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WebMD Sues Everyday Health For 'Unfair' Search Engine Marketing Practices

Everyday Health Sued By WebMD for 'Unfair' Marketing Practices

WebMD is suing Everyday Health, a competitor in digital health content, for "unfair" marketing practices related to search engine keywords.

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.