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Americans who live in rural areas have a higher risk of death from five leading causes than people who live in urban locations

CDC: Higher Risk of Death From Leading Causes in Rural America

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More smoking, obesity and less use of seatbelts are some possible reasons why
Current medical science has proven there are legitimate medical uses for marijuana and cannabis-derived drugs

New Comprehensive Report Looks at Benefits, Harms of Cannabis

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Can ease chronic pain, chemo-related nausea, muscle spasms in MS, but researchers cite risks, too
Migraine sufferers may face a slightly higher risk of stroke after an operation

Migraineurs May Face Higher Risk of Stroke After Surgery

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The risk is small, but concerning, researchers say
The excessive regulatory regime at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is an important driver of high drug prices

Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices

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First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
The global rate of hypertension and prehypertension rose significantly between 1990 and 2015

Global Rates of Hypertension on the Rise

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And health risks may appear even at levels once considered safe, researchers contend
Smoking kills about six million people a year

Tobacco Control Plays Key Role in Saving Both Lives and Dollars

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Higher prices, taxes would deter smoking and generate income, WHO and others say
High-deductible health plans have multiplied in recent years

Many Families Find High Health Care Deductibles Burdensome

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Studies suggest significant out-of-pocket costs may harm low-income and chronically ill patients
Unusually warm ocean temperatures near the U.S. Pacific Northwest have been linked to dangerous levels of a natural toxin in shellfish; however

Ocean Conditions Tied to Higher Risk of Toxic Shellfish

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New scientific tool helps predict harmful algae blooms in Pacific
Women who take acid-suppressing medications during pregnancy may have a child at increased risk of developing asthma

Acid Suppression in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma

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Review suggests, but doesn't prove, offspring one-third more likely to see a doctor for asthma
Mammograms frequently detect small breast tumors that might never become life-threatening

Mammography Found to Result in Substantial Overdiagnosis

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One in three women diagnosed with breast cancer have nonthreatening tumors