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Mental HealthReefer Madness
Researchers find evidence of relationship between marijuana use and onset of psychotic illnesses
FDA AlertsSickening Salmon
St. James Smokehouse issues recall on salmon product due to potentional listeria contamination
Health NewsA Plan to Help the Pre-existing Condition Crowd
Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan makes a splash
FDA AlertsNot Guilty by Association
Devices packaged with Triad Group's contaminated alcohol swabsticks are safe to use
Mental HealthFemale Facebook Users Can Develop Eating Disorders
New study reveals girls who spend more time on Facebook are more likely to develop anorexia, bulimia
Health NewsYes, But is it Because the Food Isn't That Good?
Study finds alarming number of malnourished patients in hospitals
Health NewsStudent Health Insurance to be Held to New Standards?
Proposed legislation would hold student insurance to same requirements as other plans per Affordable Care Act
Health NewsPediatric Cancer Underfunded
Report from Europe claims research for childhood cancer cannot sustain improvements with current funding
Health NewsDiabetes and Kidney Failure? I Had No Idea!
Many patients are unaware of the relationship between diabetes and kidney failure
Health NewsStroke of Genius?
Novel-based therapy may help stroke, traumatic brain injury patients
Health NewsPaternal Cancer May Influence Congenital Birth Abnormalities
Male cancer survivors face increased risk of offspring with congenital birth defects, according to study
FeaturesHealthy Smiles
National Children's Dental Health Month
Health NewsGenes Open Doors
NIH envisions that scientists will have greater understanding of genetic disorders within next decade
Health NewsToo Many Late Nights Can Kill You
Research shows sleep deprivation increases heart disease, stroke risks
Health NewsResearch Unveils a Most Valuable Player in Lou Gehrig's Disease
NG2+ cells shown to undergo explosive division in ALS, providing clues to the disease's progression
Health NewsClean Delis
FDA initiative to improve food safety practices involves deli slicer sanitation
Health NewsThe Good Kind of Fat
Polyunsaturated fats shown to prevent periodontitis
Health NewsMore Benefits to Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding may reduce risk of seizures
Health NewsPartners in Vascular Crime
Study seeks link between cryptogenic stroke and atrial fibrillation
Health NewsThe Cost of Seeing
A&M study uncovers price disparities and differences in price increases for glaucoma treatments
Health NewsSpeed Up the Healing
Researchers identify new approach for treatment of slow healing wounds
FDA AlertsRightFood, Essentials, Therapeutix Brands Recall: Undeclared Soy
BioSan Laboratories, Inc. issues recall of products because of undeclared soy
Health NewsReducing the Achievement Gap
Health care providers can help children prepare for school
Prescription DrugsDosage Errors Should be Dispensed With
Nursing homes medication errors four times more likely for liquid medicines than pills organized in dispensers