Are prescription drugs doing more harm than good
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There are an estimated 20% of people in the United States have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons.
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HEALTH POLITICS
Is the Zika Virus a Threat to you?
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With a name like a Bond villain's and no known prevention nor treatment, it's no wonder the Zika virus has caught the attention of the tabloid press. But what is it really, and are we at risk?
Read MoreWhat is Zika?
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The CDC confirmed cases of the virus in the United States for the first time in January
Read MoreVirtual Reality-Real Life Health Problem
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Cyber-sickness, sometimes called virtual reality sickness or sim-sickness, looks to be a not insignificant hurdle for the nascent VR industry to vault.
Read More2016 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
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New Year’s is quickly approaching
· This means New Year resolutions that are made and quickly abandoned
· Estimated that only 8% of Americans successfully achieve their New Year resolutions
· Make sure this year is different
Read MoreAmerica is much fatter than we thought
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A new study finds obesity rates of many US states are actually higher than previously thought. The research is based on doctors’ measurements of peoples’ height and weight. Previous reports were based on people’s own report. The problem is not that people underestimate their weight, but they overestimate their height. Previous reports said most states have rates under 30%, and no states have a rate over 40%.
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The Right to Choose...A Baby's Gender?
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A debate has sparked in light of rumors that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had quite the pre-pregnancy (pre-in vitro fertilization) plan to ensure they would have a baby boy. It's brought on a lot of questions about whether or not an individual should have the right to choose or in this case "plan" the exact gender destiny of their child-to-be. The couple is denying the claims but let's explore this topic.
Read More#Freethesunscreens Calls President Obama to Help Fight Against Skin Cancer
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The hashtag campaign #FREETHESUNSCREENS on Twitter has created a lot of awareness around May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month and even called on President Obama to join the fight against this very common and aggressive cancer.
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