Policy/Biz Stories
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How Electronic Health Records Could Impact Your Medical Treatment
Patient safety issues related to electronic health records are often complex and linger long after the 'go live' date. -
New Rules To Curb Date Rape, Stalking, And Sexual Assault Set By Department Of Ed
The Department of Education announced new regulations seeking to curb sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. -
New York To Become 23rd State To Allow Medical Marijuana
New York will become the 23rd state to allow medical marijuana for specific conditions, though smoking the drug will still be forbidden. -
75 Scientists Possibly Exposed To Anthrax; CDC Conducting Internal Investigation
About 75 scientists may have been exposed to live anthrax bacteria in U.S. federal government laboratories in Atlanta on Friday, June 13. -
Teen Trades ADD Meds For Cheez-Its; Says He Wanted To Help Fellow Student
A 15-year-old boy with ADD has been expelled from the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for allegedly trading his medication for bags of Cheez-its. -
Print Your Own 3D Model By Way Of The NIH 3D Print Exchange [VIDEO]
The NIH has created a 3D Print Exchange, an interactive website that allows you to search, browse, download, and share biomedical 3D print files, modeling tutorials, and other materials. -
Deaths From Pig Virus May Rise Again After Summer Lull
Some veterinarians believe another 2.5 million pigs will die over the next year, despite a new vaccine combatting a deadly pig virus which entered the U.S. in May 2013. -
California Lawmakers Reject 'Obesity' Warning Labels On Sugary Drinks
In an attempt to warn the public about the negative health effects of sugary drinks, Senator Bill Monning’s bill gets turned down. -
Alabama Ban On Oral, Anal Sex Shot Down
Eleven years after the Supreme Court ruled that bans on consensual sex were unconstitutional, Alabama's ban on anal and oral sex has finally been struck down. -
More Young Adults See Themselves As 'Healthy' Since Obamacare Took Effect
Self-reported health among young adults has improved since the dependent coverage provision took effect. -
Surprise, Surprise: US Health Care Ranks Dead Last Again
When compared to 10 other countries, the U.S. ranked last, according to The Commonwealth Fund's latest report. -
E-Cigarettes Are Coming In More Flavors Than You Ever Thought Existed
Without regulations, e-cigarette companies are are releasing new brands and an astounding amount of new flavors.