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New York’s Mayor Gives Smokers Another Reason Not to Quit
Bill de Blasio’s new rules on e-cigarettes show once again that ‘public health’ activists put politics first.
Another Reason to Avoid Heavy Drinking? Dementia
Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights a new study that explores the relationship between alcohol and dementia.
A 5-Step Guide to Quitting the Birth Control Pill
Another Reason to Stop Building New Homes: Job Creation
Repairing existing residential buildings produces about 50 percent more jobs than building new ones
Why Some Pot Smokers Face a Higher Risk of Drinking Problems
People who use alcohol and marijuana together may be at greater risk for alcohol-related problems, such as drunk driving and health issues, than those who use only alcohol, a new study finds.
Varenicline Decreases Heavy Drinking in Male Smokers
Varenicline is FDA-approved as an agent to assist with smoking cessation. A new study suggests it may be useful in reducing heavy drinking in male smokers with comorbid alcohol use disorder.
High-potency pot smokers show brain-fiber damage
People who smoke potent pot had signs of damage in a brain communication link.
Opinion: Why I quit practicing medicine
Like many other doctors, I have found that using electronic medical records has made it almost impossible to practice medicine in a personal and satisfying way<br>The decision for the "meaningful use" of electronic records (EHR) was made in 2009 by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. This so-called "meaningful use" of electronic records was to have physicians record their office visits including symptoms, physical exams…
Quitting smoking increases the chance of staying sober
People who are dependent on alcohol are also likely to smoke cigarettes. Many experts believe that it's important to counsel alcohol-dependent individuals to give up smoking as well as drinking—not just to improve their health, but also to increase t...
5 things you need to QUIT right now
1. Crappy friends. By this I am referring to anyone who doesn’t make you feel good about yourself, craps on your ideas instead of supporting them, and drains your energy instead of lighting y…
Quitting contraception: why women are throwing out the pill
Why It’s Better to Quit Quickly and Fail Fast
Red Light: Why Streetscape decision is a speed bump to Mayor's ambition
As any local politician will tell you, how citizens get around is a fiercely important issue which can rumble for
Birth no reason to go to hospital?
A new Cochrane Review concludes that all countries should consider establishing proper home birth services. They should also provide low-risk pregnant women with information enabling them to make an informed choice. The review has been prepared by senior researcher, statistician Ole Olsen, the Research Unit for General Practice, University of Copenhagen, and midwifery lecturer PhD …
How bad reporting on statins may have led thousands to quit their meds
The controversial coverage seemed to spark an honest conversation about the drugs.
Colorado Is A Hotbed Of Teen Vaping, But Lacks The Tools To Help Kids Quit
One medical professional said "we have almost nothing in terms of treatment for these kids."
How Periods—Yes, Periods—Force Girls to Quit School
For many girls, getting their period for the first time starts a pattern that forces them to miss more and more school and often leads to them dropping out...
The reason so many physicians are retiring early
There has been a disturbing shift in how medical professionals feel about their career.
The 3 Reasons the U.S. Health-Care System Is the Worst
The head of the Commonwealth Fund, which compares the health systems of developed nations, pinpoints why American health care is so expensive and inefficient.
Kids' Exposure to Marijuana Grows: Reason to Worry?
Reports surface of accidental ingestion of edible pot products, but adverse effects seem low.
A Surprising Reason to Worry About Low Birth Rates
They’re linked to an increase in populist sentiments.
