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Colombia to legalize medical marijuana under presidential decree
BOGOTA – Colombia said on Friday it plans to legalize medical marijuana in a further shift in drug policy after…
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When healthy elderly people fill out health risk questionnaires and get personalized counseling, they have better health behaviors and use…
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A woman who suffered severe burns as an infant is finally getting a chance to thank the hospital nurse who…
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What the Food and Drug Administration calls a ‘breakthrough’ drug is often not the same as what a layperson would…
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Heart rate in teen boys linked to violent crime in adulthood
Boys with a low resting heart rate during their teen years may be at increased risk for committing violent crimes…
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Expert group says embryo genetic modification should be allowed
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7 tips for lowering your medical bills— even if you have health insurance
Having insurance may make it easier to get health care, but that doesn’t always translate to medical bills you can…
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