Pulmonary Effects of Marijuana Inhalation
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
Is pot smoking as damaging to the lungs as tobacco? Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine
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Gender Differences in Mental Health Diagnoses Among Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Enrolled in Veterans Affairs Health Care
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
More and more women are in active duty service in the US forces. Are they receiving the same type of mental healthcare as men upon returning from overseas? This study takes a look. American Journal of Public Health
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Health Care Reform and Equity
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
Recent health care reforms offer an historic opportunity to address health care disparities. What steps are needed to jumpstart progress toward more equitable health care? Annals of Family Medicine
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FDA Panel Suggests Physician Oversight of DTC Genetic Tests
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
An FDA panel discussed whether direct-to-consumer genetic tests should be more closely monitored and whether they should require more physician involvement for pre- and post-test counseling. Medscape Medical News
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Survey Reveals the Nation’s Happiest States
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
The well-being index rates the emotional and physical health of Americans. WebMD Health News
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Older Women Also Need Pap Smears
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
Researchers say women aged 70 and over account for more than 1 in 10 cases of cervical cancer. WebMD Health News
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New Findings Challenge Current Thinking About Chronic Migraine
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
Only a quarter of patients had remission from chronic migraine, and the rate of depression, obesity, and analgesic use was not significantly different between groups. Medscape Medical News
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Midlife Cardiovascular Risk Tied to Early Memory Problems
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
Findings suggest an adverse profile determined in midlife using the Framingham General Cardiovascular Risk Profile predicted later cognitive decline. Medscape Medical News
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Smoking May Increase Risk for Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
Compared with women who never smoked, postmenopausal women who smoke or used to smoke have up to a 16% higher risk for incident breast cancer. Medscape Medical News
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School-Based Asthma Therapy Intervention Improves Symptoms
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by Health News
In a randomized controlled trial, the School-Based Asthma Therapy intervention significantly improved symptoms in urban children with persistent asthma. Medscape Medical News
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