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USDA Tells Georgia It Cannot Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients

A Georgia law that would require food stamp recipients to complete a drug test if they raise "reasonable suspicion" has been deemed unconstitutional by the USDA.

Big Gulp Again Under Fire In The Big Apple

New York City’s Board of Health asked the state's court of appeals to reinstate Bloomberg’s soda ban, which prohibits businesses from selling sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces.

As Ex's Revenge, Hospital Staff Posts Syphilis Diagnosis On Facebook

A Cincinnati mother is suing University of Cincinnati Medical Center after employees allegedly posted her syphilis diagnosis on Facebook.

Bans On Sex-Selective Abortion Are Based On Myth

Republicans across the nation are pushing for bans on sex-selective abortions — an abortion based on the child's sex — but a study finds that the "facts" they're using to argue for the bans are based on complete myths.

Are Guns And The Elderly A Dangerous Mix?

Researchers propose a series of red flag questions about gun ownership to be asked by physicians when interviewing elderly patients.

Which Underserved Populations Do Community Health Centers Help?

Community clinics seeking grants under the Affordable Care Act, which has made $300 million available, must demonstrate how funds will be used to help underserved populations.

The FDA Wants To Make It Easy For You To Find Medical Mistakes

The FDA announced Monday its latest initiative to drive public health awareness, openFDA, to give people free access to big data.

Why We Should Be Scared Of Hurricanes With Female Names

People perceive hurricanes with female names to be less threatening than hurricanes with male names. As a result, "feminine" storms are more deadly.

Abercrombie Scent May Be Causing You Anxiety

Why Going To Abercrombie & Fitch Might Be Making You Anxious

Consumers experience anxiety in cluttered stores with musky scents, such as Abercrombie, researchers find.

Rat Poison Manufacturer Ceases Production

Dangerous Rat Poison Maker Ceases Production

Popular rat poison manufacturers agree with the EPA to stop production.

Filtration System Turns Manure Into Drinking Water

New Technology Makes Drinking Water From Manure

A new filtration system developed by researchers at the University of Michigan will soon allow farmers to turn manure into water for the herd, making many operations newly viable in drought-stricken regions.