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House supports easier marijuana-related banking
(AP)—The House has voted in support of making it easier for banks to do business with legal pot shops and providers of medical marijuana.
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Increasing flow of information has impact on patient consent
(HealthDay)—The increasing flow of information as part of health information exchanges raises certain issues for patient consent, according to an article published July 8 in Medical Economics.
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Smoking may contribute to suicide risk, research says
Cigarette smokers are more likely to commit suicide than people who don't smoke, studies have shown. This reality has been attributed to the fact that people with psychiatric disorders, who have higher suicide rates, also ...
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MedDiet has varied effects on cognitive decline among different races
While the Mediterranean diet may have broad health benefits, its impact on cognitive decline differs among race-specific populations, according to a new study published in the Journal of Gerontology.
Jul 16, 2014
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Research connects pregnancy loss and cardiovascular disease
The Annals of Family Medicine published an article detailing research showing that women with a history of pregnancy loss are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease later in adulthood than other women, work completed ...
Jul 16, 2014
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Researchers develop EHR algorithms to identify undiagnosed hypertension
A new study authored by Northwestern Medicine researchers found that reviewing electronic health records (EHRs) using algorithms can successfully identify patients with previously undiagnosed hypertension, or high blood pressure, ...
Jul 16, 2014
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Review: Organic foods may be healthier
(HealthDay)—Organic produce and grains contain more protective antioxidants, less pesticide residue, and lower levels of the toxic metal cadmium than food raised in traditional ways, according to a new review. However, ...
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Neighborhood environment linked to cardiovascular health
(HealthDay)—Neighborhood environment is associated with ideal cardiovascular health, according to a study published online July 8 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Jul 16, 2014
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Teens and all-terrain vehicles is a dangerous combo
(HealthDay)—Adult all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use is common in children younger than 16 in rural areas, and is linked with heightened risk of injury and death, according to a study published in the July/August issue of the ...
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The pros and cons of going gluten-free
The number of Americans adopting gluten-free diets has grown dramatically over the past several years. Some avoid eating wheat, barley, and rye because they have an autoimmune disorder called celiac disease, some are sensitive ...
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