The Chopra Center and the Mind Body Medical Group are pleased to announce that Valencia Porter, MD, MPH, of Carlsbad, CA, is one of the first physicians to be recognized by the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) as meeting… Read More ›
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Testim Testosterone lawsuit filed on behalf of Maryland man who suffered a heart attack and stroke allegedly from using Testim
Alonso Krangle LLP has filed a Testim Testosterone lawsuit on behalf of a Maryland resident who suffered an ischemic stroke and a heart attack allegedly as a result of taking Testim a low testosterone therapy treatment drug. The “Low T”… Read More ›
Doctors say hospitals’ contracts with fast food harm patients’ health
Contracts obtained by the Physicians Committee—a nonprofit of 12,000 doctors—show that McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A are compelling public hospitals to promote unhealthful food to patients, visitors, and staff. Grady Hospital in Atlanta has a “percentage rent” agreement with McDonald’s, meaning the… Read More ›
Omega3 Innovations announces Omega-3 nutrition research project with SKY Academy
Venice, Florida-based Omega3 Innovations, the “fresh fish oil company,” is conducting a study with a local Venice charter middle school to track how omega-3 affects student focus and academic performance. Over the next eight weeks, students in 6th, 7th, and 8th… Read More ›
Epic athletic battle at Meyer Amphitheatre, in downtown West Palm Beach
HEWPLA, the Battle, is an exciting athletic competition benefitting everyday heroes in the United States Armed Forces. The event, organized by Hard Exercise Works, has a goal to raise over $10,000 to help Operation Homefront. Stop by the Meyer Amphitheater… Read More ›
Digital Advertising Had Significant Impact on Medical Marijuana Vote in Florida
Online video and banner ads had a significant impact on the Florida medical marijuana race, according to a post-election survey of 800 voters conducted by Anzalone Liszt Grove Research on behalf of United for Care, which was advocating for Amendment… Read More ›
Researchers from Plymouth University have received a grant from Cancer Research UK to investigate an alternative to chemotherapy for mantle cell lymphoma
Professor Simon Rule, Professor in Haematology at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and Consultant Haematologist at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, has been awarded a significant grant by Cancer Research UK to carry out a research study into… Read More ›
FDA finalizes rule on calorie labeling
Yesterday, November 25, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized two rules requiring that calorie information be listed on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, similar retail food establishments and vending machines with 20 or more locations to provide… Read More ›
Americans Support Legal Pot Smoking, As Long As It’s Not In Public Places
Americans are largely in support of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, a new HuffPost/YouGov poll shows. But the poll shows Americans are even more likely to support legalizing marijuana use by individuals in their own homes, while few want it… Read More ›
Study: Cannabis Inhaler Delivers Effective Relief To Neuropathy Patients
The administration of a single dose of whole-plant cannabis via a thermal-metered inhaler is effective and well tolerated among patients suffering from neuropathy (nerve pain), according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the Journal of Pain and… Read More ›
