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Chronic pain conditions now affect more than 116 million Americans, according to the Institute of Medicine, a figure that dwarfs the number of people who suffer from diabetes, coronary heart disease/…

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US Attorney orders farmer's marijuana market to cease and desist

A farmer's market for medical marijuana will not be opening in Spokane Valley after a letter from US Attorney Michael Ormsby caused the owners to cancel their plans.
Choose wisely to avoid unnecessary medical tests

We think of medicine as making us better, but in some cases it can lead to more problems. That's why there's a developing list of unnecessary medical tests and procedures created by doctors and meant…

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Vaccinating on time is critical for disease prevention

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Can you match ribbons to causes they represent?

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