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Deep Brain Procedure Makes Debut Locally

Deep brain procedure makes debut locally
The diodes emit an electric pulse into parts of the brain such as the thalamus (a sort of switchboard in the brain that relays sensory information) that can lessen the effects of neurological disorders… Continue reading

Why the Hell Do Teens These Days Think Weed Isn’t Bad?

Question by ?????? ?: Why the hell do teens these days think weed isn’t bad?
I swear, teens these days are just being plain ignorant when they say weed isn’t harmful. First off, that stuff kills brain cells. Second, inhaling… Continue reading

STOMP to Join Ivete Sangalo in Brazil; Show Set for Univision's TELETON USA

STOMP to Join Ivete Sangalo in Brazil; Show Set for Univision's TELETON USA
The telethon broadcasts live from Miami, New York, Texas, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico to raise money for children with disabilities, cancer, and autism. Last… Continue reading

Can a Doctor Say You’re “Out of Depression?”?

Question by Jessica Walter: Can a doctor say you’re “out of depression?”?
I’m aware that you can’t ever really “cure” clinical depression once you’re diagnosed, but is a doctor able to say that you’re “out of depression” for the time… Continue reading

Graphic Warnings on Cigarette Packs May Cut Smoking Rates

Graphic warnings on cigarette packs may cut smoking rates
Pictures of diseased lungs and other types of graphic warning labels on cigarette packs could cut the number of smokers in the United States by as much as 8.6 million people.… Continue reading

Shire Drug Shows Promise for Treating Binge Eating Disorder

Shire drug shows promise for treating binge eating disorder
… and it already has been approved for use in several countries, including the United States, for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Shire is moving toward having… Continue reading

Economic Transformation

Economic transformation
Having low wage, costs can hardly compensate for its relative disadvantage in marketing skills and infrastructure (including transport, ports, product standards, and certification facilities). … Much of the progress has been due to the adoption of … Read… Continue reading

With the “Public Option” Defeated, Should Soldiers and Vets Go Out and Purchase Private Insurance?

Question by Earth Needs Oil: With the “public option” defeated, should soldiers and vets go out and purchase private insurance?

Bettie: by ‘soldiers’ i meant all active duty service personnel

Best answer:

Answer by vote_usa_first
With the 1.5 year waiting… Continue reading

'What'S Your Excuse?' Fitness Mom Maria Kang Should Be Supported Not Shamed

'What's Your Excuse?' Fitness Mom Maria Kang Should be Supported not Shamed
Kang had suffered an eating disorder previously, runs two businesses and balances her family. She should be admired for her … The Center for Disease Control and Prevention… Continue reading

Drug Rehab for Women More Than Just a Place to Fight Addiction

Drug Rehab for Women More Than Just a Place to Fight Addiction
Treatment programs include: drug rehab, alcohol rehab, outpatient rehab, dual diagnosis therapy, family therapy programs, prescription drug rehab aftercare and women's health programs to treat depression, anxiety and… Continue reading