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Md. police accepting unused prescription drugs
The Maryland State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration want your unused or expired prescription drugs.
38 die in mental hospital fire outside Moscow
38 people die after fire quickly sweeps through psychiatric hospital outside Moscow
Fired Oregon officer: Alcoholism was a disability
Oregon police officer fired after drunken driving crash sues city, cites disabilities law
US sues Novartis in NY again, cites doc kickbacks
US sues Novartis for 2nd time this week in NYC, accusing it of paying kickbacks to doctors
Well-groomed man sought in Rogaine, pill thefts
Man sought in thefts of Rogaine, teeth whiteners, weight-loss pills from Colo. Walgreens
A 'Biggest Loser's' tricks to keeping weight off
Don't set stupid goals and do personalize your diet. Those are some of the tips that former Biggest Loser Pete Thomas says have helped him keep his weight off for eight years.
Glenn Close's sister writing about mental illness
Jessie Close, sister of Glenn Close, writing book about mental illness; due out in Jan. 2015
Senate bill targets large compounding pharmacies
Senate proposal would subject large compounding pharmacies to stricter federal standards
Mom knows best? Research says otherwise
The saying goes, "Mom knows best." But some new research suggests that isn't always the case.
Drag queens help raise money for meals for AIDS, cancer patients (PHOTOS)
A shuttle bus zipped around downtown D.C., Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle Thursday night with a sign on the side that read "Food & Friends Presents: Queen Force One." Inside, the bus drag queens on a mission to help others.
Heating plastics introduces dangers to humans and hormones
Warming food and beverages in plastic containers has been a hot topic in recent years. However, experts say it is a warning that should not be ignored.
Get rid of unneeded prescriptions with National Drug Take-Back Day
Leftover or unneeded prescription drugs are a common sight in many medicine cabinets. But these drugs can a lot of harm if they end up in the wrong hands, the water system or the environment.
Tick-tock: Secret to losing weight may be the clock
Dining earlier may be the way to lose extra pounds.
Latest HIV vaccine doesn't work; govt halts study
Latest bad news in hunt for AIDS vaccine: Govt halts US study, saying shots aren't working
NFL group, company teaming up for brain drug test
NFL group, company hope to test potential treatment for brain injuries in former NFL players
Study: chicken, ground beef are riskiest meats
Foodborne illness analysis shows chicken, ground beef are riskiest meats
ESPN's Digger Phelps diagnosed with bladder cancer
ESPN says former Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps diagnosed with bladder cancer
Study: New bird flu jumped directly from chickens
Chinese scientists find evidence that chickens at live markets caused bird flu in humans
New push against polio and new vaccines in Somalia
With Somali violence down, int'l community boosts child vaccines; polio targeted globally
Long-term care in aging US: Not for me, poll says
AGING AMERICA: Poll finds US unprepared, in denial about need for long-term care as we get old





