Dec. 21, 2017 — More and more people are flying with pets they call necessary for emotional support. Sharon Giovinazzo goes so…
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Feb. 17, 2011 — Allergan Inc. has announced that the FDA has approved the Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Banding (LBAGB) System for obese…
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Dec. 18. 2017 — The FDA is adopting a more aggressive stance when it comes to regulating homeopathic remedies. The agency says…
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Dec. 15, 2017 — A compound found in the cannabis plant is not harmful, has health benefits, and does not have abuse…
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Consumers Hunting For Health Insurance Find High Prices — And Some Great Deals
by explainingmedicine December 14, 2017Enlarge this image The homepage of the Affordable Care Act exchange on Nov. 1, 2017 in Miami. The open enrollment period to…
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Enlarge this image Emily Blair, a medical assistant at the Colon, Stomach and Liver Center in Lansdowne, Va., takes a blood pressure…
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Young Men, Frequent Drivers Most Likely To Get Distracted While Driving
by explainingmedicine November 17, 2017Enlarge this image Distracted driving is a growing problem, accounting for at least 12 percent of road crashes worldwide. Young men are…
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Canadians Root For An Underdog Health Policy Idea From The U.S.
by explainingmedicine November 17, 2017Enlarge this image The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — and its controversial center for innovation — is part of the…