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Title: Full Recovery Possible for 2 U.S. Ebola PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/15/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

New Hampshire's Governor Maggie Hassan has declared a state of emergency after 44 drug overdose cases have been reported. The drug, a type of synthetic marijuana, is known as "Smacked."

Title: Robin Williams Had Parkinson's Disease, Wife SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

(American Sociological Association) Current efforts to prevent prescription drug misuse among young adults need to consider peers -- but not peer pressure -- according to a Purdue University study.

A grief-stricken mother learned today that one of her son's organ donations had been rejected because of FDA regulations banning organ and blood donations from gay donors.

Sleep deprivation, as we all know, poses some health issues on everyone. A recent study indicated it could lead to even bigger problems on older adults--such as death by suicide.

Regardless of its high price, Sovaldi pill for hepatitis C treatment was temporarily endorsed for some patients by a UK healthcare watchdog. What made them do so?

Figures on the number of cases and deaths associated with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa show a grim situation. The World Health Organization said that the actual situation is worse than what the numbers suggest.

The FDA gave its approval to Plegridy, an injectible drug administered once per two weeks, for patients suffering from relapsing form of multiple sclerosis

Unknown to many, Robin Williams was also suffering from the early stages of Parkinson's disease, a condition that may have worsened his bouts with depression believed to have primarily contributed to him committing suici...

Bill Gates shows why he is the ultimate geek after accepting the Ice Bucket Challenge and doing it in fine style. It is now up to other well-known faces to attempt dethroning Gates from the top.

The USA Basketball men's national team cancels its scheduled trip to Senegal due to Ebola concerns. Team USA was scheduled to visit Dakar, Senegal on August 27.

Title: Belsomra Approved for InsomniaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Common Respiratory Diseases Tied to Lung Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/15/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Employees Benefit From Natural Light, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Faster Drug Approvals Linked to Increased Safety IssuesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/15/2014 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: More Employers Moving to High-Deductible Health PlansCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/15/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Drinks at Least 1 Soda a Day: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Painkillers May Halve Risk of Breast Cancer Return in Obese Women: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Treatment Delays for Many Who Need Gallbladder Surgery: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2014 5:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Vaccine Shows Promise Against Mosquito-Borne VirusCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2014 7:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Common Chemicals May Lower Testosterone Levels, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM