Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Report: Fatal marijuana-related crashes up where drug is legal

New study found the number fatal accidents involving drivers who'd recently used pot more than doubled in Washington, where the drug is legal, between 2013 and 2014

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CDC labs cited for mishandled bioterror germs

According to report, in recent years, handful of CDC facilities secretly had permits suspended for serious safety violations

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How Popular Heartburn Drug Might Harm Arteries

Prior research has also raised concerns about Nexium and heart health



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​Utah law requiring fetal pain relief perplexes doctors

"The pain doesn't exist, so I can't make it go away," said David Turok of the University of Utah's obstetrics and gynecology department

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Pacifiers recalled for choking risk

Company announces recall of 180,000 pacifiers that could pose choking hazard

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Urine test could simplify Zika virus detection

New test could make it easier to test for the virus, which is likely to spread in the U.S. in coming months

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Urine More Accurate Than Blood for Zika Testing

zika virus closeup

Blood tests appear to miss about half of all recent Zika infections, according to a new study. WebMD has the details.



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Grim turn for boy who donated his hair to cancer patients

The 7-year-old from California is now battling the deadly disease himself

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Meditation May Sharpen Memory

Small study finds benefits for older adults



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Obesity May Not Take Years Off Your Life

Research suggests that 30 percent increased risk for early death has disappeared over the past 4 decades



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Mayo Clinic Minute: Ovarian Cancer Genes



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ADA supports National Recovery Month

In its continuing efforts to help halt the overuse and abuse of opioid painkillers, the Association is once again supporting National Recovery Month.

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You might have eye mites and not know it

Eye mites affect millions of people; here's how they spread and what to do about them

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Fatal Pot-Linked Crashes Up After WA Legalization

Experts say Washington state's experience could be a lesson for rest of country



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FDA to Re-examine What Makes a Food 'Healthy'

Agency acknowledges changing standards, concerns



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