AMA Says It’s Time To Call Obesity A Disease
While the American Medical Association may not have the clout it once did, it’s still the largest single group of …
Inside The Mind Of A Sociopath
What exactly is a sociopath? Many people might think of killers, criminals, the cruel and heartless, Jack Nicholson’s character in …
Some States Will Make It Easier To Get Insurance Answers
Who are you going to call for help when it comes to figuring out your health insurance? Next year, when …
Hot Dogs, Bacon And Red Meat Tied To Increased Diabetes Risk
You’ve likely heard about the link between sugar consumption and type 2 diabetes. But fresh research ties another dietary pattern …
After Long Search, Komen Foundation Replaces Brinker As CEO
The Komen Foundation for the Cure has a new chief executive. Dr. Judith Salerno, 61, a geriatrician, is replacing Nancy …
Coping On Father’s Day Without Dad
Steven’s father had been diagnosed with cancer. The doctors didn’t think he would make it. Pale and bald, he didn’t …
Doctors To Vote On Whether Cheerleading Is A Sport
This weekend the American Medical Association will kick off its annual exercise in medical democracy. The group’s House of Delegates …
Haiti Moves A Step Closer Toward Eradicating Elephantiasis
Haiti has finally carried out a nationwide campaign to get rid of the parasitic worms that cause elephantiasis. Haiti has …
Go Easy On The Soy Sauce, Bro, It Could Kill You
First, let’s spoil this tale right away by telling you the 19-year-old man in Virginia who downed a quart of …
A Delay In Relief From Copays For Costly Drugs
For people with a chronic or serious illness, drugs that can help slow or cure the disease often put a …
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