Health News - 2018 Science and Medicine Articles

What's Worse for Your Brain — Alcohol or Marijuana?

February 16, 2018 | Article

For both teens and adults, alcohol appears more dangerous for the brain than marijuana is.
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10 Ways Parents and Schools Can Prevent School Shootings Now (Op-Ed)

February 16, 2018 | Article

While politicians argue endlessly over gun control, here are 10 practical ways the rest of us can work to prevent school shootings.
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Endocrine System: Facts, Functions and Diseases

February 15, 2018 | Reference

The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete hormones.
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Here's How a Transgender Woman Breast-Fed for 6 Weeks

February 15, 2018 | Article

A transgender woman was able to produce enough milk to breast-feed her partner's newborn baby for six weeks, according to a new report of the case.
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The Flu Shot Is More Effective Than We Thought This Year

February 15, 2018 | Article

It's been a bad flu season, but this year's vaccine does offer some protection against the nasty bug.
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Ruling Out 'Sonic Attack,' Docs Still Mystified by Brain Damage in US Staff in Cuba

February 15, 2018 | Article

A new report on a group of U.S. embassy workers in Cuba experiencing unexplained concussion symptoms after hearing weird noises only deepens the mystery of the case.
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