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Cannabidiol (CBD) - What we know and what we don't

Author/s: Grinspoon, Peter

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been recently covered in the media, and you may have even seen it as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. What exactly is CBD? Why is it suddenly so popular?
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Five Wishes Document

Aging with Dignity was founded in 1996 as a private, nonprofit organization with a mission to safeguard and affirm the human dignity of every person who faces the challenges and opportunities of aging or serious illness. Based on our...

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The MMR Vaccine Is Not Associated With Risk for Autism

Author/s: Hviid, A., Hansen J.V., Frisch, M., Melbye, M.

What is the problem and what is known about it so far?

Many parents choose not to vaccinate their children because of worry about autism, even though the 1998 study claiming to show that children who receive the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine were at increased risk...

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What Are the Components to the MIND Diet?

Author/s: Marcason, Wendy

The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) has been attributed to improved cognitive thinking and lowering the risk and slowing the progression of Alzheimer disease—the leading cause of dementia.
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Cautions Regarding Over-The-Counter Genetic Tests

Author/s: Mold, James

Over-the-Counter DNA tests are now easy and affordable. They can be informative and fun. However, there are certain risks involved.
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Turmeric Dosage: How Much Should You Take Per Day?

Author/s: Meixner, Makayla

You may know turmeric primarily as a spice, but it’s also used in Ayurvedic medicine, a holistic approach to health that originated in India over 3,000 years ago.

Turmeric supplements are now widely available for medicinal use, but knowing how much to take can be confusing.

Here’s...

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Health Benefits of Smoking Cessation

Author/s: World Health Organization

There are immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting for all smokers.

Beneficial health changes that take place:

  • Within 20 minutes, your heart rate and blood pressure drop.
  • 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
  • 2-12...
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Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations

Author/s: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The CDC childhood immunizations frequently asked questions.
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Patient Education Resources Pertaining to Children

AboutKidsHealth is a health education website for children, youth and their caregivers. 
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Patient Education Resources from the Mayo Clinic Organization

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care to everyone who needs healing.
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