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Where It's Legal, One-Quarter of Cancer Patients Use Medical Pot

Latest Medical News - September 25, 2017 - 8:00am

But patients in Washington state say doctors provide little information about the drug

Source: HealthDay
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Don't Let the Tick Stick

Latest Medical News - September 24, 2017 - 8:00am

Dermatology expert offers advice on tick removal and avoiding them in the first place



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Insect Bites and Stings, Tick Bites
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How Would Your Family Weather a Disaster?

Latest Medical News - September 23, 2017 - 8:00am

Failure to plan is the number one mistake



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Coping with Disasters, Disaster Preparation and Recovery
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'Off-Roading' Threat May Lurk in The Air

Latest Medical News - September 22, 2017 - 3:00pm

Riders should think about toxic exposures, not just injuries: study



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asbestos, Child Safety, Motor Vehicle Safety
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IUD Won't Interfere with Breast-Feeding

Latest Medical News - September 22, 2017 - 1:00pm

No reason to delay this type of birth control after having a baby



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control, Breastfeeding
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Workers without Paid Sick Leave Suffer Ill Effects

Latest Medical News - September 22, 2017 - 11:00am

Added stress may interfere with daily activities, study suggests



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Mental Health, Occupational Health
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Coming Soon: Glaucoma Self-Care, from Home?

Latest Medical News - September 22, 2017 - 8:00am

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

Latest Medical News - September 22, 2017 - 8:00am

Think of walking to work or cleaning as low-cost preventive medicine



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, How to Prevent Heart Disease
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Survey: 9 of 10 Americans Take Cancer Prevention Steps

Latest Medical News - September 22, 2017 - 8:00am


Source: HealthDay
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Yoga May Bring Better Sleep to Breast Cancer Patients

Latest Medical News - September 22, 2017 - 8:00am

As little as two times a week seemed to make a difference over long term



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Cancer Alternative Therapies, Sleep Disorders
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Addictive Opioids Common for People on Dialysis

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 4:00pm

But dose of pain-killing drugs often too high, researchers say



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dialysis, Opioid Abuse and Addiction, Pain Relievers
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Dirty Air Might Harm Your Kidneys

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 4:00pm

Study finds link between so-called particle pollution and renal function



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Air Pollution, Kidney Diseases
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Chlorine + Pee = Breathing Trouble for Waterpark Workers

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 1:00pm

CDC report finds unventilated air around pools can become toxic



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Occupational Health, Water Safety (Recreational)
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Frequent Blood Donations Safe for Some, but Not All

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 1:00pm

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

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 1:00pm

Employer-based insurance forked over the money for special care, treatment of birth defects, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects, Health Insurance, Premature Babies
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When Adults Show Determination, Babies Copy

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 1:00pm

'It's OK to let your kids see you sweat,' researcher says



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Toddler Development
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Asthma Drug Tied to Nightmares, Depression

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 11:00am

But experts stress Singulair also has lifesaving benefits

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Asthma in Children, Drug Safety
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Could Pests, Dust Lower Kids' Odds for Asthma?

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 11:00am

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
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Sound the Mosquito Alarm, Across the USA

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 11:00am

Study finds two disease-carrying species could thrive in three-quarters of the country



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Mosquito Bites
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Booze Often Glorified on YouTube Videos

Latest Medical News - September 21, 2017 - 8:00am

Kids typically see images that boost the drinking culture, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Internet Safety, Parenting, Underage Drinking
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