CDC, FDA report 215 cases of respiratory illness possibly tied to vaping

CDC, FDA report 215 cases of respiratory illness possibly tied to vaping
Reuters: Health
U.S. public health officials on Friday reported a rise in the number of cases of respiratory illness possibly related to the use of e-cigarettes from across 25 states.

Higher education doesn't protect equally against secondhand smoke

Higher education doesn't protect equally against secondhand smoke
Reuters: Health
Higher levels of education promote health by helping people avoid many environmental health risks, but this benefit may not extend equally to all races and ethnicities when it comes to secondhand smoke, a U.S. study suggests

They Got Estimates Before Surgery — And A Bill After That Was 50% More

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Why America Is Failing To Feed Its Aging - While the plight of hungry children elicits support & can be tackled in schools, the plight of hungry older Americans is shrouded by isolation & a generation’s pride.

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Patent court to review Alexion's Soliris patents on Amgen challenge: filings

Patent court to review Alexion's Soliris patents on Amgen challenge: filings
Reuters: Health
The U.S. patent office will review three patents on Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc's drug Soliris, after rival Amgen Inc filed a petition challenging them, court filings showed on Friday.

U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Marijuana Use and the Developing Brain

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Paleo and Wine: Should You Drink?

Can you drink wine if you’re Paleo? In this article, I’ll share my tips for choosing a Paleo wine and I’ll explore whether or not the beverage is a healthy addition to an ancestral diet.

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