nationally this year for the rare, flea-borne illness that killed millions in the Middle Ages

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bubonic-plague-michigan-officials-confirm-first-case/

For some, aspirin may help in heart health and colon cancer fight

For the first time, aspirin is recommended to prevent both cardiovascular disease and a form of cancer

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/for-some-aspirin-may-help-in-heart-health-and-colon-cancer-fight/

Doctors recommend aspirin to prevent cancer, heart issues

Doctors are recommending daily aspirin use could help prevent cancer and other heart complications

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/doctors-recommend-aspirin-to-prevent-cancer-heart-issues/

How to Make Smart Medication Choices

WebMD explains how to talk to your doctor about choosing medicines that work best for your lifestyle and won't break your budget.

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/how-choose-medication?src=RSS_PUBLIC