TOP 100 HEALTH AND MEDICAL SITES
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| Skunk linked to huge increase in risk of psychotic disease People who smoke the highly potent form of cannabis known as skunk are almost seven times more likely to develop a psychotic illness than those who use the traditional strength drug, a new study shows for the first time. telegraph.co.uk |
Chief Medical Officer retiring The Chief Medical Officer for England, Sir Liam Donaldson, has said he is stepping down from the job in May. news.bbc.co.uk |
Alcohol substitute that avoids drunkenness and hangovers in development An alcohol substitute that mimics its pleasant buzz without leading to drunkenness and hangovers is being developed by scientists. telegraph.co.uk |
Evidence lacking for special diets in autism CHICAGO (AP) -- An expert panel says there's no rigorous evidence that digestive problems are more common in children with autism compared to other children, or that special diets work, contrary to claims by celebrities and vaccine naysayers.... hosted.ap.org |
Many appendectomies may not be needed, study finds Appendectomies are the most common emergency general surgical procedure in the USA, but a new study suggests many are unneeded. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |