Senator Harkin to Wage Pricey War on Fat
Even if you're thin, you'll pay for Tom Harkin's fat fatwa.
Health
Flu Hospitalizations, Deaths Still Rising
Epidemic starting to die down in the East
Oregon Bill Would Essentially Ban Cigarettes
Would classify them in such a way as to require a doctor's prescription to purchase
Scientists Track Down Disease Caused by Head Trauma
Previously they had been only be able to detect it after sufferer had died
Obama's Confusing Federalism: Gay Marriage, Yes; Medical Marijuana, No
The president has perplexing relationship with the Tenth Amendment
Celebrated TX Pharmacy Closes Over Reduced Medicaid Compensation
So expanding the program should really help matters
MA Schools Consider Medical Marijuana Policy
After partial legalization, no more, "drugs are bad, mmmkay?"
Canada's Publicly Funded Doctors Unavailable After Hours
They punch out like any government worker, leaving patients to use emergency rooms
CA's Mendocino County Pushes Back Against Federal Grab for Marijuana Grower Records
Feds use the data to compile hit lists
The Myth of Free Medicaid Money
Advocates are pitching Medicaid expansion as another painless free lunch.
The War on Pot: Not a Safe Bet
The worst you can say about pot is that it produces intense, unreasoning panic-in drug warriors.
AZ Governor Wants Medicaid Expansion Funded by Hospital Tax
An unpopular plan funded by a tax hike. What's not to like?
Chicago Alderman Proposes Energy Drink Ban
You will drink what the government tells you to drink!
Whole Foods CEO Takes Back Comment on Obamacare
Said the president's flagship legislation was fascist
Medical Marijuana Up for Consideration by Iowa Lawmakers
Another state poised to buck the feds
Lawmakers Seek Data on Energy Drinks
Aren't you guys supposed to trying to solve a fiscal crisis? Focus! Maybe an energy drink could help.
Red Bull Sued over Energy Claims
Because they charge more money than coffee. No, it makes no sense.
Federal Money, Spotty Rules Have More States Expanding Medicaid
Why have principles when you can just cash checks?
Arizona Woman Defends Fish Pedicures After She Was Forced to Stop Offering the Treatment
Board of Cosmetology says the fish must be thrown out or sanitized between sessions because they are "tools"
Wife of Aurora Shooting Victim Sues James Holmes' Psychiatrist
Says he should have been placed on psychiatric hold
LA Voters May Have Three Pot Initiatives on Ballot in May
Including one by the unresponsive City Council not happy with current public efforts
Proposed NY Gun Law Could Hamper Mental Healthcare
Mandates therapists to contact law enforcement if a patient poses a threat to himself and others, and could lead to confiscation of guns
