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Stockbroker crusades for medicinal marijuana
sun-sentinel.com - 11-20-09
Since 1982, Irvin Rosenfeld has received a free tin of 300 marijuana cigarettes from the federal government every 25 days. And he wants the world to know how it has helped him cope with multiple congenital cartilaginous exostosis, a bone disorder that resulted in scores of tumors in his body.
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Childhood abuse 'speeds up body's ageing process'
news.bbc.co.uk - 11-21-09
Physical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's ageing process, US research suggests.
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H1N1: Swine Flu Activity Down in Many States
abcnews.go.com - 11-20-09
It's not time to breathe easy yet, officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn -- but the fact remains that flu-like illness accounted for fewer doctor visits this week than it did last week.
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Drinking water does NOT make your skin glow, say nutrition experts
dailymail.co.uk - 11-20-09
It has long been held that eight glasses of water give a glowing complexion. But the advice doesn't hold water.
A balanced diet and lots of sunscreen are far more important in keeping the skin healthy and youthful, experts say.
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Fox News Poll: Most See No Upside to Health Care Reforms
foxnews.com - 11-20-09
More Americans continue to oppose the health care reform legislation than support it, according to a Fox News poll released Friday. In addition, half favor banning the use of federal funds for abortions.
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Revealed... the 515 chemicals women put on their bodies every day
dailymail.co.uk - 11-20-09
Women and beauty products - it's a love affair that's been going on for centuries. And no wonder. There's nothing like a new lipstick or favourite perfume to make us look and feel good. Or so we thought...
In fact, according to a new report, most of our favourite cosmetics are cocktails of industrially produced and potentially dangerous chemicals that could damage our health and, in some cases, rather than delivering on their potent 'anti-ageing' promise, are causing us to age faster.
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Condemned to an early death: Rationing body tells liver cancer victims that life-prolonging drug is 'too costly'
dailymail.co.uk - 11-20-09
Liver cancer sufferers are being condemned to an early death by being denied a new drug on the Health Service, campaigners warn.
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Movie popcorn still a nutritional horror, study finds
latimes.com - 11-19-09
A medium-sized popcorn and medium soda at the nation's largest movie chain pack the nutritional equivalent of three Quarter Pounders topped with 12 pats of butter, according to a report released today by the advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest.
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P&G recalls some Vicks spray after bacteria found
reuters.com - 11-19-09
Procter & Gamble Co is voluntarily recalling about 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after finding the bacteria B. cepacia in a small amount of the product made at its plant in Gross Gerau, Germany, and sold in the United States.
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For How Long Should You Take Sleeping Pills? Advice on When, and How, to Quit
health.com
Prescription medication can get you through a few sleepless nights and back on track, but experts agree: They're not the best choice for the long-term.
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Smell of pot smoked out marijuana farm next to LAPD station
latimesblogs.latimes.com - 11-19-09
In the end, despite a sophisticated filtration system, it was the smell that smoked out the marijuana-growing operation located just 25 feet from the Los Angeles Police Department's Topanga station in Canoga Park.
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Phantom smells may be a sign of trouble
msnbc.msn.com - 11-10-09
In an episode of "Mad Men" earlier this season, a character with some major health issues - stroke and dementia - mysteriously smelled oranges while eating chocolate ice cream. Shortly after, the man dies while standing in line at the A&P.
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Late Preterm Births Increasing in U.S.
health.usnews.com - 11-18-09
The percentage of babies born preterm in the United States rose by more than 20 percent from 1990 to 2006, most delivered at the end of the preterm period, federal health officials report.
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Is electro smog causing your headache?
dailymail.co.uk - 11-19-09
Swindon is to become Britain's first Wi-Fi town, but at what cost to its inhabitants' health?
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Senate leader unveils $849 billion health care bill
cnn.com - 11-18-09
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled a sweeping health care bill Wednesday that would expand health insurance coverage to 30 million more Americans at an estimated cost of $849 billion over 10 years.
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U.S. obesity may drive up health care costs
abclocal.go.com/kabc/ - 11-18-09
(KABC) -- According to a report released on Wednesday, if Americans don't start exercising and watching what they eat, by the year 2018, 108 million American adults will be considered obese, and it will put a major strain on the health-care system.
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Herbal blends offer alternatives for tobacco smokers
examiner.com - 11-18-09
The 34th annual Great American Smokeout put on by the American Cancer Society starts November 19th. This countrywide event was created to encourage smokers to quit for a day. This event is a stepping stone for smokers that are concerned about the serious health risks associated with tobacco.
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Drug firms raise prices in face of health reform
msnbc.msn.com - 11-16-09
Even as drug makers promise to support Washington's health care overhaul by shaving $8 billion a year off the nation's drug costs after the legislation takes effect, the industry has been raising its prices at the fastest rate in years.
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Poll: Majority of adult Americans don't want H1N1 shot
cnn.com - 11-18-09
More than half of all adult Americans say they don't want to get the H1N1 flu vaccine, according to a new national poll.
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Health news: A berry good way to fight cancer and a new drug to treat gout
dailymail.co.uk - 11-17-09
Health stories from around the world this week include how raspberries may help in the battle against cancer and the first new gout treatment in more than 40 years...
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Why the U.S. Gets a D on Preterm Birth Rates
time.com - 11-17-09
For the second straight year, the U.S. earned dismal marks in its effort to reduce the national rate of premature births. The March of Dimes, which issues an annual state-by-state report card on the problem, gave the U.S. an overall D on Monday.
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Toxic toys? Health group finds high lead levels
msnbc.msn.com - 11-17-09
Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group - a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.
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Marijuana proven effective in treating different types of cancers
ukiahdailyjournal.com - 11-16-09
The demonized killer weed is turning out to be anything but that. As myths about this ancient herb are dispelled, scientists are using it to treat everything from chemotherapy-induced nausea to different cancers.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society responds to AMA's revised opinion on Medical Marijuana
examiner.com - 11-17-09
Last week the American Medical Association AMA made the historical recommendation to move medical marijuana off of Schedule 1. Multiple Scleroisis is one of the maladies for which the legalization of medical marijuana is currently advocated. As new data is revealed on the effects of marijuana as a treatment tool for MS the position of the society continues to evolve.
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Common herbal medicine may prevent acetaminophen-related liver damage, says Stanford researcher
eurekalert.org - 11-17-09
A well-known Eastern medicine supplement may help avoid the most common cause of liver transplantation, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
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Eggplant Cures Skin Cancer
naturalnews.com - 11-17-09
An ingredient in common eggplant has been shown to cure cancer. The eggplant extract is a phytochemical called solasodine glycoside, or BEC5. Dr. Bill E. Cham discovered it, after hearing of a folk medicine cure from Australian farmers.
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Meditation 'eases heart disease'
bbc.co.uk - 11-17-09
Heart disease patients who practise Transcendental Meditation have reduced death rates, US researchers have said.
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Rising obesity will cost U.S. health care $344 billion a year
usatoday.com - 11-16-09
If Americans continue to pack on pounds, obesity will cost the USA about $344 billion in medical-related expenses by 2018, eating up about 21% of health-care spending, says the first analysis to estimate the future medical costs of excess weight.
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Blood supply not affected by H1N1
usatoday.com - 11-16-09
Except for scattered cancellations of high school blood drives because of high absenteeism, the H1N1 pandemic doesn't seem to have had much of an impact on the nation's blood supply.
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Analysis finds 4% of U.S. children have food allergies
latimes.com - 11-16-09
The number of children who have food allergies is not only increasing, it now encompasses 4% of all kids in the United States, according to an analysis of four large, national surveys published today in the journal Pediatrics.
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5 Ways Vaporizers Improve Your Health
clevelandleader.com - 11-16-09
Herbal vaporizers can help change our lives in a variety of ways. All of which are healthy, natural and good for the environment.
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Sex infections still rising, especially in teens
msnbc.msn.com - 11-16-09
WASHINGTON - Sexually spread diseases continue to rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting yet another record in 2008, government health officials said Monday.
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Ketamine drug use 'harms memory'
news.bbc.co.uk - 11-17-09
Frequent use of ketamine - a drug popular with clubbers - is being linked with memory problems, researchers say.
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Heart patients lacking vitamin D more likely to be depressed
cnn.com - 11-16-09
People with heart disease and similar conditions who don't have enough vitamin D are more likely to be depressed than their counterparts with adequate levels of the "sunshine vitamin," according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association in Orlando. This link seems to be even stronger in the winter.
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Marijuana is a 'medicine like any other medicine', DOH secretary says
newmexicoindependent.com - 11-16-09
Although it has been praised for its innovative structure, New Mexico's medical marijuana program, which debuted this year, has also been criticized for not providing enough of the drug to meet demand and for allowing high costs that could be prohibitive for some patients.
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AP Poll: Americans fret over health overhaul costs
google.com/hostednews - 11-16-09
It's the cost, Mr. President. Americans are worried about hidden costs in the fine print of health care overhaul legislation, an Associated Press poll says. That's creating new challenges for President Barack Obama as he tries to close the deal with a handful of Democratic doubters in the Senate.
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Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys'
bbc.co.uk - 11-16-09
Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine", say US researchers.
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How up to 80,000 people get cancer every year because they drink too much, eat too much, and don't exercise enough
dailymail.co.uk - 11-16-09
Almost 80,000 patients diagnosed with cancer each year could have avoided the disease by adopting a healthier lifestyle, figures show.
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Boomers see views relaxing on marijuana
washingtonpost.com - 11-16-09
Smoking pot isn't what it used to be for Joe Lee, a 62-year-old vintage-record dealer in Rockville.
Back in the late 1960s, as an art student in Baltimore, he kept his landlord in a constant state of suspicion, with clouds of marijuana smoke poorly masked by clouds of incense.
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Study Raises Questions About Cholesterol Drug's Benefit
nytimes.com - 11-15-09
For patients taking a statin to control high cholesterol, adding an old standby drug, niacin, was superior in reducing buildup in the carotid artery to adding Zetia, a newer drug that reduces bad cholesterol, according to a new study.
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Iowans Turning To Marijuana For Ailments
wcco.com - 11-15-09
Some Iowans acknowledge they are not waiting for a state board's recommendation whether to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes.
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Gut disorder 'blamed on leaks'
bbc.co.uk - 11-16-09
Genetic defects leading to a leaky gut are a key cause of the inflammatory disorder ulcerative colitis, UK research suggests.
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You can cut back on alcohol
latimes.com - 11-16-09
Seventy years ago, Bill Wilson -- the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous -- declared his powerlessness over alcohol in a book by the same name. The failed businessman contended that, as an alcoholic, he had to "hit bottom" before changing his life and that sobriety could only be achieved through complete abstention.
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Food Poisoning May Hurt for Life
abcnews.go.com - 11-15-09
Episodes of food poisoning may have serious long-term consequences -- including kidney failure or mental retardation -- particularly among children, researchers say.
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Supplements for Depression: What Works, What Doesn't
living.health.com - 11-15-09
The multibillion-dollar market for dietary supplements is filled with products that claim to boost mood or improve depression. Some products are even billed as an alternative to prescription antidepressants.
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Report: Bill would reduce senior care
washingtonpost.com - 11-15-09
A plan to slash more than $500 billion from future Medicare spending -- one of the biggest sources of funding for President Obama's proposed overhaul of the nation's health-care system -- would sharply reduce benefits for some senior citizens and could jeopardize access to care for millions of others, according to a government evaluation released Saturday.
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Study Links BPA in Plastics to Erectile Dysfunction
health.com/health - 11-11-09
Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical found in hard, clear plastic used to make everything from baby bottles to food packaging, may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems in male factory workers exposed to large amounts of the substance, according to a study conducted in China.
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Healing Herbal Teas
gainesville.com - 11-14-09
For thousands of years, plants have provided people with a virtual pharmacopoeia of soothing restoratives and simple home remedies. Mint leaves, for instance, were used by the ancient Babylonians to treat digestive disorders as far back as 1800 C.E. From the Middle Ages through the late 19th century, home-grown herbs served as both food seasonings and staples of the family medicine cabinet.
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In Celebration of National Diabetes Month: Dealing With Type 2
living.health.com - 11-15-09
Last winter, after being in denial for years, a battery of standard tests revealed that I had type 2 diabetes, sky-high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. What's more, I had a heart murmur, my coronary arteries were starting to narrow, and my heart was showing early warning signs of disease. I mentioned some of this in my blog about meditation last year, but I confess I didn't come clean about just how serious things had become.
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Protect your heart with fresh garlic
cnn.com - 11-13-09
I think it's safe to say that you'll never need to use garlic to repel an old-school vampire. Plus, 21st-century vamps are so cute that I'm not sure I'd want to repel any of them. (I'm looking at you, True Blood Bill.)
But here's a new garlic discovery I hope you will make use of: Researchers have discovered why freshly crushed garlic protects your heart.
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Interview With Traditional Chinese Doctor Hu Naiwen
theepochtimes.com - 11-14-09
Throughout history, mankind has been searching for ways to extend one's longevity. Modern medicine, nutrition, and improved hygiene have been credited with extending the lifespan of people across the globe. However, there are still many diseases and ailments that modern medicine can't touch.
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The Science of Food Cravings
abcnews.go.com - 11-14-09
For Cari Banks, one of the hardest things to say no to is food.
"I could eat half a pack of Oreos and milk and consider it nothing," she said. "I would eat it, pretty much without thinking."
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Health timebomb hits baby boomers: Over-60s suffer more illnesses caused by bad diet and lack of exercise
dailymail.co.uk - 11-14-09
They were the first to enjoy free health care, and had the time of their lives in the Swinging Sixties. But the post-war 'baby boomers' are now paying the price.
Today's 60-year-olds are the first modern generation to be less healthy than their immediate predecessors.
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In Historic Shift, the American Medical Association Sees Value in Marijuana
alternet.org - 11-14-09
The country's largest physician group, the AMA, has reversed its long-held position that marijuana has no medical worth.
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