'Tis the Season to Gather Your Family Health History

Published December 7, 2013

'Tis the Season to Gather Your Family Health History
The conditions we want people to ask about are the cancers, heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, diabetes, bone conditions like osteoporosis, mental health disorders and substance abuse. [Read: Best Diabetes Diets.] How many branches of the … Read more on U.S. News & World Report

Substance Abuse Coalition works to curb underage drinking
Over the past year, Palm Beach County has passed an ordinance requiring all alcohol vendors to display signs stating the legal age to buy alcohol, the consequences of buying for or selling to anyone younger than 21 and a number to call to report anyone … Read more on Sun-Sentinel

Medical marijuana deserves a look
Supporters of legalization of medical marijuana use say it eases symptoms of illnesses like cancer, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. According to the … That program features strict oversight for patients seeking the drug for medical needs … Read more on Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

Cannabis extract brings hope for children with epilepsy
He started showing signs of delay at nine months; doctors said it was autism. “I knew in my mom gut something was wrong,” Emilie Campbell said. ”He doesn't act like the kids we know that have … Hope 4 Children with Epilepsy met with the Substance … Read more on Universe.byu.edu