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Marijuana Withdrawal Rivals That of Nicotine

Friday, February 08, 2008 2:40:00 PM

Quitting marijuana can cause withdrawal symptoms as severe as those from quitting tobacco, a small study suggests.   Full Story

Chemical Care

Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:35:00 PM

It has been said that bearing a child is one of the most miraculous things a woman can do in her lifetime. Months, sometimes years, of preparation can go into planning a pregnancy.Of course, with m ...   Full Story

Are Criminals 'Bad' or Just Malnourished?

Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:30:00 PM

Just as overweight individuals are often seen as greedy or lazy (that's not a view I hold myself, I should add), prison inmates and young delinquents are generally seen as "bad."    Full Story

Celiac Awareness

Tuesday, February 05, 2008 2:30:00 PM

Today is Pancake Day (Feb. 5) in the U.K. Many people will be preparing and enjoying a traditional feast of pancakes. However, for persons suffering from celiac (pronounced sē′lē ak ...   Full Story

How Damage to the Horse's Tail Can Paralyze You

Monday, February 04, 2008 2:30:00 PM

Why call 911 when it's the same old pain? After all, John X had suffered from occasional bouts of back pain for years and usually the discomfort subsided within a few days.   Full Story

Role of Stimulants in ADHD 'Shrunk,' Expert Says

Sunday, February 03, 2008 2:05:00 PM

SYDNEY—Stimulant drugs can no longer be considered the mainstay of treatment for hyperactivity disorders, warns an Australian psychiatrist who is urging doctors to review their patients' need for ...   Full Story

Dr. Ron Paul's Freedom of Health-Care Plan

Friday, February 01, 2008 2:30:00 PM

As health care becomes more and more expensive, more bound up with red tape and regulations, many people would like more freedom to make their own decisions without permission from their insurance com ...   Full Story

Antidepressant Studies Found to be Biased and Misleading

Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:30:00 PM

Many individuals who work in healthcare—and perhaps quite a few who don't—will have noticed a general thrust in the direction of what is known as "evidence-based medicine." But I, for one, have se ...   Full Story

Heart Health

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 2:40:00 PM

"Heartbroken" and "heart-warming" have long been considered simple expressions with no significant medical meaning. However, research from the National Heart Foundation of Australia has clearly shown ...   Full Story

Cannabis Higher Cancer Risk Than Cigarettes

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 2:25:00 PM

Smoking a joint is equivalent to 20 cigarettes in terms of lung cancer risk, scientists in New Zealand have found, as they warned of an "epidemic" of lung cancers linked to cannabis.   Full Story

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