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Increasing Number of Physicians and the Obama Administration Embracing Medical Marijuana
October 19, 2009, the Obama administration is now officially reversing the Federal stance on medical marijuana and thereby ordering authorities not to arrest or charge any users and suppliers that conform to state laws. Justice Department officials are telling prosecutors and Federal Drug Enforcement Agents that they have more important things to do than to … Continue reading
Doctors Say Drinking Water is the Easiest Way to Stay Healthy
Most people have heard the recommendations from doctors that say to drink eight glasses of water a day. However, there are so many exceptions to this rule that really confuses people. Like, when you are sick or sweating a lot, you should drink more than eight glasses. Or, if you drink too much water, there … Continue reading
Physician Assistant Named One of the Best Careers of 2009
According to the U.S. News and World Report, physician assistant is one of the best careers of 2009. You may have already encounter a physician assistant during a visit with your regular physician, but if you don’t already know what a physician assistant is, here is a brief description: Physicians assistants are very much like … Continue reading
Medical Internet Websites May Be Causing an Increase in Hypochondria
Thanks to the of Internet and a huge increase in websites like WebMD, Mayoclinic.com, and MedicineNet.com, the rate of patients with signs of hypochondriasis is also on the rise, doctors say. Hypochondriasis is a type of mental illness in which a person displays symptoms of a disease, but do not actually have the disease. A … Continue reading