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Compared with smoking, eating pot gets you high a little longer after ingesting, so there is no need to take in too much at a time, the CDC warns.

People who are rich, over 50 and are socially active are more at risk of harmful drinking, a new study shows. The researchers also determined other socioeconomic factors that influence binge drinking among this populatio...

Researchers have uncovered that CT scans can cause cellular damage, saying that it will be in a patient's best interest if their doctor explored dose reduction strategies.

Officials say that a form of amoeba has been detected in the water supply system near New Orleans. Although infections due to Naegleria Fowleri are rare, preventive measures must still be practiced.

The FDA approved the cholesterol-lowering injection Praluent Friday. The drug can be administered by patients themselves, and costs around $15,000 a year. The same committee that recommended Praluent to FDA has also reco...

The buildup of iron in a person's teeth can help scientists determine if the person is at risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's later in life, according to a new study conducted by the Mount Sin...

Added sugars are listed on nutrition labels in an effort to inform consumers about healthy eating choices. Now, the FDA is proposing new changes to that labeling.

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Title: Many Cancer Survivors Who Smoke See Little Benefit to QuittingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Title: 'Bath Salts' Not Widespread in U.S. High Schools, Survey FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: U.S. Health Officials Examine Pot-Linked Death in ColoradoCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: U.S. Oncologists Decry High Cost of Cancer DrugsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Well-Off, Active, Over 50? You May Be at Higher Risk for Problem DrinkingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Title: Certain Generic Meds May Help Older Patients With Early Breast CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Chemo May Worsen Quality of Life for End-Stage Cancer PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

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