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Where It's Legal, One-Quarter of Cancer Patients Use Medical Pot
But patients in Washington state say doctors provide little information about the drug
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Don't Let the Tick Stick
Dermatology expert offers advice on tick removal and avoiding them in the first place
Source: HealthDay
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How Would Your Family Weather a Disaster?
Failure to plan is the number one mistake
Source: HealthDay
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'Off-Roading' Threat May Lurk in The Air
Riders should think about toxic exposures, not just injuries: study
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asbestos, Child Safety, Motor Vehicle Safety
IUD Won't Interfere with Breast-Feeding
No reason to delay this type of birth control after having a baby
Source: HealthDay
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Workers without Paid Sick Leave Suffer Ill Effects
Added stress may interfere with daily activities, study suggests
Source: HealthDay
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Coming Soon: Glaucoma Self-Care, from Home?
Study finds many patients can manage self-testing, but one doctor questions its value
Source: HealthDay
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Even a Little More Activity Could Save Millions of Lives
Think of walking to work or cleaning as low-cost preventive medicine
Source: HealthDay
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Yoga May Bring Better Sleep to Breast Cancer Patients
As little as two times a week seemed to make a difference over long term
Source: HealthDay
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Addictive Opioids Common for People on Dialysis
But dose of pain-killing drugs often too high, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Dirty Air Might Harm Your Kidneys
Study finds link between so-called particle pollution and renal function
Source: HealthDay
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Chlorine + Pee = Breathing Trouble for Waterpark Workers
CDC report finds unventilated air around pools can become toxic
Source: HealthDay
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Frequent Blood Donations Safe for Some, but Not All
In certain donors, iron deficiency might need to be addressed long term, study finds
Source: HealthDay
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Premature Births Cost Health Plans Billions
Employer-based insurance forked over the money for special care, treatment of birth defects, study says
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects, Health Insurance, Premature Babies
When Adults Show Determination, Babies Copy
'It's OK to let your kids see you sweat,' researcher says
Source: HealthDay
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Asthma Drug Tied to Nightmares, Depression
But experts stress Singulair also has lifesaving benefits
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Asthma in Children, Drug Safety
Could Pests, Dust Lower Kids' Odds for Asthma?
Inner-city study found early exposure to cockroaches and mice droppings seemed protective
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Allergy, Asthma in Children, Indoor Air Pollution
Sound the Mosquito Alarm, Across the USA
Study finds two disease-carrying species could thrive in three-quarters of the country
Source: HealthDay
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Booze Often Glorified on YouTube Videos
Kids typically see images that boost the drinking culture, study finds
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Internet Safety, Parenting, Underage Drinking