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DEA Halts Move to Ban Controversial Herbal Kratom
Researchers say kratom may help them develop nonaddictive alternatives to opioids
New Active Zika Transmission Area in Miami-Dade County
News comes just weeks after another neighborhood was declared free of virus
Half of U.S. Women Expect to Have Child in the Future
On average, in 2013 to 2015, women expect to have 2.2 children in their lifetime; down from 2002
Current Election Causing Americans Significant Stress
More than half of Americans report stress as Clinton, Trump battle for the White House
U.S. Health Care System Is One of the Least Efficient Worldwide
America ranked 50 out of 55 countries in 2014, according to a Bloomberg index
DEA Planning to Cut Production of Opioid Medication
There will be a reduction in amount of opioid controlled substances manufactured in 2017
CDC Updates Zika Travel Advisory for Southeast Asia
Pregnant women should consider postponing nonessential travel to countries in this region
New AMA Module Helps Identify Physician Distress
Module includes steps to ID doctors at risk, such as talking about risk factors, warning signs for suicide
Meditation Recommended for Helping Attendings ‘Attend’
Expert says meditation should be practiced every day and can help address burnout
CDC Concerned About Falling Flu Vaccination Rates
Decline among vulnerable older adults is of particular concern
